meerk40t 0.9.3001__py2.py3-none-any.whl → 0.9.7020__py2.py3-none-any.whl

meerk40t/tools/livinghinges.py

@@ -1,1033 +1,1168 @@
-from copy import copy
-
-import wx
-
-from meerk40t.core.units import ACCEPTED_UNITS, Length
-from meerk40t.fill.patterns import LivingHinges
-from meerk40t.gui.icons import STD_ICON_SIZE, icon_hinges
-from meerk40t.gui.laserrender import LaserRender
-from meerk40t.gui.mwindow import MWindow
-from meerk40t.gui.wxutils import StaticBoxSizer, dip_size
-from meerk40t.kernel import signal_listener
-from meerk40t.svgelements import Color, Matrix, Path
-
-# from meerk40t.fill.patternfill import LivingHinges
-
-
-_ = wx.GetTranslation
-
-"""
-TODO:
-a) get rid of row / col range limitation and iterate until boundary exceeds frame
-b) Come up with a better inner offset algorithm
-"""
-
-_FACTOR = 1000
-
-
-class HingePanel(wx.Panel):
-    """
-    UI for LivingHinges, allows setting of parameters including preview of the expected result
-    """
-
-    def __init__(self, *args, context=None, **kwds):
-        # begin wxGlade: clsLasertools.__init__
-        kwds["style"] = kwds.get("style", 0) | wx.TAB_TRAVERSAL
-        wx.Panel.__init__(self, *args, **kwds)
-        self.context = context
-        self.hinge_generator = LivingHinges(
-            0, 0, float(Length("5cm")), float(Length("5cm"))
-        )
-        self.hinge_origin_x = "0cm"
-        self.hinge_origin_y = "0cm"
-        self.hinge_width = "5cm"
-        self.hinge_height = "5cm"
-        self.hinge_cells_x = 200
-        self.hinge_cells_y = 200
-        self.hinge_padding_x = 100
-        self.hinge_padding_y = 100
-        self.hinge_param_a = 0.7
-        self.hinge_param_b = 0.7
-
-        self.renderer = LaserRender(context)
-        self.in_draw_event = False
-        self.in_change_event = False
-        self.require_refresh = True
-        self._Buffer = None
-
-        self.text_origin_x = wx.TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
-        self.text_origin_y = wx.TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
-        self.text_width = wx.TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
-        self.text_height = wx.TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
-        self.combo_style = wx.ComboBox(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, choices=[], style=wx.CB_DROPDOWN
-        )
-        self.button_default = wx.Button(self, wx.ID_ANY, "D")
-        _default = 200
-        self.slider_width = wx.Slider(
-            self,
-            wx.ID_ANY,
-            _default,
-            1,
-            _FACTOR,
-            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
-        )
-        self.slider_width_label = wx.StaticText(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, f"{_default/_FACTOR:.1%}"
-        )
-        self.slider_width_label.SetFont(
-            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
-        )
-        self.text_cell_width = wx.TextCtrl(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
-        )
-        self.slider_height = wx.Slider(
-            self,
-            wx.ID_ANY,
-            _default,
-            1,
-            _FACTOR,
-            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
-        )
-        self.slider_height_label = wx.StaticText(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, f"{_default/_FACTOR:.1%}"
-        )
-        self.slider_height_label.SetFont(
-            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
-        )
-        self.text_cell_height = wx.TextCtrl(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
-        )
-        self.slider_offset_x = wx.Slider(
-            self,
-            wx.ID_ANY,
-            0,
-            int(1 - _FACTOR / 2) + 1,
-            int(_FACTOR / 2),
-            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
-        )
-        self.slider_offx_label = wx.StaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY)
-        self.slider_offx_label.SetFont(
-            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
-        )
-        self.text_cell_offset_x = wx.TextCtrl(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
-        )
-        self.slider_offset_y = wx.Slider(
-            self,
-            wx.ID_ANY,
-            0,
-            int(1 - _FACTOR / 2) + 1,
-            int(_FACTOR / 2),
-            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
-        )
-        self.slider_offy_label = wx.StaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY)
-        self.slider_offy_label.SetFont(
-            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
-        )
-        self.text_cell_offset_y = wx.TextCtrl(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
-        )
-        # Slider times ten
-        self.slider_param_a = wx.Slider(
-            self,
-            wx.ID_ANY,
-            7,
-            -50,
-            50,
-            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL | wx.SL_VALUE_LABEL,
-        )
-        self.slider_param_b = wx.Slider(
-            self,
-            wx.ID_ANY,
-            7,
-            -50,
-            +50,
-            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL | wx.SL_VALUE_LABEL,
-        )
-        self.button_generate = wx.Button(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Generate"))
-        self.button_close = wx.Button(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Close"))
-        self.context.setting(bool, "hinge_preview_pattern", True)
-        self.context.setting(bool, "hinge_preview_shape", True)
-        self.check_preview_show_pattern = wx.CheckBox(
-            self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Preview Pattern")
-        )
-        self.check_preview_show_pattern.SetValue(
-            bool(self.context.hinge_preview_pattern)
-        )
-        self.check_preview_show_shape = wx.CheckBox(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Preview Shape"))
-        self.check_preview_show_shape.SetValue(bool(self.context.hinge_preview_shape))
-
-        #  self.check_debug_outline = wx.CheckBox(self, wx.ID_ANY, "Show outline")
-
-        self.patterns = list()
-        self.defaults = list()
-        self.pattern_entry = list()
-
-        for entry in context.match("pattern/", suffix=True):
-            pattern = context.lookup(f"pattern/{entry}")
-            default = pattern[4]
-            self.pattern_entry.append(pattern)
-            self.patterns.append(entry)
-            self.defaults.append(default)
-        self.combo_style.Set(self.patterns)
-        self.combo_style.SetSelection(0)
-        # self.check_debug_outline.SetValue(True)
-        self._set_layout()
-        self._set_logic()
-
-        self._setup_settings()
-        self._restore_settings()
-
-        self.Layout()
-
-    def _set_logic(self):
