[FR] Add sort order to Macro's

[ImagineerNL]

Since using Openbuilds control I keep growing my Macro collection. Unfortunately I don't find a way to sort them, other than just deleting and adding them in the correct order.

A really simple sorting route could be to add an index number which can be editted in the macro config. (and a pro tip to using it; start with index 10, 20, 30 etc so you have room to insert items in between ;) ) I'm even there's already some kind of index to which it currently loads the macro's; it just doesnt show them

This would greatly help in tidying up my macro screen.

[sharmstr]

" there's already some kind of index to which it currently loads the macro's; it just doesnt show them"

That index changes when macros are deleted so its not a reliable way to id a macro. Example

0: Macro 1 1: Macro 2 2: Macro 3

delete Macro 2

0: Macro 1 1: Macro 3

I started working on a javascript macro that would allow me to classify and arrange macros. I'll dig up the code this week and see if I cant get something working.

[petervanderwalt]

We have those nice Move Up or Move Down sort on the toolpaths in OpenBuilds CAM https://github.com/OpenBuilds/OpenBuilds-CAM/blob/697ad358d74c7af901b9444666a846f4fdaa9b53/js/advanced-cam-tree.js#L7 that is easier to understand than the "typing in a new index number". Probably something like hiding up/down buttons but can enable from Wizards and Tools > Macros > Enable Sorting

[sharmstr]

Yes. I was looking a that metroui list sort stuff. Totally forgot about the one in CAM. That should make it easier.

[petervanderwalt]

Any objection against removing the corner-gear-button edit, and replacing all this with Right-click context menu on each button?

[petervanderwalt]

Slated for V1.0.356 - closing issue - but feel free to comment (I did change the arrows to be left/right not up/down already since the screenshot!)

[ImagineerNL]

No objection as long as its clear to use.

I'd prefer left vs right, as thats how they currently flow and overflow to the next row. up/down would make that weird

[sharmstr]

Getting rid of the gear icon pleases me :)

[petervanderwalt]

No objection as long as its clear to use.

can bet you we'll have a couple old users saying "where the gear gone to" and a couple that can't figure out to right click on the button (which feels instinctive to me)

[petervanderwalt]

I'd prefer left vs right, as thats how they currently flow and overflow to the next row.

[sharmstr]

I have about 15 macros. Upload the code if you want me to test it out. I think my only concern is touchscreens.

[petervanderwalt]

Touch: Shouldnt hold = rightclick event? (not using custom events, using onContext: https://www.w3schools.com/jsref/event_oncontextmenu.asp

[sharmstr]

Yes it should.

[sharmstr]

I tried to brake it and couldnt. Great job!

[ImagineerNL]

Sorry, was out sick for a week; Works great! Thanks!

[petervanderwalt]

Hope you get (or already got) well soon! Thanks again for the suggestion!