Add “Anchor point selector” (similar to Affinity, Illustrator, InDesign, ..) for positioning
We often have to modify graphic objects. It would be useful to modify, for example, the length of a rectangle while maintaining the placement of its center point.
This feature would also allow you to know the various anchor points ( X/Y measurements) of the object without having to calculate it. Knowing the different measures is needed to match another graphic element with utmost precision.
<img src="http://www.carlofilippofollis.name/files/2017/07/railmodeller-idea-n-002-1-detail.jpg">
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Carlo Filippo Follis commented
The position shown by "RM_Anchor_Matrix" is definitely better than the one I had proposed!
Nice idea! I can't wait to use it...
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Anchor matrix for all elements other than plain tracks with 1-2 joints
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Two modes:
- Anchor point selector
- Joint selector, A/B (plain tracks)Compare 'Transform panel' in Affinity products, e.g.
https://affinity.help/publisher/English.lproj/pages/Panels/transformPanel.html -
Bob commented
Same......
I would sometimes like to enter the position of the right edge or control the exact location of the track connector for more control!
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Anonymous commented
Attachment is a 404 - but a matrix like in Affinity Designer (Left/Top/Right/Bottom/Center/..) would be much appreciated!!
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Position by anchor can be useful in certain cases but it's probably not a very commonly used feature.
Would a positioning popup help, that could be invoked via the contextual menu of an element (or the menu bar)?