Feature request: The dark mode ...

Hi ...

I've only been using LibreCAD for a short time ... and I'm totally thrilled. For me as a CAD newbie, I'm already seeing real success after a short time ... so thank you for your work.

But I would have some suggestions for a later version, if you don't mind.

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1. The "dark mode - Icons"

I prefer to use the “dark mode” in Linux and unfortunately have to realize that the icons in dark mode are not entirely advantageous. On the net - and also here in the forum - the exchange with a self-made icon set was recommended, but these are also not without complications.

The only solution that works here is to change the theme in Linux from “dark” to “light”, as libreCAD follows these settings.

But always changing the theme in the OS cannot be the solution.

Feature request:
Would it be possible to establish the dark mode with suitable settings, i.e. switchable, or to include an icon theme that is also easily recognizable in dark mode?

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2. pen vs. print:

As written above, I like to use the dark mode. That's why I mainly use light colors on the drawing layer (cyan, yellow, green, etc.).

If I then switch to the print view, these colors are retained ... which is of course critical on white paper.

Here, too, there is a workaround: always switch to monochrome in the printer menu before printing. But then all colors are black (or grey).

Feature Request:

It would be nice if a print color could be specified when selecting a color in the layer properties. This would allow me to draw pipes in yellow in dark mode, for example, but they would then be red or black in the printout and therefore easily recognizable.

Alternatively, I would have to change each layer color separately before printing, which is of course also inconvenient.

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3. Groupings

I use some layers as construction layers, e.g. a layer containing a frame in sheet format, one with the plan frame and the title, etc.

I would like to group these layers together to create a better overview.

Feature Request:

Create the option to group layers together.

first, please always refer to the version of librecad you use.

in 2.2.2 (alpha branch, located there https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases/tag/2.2.2_alpha-latest)
1) custom colored icons are supported, the overall support of dark theme - most probably will be added later.  Demo https://youtu.be/mbYkwPAdKJU
2) well, that's interesting request, yet here we're also limited by underling drawing format - DXF. I'll think what may be achieved there.
3) Check the Layer Tree widget in 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 - a bit outdated demo is there - https://youtu.be/kFLRBU7FSCA

Hi ...

Thanks :)

Looks good :)

That gives me a lot of possibilities. I've now downloaded the AppImage (2.2.2.) for Linux and am trying to adjust the saving paths.

Is there already a downloadable Iconset?

Isegrimm_666 wrote

Is there already a downloadable Iconset?

Nope, yet you may just download sources and all icons are stored in separate directory there (in svg format).

So you can either just specify custom colors replacement for icons that are currently used, or you can provide your own icons if you wish.

More information about custom colors and styling is there:
 https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/pull/2078