Yes, I have. I will be pitching it soon in video form. I've already been working on it, and it is every bit as promising as the original effort to bring ideas from Intergraph to Bentley.
Thanks whoever posted this, by the way. (it wasn't me, I swear!)
Here are a few things I have been exploring, but there are a lot more:
Enhanced Mousewheel Functionality Expand the mousewheel for coordinate input and context-sensitive controls (e.g., snap adjustments, tool settings), with instant graphical feedback. Why it matters: Streamlines 3D workflows.
Smarter Shortcuts Two-letter shortcuts (e.g., “V” then “R” for View Rotate) and numbers (e.g., “K3” for snap divisor), with visual cues for learning. Why it matters: Faster, easier use with a gentler learning curve.
Dynamic Origin Control Shift the origin with “O” + drag (X/Y) or mousewheel (Z) for fluid 3D navigation. Why it matters: Makes 3D space natural and revealing. Status: Implemented in Three.js.
History and Recall Store and recall data points, rotations, and origins graphically. Why it matters: Boosts productivity by enabling easy backtracking.
Alternative Inputs Map MIDI controllers or a phone (via QR code and sliders) to settings, with onscreen feedback. Why it matters: Innovative, demo-ready control that could redefine 3D interaction.
Smarter Unit Roundoff Precision input via mousewheel or other controls, no typing needed. Why it matters: Smooth, efficient operation.
Sibling Tools Enhancements Upgrade SmartLine and view controls for fluid 3D synergy with AccuDraw. Why it matters: Strengthens the ecosystem around AccuDraw.
AI integration including client side tools using MCP (Model context protocol)
Hello,
Thank you for posting this idea. Robert, we're looking forward to your video when ready!
Yes, I have. I will be pitching it soon in video form. I've already been working on it, and it is every bit as promising as the original effort to bring ideas from Intergraph to Bentley.
Thanks whoever posted this, by the way. (it wasn't me, I swear!)
Here are a few things I have been exploring, but there are a lot more:
Enhanced Mousewheel Functionality
Expand the mousewheel for coordinate input and context-sensitive controls (e.g., snap adjustments, tool settings), with instant graphical feedback.
Why it matters: Streamlines 3D workflows.
Smarter Shortcuts
Two-letter shortcuts (e.g., “V” then “R” for View Rotate) and numbers (e.g., “K3” for snap divisor), with visual cues for learning.
Why it matters: Faster, easier use with a gentler learning curve.
Dynamic Origin Control
Shift the origin with “O” + drag (X/Y) or mousewheel (Z) for fluid 3D navigation.
Why it matters: Makes 3D space natural and revealing.
Status: Implemented in Three.js.
History and Recall
Store and recall data points, rotations, and origins graphically.
Why it matters: Boosts productivity by enabling easy backtracking.
Alternative Inputs
Map MIDI controllers or a phone (via QR code and sliders) to settings, with onscreen feedback.
Why it matters: Innovative, demo-ready control that could redefine 3D interaction.
Smarter Unit Roundoff
Precision input via mousewheel or other controls, no typing needed.
Why it matters: Smooth, efficient operation.
Sibling Tools Enhancements
Upgrade SmartLine and view controls for fluid 3D synergy with AccuDraw.
Why it matters: Strengthens the ecosystem around AccuDraw.
AI integration including client side tools using MCP (Model context protocol)