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2289QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowVertical Line Tool stops accepting inputAssigned
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When using the vertical line tool, you can enter a length value in the options toolbar, then place the line. If you want to change the length, you just need to enter a new value and the length field will update. However, there seem to be cases where after 10-20 entries, the focus goes off the length field in the options toolbar, requiring the user to bring focus back to continue. I could not seem to duplicate this behavior with the horizontal line tool.

2290QCAD (main)Bug ReportVery Lowloading the Drawing Preferences using enter, using ente...Assigned
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I use CTRL + I to pull up drawing preferences. Upon changing the dimension settings quickly and closing it normally by pressing enter it closes. But if i go to the next tab (drawing tab) then press enter to load it up quickly instead of pressing CTRL + I. Upon changing the dimensions settings and pressing enter to close it, it won’t close but instead flash and i have to keep pressing enter and eventually it closes.

I think this is a bug.

I have the Pro Version

2293QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowinsert attributes into a point elementAssigned
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Would it be possible to extend the tool for importing points with a label so that when importing points into the drawing (as it is now), the attributes of the point are taken from the csv file and written to the point’s own properties? See attachment. This would extend the functionality of the tool and I assume that it would also lay the foundation for the possible re-export of such points from the drawing to a csv file, including all the details.

2294QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAuto Zoom with middle mouse buttonAssigned
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I tried to assign double click on middle-mouse button to zoomauto command, but it seems it’s not possible currently.

Would love to see this feature.

2295QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDeselect all with Escape keyAssigned
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I’m used to have persistant selection while drawing (Application Preferences > Graphics View:Appearance > Selection), but I’m missing deselection of all objects with ESC key. I have seen the option to deselect with right key, but it’s nice to have right key for context menu.

Currently ESC key cancels current active command, but would be nice if there is no command active to also deselect all features by default.

2296QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowCustom font type and size for command line widgetAssigned
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Would be nice to change default font type and size for command line widget.

2297QCAD (main)SuggestionVery LowFew UI inconsistencies Assigned
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1) Line with command prompt in Command Line widget is missing padding/margin - letter C is glued to frame.
2) In the “Selection Filter” widget there is an “whitespace” character before colon “:” symbol on multiple places, it doesn’t seem repeat anywhere else

2299QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd support for multi line attributesAssigned
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2 Task Description

Multiline attributes can contain linefeeds and formatting like MTEXT.

2300QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDuplicate layout blocks with contentsAssigned
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2 Task Description

Add a tool to duplicate a layout block with contents.

2301QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowRotate preview on/offAssigned
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Hi,

I believe prior QCAD version 3.22.0.0 there was no rotating preview. The rotating preview shows the outcome regarding to the chosen center point. I know that it is also common for move/copy. However, for me it is very confusing and difficult to chose the correct center point for a rotation if I’m constantly been distracted by the most of the time overlapping preview of my selection. This said if the drawing is very detailed I have to zoom in extremely to be able to snap to the right entity. That wouldn’t be necessary without the preview. Additional rotate a large drawing selections will compromise the performance - CPU is going like crazy.

It would be nice to have an option to turn this preview on/off.

2302QCAD (main)Bug ReportVery Lowpolygon.getSelfIntersectionPoints(tol) returns 3th inva...Assigned
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Windows 7 pro 32 bit msi-Installer
Version: 3.26.4.5 (3.26.4.5)
Internet: QCAD.org
Build Date: Jul 20 2021
Revision: e596276
Qt Version: 5.13.2
Architecture: i386
Compiler: Unknown

Andrew,

In the attached dxf:
Besides that it is clear that duplicate vectors are not filtered ...
Where a segment is crossing in another node a non valid node is returned as self-intersection point.
Seems to be unrelated to CW/CCW or tolerance.

Where 2 nodes coexists 4 duplicate vectors are returned.

Regards,
CVH

2308QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowViewport Scale FieldAssigned
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It would be helpful if the scale field that appears while placing a viewport would also re-appear when the viewport is selected after it’s already been placed in the layout. It would also be helpful if the pre-populated values in the dropdown matched those in the global layout scale field.

2316QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowModify > Detect Duplicates: implement for infinite line...Assigned
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Headline should already explain the issue ... ;-)

2325QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowdwg file crashes QCADAssigned
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Regarding to forum post:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=8982&p=35836#p35836

dwg loaded in 3.27.1 frees QCAD (no response) and a Win10 PC. Same drawing loaded in 3.26.0 causes no problems. It looks to me that two hatches (handle 198b6, 198ba) are the culprits.
Drawing saved without those hatches opens without any problem in 3.27.1.

