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Geometry Nodes: Show uncategorized assets in separate menus #112355

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Hans Goudey commented 2023-09-14 05:16:41 +02:00
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In the add modifier menu, 3D viewport menus for node tools, and the node
editor add menu, assets not in catalogs are added to an "No Catalog"
menu rather than not being accessible at all.

This makes the default behavior when adding a node tool "not broken"
so at least something happens by default. The question of "How do I
add a catalog?" is much better than "Why didn't anything happen?"

Implements #111529
See #101778

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In the add modifier menu, 3D viewport menus for node tools, and the node editor add menu, assets not in catalogs are added to an "No Catalog" menu rather than not being accessible at all. This makes the default behavior when adding a node tool "not broken" so at least something happens by default. The question of "How do I add a catalog?" is much better than "Why didn't anything happen?" Implements #111529 See #101778 --- ![image](/attachments/b943e2c4-f660-4812-b9ab-f7c116b68b98) ![image](/attachments/e6ee94d7-cd14-475f-8fa6-abcc6774fd7e) ![image](/attachments/b1718d0c-4182-49c5-867a-1399082e98f0)
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c0051d7b45 Geometry Nodes: Show uncategorized assets in separate menus 
In the add modifier menu, 3D viewport menus for node tools, and the node
editor add menu, assets not in catalogs are added to an "Uncategorized"
menu rather than not being accessible at all.

This makes the default behaior when adding a node tool "not broken"
so at least something happens by default. The question of "how do I
categorize a node tool?" is much better than "Why didn't anything
happen?"

Implements #111529
See #101778
Hans Goudey requested review from Dalai Felinto 2023-09-14 05:17:12 +02:00
Hans Goudey requested review from Julian Eisel 2023-09-14 05:17:12 +02:00
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Dalai Felinto commented 2023-09-14 11:48:51 +02:00
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I think we need to add a separator between the other Asset catalogs and the Uncategorized.

Otherwise we will either have it out of order. Let's say we also have a Vertex catalog:

e.g.,

  • Hair
  • Normals
  • Vertex
  • Uncategorized

Or have Uncategorized mingled between the others:

  • Hair
  • Normals
  • Uncategorized
  • Vertex

Neither option is very good.

I think we need to add a separator between the other Asset catalogs and the Uncategorized. Otherwise we will either have it out of order. Let's say we also have a Vertex catalog: e.g., * Hair * Normals * Vertex * Uncategorized Or have Uncategorized mingled between the others: * Hair * Normals * Uncategorized * Vertex Neither option is very good.
Hans Goudey commented 2023-09-14 14:00:50 +02:00
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I think we need to add a separator between the other Asset catalogs and the Uncategorized.

Agreed. I had the same idea, and there are separators in the PR. Looks like I took the screenshots before that by mistake though.

>I think we need to add a separator between the other Asset catalogs and the Uncategorized. Agreed. I had the same idea, and there are separators in the PR. Looks like I took the screenshots before that by mistake though.
Julian Eisel commented 2023-09-14 14:31:19 +02:00
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Quick look over the code, looks fine. The need for special handling is a bit annoying, but not too bad.

Design: I don't really like "Uncategorized". These are catalogs, not categories. People already tend to use the wrong term, I want them to learn the correct one and not contribute to the confusion. Looking for "catalog" related operators in search menus, the asset browser or the manual will lead them nowhere.

What's the reason to not use "Unassigned", like the asset browser? Just thinking about alternatives... The word "uncataloged" seems to exist, but it's a bit awkward I guess. I think I still prefer that though. Some more alternatives: "No Catalog", "Not Cataloged", "More", "More Assets", ...

Would also be good to set a MenuType.description, to further help users (also for the other asset add menus).

Quick look over the code, looks fine. The need for special handling is a bit annoying, but not too bad. Design: I don't really like "Uncategorized". These are catalogs, not categories. People already tend to use the wrong term, I want them to learn the correct one and not contribute to the confusion. Looking for "catalog" related operators in search menus, the asset browser or the manual will lead them nowhere. What's the reason to not use "Unassigned", like the asset browser? Just thinking about alternatives... The word "uncataloged" seems to exist, but it's a bit awkward I guess. I think I still prefer that though. Some more alternatives: "No Catalog", "Not Cataloged", "More", "More Assets", ... Would also be good to set a `MenuType.description`, to further help users (also for the other asset add menus).
Hans Goudey commented 2023-09-14 14:39:41 +02:00
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I like "No Catalog"! It's a bit more ugly to have in the header consistently, but that's sort of the point, and on the off chance users have heard the word "catalog" in relation with the asset system, it would help tell where to go.

I'll change that and add menu descriptions.

I like "No Catalog"! It's a bit more ugly to have in the header consistently, but that's sort of the point, and on the off chance users have heard the word "catalog" in relation with the asset system, it would help tell where to go. I'll change that and add menu descriptions.
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Julian Eisel commented 2023-09-14 15:30:36 +02:00
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How should we handle assets that we can't find the catalog for (e.g. after the catalog was deleted)? In the asset browser we include them under "Unassigned". Maybe we should include them here too? You should be able to use AssetCatalogService::is_catalog_known() for that.

How should we handle assets that we can't find the catalog for (e.g. after the catalog was deleted)? In the asset browser we include them under "Unassigned". Maybe we should include them here too? You should be able to use `AssetCatalogService::is_catalog_known()` for that.
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Julian Eisel approved these changes 2023-09-14 17:34:00 +02:00
Hans Goudey merged commit d2d4de8c71 into main 2023-09-14 17:35:32 +02:00
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