nathaneltitane
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3 years ago Problem I like LeoCad a lot because of how simple it is and how well it works with Linux, but I find myself having to rely on Stud.io every now and then simply because part placement can so often be frustrating. Whereas in Stud.io parts automatically rotate and adjust themselves upon snapping, LeoCad still has a very finicky manipulation system that can make assembling a model a much slower task than if done on Stud.io.
Solution To put it simply, I would like snapping to adjust and rotate the part automatically relative to its to position to another part, the same way Stud.io does it. I'm aware this probably isn't easy, but I find it an essential ste to make LeoCad a true user friendly program in the future.
I must admit @sheepo99 has a very good point here - some of my fellow builders have been using stud.io as well and blow out complex models in no time.
I for one have taken a liking to LeoCAD as well due to its simplicity and for the sheer fact that it is readily available and compatible with linux based systems.
I woudl like to point out that there are two very relevant and still very present issues: Even when preselecting the part over which a new part will be placed, Leocad sometimes fails to detect proper orientation, or even depth: placmetn may be perpendicular or even merged with previous part.
Another issue hasa to do with correcting this previous behavior: when a part is placed, the orientation of that part and the transformations related to it are still confusing (even for a long time user such as myself): i use keyboard arow keys and their combination shortcuts to rotate and translate pieces quickly as I modify their properties from within the Parts Properties widget. I will often have to have several stabs at choosing the right Arrow/combination to get the part oriented or moved in the right direction due to the absolute/relative reference still not being clear or functioning as it should?
@leozide I believe that this topic has seen some recurrence in the past month well enough times to maybe draw up some kind of framework on how to maybe implement something manageable in the near future? It seems to have become a (now essential) feature seems to draw the attention of users and be the decisinve factor in their workflow.
sheepo99
morphles
rsbx
Problem I like LeoCad a lot because of how simple it is and how well it works with Linux, but I find myself having to rely on Stud.io every now and then simply because part placement can so often be frustrating. Whereas in Stud.io parts automatically rotate and adjust themselves upon snapping, LeoCad still has a very finicky manipulation system that can make assembling a model a much slower task than if done on Stud.io.
Solution To put it simply, I would like snapping to adjust and rotate the part automatically relative to its to position to another part, the same way Stud.io does it. I'm aware this probably isn't easy, but I find it an essential ste to make LeoCad a true user friendly program in the future.