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1567QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd support for separate windowAssigned
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Hi, for multi-screen hosts it would be very useful to have additional windows while running the single QCad instance. Other applications like Palemoon, Evolution, Gimp are providing that already.
That would help a lot when working on multiple files and copying blocks between.

1577QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowPostfix for DIM / Remember last DIM Label ...Assigned
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Hi,

unfortunately I need to use from time to time different Units in a drawing. It works nice with the Scale possibility but to keep my drawing readable I need to label then the DIM accordingly. Sadly I don’t have a Postfix option so I work with a workaround what means I use <>”, or <>’ and <>mm in the Prefix field. If I then terminate the DIM tool and start it again I will loose my settings except the Scale Factor.

May I ask for an additional Postfix option or/and a remember functionality of those fields?

1586QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowEdit > Application Preferences: Use different color for...Assigned
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Task Description

Add preference to use a single, configurable color for all locked layers.

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=4879#p17953

1594QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowTool matrix: allow reordering of toolsAssigned
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Task Description

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=83&t=4923

1596QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowView > Selection Filter: add filter for custom properti...Assigned
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3 Task Description

See also:
https://qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=4840

1601QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd regex to text search & replaceAssigned
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Task Description

Add a more versatile way of doing a search and replace for text. Regular expressions maybe?

1613QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd Orthogonal Option to Angelur DIM Tool ...Assigned
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1 Task Description

... please see below:

https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4956

1621QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowNew Drawings in Draft ModeAssigned
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Task Description

See: https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=5001

1626QCAD (main)Feature RequestVery Low'Clip to Circle' toolAssigned
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1 Task Description

Hi Andrew,

Would it be possible to have a clip to circle tool also please?

Regards

Clive

1628QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowMove / Copy and snap tangentialAssigned
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3 Task Description

Please see:

https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=5024#p18601

1629QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd additional Option to Angelur DIM ToolAssigned
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Task Description

Please see:

https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4956

1632QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowOption to add bespoke dimension precision + tolerance s...Assigned
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Task Description

Hi Andrew,

1. I cannot find a way of selecting individual dimensions and changing the precision lets say from 0.00 to 0.000 for these particular dimensions only without affecting all the rest of the dimensions in the drawing - could an option be added for doing this in the property editor or not?

2. Would it be possible to add an option in the drawing preferences so that automatically a symbol is added at the correct placement fo all dimensions, in this case a tolerance plus/minus symbol?

Many thanks

Clive

1645QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd warning when opening file with 3D contentAssigned
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Task Description

Hi.

I’m working currently a lot with files coming from rhino. Qcad can open them properly any also most operations on them work as usual - except the selection methods.

box select from upper left to lower right works as usual.
double click to select all connected entities is broken. (only one entity is selected).
box select from lower right to upper left does not select entities touching the selection box. (nothing is selected)

on mac os nothing is selectable with single click.
on linux single click sometimes fails (nothing is selected after clicking on a line).

thanks for looking into this :)

Martin

1647QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd point / dot option for leaders Assigned
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Task Description

Hi Andrew,

Hopefully you might be able to squeeze this one around your busy schedule.

Would it be possible to add in the property editor an option to change a dimension arrow to a point / filled dot and maybe also a tick?

I see you are working on some viewport stuff, I am very much looking forward to testing some of this out ;).

Many thanks

Clive

1649QCAD (main)Feature RequestVery LowAdd configuarable format options for saving blocks to l...Assigned
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Task Description

Add configuarable format options in application preferences for saving blocks to library to either dxf or dwg.

1651QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowChange thickness of arch tick for dimensioningAssigned
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Task Description

An option in the drawing preferences to change the line thicknesses for arch ticks would be a huge plus, at the moment I am having to insert ‘arch tick’ blocks for this.

1663QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowFeature Request: Export Layers as New DrawingAssigned
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2 Task Description

Hi!

in many tasks in qcad I ended up exporting one or several layers into individual files for some cnc jobs or further processing. So the steps I usually do are:

  • select all elements on the layer
  • paste into new drawing
  • sometimes rename layer names or attributes
  • adjust dimension settings
  • save and give name for drawing

Sometimes I have up to 100 layers I need to export like this, so an automatic export for all would be time saving too. But very often a “single click” export method would also help a lot. (e.g. inside the layer list an entry in the right click menue like “save as new file”). Also a multiple selection would be handy if more that one layer should end up in the new file. (e.g. select the three layers that need to be in the new document, then right click and save as new file). Maybe this is too much of changes needed inside the layer list - so something like a separate layer export dialogue would make sense.

When exporting many layers some variables for automatic naming of layers and filename would make sense e.g. user can specify basename_%L.dxf to get the basename_layername.dxf or just an increasing number.

