Another wishlist item for KNOCKOUTS:
Add the ability for knockout's used on text (with or without a border) to:
1. include a color fill behind the text as part of the knockout box/border,
2. allow different border effects (similar to PowerPoint etc.) ie. shadows, border thickness, line style, line color etc.
3. have the ability to ignore existing color fills but still knockout linework or hatch patterns - this helps remove the white cutouts around text over fills on printed drawings which can often detract from the presentation of the drawing. In these instances the preference would be to knockout line work/graphics but ignore bitmaps and fills when toggled on,
4. add the ability to customize the shape of the knockout - similar to the polyline editing features,
5. add the ability to change to preset knockout shapes, ie. circular wit horizontal line for door reference tags, hexagonal for window reference tags, etc. so the knockouts can also be used as text tags for door/window schedules/elevations and other notes.
6. add the ability to include 'smart tags', ie. when numbering a multi-storey carpark presently each parking bay is numbered using typical text. If the design changes and spaces are added/deleted, then each bay needs re-numbering. Add 'smart tags' so that a user can use a 'number tag' that increments with each new tag placed on the drawing. This allows each bay to be numbered with each new tag incrementing accordingly. If bays are later added/deleted then all 'smart number tags' adjust accordingly so that the total numbering remains accurate.....and I don't have to go back and re-number several hundred bays
Multiple 'smart tags' should be able to be used so each tag may require its unique name when creating the tag. The tag field should be editable so it can be used for say hotel room or apartment type numbering etc. with perhaps a later option to printout or create a quick spreadsheet/list?