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Posted by hansmex at Apr 14, 2014, 12:21:33 AM
Re: Big list of daydreams
Nath,

Interesting wishlist you have there... Many Xmas-stockings before that will be accomplished. At least that's my guess.
I'm using SH3D for close to 5 years now, and I know the program was (and is) meant for interior decorating, not for architectural design. There has always been a strong emphasis on ease of use, and many interesting features have never made it because they didn't agree with the core principles that Puybaret has for this program. So, don't count your blessings yet.

1 - Fonts - yes, I'd love that.
2 - Side view (and cross sections) - Mmmmm...
3 - Highlights - interesting, useful.
4 - Lock - already implemented. Use Modify furniture --> Part of base plan, or use the check box with that name while importing a model.
5 - Unsure what you want. Use AdvancedEdit plug-in?
6 - Sort - yes, I'd love that.
7 - Customize mouse - No.
8 - Texture control - I would love to be able to determine where a texture starts horizontally/vertically. Being stupid, it would have to be VERY easy.
9 - Mouse coordinates - handy, not urgent.
10 - Colour for icons - While importing you can set a colour for your model. Same step as #4.
11 - Levels - Not sure what you want; seems beyond scope of program.
12 - Elevation override - I would rather have a complete rethink of the way levels/layers are implemented.
13 - Wall defaults - interesting.
14 - Dimensions to walls - too complicated.
15 - Hide 3D - Mwa...
16 - Custom icons - is already possible, although a bit complicated.
17 - Dialogue - Would be handy.
18 - Rotate Z-axis - Has been asked before; also for walls.
19 - Unlit textures - ??
20 - Group lights - ??
21 - Customize light - YES
22 - Customize light - YES
23 - PCX - never heard of PCX. Maybe a good reason for some DIY ?
24 - Auto date - for the lazy people...
25 - VV control - there's definitely room for improvement here.
26 - Preview textures - interesting
27 - Light / animation - this is beyond SH3D.

Please note that this reflects only my personal opinion.

Hans
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