Re: [brlcad-devel] Annotations: Implement support for 2D annotations, labels that can be added to geometry

[Christopher S. M. <br...@ma...>]

> Perhaps I missed earlier discussion, but what's the intention here with VL and SL?  Is that a manual specification of the leader line/curve path?
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> Yes sir, as of now, until there is support for an editing plane where the user gives these inputs on click !

Even prior to support for mouse inputs, I think simplicity would dictate simply drawing a label at a specified coordinate first.  The potential for feature creep and rework is dangerously high as you’re designing a new interface.  I suggest focusing on the bare minimum and adding things one at a time only after the prior is demonstrably working.

> I would suggest keeping it crazy simple.  Maybe draw a label at an x,y point first.  Make the common path simple, make the complicated possible.  Start simple. ;)
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> Sure sir! Noted !

Please keep in mind that you don’t need to speak formally in nearly all open source communities as respect is earned through actions, not titles.  Referring to people with a sir or madam title is highly unusual (aside from also not assuming the recipient is a male if you’ve not met them in person) and is generally not necessary or desirable. 

Cheers!
Sean