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patch layer outline option
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:28 am
by arfa
It would be nice to have the option to select "exlude / include outline" when adding a patch.
Even extra nicer would be editable points on the patch shape.
I wonder if a lua scripter could tweak this? I shall enquire
EDIT...
context...
I tried using a patch layer as - well, yes, a patch to cover an (animated) object. It works brilliantly except that the obj dives in over the top of the outline - then under the fill. Exclude that outline... yes plz
Re: patch layer outline option
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 1:38 am
by funksmaname
patch layers are super simplified mask layers essentially - if you want custom shapes use masking, and masking supports inclusion/exclusion of outline...
my advice, learn to use masks!
learning
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:16 am
by arfa
Yes - learn masks.
Very much on the list of to dos.
I was surprised tho to see my mention/request on this in the script section removed.
Re: patch layer outline option
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:15 am
by funksmaname
I had nothing to do with that
Though in case you didn't see my response there, it basically said there's no need to keep re-posting almost identical posts in different places
Re: patch layer outline option
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:20 am
by arfa
It is mostly me getting a sense of how the forum works.
My assumption was that 'features request' has a rather slow life and is read by LM coders with a view to possible inclusion in some later version.
Scripting on the other hand I assume is read by users into coding and a 'fix' could be relatively easy. I really don't know how or at what level lua interfaces with the core code or where the patch script fits in but I code a lot of
www.PHP interface and a checkbox and its actions are easily inserted - assuming it is deemed useful
sorry for any clutter.
& BIG thanks to all those who persist - and give so much here.
Re: patch layer outline option
Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:14 am
by funksmaname
personally I have the 'view new posts' page as my landing page when coming to these forums, so I get a page with every new thread in every section and click on all those of interest - maybe this makes it more obvious to me when someone is multiposting, but I expect others - particularly admins and/or the more 'seasoned' of us - do the same (?)
no bother, and I posted an example in your other thread... see, you don't know where to look for responses if you post too many copies
Peace.