[Bf-docboard] Getting a start

[Glen Larsen]

@Francesco, I've posed a question on bf-funboard with some scenario
descriptions

@Tobias, the notion of input and output node preservation answers the
question I posted bf-funboard. (I'm sure this won't be the first time this
will happen.) Apparently, when you have a single node *all* input and
output is "preserved", if you insert two nodes that are connected together
(no input or output connections), there is nothing to preserve so the new
group input/output nodes are detached.

Thanks for the input. I should [solve] this on bf-funboard.

On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 8:36 PM, Aaron Carlisle <carlisle.b3d at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hey sorry I was unable to get to your stuff over the weekend I was busier
> than I thought I would be.
> I will have a look soon though!
>
> Aaron Carlisle
>
> Picture taker | Bit cruncher | Pixel pusher | Document writer | Artist
> Project administrator for the Blender 3D Documentation Project
>
> On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 7:06 PM, Tobias Heinke <heinke.tobias at t-online.de>
> wrote:
>
>> Hi Glen,
>>
>> Hello and welcome. :)
>> Fixing a todo is always a good start.
>>
>> On the node group page
>> <https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/editors/node_editor/nodes/groups.html>
>> :
>> I would suggest to add a proper paragraph about group in-/output nodes
>> first.
>> E.g. multiple outputs: the last selected node will be used. (currently at
>> Interface > Panel).
>> This can then be refer to in Group Insert.
>>
>> The reason why the in/out nodes are created is to preserve the outer
>> links of the nodes.
>> IMO it's better to simply start with a description how it is.
>> Because later you might notice things you missed, like UI conventions
>> (multiple in-/output nodes for both materials and in groups), hidden code
>> related constraints & limitations...
>>
>> Tobias
>> Am 30.09.2017 um 22:58 schrieb Glen Larsen:
>>
>> First: As a start to my Blender documentation career I would like to fill
>> out missing sections relating to material node editing. I don't see a list
>> of section owners so is it sufficient to replace a "Todo" with relevant
>> text and submit a patch? Any other coordination I should do?
>>
>> Second: While quite familiar with node editing, I have come across an
>> operation that I've never used ("Group Insert") and its functionality seems
>> clumsy. It does what it says --- move one or more nodes into an existing
>> group --- but it adds additional input and output nodes which forces
>> further editing. Certainly I could ask the module owners but are there more
>> appropriate discussion areas? Here?
>>
>> Thanks for any input.
>>
>> -glen
>>
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