TECNOFLEX symbol library.dwg = original file from forum post
TECNOFLEX symbol library_mod.dwg = my modification

2328QCAD (main)Bug ReportVery Lowdrop down, using keyboardAssigned
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Minor issue!
When using keyboard to initiate the dropdown menus.
I noticed the ALT “D” does not cycle through the headings Draw & Dimension in the same way.
ALT “M” cycles though Modify & Misc or ALT “S” cycles though Select & Snap.
User Name: StanTibbs
E-mail: [email protected]

2336QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAdd command to go back to previous nested blockAssigned
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“em” just always goes back to the main drawing. But for nested blocks, when jumping from edit mode of one block to the next nested block, it would be helpful to have some “ep” to go back to the previous block.

This was discussed at the forums...

2337QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDistance information should be available in 2D and 3DAssigned
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As per https://qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=9089, I suggest to extend the distance information tools:

* show Delta Z (at least when any of the elements has Z information)
* allow switching between 2D and 3D distance
* maybe allow to show both
* maybe change the text to distinguish between them (”Distance” → “Distance 2D/3D”)

2338QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowShow non-QCAD custom XDATA optionallyAssigned
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QCAD (before version 3.27?) used to show some custom XDATA, e.g. tag 1000, even for application names that are not “QCAD”, which for me was useful, so it’s somewhat of a regression. (I think it was broken when selecting multiple items, maybe that’s why it was removed.)

I suggest to bring that feature back, but maybe show it only when a single element is selected if that’s easier.

(As a workaround/hack I guess it would be possible to rewrite the required information as QCAD compatible XDATA externally I guess.)

2339QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowBlock List multible selectionAssigned
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It would be nice to have the possibility to select multiple blocks with Shift and/or CTRL + mouse like the Layer List to use a delete etc command on all selected blocks at once.

2340QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowLayer List / Block List: Link minus icon to keyboard de...Assigned
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Referring to Layer List / Block List: It would improve the workflow if the Delete key on the keyboard would be linked to the minus icon (Delete). The command ER is also ignored in both list.

2341QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowmanage image referencesAssigned
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QCAD. ver. 3.27.1.0 (3.27.1)
Qt version: 5.13.2
Architecture: x86_64
OS Windows 11

It might be useful to have the possibility to manage the references of the images contained within the drawing. A design could use recurring images, stored in a folder outside the one in which the design is located. Moving the drawing or folders (or changing the PC) will lose the folder references and the images are not displayed when the drawing is opened again.
I imagine the possibility to view the references of the images (and if necessary modify manually or with a pointer) with the option of: attach, detach, reload, etc., as in the example below (referred to ActCad - based on Intellicad technology)

2347QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowModify / Clip to rectangle issueAssigned
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The tool “Clip to rectangle” / “Cut at Area Boundary” tool used on an area with lines and arcs will partly complete arcs to circles.

2348QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowtext in simple format do not save position after save t...Assigned
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How to reproduce the bug:
1-open a new file
2-select text tool, simple text(one line,no formatting) and alignment in base-left
3-write some text in somewhere position in the draw, repeat this in others positions
4-save the file in .dxf R15 [2000/LT2000] (dxflib) format
5-close Qcad
6-open the saved file, the writhed text lose original position and now all the text have 0,0 position

2351QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowFile Thumbnail PreviewAssigned
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1 Task Description

Could we please implement the ability to display file contents in the file explorer. This would make it easier to decide which files to open.

2353QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowadd theme folder to a local shared pathAssigned
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Would it be possible to add Qcad’s theme folder to the local shared path, for example this would be /home/username/.local/share/QCAD/QCAD/themes for Linux. I know this works well for line types and would be extremely helpful for themes.

2354QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowcopy-paste between two QCAD instancesAssigned
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Hello,

I’ve quite often the task to transfer changes from one set of drawings to another (similar) set.
My ideal setup would be to open one set in one window and the other set in another window.
Both windows would be arranged side-by-side (larger monitor).
Changes would be copy-pasted from one set to the other.

From #2352 I’ve learned that there is a command-line option to achieve this.

Unfortunately it’s not possible to copy-paste between these instances.

And yes, it’s important to do this in two windows to see both versions at the same time.
So, tabs are not the answer.

It’s also ok if i could detach a tab from one instance and arrange it aside of the main window (like the property editor).
Than all data transfers would happen inside the same instance.

Best regards,
Klaus

2370QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowRetain global width / segment widths when reversing pol...Assigned
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Andrew,

Changing orientation of a polyline with RV or by changing it in the Property Editor clears the global width value.

Single line pieces as polyline default to CCW.
Still the global width is cleared when trying to set them CW.

