Layout wishlist

utiler · 15 Feb 2012, 22:50

one feature I do wish LO had is the capability to export to dwg/dxf the same layer structure present in the reference SU file.

dwg/dxf files exported from LO are not of much use to the consultants architects keep sending files all the time because the layers they contain are LO layers not the ones used to model the original SU file.

I couldn't agree more, Edson!!!

samyell77 · 16 Feb 2012, 08:43

Agreed again - layer structures in DWG/DXF exports would be great. Perhaps as a tick box option if you are happy to increase the size / complexity of the file?

fouronethirty · 26 Feb 2012, 01:54

i bet their doing something about this layout wishes:)
i wud wait for that to come out, new layout, dat wud be very nice ,

seven.sides · 25 Apr 2012, 14:44

More fully featured text editing tools allowing control over tab sizes.
Capability to make tables within layout.
Retain Excel cell border formatting on copy and paste to Layout.

samyell77 · 25 Apr 2012, 16:31

So when is the next release?????

Gaieus · 25 Apr 2012, 19:39

@samyell77 said:

So when is the next release?????

Next time

samyell77 · 25 Apr 2012, 19:55

Damn - worth a try, thought I might catch you sleeping!

Catalyst · 3 Jul 2012, 04:16

My Wishes are:
Spell Check.
Find and replace text string.

bmike · 3 Jul 2012, 13:05

LO on a Mac catches spelling errors as you go. Pretty nice surprise coming from Vista.
Overall spellcheck would be nice, but then I'd have lots of additions to my dictionary for construction abbreviations.

I'd love it if it had 'editing' mode, or something similar to scene states, but applied globally.
I want global control to put it into a fast vector based linework only mode so I can dimension and annotate, then switch it back to 'rendered' mode with line weights, sketchy edges, scenes, shadows, etc.

caronte01 · 3 Jul 2012, 19:06

This, from working a lot with layout lately:

Find and replace text. (same as on any word processor)

Make unique copy of a viewport (allow a copy of a viewport to link to an alternate version of the sketchup model)

More options for the style tool (match properties). In addition to styles, match layers.

An option to input measurements in different scales 1:1, 1:5, etc. Useful for drafting on top of ortho views.
Components!!!!

Improvements in snapping (object snapping and grid snapping do not always cooperate, layout will not snap to section cuts at times.)

A fix for the bug where a view is slightly shifted horizontally,but it's snapping points remain on the original location

A fix for vector pdf's becoming raster after updating some references. I can live with pdf, instead of linkable xls or doc files, as long as it works correctly.

Improvements to dwg export (all the ones previously mentioned)

Great tool, love working with it!!

bmike · 3 Jul 2012, 19:35

And make the tools work just like in SketchUp
I hate the way things work now. If I want to move something, I want to pick the object, then move it by hitting M.
Same for copy.

Groups / Components for labels / geometry / etc.

When you copy something, it should land on a specific layer.

I want dimensions to automatically come onto a dimension layer.
I can move them later if I need, but I hate getting dims mixed into my notes and such.

Ability to re-link a specific view port. Right click, and be able to link to a different model. This would save some time when setting up documents with multiple models, or multiple versions of the same project.

Better flow for re-sizing objects and for moving things.
I'm not a fan of the current methodology.

Bertier · 6 Jul 2012, 11:23

@bmike said:

make the tools work just like in SketchUp
I hate the way things work now. If I want to move something, I want to pick the object, then move it by hitting M.
Same for copy.

Groups / Components for labels / geometry / etc.

When you copy something, it should land on a specific layer.

I want dimensions to automatically come onto a dimension layer.

+1

@bmike said:

Ability to re-link a specific view port. Right click, and be able to link to a different model. This would save some time when setting up documents with multiple models, or multiple versions of the same project.

Better flow for re-sizing objects and for moving things.

billet323 · 30 Jul 2012, 18:34

I would love to see a Warehouse for Scrapbooks. Its so time consuming to create scrapbooks for everything you do.

bmike · 30 Jul 2012, 20:09

@billet323 said:

I would love to see a Warehouse for Scrapbooks. Its so time consuming to create scrapbooks for everything you do.

And I'd like them to be easier to use... Clumsy, now, for me at least.
I usually just open up a 'dummy' page with most of the stuff I need and copy / paste.

Lemoyne Architect · 1 Aug 2012, 17:33

@bmike said:

And make the tools work just like in SketchUp
I hate the way things work now. If I want to move something, I want to pick the object, then move it by hitting M.
Same for copy.

This - going back and forth where "T" is "tape" in SU and "text" in LO is almost more confusing than having "M" and such NOT work in LO.

As others have said, would really like better tables in LO.

porch_unplugged · 28 Aug 2012, 10:44

format dimension style
be able to turn on or off sketchup layers
speed it up!

Gaieus · 28 Aug 2012, 10:55

@porch_unplugged said:

format dimension style

You can do that (unless I misunderstand what you wish)

@porch_unplugged said:

be able to turn on or off sketchup layers

You need to create your scenes in SketchUp (with those layers on/off) and can load these scenes in LO (with the respective layers on/off).

porch_unplugged · 28 Aug 2012, 11:18

@gaieus said:

@porch_unplugged said:

format dimension style

You can do that (unless I misunderstand what you wish)

how? at the minute, i have to draw a new dimension, select it, go to the dimension dialogue box, shape box & text box to change to what i want.

@gaieus said:

@porch_unplugged said:

be able to turn on or off sketchup layers

You need to create your scenes in SketchUp (with those layers on/off) and can load these scenes in LO (with the respective layers on/off).

yeah, i'm just looking for something a little easier. like if i forget to turn off a layer in sketchup for a scene, so that i don't have to go back into the sketchup model, change the scene, save and reload again in LO. just a time saver. or maybe i should just engage brain

cheers for responding so fast.

Gaieus · 28 Aug 2012, 12:28

@porch_unplugged said:

how? at the minute, i have to draw a new dimension, select it, go to the dimension dialogue box, shape box & text box to change to what i want.

Yes, but you do that once at the beginning. Then sample that style and apply it on the second dimensioning you add and from then on, it will "stick" throughout the session. (True it could be more intuitive).

@porch_unplugged said:

yeah, i'm just looking for something a little easier. like if i forget to turn off a layer in sketchup for a scene, so that i don't have to go back into the sketchup model, change the scene, save and reload again in LO. just a time saver.

True again - some additional feature could provide more flexibility.

bmike · 28 Aug 2012, 12:59

you can also set up some templates. i have a few single page templates with dimensions, text, notes, etc. setup off to the side. i use these to get started.

yes, the sampling thing is a bit of a pain, and unintuitive, especially if you make up 'groups' of objects - like detail bubbles, leader lines, and text. the detail bubble may have a transparent fill, the text box the same, etc... but if you sample these things together as a group they can get wonky...