Hi fellow designers and @MakerWorld,
I’m excited to share that I have published my first .SCAD-based model on the MakerWorld platform! This allows me to merge my passion for 3D printing with coding, and I’m thrilled to see others starting to design their own custom dice.
While using this tool, I’ve noted some areas for improvement that could greatly enhance the experience for both designers and users:
- Code Editing Enhancements:
- Introduce the ability to save drafts within the editor, complete with a git-style change history. This would streamline the development process, eliminating the need to copy and paste code into the editor for testing.
- Add line numbers to the editor to align with the error messages that specify line numbers.
- Design and Functionality:
- Increase the font options available. Currently, there are only three fonts, which are quite limiting.
- Allow pressing “enter” or “return” to refresh the model after variable adjustments, instead of having to click “generate” each time.
- Relocate the “open file” button as it currently obstructs the view of the code.
- Mobile Experience:
- Improve the Handy app to allow mobile users to customize models and directly send them to the printer. This would clarify the design instructions for many users, some of which are confused about the model’s instructions because they are just on the mobile app.
- Categorization:
- Create a separate category for SCAD parametric models to simplify navigation and usage.
I have several other ideas to enhance our experience on this platform and would love to hear your thoughts or additional feedback.
Thanks for considering these suggestions!
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