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Uber dwarf2.0

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X by X numbers when designating areas?
« on: July 09, 2009, 06:54:10 pm »
I think it would be nice if the designation boxs had the number of square units displayed on the side, dont you?
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Granite26

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Re: X by X numbers when designating areas?
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2009, 08:11:58 am »
Good idea
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Re: X by X numbers when designating areas?
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2009, 01:58:44 pm »
Yes, it is a good idea.

Now why didn't I think of that?

It's even better, because I can't find anything like it with the search button. :o
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Re: X by X numbers when designating areas?
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2009, 05:09:30 pm »
+1

How about local coordinates for the cursor too?  I find myself constantly designating an (otherwise empty) z-level with dig designation so I can find the center of the map.
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Re: X by X numbers when designating areas?
« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2009, 07:57:46 pm »
Yes! This could even be used as a measuring tool. Just set the cursor where you want to measure from, hit enter, move it to where you want to measure to, and check the length/height/whatever it is.
This would be great for massive constructions you THINK you have right, but upon counting each of the tiles with 'k' you find youve gone 7 tiles too far, and you commit suicide.

So yeah, great idea.
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