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Stu142 / FreeCAD-Gridfinity-Workbench

Generate Parametric Gridfinity Bins and Baseplates in FreeCAD and build from them.
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Make modules grow "up" when changing the height #20

Open mjack3k opened 1 week ago

mjack3k commented 1 week ago

When changing the height of the bins, they grow towards the bottom (Z-).

The bin needs to be then repositioned again in the grid.

If possible, it would make my life much easier if they would grow upwards - if there are any good reasons for the current behavior, then maybe have the option to easily change it in the python files somewhere?

Before, at 3u high

After, at 6u high

mjack3k commented 1 week ago

Also, sorry for spamming with the issues. I just think this is a great workbench and I would love to see it grow.

Stu142 commented 1 week ago

There is a reason for this, it's so it's easier to sketch custom cutouts of the blank bin from the top. Making it possible to use the XY plane and avoid the TNP when making these sketches.

I never really anticipated this use case so it might change in the future but for now, it is likely to stay the same

Stu142 commented 1 week ago

Actually I have a partial work around. Go to the placement property of bin and put TotalHeight -4.25mm.

This will then automatically adjust the placement from then on with the caveat that it doesn't seem to take effect right away. you change the height then change another parameter and it will automatically adjust.

Being able to reference the bin properties in dimensions is the coolest part of the workbench in my opinion.

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Stu142 commented 1 week ago

Further Update:

if you use the forumla HeightUnits* 7mm -4.25 it works perfectly and ajusts right away every time

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mjack3k commented 1 week ago

Okay, got it.