New file boilerplate

[jon-bondy]

I start all of my OpenSCAD programs the same way, establishing some constants (like "inches = 25.4;") and importing/using some files. I type this in by hand, over and over and over again.

It would be nice if, when OS created a New file, and if a file like "Default.scad" is present in (say) the Library folder, then the New file is filled with the contents of the Default.scad file. Since this file will not exist on older installations, this new feature will only affect those who wish to use it going forward.

Thanks for considering this.

Jon

[jordanbrown0]

Might be worthwhile, but note that you can reduce your per-file manual work to

include <Default.scad>

Note that then if you want to make a change to your boilerplate, it immediately affects all of your models. That might be good, or might be bad.

[t-paul]

You can store your own code snippets in the config folder, e.g. on Linux .config/OpenSCAD/templates and insert those via ALT+INS or Context-Menu->Insert Template.

Example files: https://github.com/openscad/openscad/tree/master/templates

[jon-bondy]

Nice.  I had no idea this was possible.  But I like my idea better.  Of course I do! Thanks!

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[t-paul]

Yes, I think we can keep this open as separate feature. However I would not go with a single fixed file, but instead something like "New from template" which can select from files either shipped or user provided.