-        self.panel_preview.Bind(wx.EVT_PAINT, self.on_paint)
-        self.button_close.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_button_close)
-        self.button_generate.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_button_generate)
-        self.text_height.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_width.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_origin_x.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_origin_y.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-        self.slider_width.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.slider_height.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.slider_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.slider_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.slider_param_a.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.slider_param_b.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.combo_style.Bind(wx.EVT_COMBOBOX, self.on_pattern_update)
-        self.button_default.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_default_button)
-        self.check_preview_show_pattern.Bind(wx.EVT_CHECKBOX, self.on_preview_options)
-        self.check_preview_show_shape.Bind(wx.EVT_CHECKBOX, self.on_preview_options)
-        self.panel_preview.Bind(wx.EVT_PAINT, self.on_display_paint)
-        self.Bind(wx.EVT_SIZE, self.on_size)
-        self.text_cell_height.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_width.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_height.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_width.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_height.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_width.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-        self.text_cell_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
-
-    def _set_layout(self):
-        def size_it(ctrl, value):
-            ctrl.SetMaxSize(dip_size(self, int(value), -1))
-            ctrl.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, int(value * 0.75), -1))
-            ctrl.SetSize(dip_size(self, value, -1))
-
-        main_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        size_it(self.slider_height, 120)
-        size_it(self.slider_width, 120)
-        size_it(self.slider_offset_x, 120)
-        size_it(self.slider_offset_y, 120)
-        size_it(self.slider_param_a, 120)
-        size_it(self.slider_param_b, 120)
-        size_it(self.text_cell_height, 90)
-        size_it(self.text_cell_width, 90)
-        size_it(self.text_cell_offset_x, 90)
-        size_it(self.text_cell_offset_y, 90)
-        size_it(self.text_width, 90)
-        size_it(self.text_height, 90)
-        size_it(self.text_origin_x, 90)
-        size_it(self.text_origin_y, 90)
-        size_it(self.combo_style, 120)
-        # size_it(self.button_generate, 120)
-        # size_it(self.button_close, 90)
-
-        main_left = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-        main_sizer.Add(main_left, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.FIXED_MINSIZE, 0)
-
-        vsizer_dimension = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Dimension"), wx.VERTICAL)
-        main_left.Add(vsizer_dimension, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_origin = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        vsizer_dimension.Add(hsizer_origin, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_originx = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("X:"), wx.VERTICAL)
-        self.text_origin_x.SetToolTip(_("X-Coordinate of the hinge area"))
-        hsizer_originx.Add(self.text_origin_x, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_originy = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Y:"), wx.VERTICAL)
-
-        self.text_origin_y.SetToolTip(_("Y-Coordinate of the hinge area"))
-        hsizer_originy.Add(self.text_origin_y, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_origin.Add(hsizer_originx, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_origin.Add(hsizer_originy, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_wh = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        vsizer_dimension.Add(hsizer_wh, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_width = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Width:"), wx.VERTICAL)
-
-        self.text_width.SetToolTip(_("Width of the hinge area"))
-        hsizer_width.Add(self.text_width, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_height = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Height:"), wx.VERTICAL)
-
-        self.text_height.SetToolTip(_("Height of the hinge area"))
-        hsizer_height.Add(self.text_height, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_wh.Add(hsizer_width, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_wh.Add(hsizer_height, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        vsizer_options = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Options"), wx.VERTICAL)
-        main_left.Add(vsizer_options, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_pattern = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_pattern, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        label_pattern = wx.StaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Pattern:"))
-        label_pattern.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
-        hsizer_pattern.Add(label_pattern, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        self.combo_style.SetToolTip(_("Choose the hinge pattern"))
-        hsizer_pattern.Add(self.combo_style, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        self.button_default.SetToolTip(_("Default Values"))
-        self.button_default.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 30, -1))
-        hsizer_pattern.Add(self.button_default, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_cellwidth = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_cellwidth, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        label_cell_width = wx.StaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Cell-Width:"))
-        label_cell_width.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
-        hsizer_cellwidth.Add(label_cell_width, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        self.slider_width.SetToolTip(
-            _("Select the ratio of the cell width compared to the overall width")
-        )
-        self.text_cell_width.SetToolTip(
-            _("Select the ratio of the cell width compared to the overall width")
-        )
-        vs_width = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-        vs_width.Add(self.slider_width, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        vs_width.Add(self.slider_width_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
