2003-11-01 02:41 AM
2004-04-15 05:23 AM
2004-04-15 06:18 AM
2004-04-15 05:37 PM
Matthew wrote:In a perfect world this may not be necessary since everything would be a hybrid object with 2D and 3D expressions. But in the real world this could be very useful. I would use this for simple things like notes, dimensions and grid lines that are identical on multiple stories. Vertical chases, plumbing and ducts that don't require 3D. I'd use it for temporary layout lines, roof overhangs, landscape symbols. All kinds of little drafting things that help align and define.
I'm not sure I would want the 2D elements to show on multiple stories. What would the advantages be.
2004-04-16 03:04 AM
2004-04-16 04:46 AM
2004-04-16 05:23 AM
Matthew wrote:
1. Show on multiple stories for all model elements...
3. ...place those references in any view...
5. Consistent default order in the Info palette. Put them in the order that they most commonly occur, group all related attributes, etc. This has been done to some extent but if there is some thorough organization I haven't figured it out yet.
James wrote:
Elevation/Section - can only copy doors/windows, can't edit anything else.
Door, window, corner window buttons should be placed under the wall tool (like the end wall tool).
Camera/VR Settings, is a bit odd. Doesn't seem to link/fit in with any other tool.
3D Perspective Settings, to switch between Perspective and Parallel you click a button, maybe this should be two tabs - which is more consistant with OSX.
2004-04-18 07:13 AM
James wrote:I'll join you in a flash!
...so bare with me..
He wrote:James
Cut to roof seems to be now replaced with the Solid operations tool (which will update the cut when the roof is changed). Lets get rid of Cut to Roof feature as it doesn't update.
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Elevation/Section - can only copy doors/windows, can't edit anything else.
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Door, window, corner window buttons should be placed under the wall tool (like the end wall tool).
The Skylight button should be placed under the roof tool.
2004-04-18 08:23 AM
Daniel wrote:I might have not explained the buttons idea very well. I don't think the buttons should be merged, I was only suggesting the order in the order in the tool palette could be better to like items are closer together.James wrote:I'll join you in a flash!
...so bare with me..
He wrote:James
Cut to roof seems to be now replaced with the Solid operations tool (which will update the cut when the roof is changed). Lets get rid of Cut to Roof feature as it doesn't update.
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Elevation/Section - can only copy doors/windows, can't edit anything else.
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Door, window, corner window buttons should be placed under the wall tool (like the end wall tool).
The Skylight button should be placed under the roof tool.
I still very much want the trim to roof tool even though we now have SEO.
For one thing, it is more stable than SEO's, and is more stremlined in it's use. Also, SEO's do not act on doors or windows, and in my designs I frequently have high windows in walls that are conveniently trimmed to the roof.
In the elevation/section you can select walls and modify their height from the info box. Very useful for accurate adjustments when you want specific walls to finish horizontally, just below a raking roof.
As for merging button functions, I can not agree with that one either, for the same reasons someone has already mentioned.
2004-04-18 02:35 PM
James wrote:This is an interesting point. Trim to roof is fundamentally different than the SEOs. In the trim to roof the cutting planes become incorporated into the cut element so that the roof can be moved or deleted without affecting the cut whereas the SEOs (as I am sure everyone knows) maintain the relationship between the operators and operands (targets).
Regarding trim to roof, I was meerly saying that the Solid Operations has similar operations to Trim to Roof, so maybe the Trim to roof could be updated (with the solid operation more integrated in the everyday operations - and not just a menu). I twould be nice to link a wall to a roof, so when the roof changes the wall cut changes as well. It's really annoying if I change a roof then I have to select all the roofs and undo trim then redo the trim. Possilby it could be an option near this button under the wall tool to auto adjust to suit roof.
Thanks