keKit [Blender]

v4.0

• General Updates ^[KEKIT]
• Kekit 4.0 Preferences re-introduces Export and Import Prefs buttons, exporting to a JSON file.
  Keep your customizations instact, when migrating Blender setup, major updates etc.
  This includes all (keKit) toggles, Orientation & Pivot and Snapping Combos etc.
  Exception: Modifier Presets - already based on a JSON export file.
  
  Note: This does not include Shortcuts! Those are still handled in your Blender user config and the shortcut manager (or maybe something like Keymapper. Not an endorsement, just an example)


• The "Reload Add-ons" button is replaced with a Reload keKit button (only reloads keKit).
  Use this button when importing prefs or changing active keKit modules.


• Header Text: All keKit modal operators now use Blenders Header Text display. [IMAGE]
  --> Custom keKit modal text options in add-on prefs are redundant & removed
• Status Bar: They now also use the proper Blender key icons (not just unicode) [IMAGE]

Geo-Nodes Array Tools

• keKit Array ops are now replaced with new tools for the Geo-Nodes Array Modifier
  
• Note: The old operators are still included, but not listed in the n-panel.
  Your shortcuts have not changed (the new ops have new shortcuts).
  Consider them deprecated - though they will probably remain for some time.
  I fixed the Help display in the old Linear Array (probably broken since 4.0!)
  The on-screen text for the old operators will no longer be customizable in prefs.
• Linear Array (NEW) ^[MODIFIERS]
• Instantly go modal where a Line Array is extended to the mouse pointer.
  Mouse-wheel/numbers for instance count. Run on object again afterwards to tweak.
  More info in Wiki/Status Bar.
• Apply Separated option is available in Linear Array modal (SHIFT-A),
  will result in linked data instances. (See below)
• Radial Array (NEW) ^[MODIFIERS]
• Instantly go modal where a Circle Array radius is set by the mouse pointer.
  Mouse-wheel/numbers for instance count. Run on object again afterwards to tweak.
  More info in Wiki/Status Bar.
• Radial Array Cursor (NEW) ^[MODIFIERS]
• This workflow assumes you have positioned the source object to use the Cursor as Origin.
  The cursors Z-axis is used as the default "hub axis" (keKit Cursor Fit & Align recommended)
• You only need to adjust instance count in the modal (no point to anything else)
• Note: The soruce object will have its origin changed to match the Cursor
• Apply Separated option is available in Radial Array modal (SHIFT-A),
  but it will NOT result in linked data instances. (All instances share origin)
• Apply Array Separated (NEW) ^[MODIFIERS]
• Apply (Geo-nodes) Array, but as separate objects (not parts, each whole object instance)
• Line Array will have transforms calculated and are converted to Linked Data objects.
  Note: The "random variation" options are not supported/included.
• All other Array shapes will not be converted to Linked Data Objects (they will share Origin)
• It is also included as an option in Linear & Radial Array modals directly
• Bevel Tweaker ^[MODIFIERS]
• Fixed modifier listing bug (would not clear between objects)
• Now also modified to use Header text.
  + Text Space-saving: When there's more then 8 bevel-mods on same object, only lists index nr.
• QuickMeasure ^[GEO]
• Now also supports Instanced Collections
• Now draws arrows at the end of the lines (Option: Toggle off if you prefer the old look)
• Now uses the Header text display, (except for the axis-ends nrs) with help in status bar.
• New caching system: optimzed speed (though "Fast" bound box mode may still be needed in cases)
• Fixed Selection order in Edit & Object Mode
• Fixed collinear distance calculation error
• Now also prints out final Area stats in console on exit + overall cleanup
• FitPrim ^[GEO]
• Default shading is now same default as blender primitives: Flat
• The shading option is exposed in shortcuts, where you can change (back) to "Auto", or "Smooth". If you prefer.
• The cylinder modal now uses Header Text
• Ground or Center ^[MODELING]
• (NEW) Use Origin option added (uses object origin (in object mode) instead of mesh bottom)
  [VIDEO]
• Zero Scale (NEW) ^[MODELING]
• ZeroScale Horizontal, Vertical, Cursor, Normal & Auto, are all now separate operators,
  to better preserve assigned shortcuts (not relying on enum properties),
  but also, the enum op overloaded the keKit SnapAlign Pie Menu (somehow):
  so, SnapAlign Pie Menu's 1 second (almost) delay on first load is now fixed.
• All ZS variants now also work in the UV editor. (UV Shortcut(s) must be added manually)
  (Though "Normal" does not make sense in UV & will just behave like Auto)
• OPERATOR CHANGE - If you use any ZeroScale variant, you need to re-assign the shortcut.
• Orientation & Pivot Combos (NEW) ^[BOOKMARKS]
• O&P combos now have unique operators (to better preserve shortcuts)
• Old shortcuts still work, but you should replace them with the new ops (in n-panel)
• Added buttons to "Export" and "Import" O&P Combos to/from JSON file,
  for sharing or separate backup. (In the n-panel)
• Snapping Combos Import & Export (NEW) ^[BOOKMARKS]
• Added buttons to "Export" and "Import" Snapping Combos to/from JSON file,
  for sharing or separate backup. (In the n-panel)
• Modifier Presets ^[BOOKMARKS]
• NEW: Added renaming (Reminder: The presets are automatically listed alphabetically)
• Improved Import/Export handling
  (Also, reminder: Read the release notes for 3.7 if you haven't already)
• Now auto-imports from exported JSON, if the keKit addon-prefs key-storage is empty (new install etc.)
• View Bookmarks ^[BOOKMARKS]
• NEW: Added Renaming feature (button)
• Fix: View bookmarks wiki-manual entry (f1)
• Cycle View Bookmarks (NEW) ^[BOOKMARKS]
• Cycle Bookmarks now uses a dedicated operator.
  OPERATOR CHANGE: Old shortcut will need updating!
• View Bookmarks Import & Export ^[BOOKMARKS]
• Added operators to "Export" and "Import" View Bookmarks to/from JSON file,
  for sharing or separate backup. (In the n-panel)
• Cursor Bookmarks ^[BOOKMARKS]
• Empty/Origo slots now uses greyed out icon, instead of the "button pressed" color (to avoid confusion)
• Fixed logic error when assigning bookmarks (Actully works consistently now...)
• Align Origin to cursor ^[SELECT]
• Fixed "Rotation Only option would only work correctly on the second try bug"
• Also, fixed the n-panel layout, now the full label is visible (on it's own row)
• keKit Pie Menus ^[PIES]
• Overlays Pie Menu: Now Object Mode only-items are disabled in Edit Mode, and vice-versa, to avoid confusion. Also minor layout tweaks.
• Misc Pie Menu: Fixed/replace removed loop tools operators (now merged into Blender)
• SubD Pie Menu Now auto-splits modifier columns, if bevel-mod count gets out of hand
• Bevel Pie Menu : Also auto-splits modifier columns. Many minor tweaks for the layout.
• SnapAlign Pie Menu: Now has no delay on first use after loading Blender (was almost 1s!)
• Bool Tool Pie Menu:
  • Carve "no Shape" error fixed (operator change some time after ~5.0)
  • Carve tools in Edit Mode replaced with Grid Slice
  • Modifier variants now use wrench unicode icon instead of gear (closer to modifier icon)
  • General UI tweak for usability. Using mod op icon as "visible" state icon (tight space...)
  • Fixed bool cutter sub-menu view (Toggle, Apply & Delete ops) errors (bool tool changes)