-        hsizer_cellwidth.Add(vs_width, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_cellwidth.Add(self.text_cell_width, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        hsizer_cellheight = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_cellheight, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        label_cell_height = wx.StaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Cell-Height:"))
-        label_cell_height.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
-        hsizer_cellheight.Add(label_cell_height, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        self.slider_height.SetToolTip(
-            _("Select the ratio of the cell height compared to the overall height")
-        )
-        self.text_cell_height.SetToolTip(
-            _("Select the ratio of the cell height compared to the overall height")
-        )
-        vs_height = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-        vs_height.Add(self.slider_height, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        vs_height.Add(self.slider_height_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
-        hsizer_cellheight.Add(vs_height, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_cellheight.Add(self.text_cell_height, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        hsizer_offsetx = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_offsetx, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        label_offset_x = wx.StaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Offset X:"))
-        label_offset_x.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
-        hsizer_offsetx.Add(label_offset_x, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        self.slider_offset_x.SetToolTip(_("Select the pattern-offset in X-direction"))
-        self.text_cell_offset_x.SetToolTip(
-            _("Select the pattern-offset in X-direction")
-        )
-        vs_offx = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-        vs_offx.Add(self.slider_offset_x, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        vs_offx.Add(self.slider_offx_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
-        hsizer_offsetx.Add(vs_offx, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_offsetx.Add(self.text_cell_offset_x, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        hsizer_offsety = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_offsety, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        label_offset_y = wx.StaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Offset Y:"))
-        label_offset_y.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
-        hsizer_offsety.Add(label_offset_y, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        self.slider_offset_y.SetToolTip(_("Select the pattern-offset in Y-direction"))
-        self.text_cell_offset_y.SetToolTip(
-            _("Select the pattern-offset in Y-direction")
-        )
-        vs_offy = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
-        vs_offy.Add(self.slider_offset_y, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        vs_offy.Add(self.slider_offy_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
-        hsizer_offsety.Add(vs_offy, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_offsety.Add(self.text_cell_offset_y, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
-
-        self.slider_param_a.SetToolTip(_("Change the shape appearance"))
-        self.slider_param_b.SetToolTip(_("Change the shape appearance"))
-        hsizer_param_a = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        hsizer_param_a.Add(self.slider_param_a, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_param_a.Add(self.slider_param_b, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_param_a, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        # main_left.Add(self.check_debug_outline, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_buttons = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        main_left.Add(hsizer_buttons, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        self.button_generate.SetToolTip(_("Generates the hinge"))
-        hsizer_buttons.Add(self.button_generate, 2, 0, 0)
-
-        hsizer_buttons.Add(self.button_close, 1, 0, 0)
-
-        main_right = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Preview"), wx.VERTICAL)
-        main_sizer.Add(main_right, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-
-        hsizer_preview = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
-        main_right.Add(hsizer_preview, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        self.check_preview_show_pattern.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, -1, 23))
-        self.check_preview_show_shape.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, -1, 23))
-        hsizer_preview.Add(self.check_preview_show_pattern, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        hsizer_preview.Add(self.check_preview_show_shape, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        self.panel_preview = wx.Panel(self, wx.ID_ANY)
-        main_right.Add(self.panel_preview, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
-        main_left.Layout()
-        main_right.Layout()
-        main_sizer.Layout()
-        self.SetSizer(main_sizer)
-
-    def on_preview_options(self, event):
-        self.context.hinge_preview_pattern = self.check_preview_show_pattern.GetValue()
-        self.context.hinge_preview_shape = self.check_preview_show_shape.GetValue()
-        self.refresh_display()
-
-    def on_display_paint(self, event=None):
-        try:
-            wx.BufferedPaintDC(self.panel_preview, self._Buffer)
-        except RuntimeError:
-            pass
-
-    def set_buffer(self):
-        width, height = self.panel_preview.Size
-        if width <= 0:
-            width = 1
-        if height <= 0:
-            height = 1
-        self._Buffer = wx.Bitmap(width, height)
-
-    def refresh_display(self):
-        if not wx.IsMainThread():
-            wx.CallAfter(self.refresh_in_ui)
-        else:
-            self.refresh_in_ui()
-
-    def on_paint(self, event):
-        self.Layout()
-        self.set_buffer()
-        wx.CallAfter(self.refresh_in_ui)
-
-    def on_size(self, event=None):
-        self.Layout()
-        self.set_buffer()
-        wx.CallAfter(self.refresh_in_ui)
-
-    def refresh_in_ui(self):
-        if self.in_draw_event:
-            return
-        # Create paint DC
-        self.in_draw_event = True
-        if self._Buffer is None:
-            self.set_buffer()
-        dc = wx.MemoryDC()
-        dc.SelectObject(self._Buffer)
-        dc.SetBackground(wx.WHITE_BRUSH)
-        dc.Clear()
-        # Create graphics context from it
-        gc = wx.GraphicsContext.Create(dc)
-
-        if gc:
-            wd, ht = self.panel_preview.GetSize()