I didn’t update since 3.27.0 but reading this topic I suppose it still is valid.
Related: https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=9362

Regards,
CVH

2371QCAD (main)SuggestionLowInclude more properties for polylines in the Selection ...Assigned
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Andrew,

Not OS or Version depending.

We can’t filter on some specific properties of polylines.

Handy would be:
- Global Width
- Orientation

Specific:
- Polyline Pattern
But I don’t really search for them ... For some post-op I just need them all to be set to ‘No’.
- # of vertices
Filtering the complex from the more simple ones.
- Including Bulges or not
To seperate polylines with arc segments form others.
There some operations that don’t really work with bulging.
- Z values and/or global Z
This would make sense for some but filtering on Z is not common under QCAD as it is 2D.

Regards,
CVH

2381QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowCrash when modifying toolbar settingsAssigned
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QCAD Professional 3.27.6.0 running on macOS 12.4 (21F79)

QCAD sometimes crashes when I am adding or removing items from toolbars. It isn’t consistent and I haven’t seen a pattern about which items trigger the crash. It has happened while editing different files, but I’ve attached attached a very simple example and two crash reports

2387QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowOpen Drawings on Layout Block by DefaultAssigned
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As the layout block contains the drawing sheet, the number, the viewports, it’s the presentable part of the drawing.

Maybe QCAD could be able to save on the dxf the “last state” of the drawing. If I saved on the Model and closed, it would open on Model... and if my last save was on the Layout”n”, it would open on Layout “n”.

At least on my work area, when opening a finished drawing, it’s the ideal for it to be opened in a Layout (if it was the active block while saving).

2390QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowPlease add U.S. Survey Feet to the Unit / convert listAssigned
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Yes I’m aware that the U.S. survey foot has to be discontinuing December, 31, 22. However - as we’ve learned in the past it takes decades until a unit will disappears for good. ;-)

See also:

https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9493&p=38245#p38245

2396QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowMissing Dim/Label Format information from an extern wri...Assigned
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Please refer to forum topic: https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=89&t=9556

The attached example file is written with a third party CAD program in R15.
Opened in QCAD CE all Dim/Label information are available.
If I load this drawing in QCAD Pro the Dim/Label information are lost.

If I load and save the example drawing with CE the newly written dxf is readable in Pro without any issue.

2397QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowPost processor "LaserGBRL (offset) [mm] fails at tabsAssigned
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Post processor “LaserGBRL (offset) [mm] fails to turn off/on (M5, M4) at Tabs.

Forum topic:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=9552&p=38496#p38495

2398QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowExcessive AutosaveAssigned
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Autosave currently updates the backup file indefinitely regardless of whether the drawing has been modified since the last autosave. Request only update autosave following additional edits since last autosave.

2406QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowSVG Export incorrect on blocksAssigned
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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.

2415QCAD (main)Bug ReportVery LowIssues with OffsetBothSidesAssigned
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Andrew,

I can’t find any documentation concerning OffsetBothSides under Misc .. Modify.
It is not listed in the QCAD features nor in the changelog.

There was a Feature Request FS#1130 for this, I think you might want to close that as being implemented.

The tool asks for a Line, Arc, Circle, Ellipse, Spline or Polyline.
It also seems to act on shapes that can be exploded to such entities like Text, Dimension and Hatch entities.

There may be many ‘Result loop not closed’ or ‘No offsets possible’ warnings when hovering over entities on a drawing.
The preview may be partially, one or two sided and even two sided partially and closed with semi-circles.

I only successfully created a dual offset for open Splines, open or logically open Polylines.
All other attempts result in a single offset at the indicated side.

There are the usual exceptions for Polylines with arc-segments but that is related to small arc segments and being tangentially connected.
Only tested it on a Win7 platform.
I don’t suspect that version 3.27.8 includes a fix for that ... ;-)

Regards,
CVH

2416QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowAutomatically set a proper alternating row color for th...Assigned
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Andrew,

When switching from Default to Dark mode the text on alternating rows is hardly visible.
We can customize this color.

It would be easier if a proper default color is set on switching to and back.

Perhaps the user preferences can be remembered.
Perhaps only when the contrast would be affected.

Regards,
CVH

2421QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowMake the preview of Shorten (LE) more visibleAssigned
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Andrew,

When we use Lengthen/Shorten (LE) with a positive amount the result is clearly visible when indicating a side of an entity.
With a negative amount there is seemingly no preview.
It is generated and shown but one can not distinguish it especially with solid lines.

Adding an orthogonal auxiliary preview shape some N pixels long would do the trick. ;-)

Regards,
CVH

2428QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowImplement reversing Leader entities on creation or afte...Assigned
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Andrew,

Usually I point to something to start with.
Sometimes I want to point away from here but then the arrow is where I just clicked.

