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Only prints on A4 size paper, no matter what settings, print or pdf export, print from model or from layout block

Version:
3.27.7.0 (3.27.7)
Internet:
QCAD.org
Build Date:
Sep 29 2022
Revision:
58ecdde
Qt Version:
5.13.2
Architecture:
x86_64
Compiler:
MSVC++ 14.0 (2015)

When using SVG export on a drawing with a block defined, the export is incorrect. Arcs are drawn incorrectly and parts of the block are missing. If that block is exploded, the SVG export is correct. Attached is a block on the lower left and the same block on the lower right after explode. Also attached is the resulting SVG file.
This is not always the case. Some blocks are correctly exported to SVG. The upper row is again a block on the left and the same block exploded on the right. It exports properly.

Andrew,

When selecting a Hatch entity:
For a solid filled Hatch the boundaries total length is given.
With a pattern that returns the summed length of the patterned lines.

I think that the recent performance update for RHatchData::getLength returns something different than intended.

Regards,
CVH

When a text string contains a double quote(”) character, the value is not quoted.
If the text string contains a comma, the value is quoted (using double quotes).

When a text string starts with a double quote, it is unclear which of the above two states is correct, making for difficult parsing. (Excel seems to assume the second state when possible)

It would make parsing much easier if the output csv followed the format provided in rfc4180, namely that

If fields are not enclosed with double quotes, then double quotes may not appear inside the fields
(2.5)

If double-quotes are used to enclose fields, then a double-quote appearing inside a field must be escaped by preceding it with another double quote
(2.7)

Hi Andrew

When I apply an Arc Length Dimension the result is incorrect, see forum post with screenshot and dxf..

https://qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=9692#p39217

Cheers
John

Rotating a Viewport will lead to rotate the drawing in the viewport but not the Viewport itself. This will happen during a creation process by using VT or afterward by editing a viewport in the Property Editor.

Andrew,

simple_modify.js
function paste()
10 * \param docDestination RDocument to paste into (or undefined for current document)

A) This should be a document interface of the type RDocumentInterface.
B) The function uses the parameter diDestination and not docDestination

https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=9742

Regards,
CVH

Case: Launch Print preview (first time), confirm dialog “Auto fit drawing to paper?” with yes, change after that the scale, close Print Preview, launch Print Preview - the last chosen scale what should be remembered is overwritten by the Auto fit scale.

Note:
The Auto fit scale stays persistent - even after reloading the drawing!

The option “Auto fit drawing to paper?” as a dialog occurs only the first time you use Print Preview - there is no way to change the chosen option later in a session or after reloading the drawing ...

Andrew,

I don’t seem to be able to locate the ‘Draw Order’ sub-menu of the Modify menu.
Reported version 3.27.6 and 3.27.8 (I use them side by side)
Tested on Win7 32 bit and Win10 64 bit.

I am aware that MF & MB were relocated out of the Modify menu.
Two additional PRO tools were added and all four were listed in a sub-menu.
(MO: version 3.21.3; MC: information missing in changelog)

MF, MB, MO and MC are displayed in the Modify Toolbar, in the Modification Tools panel and in the Tool Matrix.
This is even more curious because DrawOrder.init() only initiates DrawOrder.getMenu();
All three DrawOrder.getToolBar() & DrawOrder.getCadToolBarPanel() & DrawOrder.getToolMatrixPanel() are ruled out.

DrawOrder.getCadToolBarPanel() lists WJ as shortcut QKeySequence but that will bring up the Projections Tool Panel.

In the QCAD Reference Manual (menu Help > Reference Manual) the ‘Draw Order’ icon list is only the Modifying Tools icon.
For all four the tools the manual list up: Menu: Modify > Draw Order > ...

Under App.Prefs. > General > Tool Settings MF and MB are listed but not in a sub-menu like for example “Detection“.
Seemingly under Modify but they remain visible when Modify is collapsed.
MC and MO are listed lower than Help when this is collapsed.

I thought I understood how to implement menus and tools.
All this makes me doubt whether I had understood it in its entirety.
Could you elaborate in a few words why the menu fails but the Toolbar and Panels work even when these are excluded ...

Regards,
CVH

Andrew,

Seems to be a copy/paste but never re-edited kind of mistake.

Quick fix:
https://github.com/qcad/qcad/blob/master/scripts/Misc/MiscInformation/InfoCentroids/InfoAreaCentroid/InfoAreaCentroid.js#L1320 line 1320 should read:
return [centerPoint.x, centerPoint.y, centerPoint, radius*radius * Math.PI];

line 1318 was intended to replace the ‘area’ portion of line 1320 literally.
As is, the code in this line makes no sense and line 1318 should be removed.

Still have to investigate if the area of a full 360° arc sector/segment should be signed ...
... and if RS.AngleTolerance is required when comparing.

Regards,
CVH

Andrew,

Hatches in uniform scaled blocks explode perfect among other entities, even a hatch pattern is scaled.
Hatches in non-uniform scaled blocks are exploded as not scaled.