-            try:
-                ratio = min(
-                    wd / self.hinge_generator.width, ht / self.hinge_generator.height
-                )
-            except ZeroDivisionError:
-                return
-            ratio *= 0.9
-            matrix = gc.CreateMatrix(
-                a=ratio,
-                b=0,
-                c=0,
-                d=ratio,
-                tx=ratio
-                * (0.05 * self.hinge_generator.width - self.hinge_generator.start_x),
-                ty=ratio
-                * (0.05 * self.hinge_generator.height - self.hinge_generator.start_y),
-            )
-            gc.SetTransform(matrix)
-            if ratio == 0:
-                ratio = 1
-            linewidth = max(int(1 / ratio), 1)
-            if self.check_preview_show_shape.GetValue():
-                mypen_border = wx.Pen(wx.BLUE, linewidth, wx.PENSTYLE_SOLID)
-                gc.SetPen(mypen_border)
-                if self.hinge_generator.outershape is None:
-                    # Draw the hinge area:
-                    gc.DrawRectangle(
-                        0, 0, self.hinge_generator.width, self.hinge_generator.height
-                    )
-                else:
-                    path = self.hinge_generator.outershape.as_path()
-                    if path:
-                        gcpath = self.renderer.make_path(gc, path)
-                        gc.StrokePath(gcpath)
-            if self.check_preview_show_pattern.GetValue():
-                mypen_path = wx.Pen(wx.RED, linewidth, wx.PENSTYLE_SOLID)
-                # flag = self.check_debug_outline.GetValue()
-                self.hinge_generator.generate(
-                    show_outline=False,
-                    force=False,
-                    final=False,
-                )
-                gc.SetPen(mypen_path)
-                gspath = self.hinge_generator.preview_path
-                if gspath is not None and self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None:
-                    if isinstance(gspath, Path):
-                        bb = self.hinge_generator.outershape.bbox()
-                        gspath.transform *= Matrix.translate(-bb[0], -bb[1])
-                        gcpath = self.renderer.make_path(gc, gspath)
-                    else:
-                        gcpath = self.renderer.make_geomstr(gc, gspath)
-                    gc.StrokePath(gcpath)
-        self.panel_preview.Refresh()
-        self.panel_preview.Update()
-        self.in_draw_event = False
-
-    def on_button_close(self, event):
-        self.context("window close Hingetool\n")
-
-    def on_default_button(self, event):
-        idx = self.combo_style.GetSelection()
-        if idx < 0:
-            return
-        pattern = self.patterns[idx]
-        entry = self.context.lookup(f"pattern/{pattern}")
-        default = entry[4]
-
-        self.slider_width.SetValue(200)
-        self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.slider_width.GetValue()/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-        self.slider_height.SetValue(200)
-        self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(
-            f"{self.slider_height.GetValue()/_FACTOR:.1%}"
-        )
-        self.slider_offset_x.SetValue(default[0])
-        self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{default[0]/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-        self.slider_offset_y.SetValue(default[1])
-        self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{default[1]/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-        self.slider_param_a.SetValue(int(10 * default[2]))
-        self.slider_param_b.SetValue(int(10 * default[3]))
-        self.on_option_update(None)
-
-    def on_button_generate(self, event):
-        from time import time
-
-        oldlabel = self.button_generate.Label
-        self.button_generate.Enable(False)
-        self.button_generate.SetLabel(_("Processing..."))
-        start_time = time()
-        if self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None and hasattr(
-            self.hinge_generator.outershape, "as_geometry"
-        ):
-            # As we have a reference shape, we make sure
-            # we update the information...
-            units = self.context.units_name
-            bounds = self.hinge_generator.outershape.bbox()
-            start_x = bounds[0]
-            start_y = bounds[1]
-            wd = bounds[2] - bounds[0]
-            ht = bounds[3] - bounds[1]
-            self.hinge_origin_x = Length(
-                amount=start_x, digits=3, preferred_units=units
-            ).preferred_length
-            self.hinge_origin_y = Length(
-                amount=start_y, digits=3, preferred_units=units
-            ).preferred_length
-            self.hinge_width = Length(
-                amount=wd, digits=2, preferred_units=units
-            ).preferred_length
-            self.hinge_height = Length(
-                amount=ht, digits=2, preferred_units=units
-            ).preferred_length
-            self.text_origin_x.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_x)
-            self.text_origin_y.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_y)
-            self.text_width.ChangeValue(self.hinge_width)
-            self.text_height.ChangeValue(self.hinge_height)
-            self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_area(start_x, start_y, wd, ht)
-
-        # Polycut algorithm does not work for me (yet), final=False still
-        self.hinge_generator.generate(show_outline=False, force=True, final=True)
-        path = copy(self.hinge_generator.path)
-        if path is None:
-            # print ("Invalid path")
-            self.button_generate.Enable(True)
-            self.button_generate.SetLabel(oldlabel)
-            return
-        if hasattr(path, "as_path"):
-            path = path.as_path()
-        node = self.context.elements.elem_branch.add(
-            path=path,
-            stroke_width=500,
-            stroke=Color("red"),
-            type="elem path",
-        )
-        # Lets simplify things...
-        self.context.elements.simplify_node(node)
-
-        if self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None:
-            group_node = self.hinge_generator.outershape.parent.add(
-                type="group", label="Hinge"
-            )
-            group_node.append_child(self.hinge_generator.outershape)
-            group_node.append_child(node)
-        end_time = time()
-        self.Parent.SetTitle(_("Living-Hinges") + f" ({end_time-start_time:.2f}s.)")
-
-        self.context.signal("classify_new", node)
-        self.context.signal("refresh_scene", "Scene")
-        self.button_generate.Enable(True)
-        self.button_generate.SetLabel(oldlabel)
-
-    def on_pattern_update(self, event):
-        # Save the old values...
