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by hmk
Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:13 pm
Forum: Python scripting and macros
Topic: [announcement] SearchBar Mod: search through tools, objects, preferences and more
Replies: 11
Views: 4116

Re: [announcement] SearchBar Mod: search through tools, objects, preferences and more

I don't have this tool by default. How can I add it to the task bar? I think if would be useful to give instructions in GitHub README.md and Wiki. I don't understand. Isn't that what this whole topic is about? What problems do you have? Argh, I just found out that the What is? button is in the &quo...
by hmk
Wed Nov 17, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: how add custom properties to any object?
Replies: 20
Views: 7211

Re: how add custom properties to any object?

For what it's worth, it seem to work for a special case: 1) Define the custom properties in a Body: Screenshot from 2021-11-17 17-31-59.png 2) Create a PartDesign shape (e.g., a Cylinder) and in an expression use the shape's _Body property to "reach up" to its parent Body: Screenshot from ...
by hmk
Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: Python scripting and macros
Topic: [announcement] SearchBar Mod: search through tools, objects, preferences and more
Replies: 11
Views: 4116

Re: [announcement] SearchBar Mod: search through tools, objects, preferences and more

suzanne.soy wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 8:56 pm This mod adds a search bar next to the What's this? tool.
I don't have this tool by default. How can I add it to the task bar? I think if would be useful to give instructions in GitHub README.md and Wiki.

Thanks for developing this add-on!!
by hmk
Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: Python scripting and macros
Topic: [announcement] SearchBar Mod: search through tools, objects, preferences and more
Replies: 11
Views: 4116

Re: [announcement] SearchBar Mod: search through tools, objects, preferences and more

:!: Several issues related to the C++ memory management interacting badly with Python's have caused lots of segfaults during development. :!: :!: Most of these should now be solved, but save your work often and proceed with caution while testing this extension. :!: If still relevant, this could/sho...
by hmk
Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: 'sub-object shape binder' vs 'shape binder'
Replies: 21
Views: 5301

Re: 'sub-object shape binder' vs 'shape binder'

chrisb wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:59 pm The blue ShapeBinder can easily be edited.
Good point, it has a Task panel as opposed the green ShapeBinder. Why didn't I notice this before? :roll:
by hmk
Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Help on using FreeCAD
Topic: 'sub-object shape binder' vs 'shape binder'
Replies: 21
Views: 5301

Re: 'sub-object shape binder' vs 'shape binder'

The major difference is it can be moved. Until I found that, I used the hidden Placement of the ShapeBinder :) . I am wondering: Does the fact that the property is hidden suggest that it should not be used? Playing around with both shape binders, my approach would be to always use sub-object shape ...
by hmk
Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: how add custom properties to any object?
Replies: 20
Views: 7211

Re: how add custom properties to any object?

openBrain wrote: Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:13 am Just set in an expression

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=PARTNAME.PROPERTYNAME
More details here: https://wiki.freecadweb.org/Expressions ... ng_objects
by hmk
Sat Aug 14, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: Announcements & Features
Topic: new Measurement tool
Replies: 37
Views: 17625

Re: new Measurement tool

I'd be happy if people could test it and report all problems. Thanks for this tool. It has a clean and intuitive interface. Finally a measurement tool that shows the length of an edge with one click! :) I think I found a bug: Selecting snap and clicking on an edge always selects the edge's midpoint...
by hmk
Thu Jul 22, 2021 10:51 am
Forum: Wiki
Topic: Concerns From a User's Perspective [Resolved & "In-Progrss]
Replies: 37
Views: 13536

Re: Concerns From a User's Perspective

Already done. I now have Editor privileges. All I now need is some "work." I would consider myself an advanced novice. I jumped into editing the Wiki because I think the documentation is most value for beginners and since I am reading it with a beginner' mindset I hope that I can spot pro...
by hmk
Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Open discussion
Topic: Changes to Sketcher keyboard shortcuts [Discussion thread]
Replies: 48
Views: 14955

Re: Changes to Sketcher keyboard shortcuts [Discussion thread]

Is there a consensus to use only letters and numbers with (no modifier|SHIFT modifier)? Just a thought: perhaps also consider * | for vertical (a pain with the German keyboard) * - for horizontal * = for equality/parallel constraint Generally, having a second shortcut (pre-defined or use-defined) w...