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Could you see this having a CAD-like mode? I really see a gap there in terms of open-source projects. I see that you have constraints on your roadmap, but that
by lavela 2y ago
Could you see this having a CAD-like mode? I really see a gap there in terms of open-source projects.
I see that you have constraints on your roadmap, but that's not what I mean. I am specifically referring to the 2D mode of Vectorworks, which is, special modules aside, really just a vector editor with support for hairlines and representational line styling (so lines don't have a 'real' thickness, but you set semantical pen thickness).
The main feature here is more about the path drawing workflow, which enables you to efficiently work with exact measurements. E.g. to draw a line you'd click to start, hover on the desired angle, enter number, (optionally press tab, enter exact angle,) click. A rectangle, say, would have additional parameters to access via tab.
So thinking about it, it in fact it is kind of a restraints system, but it only applies to the current drawing process and has the absolute minimum needed key presses/actions as possible, because you need to do this a lot (Sketchup works simlar, too)
I could see myself working on something like that, but didn't see anything pointing in that direction in your open tasks, so I am wondering if that would be in scope for graphite.
- Keavon 2y agoThat's all definitely in-scope. If you'd be motivated to contribute it, there should also be nothing that's really blocking it right now if you're willing to dive into the implementation details. Please join our Discord and let's talk about it more.