-        # self._save_settings()
-        idx = self.combo_style.GetSelection()
-        if idx < 0:
-            idx = 0
-        style = self.patterns[idx]
-        self.context.hinge_type = style
-        # Load new set of values...
-        self._restore_settings(reload=True)
-        self.sync_controls(True)
-        self.apply()
-
-    def sync_controls(self, to_text=True):
-        # print(f"Sync-Control called: {to_text}")
-        try:
-            wd = float(Length(self.text_width.GetValue()))
-        except ValueError:
-            wd = 0
-        try:
-            ht = float(Length(self.text_height.GetValue()))
-        except ValueError:
-            ht = 0
-        if to_text:
-            cell_x = self.slider_width.GetValue()
-            cell_y = self.slider_height.GetValue()
-            offset_x = self.slider_offset_x.GetValue()
-            offset_y = self.slider_offset_y.GetValue()
-            units = self.context.units_name
-            cx = cell_x / _FACTOR * wd
-            cy = cell_y / _FACTOR * ht
-            self.text_cell_width.SetValue(
-                Length(amount=cx, preferred_units=units).preferred_length
-            )
-            self.text_cell_height.SetValue(
-                Length(amount=cy, preferred_units=units).preferred_length
-            )
-
-            self.text_cell_offset_x.SetValue(
-                Length(
-                    amount=cx * offset_x / _FACTOR, preferred_units=units
-                ).preferred_length
-            )
-            self.text_cell_offset_y.SetValue(
-                Length(
-                    amount=cy * offset_y / _FACTOR, preferred_units=units
-                ).preferred_length
-            )
-        else:
-            try:
-                cx = float(Length(self.text_cell_width.GetValue()))
-            except ValueError:
-                cx = 0
-            try:
-                cy = float(Length(self.text_cell_height.GetValue()))
-            except ValueError:
-                cy = 0
-            try:
-                offset_x = float(Length(self.text_cell_offset_x.GetValue()))
-            except ValueError:
-                offset_x = 0
-            try:
-                offset_y = float(Length(self.text_cell_offset_y.GetValue()))
-            except ValueError:
-                offset_y = 0
-            if wd != 0:
-                px = int(_FACTOR * cx / wd)
-            else:
-                px = _FACTOR
-            if ht != 0:
-                py = int(_FACTOR * cy / ht)
-            else:
-                py = _FACTOR
-            if self.slider_width.GetValue() != px:
-                self.hinge_cells_x = px
-                self.slider_width.SetValue(px)
-                self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-            if self.slider_height.GetValue() != py:
-                self.hinge_cells_y = py
-                self.slider_height.SetValue(py)
-                self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-            if cx != 0:
-                px = int(_FACTOR * offset_x / cx)
-            else:
-                px = 0
-            if cy != 0:
-                py = int(_FACTOR * offset_y / cy)
-            else:
-                py = 0
-            if self.slider_offset_x.GetValue() != px:
-                self.hinge_padding_x = px
-                self.slider_offset_x.SetValue(px)
-                self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{px/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-            if self.slider_offset_y.GetValue() != py:
-                self.hinge_padding_y = py
-                self.slider_offset_y.SetValue(py)
-                self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{py/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-
-    def on_option_update(self, event):
-        # Generic update within a pattern
-        if event is not None:
-            event.Skip()
-        if self.in_change_event:
-            return
-        self.in_change_event = True
-        if event is None:
-            origin = None
-        else:
-            origin = event.GetEventObject()
-            if event.GetEventType() == wx.wxEVT_TEXT and not getattr(
-                self.context.root, "process_while_typing", False
-            ):
-                self.in_change_event = False
-                return
-            if isinstance(origin, wx.TextCtrl):
-                newvalue = origin.GetValue().strip().lower()
-                # Some basic checks:
-                # a) Empty?
-                # b) Is it a valid length?
-                # c) Does it have a unit at the end?
