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Subject: Re: Features wish list
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Date: Sat, 6 Aug 94 19:27:03 PDT
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> MODELER
> -------
>1. Static Hidden Line Removal in Modeler.
AGREED! I've always found it wierd that I can't see a 'solid'
static preview.
>
>4. A feature like Ced's 'Jump to auto-mark' feature. I zoom in on an
>object, then want to look at all of it, then go back in. I want my
>location in space to be saved, so after I press 'a' I could press 'shift +
>a' and go back to my last position.
I suggest using SHIFT-FUNCTION keys for the same effect, but more
choices. SHIFT-FUNCTION is currently unused in Modeler.
> LAYOUT
> ------
>1. When cloning objects in the object panel in layout, the new objects
>should be right after the cloned object in the list, not at the end of the
>list.
CONCUR!
>
>2. Don't know the official name for this feature, but let's call it 'memory
>conserving cloning'. I mean cloned objects should not take any memory but
>their location/size/rotation. See Caligari, Strata...
I believe Allen told me once that this was not possible without a
significant revamping of LW's structure. I could be wrong....
>
>3. Cursor keys should always scroll lists, for example when choosing
>parent/target etc.
Good.
>
>4. Control for the camera zoom factor from the layout screen, <SNIP>
Concur.
>
>5. Texture fast previews! <snip>
That'd be nice, but I don't the Amiga has the horsepower. <sigh>