Sketcher: Horizontal And Vertical Constraint Should Not Show "Change Value" In 3D View Context Menu

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Sketcher: Horizontal and Vertical constraint should not show "Change value" in 3D view context menu

As a user of the FreeCAD software, you may have encountered a peculiar issue while working with the Sketcher module. When you right-click on a Horizontal or Vertical constraint in the 3D view, the context menu displays an enabled "Change value" option. However, this option does not make sense as these constraints do not have a value. In this article, we will delve into the details of this issue and explore possible solutions.

The problem arises when you right-click on a Horizontal or Vertical constraint in the 3D view. The context menu that appears should not have an enabled "Change value" option. This is because these constraints do not have a value that can be changed. In contrast, when you access the Constraints section of the task panel, the "Change value" option is greyed out, indicating that it is not applicable.

As mentioned in the additional information section, this issue has been reported in the FreeCAD issue tracker as #20916. However, there has been no response to this issue, and it remains unresolved.

To provide a better understanding of the issue, here is the full version info of the FreeCAD installation:

OS: Windows 8 build 9600
Architecture: x86_64
Version: 1.1.0dev.40504 (Git) Conda
Build type: Release
Branch: main
Hash: 855ad6c70904f911b2ce7114dd1a5bc24da98bd1
Python 3.11.11, Qt 5.15.15, Coin 4.0.3, Vtk 9.3.0, IfcOpenShell 0.0.0, OCC 7.8.1
Locale: C/Default (C) [ OS: Dutch/Netherlands (nl_NL) ]
Stylesheet/Theme/QtStyle: unset/FreeCAD Classic/Qt default
Logical/physical DPI: 96/86.4394
Installed mods:

The Sketcher module is the subproject affected by this issue.

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To resolve this issue, we can explore the following possible solutions:

1. Modify the Context Menu

One possible solution is to modify the context menu to remove the "Change value" option for Horizontal and Vertical constraints. This can be achieved by modifying the code that generates the context menu.

2. Add a Check for Constraint Type

Another possible solution is to add a check in the code that generates the context menu to determine the type of constraint. If the constraint is Horizontal or Vertical, the "Change value" option can be greyed out or removed.

3. Update the Documentation

Finally, we can update the documentation to reflect the correct behavior of the "Change value" option for Horizontal and Vertical constraints.

In conclusion, the issue of the "Change value" option being enabled for Horizontal and Vertical constraints in the 3D view context menu is a valid concern. By exploring possible solutions, we can resolve this issue and improve the overall user experience of the Sketcher module.

Based on the analysis of this issue, we recommend the following:

  • Modify the context menu to remove the "Change value" option for Horizontal and Vertical constraints.
  • Add a check in the code that generates the context menu to determine the type of constraint.
  • Update the documentation to reflect the correct behavior of the "Change value" option for Horizontal and Vertical constraints.

By implementing these recommendations, we can resolve this issue and provide a better user experience for FreeCAD users.
Sketcher: Horizontal and Vertical constraint should not show "Change value" in 3D view context menu - Q&A

In our previous article, we discussed the issue of the "Change value" option being enabled for Horizontal and Vertical constraints in the 3D view context menu. In this article, we will provide a Q&A section to address some of the frequently asked questions related to this issue.

A: The "Change value" option is intended to allow users to modify the value of a constraint. However, for Horizontal and Vertical constraints, this option does not make sense as these constraints do not have a value that can be changed.

A: The "Change value" option is enabled for Horizontal and Vertical constraints due to a bug in the code that generates the context menu. This bug needs to be fixed to remove the "Change value" option for these types of constraints.

A: You can report this issue on the FreeCAD issue tracker. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the FreeCAD issue tracker website.
  2. Click on the "New Issue" button.
  3. Fill in the required information, including a detailed description of the issue.
  4. Attach any relevant screenshots or files.
  5. Click on the "Submit" button to submit the issue.

A: There are several possible solutions to this issue, including:

  1. Modifying the context menu to remove the "Change value" option for Horizontal and Vertical constraints.
  2. Adding a check in the code that generates the context menu to determine the type of constraint.
  3. Updating the documentation to reflect the correct behavior of the "Change value" option for Horizontal and Vertical constraints.

A: You can help resolve this issue by:

  1. Reporting the issue on the FreeCAD issue tracker.
  2. Providing feedback on the possible solutions.
  3. Contributing to the development of the FreeCAD software.

A: The current status of this issue is that it has been reported on the FreeCAD issue tracker, but there has been no response yet. We are waiting for a response from the FreeCAD development team to resolve this issue.

In conclusion, the issue of the "Change value" option being enabled for Horizontal and Vertical constraints in the 3D view context menu is a valid concern. By understanding the purpose of the "Change value" option, the possible solutions, and how to report and resolve the issue, we can work together to improve the overall user experience of the Sketcher module.

Based on the analysis of this issue, we recommend the following:

  • Report the issue on the FreeCAD issue tracker.
  • Provide feedback on the possible solutions.
  • Contribute to the development of the FreeCAD software.

By following these recommendations, we can work together to resolve this issue and provide a better user experience for FreeCAD users.