One could scale the hatch boundaries non-uniform.
For solid hatches the pattern scale doesn’t matter.
For patterned hatches the pattern scale and angle is more problematic.
But why not explode it as is, the pattern is transformed as expected for the non-uniform scaled block reference.

Or one doesn’t transform the pattern at all but then the the non-uniform scaled block reference isn’t displayed correctly.

Regards,
CVH

Version: qcad-3.27.9.3-alt1
Qt version: 5.15.8
Architecture: x86-64
Graphics platform: X11
Kernel version: 5.15.94-un-def-alt1

Steps:

1. Run from console: $ qcad
2. Reduce the size of the program window.

OBSERVED RESULT: Label overlay.

EXPECTED RESULT: Correct display of inscriptions (text in the bottom panel).

Same behavior: on first run.

Reported in forum 2 times:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=95&t=9887&p=40202&hilit=bugtracker#p40202 https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=9916&p=40298#p40298

Most likely the issue exist since QCAD Vers. < 3.25.2.0 (3.25.2)

A block with attributes inserted into Model_Space can’t be made completely invisible with the invisible switch (Eye icon) in the block list. It works for entities but not on attributes.

Andrew,

Deleting a node of a polyline (OD) followed by Undo (OO) while OD is still in ChoosingNode state and then deleting another node returns a polyline where both nodes are removed.

this.polylineEntity is set once in pickEntity() altered after pickCoordinate() and a clone is returned to the drawing.
The next pickCoordinate() continues with altering this.polylineEntity without retrieving the current form and is thus unaware that the former action might be undone.

The work around to undo a removal is first to terminate (QQ) PolylineDeleteNode then Undo (OO) and then start over with selecting the polyline and indicating nodes.

While adding nodes (OA) we can simply undo the last action and continue adding nodes.

Because the new entity has the same id as the initially one ...
... It should be possible to re-retrieve the actual entity by id in pickCoordinate() or deleteNode().

Regards,
CVH

Andrew,

In some cases Draw > Ellipse > Inscribed in Quadrilateral (EQ) may return a perfectly healthy result but rotated for 90 degrees.
- Size doesn’t matter.
- Quadrant doesn’t matter.
- Geometrical open or closed base shape doesn’t matter.
- A mirrored base shape usually preforms well.

See attachment with examples.
The incorrect results (red) are rotated 90 degrees around the ellipse center (dotted)
Green is a correct result from a mirrored base shape.

Regards,
CVH

Andrew,

Related topic:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=10562

From the looks of it the cursor image data is read at a wider pace as it is stored.
One can distinguish the double cross positioning QCAD cursor but it is shifted.

Regards,
CVH

See also:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=10650

Andrew,

It seems that Attribute Definitions are created by default with Invisible = Yes
I can’t control this property on creation.
I can select the newly created Attribute Definition and toggle the flag.

Consequence when not updating this flag for each new Attribute Definition is that inserted Block Attributes disappear on synchronizing.
See attached files.

The default Invisible = Yes setting is not retained on save/reload.
(You will probably discover these flags to be ‘No’ in the attached files)
Synchronizing after a reload has no longer the mentioned consequence.

On inserting a Block Reference based on a Block with Attribute Definitions the Invisible flag of new Block Attributes is always ‘No’.
InsertBlock.js nor InsertBlockItem.js consider the Attribute Definition Invisible flag status when creating and inserting a new RAttributeEntity object.
e.g.: InsertBlock.js L184-L206

IMHO:
- Invisible = Yes on creation is not the best default for new Attribute Definitions.
- Not retaining this flag on save/reload is probably not intended.
- Disregarding the Attribute Definitions Invisible flag on block insertion seems incorrect.

Related forum topic:
https://qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=10714

Regards,
CVH

Required for extreme units such as Nanometers or Kilometers. See also FS#20

add “update required file” to the context menu shown in the result window

1. copy the actual file to the directory “required”
2. run the test again
3. test result should be “passed” now

TODO:

• Ask user to enter block attribute values when inserting block
• If attribute definition changes (tag changes), update attributes accordingly (note that other CAD systems don’t do this)
• Support for multiline attributes
• Control order of attributes (as shown to user in property editor, when inserting blocks)

DONE:

• Defining new block attribute definitions (constructing block attribute definition entities)
• Editing block attribute definitions (property editor)
• Synchronize attributes based on attribute definitions (position, angle, size, ...)
• Loading block attribute definitions from DXF / DWG
• Saving block attribute definitions to DXF / DWG
• Loading block attributes from DXF / DWG
• Saving block attributes to DXF / DWG

Related commands: DDATTE, ATTEDIT, ATTDEF

The Snap “Reference” is perfect working on circles.

I would be nice to have this function also on Arc’s.
There are many necessities to attach a Horizontal or Vertical line on an arc or an “ex circle” (circle after a cut,)rounds etc. in a professional drawing.

Assigning custom properties to entities and possibly layers and other objects.

Add a zoom speed option in preferences