Hello,
I was toying with some ideas for the 3D capabilities of Inkscape that
will soon be developed. These ideas may have been floating around
already, and I saw what the character Maximilian Albert proposed with
the multiple Vanishing Points in his document for cubes in 3 space, and
I figured it could be useful to apply to any style of primitive (such
as cylinders, cones, etc...). Though, of course, with something such as
a sphere, it would be rather awkward and pointeless, unless you
consider an ellipsoid.
Which could lead into the idea of incorporating the VPs and 3D ability
with the use of Bezier curves, possibly making a sort of moldable
surface applicable to cubes, cylinders, and other such primitives.
Another possibility being toyed with is the extension of freehand
drawings - drawing any shape (closed or not, and including the
calligraphy tool), and giving it depth, to which vanishing points can
be applied to.
I'm not sure if these set of ideas would be considered over the top, or
not in the direction the 3D project is aiming for. Of course, feedback
and/or laughing is always encouraged. Thanks!
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-Peter