-                if len(newvalue) == 0:
-                    self.in_change_event = False
-                    return
-                try:
-                    testlen = float(Length(newvalue))
-                except ValueError:
-                    self.in_change_event = False
-                    return
-                valid = False
-                for unit in ACCEPTED_UNITS:
-                    if unit == "" or unit == "%":
-                        # no relative units or no units at all
-                        continue
-                    if newvalue.endswith(unit):
-                        valid = True
-                        break
-                if not valid:
-                    self.in_change_event = False
-                    return
-        # etype = event.GetEventType()
-        sync_direction = True
-        if (
-            origin is self.text_cell_height
-            or origin is self.text_cell_width
-            or origin is self.text_cell_offset_x
-            or origin is self.text_cell_offset_y
-        ):
-            sync_direction = False
-        flag = True
-        try:
-            wd = float(Length(self.text_width.GetValue()))
-            if wd > 0:
-                self.hinge_width = self.text_width.GetValue()
-        except ValueError:
-            wd = 0
-            flag = False
-        try:
-            ht = float(Length(self.text_height.GetValue()))
-            if ht > 0:
-                self.hinge_height = self.text_height.GetValue()
-        except ValueError:
-            ht = 0
-            flag = False
-        try:
-            x = float(Length(self.text_origin_x.GetValue()))
-            self.hinge_origin_x = self.text_origin_x.GetValue()
-        except ValueError:
-            x = 0
-            flag = False
-        try:
-            y = float(Length(self.text_origin_y.GetValue()))
-            self.hinge_origin_y = self.text_origin_y.GetValue()
-        except ValueError:
-            y = 0
-            flag = False
-        cell_x = self.slider_width.GetValue()
-        cell_y = self.slider_height.GetValue()
-        self.hinge_cells_x = cell_x
-        self.hinge_cells_y = cell_y
-        self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-        self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-
-        offset_x = self.slider_offset_x.GetValue()
-        offset_y = self.slider_offset_y.GetValue()
-        self.hinge_padding_x = offset_x
-        self.hinge_padding_y = offset_y
-        self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-        self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-
-        self.sync_controls(to_text=sync_direction)
-
-        p_a = self.slider_param_a.GetValue() / 10.0
-        p_b = self.slider_param_b.GetValue() / 10.0
-        self.hinge_param_a = p_a
-        self.hinge_param_b = p_b
-        self._save_settings()
-        self.apply()
-        self.in_change_event = False
-
-    def _setup_settings(self):
-        firstpattern = self.patterns[0]
-        for pattern, recommended in zip(self.patterns, self.defaults):
-            default = (
-                pattern,
-                200,
-                200,
-                recommended[0],
-                recommended[1],
-                recommended[2],
-                recommended[3],
-            )
-            self.context.setting(list, f"hinge_{pattern}", default)
-        self.context.setting(str, "hinge_type", firstpattern)
-
-    def apply(self):
-        # Restore settings will call the LivingHinge class
-        self._restore_settings(reload=False)
-        self.refresh_display()
-
-    def _save_settings(self):
-        pattern = self.context.hinge_type
-        default = (
-            pattern,
-            self.hinge_cells_x,
-            self.hinge_cells_y,
-            self.hinge_padding_x,
-            self.hinge_padding_y,
-            self.hinge_param_a,
-            self.hinge_param_b,
-        )
-        setattr(self.context, f"hinge_{pattern}", default)
-        # print (f"Stored defaults for {pattern}: {default}")
-
-    def _restore_settings(self, reload=False):
-        pattern = self.context.hinge_type
-        if pattern not in self.patterns:
-            pattern = self.patterns[0]
-            self.context.hinge_type = pattern
-
-        if reload:
-            default = getattr(self.context, f"hinge_{pattern}", None)
-            # print (f"Got defaults for {pattern}: {default}")
-            if default is None or len(default) < 7:
-                # strange
-                # print(f"Could not get a setting for {pattern}: {default}")
-                return
-            self.hinge_cells_x = default[1]
-            self.hinge_cells_y = default[2]
-            self.hinge_padding_x = default[3]
-            self.hinge_padding_y = default[4]
-            self.hinge_param_a = default[5]
-            self.hinge_param_b = default[6]
-
-        entry = self.context.lookup(f"pattern/{pattern}")
-        flag, info1, info2 = self.hinge_generator.set_predefined_pattern(entry)
-        try:
-            x = float(Length(self.hinge_origin_x))
-        except ValueError:
-            x = 0
-        try:
-            y = float(Length(self.hinge_origin_y))
-        except ValueError:
-            y = 0
-        try:
-            wd = float(Length(self.hinge_width))
-        except ValueError:
-            wd = float(Length("5cm"))
-        try:
-            ht = float(Length(self.hinge_height))
-        except ValueError:
-            ht = float(Length("5cm"))
-        self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_area(x, y, wd, ht)
-        self.hinge_generator.set_cell_values(self.hinge_cells_x, self.hinge_cells_y)
-        self.hinge_generator.set_padding_values(
-            self.hinge_padding_x, self.hinge_padding_y
-        )
-        self.hinge_generator.set_additional_parameters(
-            self.hinge_param_a, self.hinge_param_b
-        )
-        self.slider_param_a.Enable(flag)
-        self.slider_param_b.Enable(flag)
-        self.slider_param_a.Show(flag)
-        self.slider_param_b.Show(flag)
-        if not info1:
-            info1 = "Change the shape appearance"
-        if not info2:
-            info2 = "Change the shape appearance"
-        self.slider_param_a.SetToolTip(_(info1))
-        self.slider_param_b.SetToolTip(_(info2))
-        if self.combo_style.GetSelection() != self.patterns.index(
-            self.context.hinge_type
-        ):
-            self.combo_style.SetSelection(self.patterns.index(self.context.hinge_type))
-        # if self.text_origin_x.GetValue() != self.hinge_origin_x:
-        #     self.text_origin_x.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_x)
