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[Wayne Stambaugh <stambaughw@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 1/26/2017 10:04 AM, Mário Luzeiro wrote:
> My only concern was about if the float precision that was allowed to be edited in the actual edition mode.
> I gave a look on the patch and looks Kristoffer has some concerns about it, but I couldn't get a chance to test the patch to see if / how it was keeping the decimal places.
> 
> I like the idea of spin controls but does it allows you to "formal" insert (typing) manual the value?

I pretty sure you can still use manual value entry when spin buttons are
present.  If not, than I would not apply this patch.

> 
> Mario
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> From: Kicad-developers [kicad-developers-bounces+mrluzeiro=ua.pt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] on behalf of Wayne Stambaugh [stambaughw@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 26 January 2017 14:49
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> Subject: Re: [Kicad-developers] [PATCH] Changed the 3d model previewer to use spinboxes
> 
> If no one is opposed to adding spin controls to the 3D model selection
> dialog, I'll commit this patch when I get a chance.  I've never been
> convinced that using a spin control to change a floating point number is
> terribly useful but I'm guessing some users will prefer this over manual
> entry of calculated values used by old curmudgeons like me.
> 
> On 1/26/2017 6:11 AM, Kristoffer Ödmark wrote:
>> Hello!
>>
>> One thing that has always bothered me is that when aligning 3D models to
>> fit the footprint, one have to type the value and test, delete
>> characters and test again. Very minor issue, but it still bothers me.
>>
>> With a spinbox the values can be changed using the mouse only.
>>
>> attaching the patch for this minor change.
>>
>> - Kristoffer
>>
>>
>>
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