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Imates and iComposites could use a modernisation

 

Add and remove imates from composites is a pain, actually, you cant add to an icomposite. Extremely annoying. You have to delete your previous icomposite often till you have everything working.

 

And next to an 'Matching list' you also want an 'excluding list' or option 'Enforce matching = true/false'

 

Position of the glyphs are very annoying

 

Like here I want to place an object fixed in position above a conveyor. But I want to set a different distance in one direction every time. It's not possible right now.

The distance can be locked, but you should be able (as the editor of the icomposite) to select flexible, and then the user gets a text prompt after entry and they have to chose a distance.

And maybe same this for Mate/Flush as flexible by the user.

 

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I believe iMates can be a true succes if approached better and more modern

Creating iMates without flexibility to end user significantly lowers the cases it can be useful.

 

Holding alt and arrow keys... It works, but only if you did some investigation and trial and error.

It could use a window or listbox in which you see a list of optional connections.

Also when you already connected 2 icomposites, you should be able to edit it (like you can with constraints)

 

I probably can think of more points, but its weekend, cheers, end of rant