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Selection preferences: enable SOLIDWORKS-like defaults #38

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opened 2026-02-08 17:03:29 +00:00 by forbes · 0 comments
forbes commented 2026-02-08 17:03:29 +00:00
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Description

Selection behavior defaults are overly passive compared to commercial CAD tools. Tree-to-viewport interaction is disabled, and preselection/selection colors are nearly indistinguishable.

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Preselection and selection color swatches both appear as similar blue/purple blocks. They should be visually distinct:

  • Preselection (hover): Sapphire #74c7ec
  • Selection (click): Mauve #cba6f7

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Setting Current Proposed Rationale
Preselect on tree hover Off On Matches SOLIDWORKS behavior; aids model navigation
Auto switch to 3D view Off On Clicking a tree item should show its context in the viewport
Auto expand tree item Off On Selected objects should be visible in the tree hierarchy

Component: resources/preferences/

## Description Selection behavior defaults are overly passive compared to commercial CAD tools. Tree-to-viewport interaction is disabled, and preselection/selection colors are nearly indistinguishable. ## Color Distinction Preselection and selection color swatches both appear as similar blue/purple blocks. They should be visually distinct: - **Preselection** (hover): Sapphire `#74c7ec` - **Selection** (click): Mauve `#cba6f7` ## Default Changes | Setting | Current | Proposed | Rationale | |---------|---------|----------|-----------| | Preselect on tree hover | Off | On | Matches SOLIDWORKS behavior; aids model navigation | | Auto switch to 3D view | Off | On | Clicking a tree item should show its context in the viewport | | Auto expand tree item | Off | On | Selected objects should be visible in the tree hierarchy | **Component:** `resources/preferences/`
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