-        # if self.text_origin_y.GetValue() != self.hinge_origin_y:
-        #     self.text_origin_y.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_y)
-        # if self.text_width.GetValue() != self.hinge_width:
-        #     self.text_width.ChangeValue(self.hinge_width)
-        # if self.text_height.GetValue() != self.hinge_height:
-        #     self.text_height.ChangeValue(self.hinge_height)
-        require_sync = False
-        if self.slider_width.GetValue() != self.hinge_cells_x:
-            self.slider_width.SetValue(self.hinge_cells_x)
-            self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-            require_sync = True
-        if self.slider_height.GetValue() != self.hinge_cells_y:
-            self.slider_height.SetValue(self.hinge_cells_y)
-            self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-            require_sync = True
-        if self.slider_offset_x.GetValue() != self.hinge_padding_x:
-            self.slider_offset_x.SetValue(self.hinge_padding_x)
-            self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-            require_sync = True
-        if self.slider_offset_y.GetValue() != self.hinge_padding_y:
-            self.slider_offset_y.SetValue(self.hinge_padding_y)
-            self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
-            require_sync = True
-        if self.slider_param_a.GetValue() != int(10 * self.hinge_param_a):
-            self.slider_param_a.SetValue(int(10 * self.hinge_param_a))
-        if self.slider_param_b.GetValue() != int(10 * self.hinge_param_b):
-            self.slider_param_b.SetValue(int(10 * self.hinge_param_b))
-        if require_sync:
-            self.sync_controls(True)
-        flag = wd > 0 and ht > 0 and self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None
-        self.button_generate.Enable(flag)
-        self.Layout()
-
-    def pane_show(self):
-        first_selected = None
-        units = self.context.units_name
-        flag = True
-        for node in self.context.elements.elems(emphasized=True):
-            if hasattr(node, "as_path"):
-                first_selected = node
-                bounds = node.bbox()
-                self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_shape(first_selected)
-                flag = False
-                self.button_generate.Enable(True)
-                break
-        if flag:
-            self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_shape(None)
-            self.button_generate.Enable(False)
-            if units in ("in", "inch"):
-                s = "2in"
-            else:
-                s = "5cm"
-            bounds = (0, 0, float(Length(s)), float(Length(s)))
-        self.combo_style.SetSelection(self.patterns.index(self.context.hinge_type))
-        start_x = bounds[0]
-        start_y = bounds[1]
-        wd = bounds[2] - bounds[0]
-        ht = bounds[3] - bounds[1]
-        self.hinge_origin_x = Length(
-            amount=start_x, digits=3, preferred_units=units
-        ).preferred_length
-        self.hinge_origin_y = Length(
-            amount=start_y, digits=3, preferred_units=units
-        ).preferred_length
-        self.hinge_width = Length(
-            amount=wd, digits=2, preferred_units=units
-        ).preferred_length
-        self.hinge_height = Length(
-            amount=ht, digits=2, preferred_units=units
-        ).preferred_length
-        self.text_origin_x.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_x)
-        self.text_origin_y.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_y)
-        self.text_width.ChangeValue(self.hinge_width)
-        self.text_height.ChangeValue(self.hinge_height)
-        self.text_origin_x.Enable(flag)
-        self.text_origin_y.Enable(flag)
-        self.text_width.Enable(flag)
-        self.text_height.Enable(flag)
-        self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_area(start_x, start_y, wd, ht)
-        self.on_pattern_update(None)
-
-
-class LivingHingeTool(MWindow):
-    """
-    LivingHingeTool is the wrapper class to set up the
-    required calls to open the HingePanel window
-    In addition it listens to element selection and passes this
-    information to HingePanel
-    """
-
-    def __init__(self, *args, **kwds):
-        super().__init__(570, 420, submenu="Laser-Tools", *args, **kwds)
-        self.panel_template = HingePanel(
-            self,
-            wx.ID_ANY,
-            context=self.context,
-        )
-        self.add_module_delegate(self.panel_template)
-        _icon = wx.NullIcon
-        _icon.CopyFromBitmap(icon_hinges.GetBitmap())
-        self.SetIcon(_icon)
-        self.SetTitle(_("Living-Hinges"))
-        self.Layout()
-        self.Bind(wx.EVT_ACTIVATE, self.window_active, self)
-
-    def window_open(self):
-        self.panel_template.pane_show()
-
-    def window_close(self):
-        pass
-
-    def window_active(self, event):
-        self.panel_template.pane_show()
-
-    @signal_listener("emphasized")
-    def on_emphasized_elements_changed(self, origin, *args):
-        self.panel_template.pane_show()
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def submenu():
-        return "Laser-Tools", "Living-Hinges"
-
-    @staticmethod
-    def sub_register(kernel):
-        kernel.register(
-            "button/extended_tools/LivingHinge",
-            {
-                "label": _("Hinge"),
-                "icon": icon_hinges,
-                "tip": _("Fill area with a living hinge pattern"),
-                "action": lambda v: kernel.console("window open Hingetool\n"),
-                "size": STD_ICON_SIZE,
-                "rule_enabled": lambda cond: len(
-                    list(kernel.elements.elems(emphasized=True))
-                )
-                > 0,
-            },
-        )
+from copy import copy
+from math import tau
+from time import perf_counter
+
+import wx
+
+from meerk40t.core.units import ACCEPTED_UNITS, Angle, Length
+from meerk40t.fill.patterns import LivingHinges
+from meerk40t.gui.icons import STD_ICON_SIZE, icon_hinges
+from meerk40t.gui.laserrender import LaserRender
+from meerk40t.gui.mwindow import MWindow
+from meerk40t.gui.wxutils import (
+    StaticBoxSizer,
+    TextCtrl,
+    dip_size,
+    wxButton,
+    wxCheckBox,
+    wxComboBox,
+    wxStaticText,
+)
+from meerk40t.kernel import signal_listener
+from meerk40t.svgelements import Color, Matrix, Path
+
+# from meerk40t.fill.patternfill import LivingHinges
+
+
+_ = wx.GetTranslation
+
+"""
+TODO:
+a) get rid of row / col range limitation and iterate until boundary exceeds frame
+b) Come up with a better inner offset algorithm
+"""
+
+_FACTOR = 1000
+
+
+class HingePanel(wx.Panel):
+    """