For layers and attributes it is often needed to give a layer a certain name or color for different cnc processes (e.g. engraving and cutting for lasers) or to put everything on layer “0” because of some old CAM software that only supports content on layer 0.

probably many more details would make sense that I didn’t think of yet...

kind regards
Martin


1666QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDraw > Line > Relative Angle / Orthogonal: define lengt...Assigned
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Task Description

Add option to define length (end point) using mouse pointer.

If reference point is “Middle”, extend line from middle in both directions to mouse cursor (?).

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=5205

1673QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowLayouts and Viewports: support polygonal viewportsAssigned
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1 Task Description

Add support for polygonal viewports

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=5241

1674QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowLayouts and Viewports: duplicate layout blockAssigned
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3 Task Description

Duplicate layout blocks

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=5241

1676QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowModify > Explode: explode lines / arcs with line patter...Assigned
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Task Description

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=4333

1681QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAuto-dimensioningAssigned
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Task Description

You can apply the command to Lines, PolyLine segments, Arcs, Circles, and Rings:

For linear entities parallel to an axis of the coordinate system, aligned Dimensions (parallel Dimensions) are created. For linear entities not parallel to an axis of the coordinate system, either aligned Dimensions (measuring the absolute distance between two points) or horizontal or vertical Dimensions (measuring the horizontal or vertical distance between two points) depending on where you move the pointer are created.

For curved entities, you can create radial, diameter, linear, angular, and arc length Dimensions.

To dimension entities:

Click Dimension > Auto (or type AutoDimension).
In the graphics area, select an entity to dimension.
Click to place the dimension line.
To use another dimension type for Circles or Arcs, specify an option:
Diameter. Creates a diameter Dimension.
Radial. Creates a radial Dimension for an Arc or Circle.
Linear. Creates a linear Dimension of the diameter of a Circle or an aligned, horizontal, or vertical Dimension between the end points of an Arc.
Angular. Dimensions the angle between the end points of an Arc.
Arc length. Dimensions an Arc length.
Note: The chosen option is the default the next time you use the AutoDimension command.

When you move the pointer during a linear dimensioning, you can:
Lock. Determines the current dimension type (aligned, horizontal, or vertical) regardless where you move the pointer.
Unlock. Unlocks the type of linear dimension used.
Press Enter.

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In short, when you use this tool you click on an entity and it will know what dimension you’re looking for. For Circles, you can specify in the command window R or D for Radius or Diameter.
This would be extremely useful on large drawings where a lot of dimensioning is to be done. One tool and start clicking on entities for dimensioning.

1697QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDimensioning - add option for horizontal text alignmentAssigned
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Task Description

Dimensioning - add option for horizontal text alignment.

Basically an option in drawing preferences to align text horizontally instead of vertically.

1698QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDimensioning - add option to split dimensionsAssigned
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Task Description

Dimensioning - add option to split dimensions.

To have an option to split the extension lines if they run over other entities.

1699QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDimensioning - add option to insert text in the middle ...Assigned
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Task Description

Dimensioning - add option to insert text in the middle of dimension.

To have an option to have text aligned in the middle of the dimension line, rather than above it.

1700dwg2pdfFeature RequestLowdwg2pdf: output multiple layoutsAssigned
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Task Description

Add support to specify multiple blocks (layouts) to output (one per page).

1701QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowLayer List / Block List: add filter inputAssigned
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Task Description

Add text filter for layer list, block list.

1702QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDraw > Polyline: add boolean operationsAssigned
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1 Task Description

Add intersection, union, difference, XOR operations for closed polylines.

1705QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowConnect certain actions and layersAssigned
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1 Task Description

When dimensioning my drawings I always want the dimensions to be on the dimensions layer.
When adding text I want the text to be on the text layer.
When drawing an infinite line it is always a construction line, therefore I want it to be on the construction line layer.
When drawing a line segment it almost always is on my outline layer.

So I propose a new option to bind certain actions to certain layers.
Whenever those actions are selected the layer should automatically be switched.

I can imagine this being implemented in the General→Tool Settings menu, where the short cuts are defined.

1713QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd attribute value "By Parent" for child layersAssigned
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1 Task Description

Add attribute value “By Parent” for color, line weight, line style for child layers.

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5407

1714QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDimension > Diametric: improve display when label is mo...Assigned
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1 Task Description

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5408

1721QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowInsert table toolAssigned
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5 Task Description

Hi Andrew,

I’m not sure whether this has been added or suggested already. It would be great to have a built in QCAD table tool for producing cutting lists or bill of materials etc. A dedicated table tool would be a real boost to QCAD Pro ;)

Many thanks

Clive

1722QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowOption to insert viewport at either of the rectangle co...Assigned
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Task Description

Hi Andrew,

Currently the only option to insert a viewport is using the central insertion point, for better placement it would be useful to have an option to insert viewports at any of the four corners in addition to the centre.