An option on creation would be nice.
The capability to reverse the Leader orientation afterwards is another method to get it pointing the intended way.

A Leader entity is stored similar as a polyline.
I think it would not be difficult to reverse the basic polyline and update the dimension shape accordingly.

Regards,
CVH

2433QCAD (main)SuggestionLowLock Snap [SQ] fails at snap Middle Manual [SN]Assigned
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e.g: If I use content out of the clipboard to insert it multiple times into the drawing with using the Middle Manual snap [SN] the snap can’t be locked [SQ] and I have to reactivated the snap again and again for every following insert.
Other snaps like END or CENTER work flawless in this scenario.

2436QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowDraw > Hatch > Hatch from Segments: mark position of op...Assigned
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Case description: “Hatch from Segments” (HS) detects correctly an open loop but fails then to set the circle marker for an easy visuelle identification.

Same scenario tested with “Hatch from Selection” (HA) ...
... everything works like a charm ;-)

2440QCAD (main)Bug ReportVery LowHatch from Segments > False positives open loop warning...Assigned
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Andrew,

Most probably not related to OS or QCAD version.

When hatching an area with Hatch from Segments (HS) there might be false positive warnings on open loops.
It seems that this is related to the orientation of the indicated segments and the order of selection.
The real problematic position is not always the first that is reported.
Loop count is increased even if it is a single loop.

Included a basic test drawing to replicate these.
Further details to replicate the issue are in the file.

Regards,
CVH

2446QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowExtending dimension line beyond extension line when usi...Assigned
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I would like the ability to extend dimension lines beyond the extension line when using tick marks. Images are attached and posted here: https://qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=9785

2448QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowScale lineweight display on model spaceAssigned
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Currently, the model space can display lineweights at scale 1:1
It’s very convenient when drawing small objects that will be printed at scale 1:1 : it makes it easy to anticipate the final aspect of the printed drawing.
But this feature is unusable for architects or users who draw large objects.

Therefore, it would be very useful to have a factor to multiply lineweight display in model space.
For example : if i know my drawing will probably be printed at scale 1:50, i set the value of the lineweight factor to 50.
Then every line would be displayed 50x thicker in model space.

2450QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowFlip Block with Attributes horizontaly failsAssigned
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A block with Attributes can’t be flipped (Option bar) horizontally. The Attributes will be rotated 180° instead of been mirrored. Other entities in the block flip correctly.
Same block flipped vertically works as expected (Mirrored Attributes).
Same block flipped with FH or MI works as expected. (Mirrored Attributes).

2452QCAD (main)Feature RequestVery LowKeyboard Shortcut for Undo Last Point While Drawing Spl...Assigned
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Instead of having to click on the toolbar, it would be useful to have a keyboard shortcut for undoing the last fit point (or control point) while drawing splines. Preferably it would also be nice to allow the user the ability to set what the keyboard shortcut is for this function.

2453QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowControl point Splines - Issue with Closed & Minimal poi...Assigned
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Andrew,
For more detailed description please refer to:
https://www.qcad.org/rsforum/viewtopic.php?f=33&p=40081#p40081

In the included screen grab below, left is when drawn cubic, closed periodic, from 4 points.
Right is when the file is re-loaded.

It is hard to select the incorrect shape when pointing near it ... Probably it is referring to the correct internal shape.
After drawing it explodes to a Null length polyline with 2 identical vertices.

I can’t include the error in a file as it reverts on re-load.

The same issue exist for quadratic, closed periodic, from 3 points.

Regards,
CVH

2456QCAD (main)Feature RequestLowTangent arcAssigned
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It would be great if QCAD could create an arc tangent to another entity without necessity to type a radius.
Just two simple steps:
1. Click the endpoint of another entity to start the arc. The arc is tangent to the starting entity.
2. Click the second point to place the arc.

2457QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowPolyline start / end widths not saved for first segmentAssigned
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  1. Draw a polyline with a single segment
  2. Set the start and end width of the first vertice / segment (index 0)
  3. Save
  4. Reload
2462QCAD (main)Bug ReportLowDWG import issue: m^2 gets weird "\A1"Assigned
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I’ve opened an existing, old dwg file in the Professional Trial edition, file(1) says it’s “DWG AutoDesk AutoCAD 2004/2005/2006”.
It contains (among other stuff) a floor plan with areas in m^2. A PDF export (from the original software used at the time, probably autocad) shows that this was displayed correctly.
However, in QCAD, I get a “\A1” and a very small number 2 instead. I’ll attach screenshots.

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