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[John Beard <john.j.beard@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 13/06/14 21:23, Nick Østergaard wrote:

> I like the 3D view very much, even the old simple one is great for
> verifying tracks. I often find things I want to change when looking at
> the 3D view of just the traces and silk.

I agree, I think it's having an alaternative perspective. A bit like
going away for lunch and coming back, but without having to leave your
desk!

> 3D models for parts is definitely nice, it is some nice work Cirilo has
> made. I have still to use the IDF funtionality for other than just testing.

The mechanical people here have just got a 3D printer. Getting it on
there is my next plan! Now the IDF stuff is in, maybe OpenSCAD and/or
FreeCAD + Python can be used to greater effect for scriptable
components. I still have problems colouring things nicely, but that's
another email thread!

John