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Hi,

actually I took a look on the linked reference to the OpenSCAD Language Manual - but there I haven't seen those very descriptive examples like in the previous linked User Manual.

So I would like to keep the information as is. If changed I suggest to:

- Keep the very descriptive examples like in the User Manual

- Fix the links in the CheatSheet

Salvador

The OpenSCAD Language Reference Manual: remove redundant table of contents
This is regard to the deletion of the "reduntant" table of contents in the print version of The OpenSCAD Language Manual.

The Openscad manual is like topsy, it just grew. Pieces are scattered around and sometimes grouped with unrelated items.

WikiBooks expect a printable version of all online books. Whether this is really useful for OpenSCAD is questionable, although there have been a couple comments in the past about the print version not having the same information as the online version.

The deleted table allows both to be organized alike, in a more logical order. It is not perfect, as it does not physically move items to be grouped with other like items. It does provide a virtual reordering, which works great for online.

The contents for the online version contents are much easier to navigate than the auto generated TOC. The auto generated TOC is of little value for hard copy, and can be easily turned off when printing.

Advantages

1. The deleted portion is the same as the online version.

2. It provides a more logical description of the contents.

3. Having it makes it easier to keep both versions the same.

It is a first step and provides a roadmap for the desired physical reorder of information.

In my humble opinion, deletion of this portion is a step backward on the path to a better organized manual. Deletion of the auto generated TOC is a better option.

LABoyd2 (discuss • contribs) 12:29, 18 March 2016 (UTC)