I would love to see complex linetypes with the ability for their individual component parts to interact in thier own right when required:
- To trim neatly against an intersecting angled element (currently must either stop short or run over length). eg just try trimming an insulation line type around a mitred corner using the current tool !!
- To be individually snappable
- To allow components consisting of fills - with different pencolour to fill vs outline vs background
- To allow on screen dynamic spacing/setout of repeating elements on the fly, without necessarily requiring a new definition for each variation
I accept this would make them much more resource hungry, and so this functionality would need to apply to a distinct category of linetype - accessed only when needed
The current alternative is to manually array repeated items - monstrously inefficient when the array also needs the properties of a single dynamically adjustable element, including ability to rubber band, trim, curve etc
In effect you would be creating a new, much faster and much more untuitive method method of copying and grouping repeated elements
In principle, could even consist of 3D components!
What do others think?
PAUL KING | https://www.prime.net.nz
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