I thought that coming up with a script solution for this -> viewtopic.php?f=32&t=8175&p=32093&hilit ... ine#p32090 would be relatively easy, wrong!! So I looked for an existing script that might give me a start. I came across the Dovetail joint from 2 points script and thought it might be adaptable, it certainly was, a couple of hours of trial and editing got me exactly what I wanted, more actually!
But what are the ethics of using the script that someone has spent hours on. I don't want to upload the script until I know what the legalities are regarding the use of existing script files is,
modifying existing scripts
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- petevick
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modifying existing scripts
Pete Vickerstaff
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Re: modifying existing scripts
That is absolutely no problem and in fact the idea that these scripts (and all the scripts under https://github.com/qcad/qcad/tree/master/scripts) can be used as basis for modifications and additions. That's very much in the spirit of Open Source and QCAD. And so is sharing your modifications, so others can again profit from your work.
- petevick
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Re: modifying existing scripts
Thanks for the reply Andrew. What mods should I make to the comment header, should I leave the originators name, add mine as a modifier ?? I've added a "Break Symbol" menu item to Misc/Draw, including an icon, is that ok ?
Pete Vickerstaff
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6
Re: modifying existing scripts
Yes, that sounds fair.
Yes, sounds great. If you post it here, I will add it to the QCAD repository.
- petevick
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Re: modifying existing scripts
I've created a new topic - > viewtopic.php?f=30&t=8204 for the script.
Pete Vickerstaff
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6
Linux Mint 21.2 Cinnamon, Qcad Pro 3.29.6