Hope that makes sense.

Many thanks

Clive

1723QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDetecting overlapping line / arc segmentsAssigned
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4 Task Description

Add a tool to detect overlapping segments or lines and arcs.
Similar like the “overkill” command in other CAD systems.

1731QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowOption to place text to other sideAssigned
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Task Description

Hi Andrew,

It would be good to have an option to be able to place the text to the left or right,maybe just a simple check box? please see attached screenshot to explain. In this instance (and I have to do this a lot ;)) I had to explode the dimension entity and rearrange the text manually :(

Many thanks

C;live

1755QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowSelecting standard rotation angles by mouse click for M...Assigned
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1 Task Description

This would be nice.
It will save a lot mouse - keypad changes for me.

1772QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowGo back on right-click on shaded Tool buttonAssigned
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Task Description

Right-click on the tools on the left-hand side of the screen brings you back in the hierarchy.

However, that does not work if you right-click while hovering above a button that that is shaded (inactive).

1788QCAD (main)Feature RequestVery LowNew snap: reference points of a block referencesAssigned
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Task Description

I know this was reported and fixed before ...

https://www.qcad.org/bugtracker/index.php?do=details&task_id=843

... but it looks like we have the issue now back with some kind of variation.

If I use the test drawing which I posted in 2013 ( FS#843 ) it works still as expected after it was fixed.

If I create a new block it won’t work in a new drawing nor in the old test drawing - no chance to snap to the Block Reference.

Edit: New Test drawing:

1810QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowChange icons from black on white to white on black depe...Assigned
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1 Task Description

Automatic change of icons in the Library Browser from black on white to white on black or vice versa depending on the background (white or black; light or dark) in QCAD main window.
See also https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&p=21970#p21970

1811QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowZoom 1:1Assigned
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2 Task Description

It would be nice to be able to adjust the zoom factor so that the scale on the screen matches a ruler which I lay on the screen.

Thanks!

1815QCAD/CAMFeature RequestLowAdd Laser tool optionAssigned
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Task Description

Hi Andrew,

Creating G-code for cnc-laser, the laser-tool can not be correctly set at all.

Attached a laser tool proposal

1823dwg2pdfFeature RequestLowplotting error to pdf a Dwg where the view port is not ...Assigned
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Task Description

When trying to plot a dwg or a dxf to pdf where the viewport is orientated to a different angle than north up
the data in the view port is plotted north up.
see attached DWG and pdf for clarification.

1824dwg2pdfFeature RequestLowdwg2pdf does not obey frozen layers in paper-space view...Assigned
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Task Description

We currently have a paper-space using two viewports with different layers from the model-space frozen. Unfortunately in the pdf output the layers which are frozen show up.
dwg2pdf should obey the specific frozen layer for each viewport

1826QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowguide lines when extending lines Assigned
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Task Description

When using the SHIFT key while dragging the end point a perpendicular guide line is displayed (see attached screenshot).
It would be very helpful if other guide lines with x=const. and y= const. are displayed when pressing SHIFT + ALT key together while dragging.

1827QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowProperty Editor: Accept advanced scale expressions for ...Assigned
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Task Description

Hi,

Identical scale expression used in Print Preview like 5:1, 5/1, 5”=1”, 5 are working flawless like expected.
Same expression used in a Viewport scale leads to different outcomes.

The Property Editor used to fix that in Paper_Space does also not accept those standard expressions.

1833QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDeep synchronize attributes featureAssigned
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1 Task Description

There is the Synchronize attributes feature which works well. But It affects only block references in the active layout(modelspace, block layout). If I want to synchronize attributes of block references in in another blocks, i have to manually go through all blocks and run synchronize attributes feature. That is the reason I would like to modify Synchronize attributes feature to affect all block references in a drawing, or add new Deep synchronize attributes feature.

1836QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowOffset for paste along entityAssigned
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Task Description

add a new parameter “offset” in the dialog “Paste along entity”

see https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=5929&p=22307#p22307

1837QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowLine bisector toolAssigned
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1 Task Description

Hi,

we have already this nice tool “Angle bisector”.

I would really appreciate if we could get the same function for parallel lines to place a line exactly in the center of both lines.

Thanks.

1838QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowCarbide Create importAssigned
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Task Description

Add support for importing Carbide Create files (.c2d).

Format is JSON based, human readable.

1841QCAD/CAMFeature RequestLowQCAD/CAM Postprocessor "Hpgl": Add pen colors to HP/GL ...Assigned
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Task Description

Add SPx; with x being pen number from 1-8.

TODO:
- Which color corresponds to which pen number?
- What if there are more than 8 colors in a DXF files?

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