Site Search
Join Muvizu
Messages in this topic - RSS

Home ? Feedback ? Object Inspector and Object lock

the topic is closed
12/02/2011 10:37:28

Quoling
Quoling
Posts: 112 		It would be really good to have a way of "Tabbing" through objects instead of having to click on them individually - as when dealing with smaller objects it's annoying if you do not click correctly and a larger object is chosen.

Also a object lock down would be good - I have found moving one object wrongly will mess up all other objects that I have spent ages in getting into the right place - Ctrl-Z does not seem to work, so a lock on the objects so that they cannot move would be perfect when setting up a scene.
permalink
12/02/2011 12:02:54

NeilExperimental userMuvizu staff
Neil
Posts: 396 		Quoling,

Does the scene window under the view menu do the "tabbing" that you want, or is it missing something? Admittedly you can't actually use the tab key in the current version, but if you could, would it fit the bill?

Also, let me check if I've got this right... In addition to the object editor windows which are always attached to the same object, you'd like an "object inspector" window that updates to show the currently selected object? That should be quite doable.

With regard to the object locking, there is a lock feature already there but as I'm sure you're aware, it doesn't actually stop the object from being knocked around, it simply stops you moving it yourself. It's my personal opinion that a locked object shouldn't move at all, so I'll have a chat with the developer responsible for it. I think his opinion differs, as well as there being a technical hurdle, but I'll see what we can do.
permalink
13/02/2011 10:19:29

Quoling
Quoling
Posts: 112 		Hi Neil,
The tab button would be ideal - with a object inspector as you describe - I don't know if you are aware of Delphi? - but that has a gret object inspector, which can be used to click on the object you want and then change properties of that in one go.
I was not aware of the lock object, as like yourself to me that would mean the object could not be moved at all.

Thanks

Pete
permalink
13/02/2011 12:58:52

NeilExperimental userMuvizu staff
Neil
Posts: 396 		I've used Delphi in the dim and distant past, but I know the sort of thing you're talking about. It's a great idea and would make a great addition to Muvizu. I'll try and get an object inspector added in along with the new UI.
permalink
13/02/2011 13:28:34

Quoling
Quoling
Posts: 112 		That's great Neil - Delphi is still going strong..the company I work for develops it!
edited by Quoling on 13/02/2011
permalink
the topic is closed

Home ? Feedback ? Object Inspector and Object lock

About

Media

Legal

Muvizu

Muvizu is easy to use 3D animation software that allows anyone to create high quality animations quickly and easily. Muvizu’s animation engine is ideal for storytellers, animators, teachers and businesses looking to engage, enchant and delight audiences with animated content.