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Snap Bookmarks to grid when created

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alexbiz
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I would love for the bookmarks to snap to the grid when they are created 
 

Would be a small change, but big QoL update !

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NickAtSafe
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  • May 19, 2025
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matthieuv
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  • May 26, 2025

It could be that I have a little bit of OCD, but why is the transformer not exactly 3 blocks? That would be a big help with aligning things on the workspace as well.


alexbiz
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  • May 26, 2025

Transformers take their width from the length of their name. We could make them snap to the grid, basically the same idea as with bookmarks, but there’s a catch: everyone can set their own grid spacing (which, I think, might be too many settings given to the user). With a really tight or super-wide grid you’d end up with transformers that look squished or stretched, which feels just as off. 🤔
 

 


matthieuv
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  • May 26, 2025

But there are default settings. And the default grid and the default (minimum) width of a transformer don't align. 


nielsgerrits
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alexbiz wrote:

Transformers take their width from the length of their name.

This is configurable. Tools, FME Options…, Appearence, Default Transformer / Reader / Writers Size.


antoine
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  • May 28, 2025

 ​@alexbiz , ​@geolassi  You’re still young, don’t lock yourself into fixed grids just yet....😅


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