[Problem] "repeat last action" unavailable in many locations in the UI

[kaiwas]

Is there an existing issue for this?

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Problem description

At the moment, there is no such important action in the program as “repeat the last action”. Because of this, you need to enter values every time you use tools (move/copy/rotate/chamfer and everywhere).
Is it possible to implement at least some kind of checkbox that would save the entered data for reuse?
But in fact, repeating a useful action would be useful absolutely everywhere. This greatly speeds up repetitive tasks.

As an example, I am attaching a video to describe the problem in freecad and how it is implemented in blender/inkscape/coredraw (and in other programs).

simplescreenrecorder-2024-02-19_09.09.51.mp4

simplescreenrecorder-2024-02-19_09.23.18.mp4

Full version info

Any version of freecad.

Subproject(s) affected?

None

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[kaiwas]

An example of repeating actions in a blender.
I understand that the approach to working in freecad is different, but I assume that if there is such a function, there will definitely be a place where it can be applied and speed up the process.

1. Enter data again each time.
2. Combination Shift + R (repeat action). No need to think - just press.

simplescreenrecorder-2024-02-19_15.43.34.mp4

[Roy-043]

I personally do not see much in the scenario where you enter the same value again and again for Draft commands. In such a workflow you should use arrays instead.

You need to retest this with the current dev version. Copy mode is (re)stored properly in the dev version (and this was already the case in February).

[kaiwas]

About #13334

Despite the fact that there are similarities between the topics, these are TWO DIFFERENT PROBLEMS. They solve different problems (although there are overlaps).
In the case of "repeat last action CTRL+R" anything can be used (change color, delete or something). It does not have to involve transforming the object. In this case, when performing repeated steps, there is no way to change those steps because the action is always the same.
In the case of working with fields (closed topic), we simply quickly perform a certain operation when working with fields and have the opportunity to change the parameters if necessary. For example, a pitch of 1000 mm. change to 2000 mm.. after the 5th copy.

If necessary, I can record an explanatory video that will demonstrate the difference between the two topics.

21341.mp4

[kaiwas]

In such a workflow you should use arrays instead.

An array does not always meet the needs of quick copying, because it creates duplicate elements without the possibility of their subsequent editing separately from each other.
If there was a button to “destroy” the array, this would partially solve this problem.

You need to retest this with the current dev version. Copy mode is (re)stored properly in the dev version (and this was already the case in February).

Thank you! Checkboxes do not change their meaning. This is good. (did not know).
But the input fields are still reset to zero. Just think about it for a second - a value of zero is a completely useless value. In essence, this value is equal to the absence of action. It's as if we are starting the operation all over again every time.
What's the point of "continue"? This simply allows you not to click the operation icon again every time.One action is removed, but we are forced to perform all other actions anew each time.

I personally do not see much in the scenario where you enter the same value again and again for Draft commands.

If in your opinion this is not difficult, just copy 10+ objects with equal steps without using an array (yes, such a task is quite possible).

[maxwxyz]

this issue needs more discussion.

[kaiwas]

this issue needs more discussion.

I can only demonstrate examples of using this function in different programs. (If this helps somehow)
This feature saves a lot of time. Just by pressing Shift+R (repeat) I feel how several minutes of work turns into seconds