+    UI for LivingHinges, allows setting of parameters including preview of the expected result
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, *args, context=None, **kwds):
+        # begin wxGlade: clsLasertools.__init__
+        kwds["style"] = kwds.get("style", 0) | wx.TAB_TRAVERSAL
+        wx.Panel.__init__(self, *args, **kwds)
+        self.context = context
+        self.context.themes.set_window_colors(self)
+        self.debug_counter = 0
+        self.SetHelpText("hinges")
+        self.hinge_generator = LivingHinges(
+            0, 0, float(Length("5cm")), float(Length("5cm"))
+        )
+        self.hinge_origin_x = "0cm"
+        self.hinge_origin_y = "0cm"
+        self.hinge_width = "5cm"
+        self.hinge_height = "5cm"
+        self.hinge_cells_x = 200
+        self.hinge_cells_y = 200
+        self.hinge_padding_x = 100
+        self.hinge_padding_y = 100
+        self.hinge_param_a = 0.7
+        self.hinge_param_b = 0.7
+        self.hinge_rotate = 0.0
+
+        self.renderer = LaserRender(context)
+        self.in_draw_event = False
+        self.in_change_event = False
+        self.in_show_event = False
+        self.require_refresh = True
+        self.last_show_event = 0
+        self._Buffer = None
+
+        self.text_origin_x = TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
+        self.text_origin_y = TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
+        self.text_width = TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
+        self.text_height = TextCtrl(self, wx.ID_ANY, "")
+        self.combo_style = wxComboBox(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, choices=[], style=wx.CB_DROPDOWN
+        )
+        self.button_default = wxButton(self, wx.ID_ANY, "D")
+
+        self.slider_rotate = wx.Slider(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            0,
+            0,
+            359,
+            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
+        )
+        self.slider_rotate_label = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, "0°")
+        self.slider_rotate_label.SetFont(
+            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+        )
+        self.text_rotate = TextCtrl(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
+        )
+
+        _default = 200
+        self.slider_width = wx.Slider(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            _default,
+            1,
+            _FACTOR,
+            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
+        )
+        self.slider_width_label = wxStaticText(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, f"{_default/_FACTOR:.1%}"
+        )
+        self.slider_width_label.SetFont(
+            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+        )
+        self.text_cell_width = TextCtrl(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
+        )
+        self.slider_height = wx.Slider(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            _default,
+            1,
+            _FACTOR,
+            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
+        )
+        self.slider_height_label = wxStaticText(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, f"{_default/_FACTOR:.1%}"
+        )
+        self.slider_height_label.SetFont(
+            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+        )
+        self.text_cell_height = TextCtrl(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
+        )
+        self.slider_offset_x = wx.Slider(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            0,
+            int(1 - _FACTOR / 2) + 1,
+            int(_FACTOR / 2),
+            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
+        )
+        self.slider_offx_label = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY)
+        self.slider_offx_label.SetFont(
+            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+        )
+        self.text_cell_offset_x = TextCtrl(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
+        )
+        self.slider_offset_y = wx.Slider(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            0,
+            int(1 - _FACTOR / 2) + 1,
+            int(_FACTOR / 2),
+            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL,
+        )
+        self.slider_offy_label = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY)
+        self.slider_offy_label.SetFont(
+            wx.Font(8, wx.FONTFAMILY_SWISS, wx.FONTSTYLE_NORMAL, wx.FONTWEIGHT_NORMAL)
+        )
+        self.text_cell_offset_y = TextCtrl(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, "", style=wx.TE_PROCESS_ENTER
+        )
+        # Slider times ten
+        self.slider_param_a = wx.Slider(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            7,
+            -50,
+            50,
+            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL | wx.SL_VALUE_LABEL,
+        )
+        self.slider_param_b = wx.Slider(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            7,
+            -50,
+            +50,
+            style=wx.SL_HORIZONTAL | wx.SL_VALUE_LABEL,
+        )
+        self.button_generate = wxButton(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Generate"))
+        self.button_close = wxButton(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Close"))
+        self.context.setting(bool, "hinge_preview_pattern", True)
+        self.context.setting(bool, "hinge_preview_shape", True)
+        self.check_preview_show_pattern = wxCheckBox(
+            self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Preview Pattern")
+        )
+        self.check_preview_show_pattern.SetValue(
+            bool(self.context.hinge_preview_pattern)
+        )
+        self.check_preview_show_shape = wxCheckBox(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Preview Shape"))
+        self.check_preview_show_shape.SetValue(bool(self.context.hinge_preview_shape))
+
+        #  self.check_debug_outline = wxCheckBox(self, wx.ID_ANY, "Show outline")
+
+        self.patterns = list()
+        self.defaults = list()
+        self.pattern_entry = list()
+
+        for entry in context.match("pattern/", suffix=True):
+            pattern = context.lookup(f"pattern/{entry}")
+            default = pattern[4]
+            self.pattern_entry.append(pattern)
+            self.patterns.append(entry)
+            self.defaults.append(default)
+        self.combo_style.Set(self.patterns)
+        self.combo_style.SetSelection(0)
+        # self.check_debug_outline.SetValue(True)
+        self._set_layout()
+        self._set_logic()
+
+        self._setup_settings()
+        if self._restore_settings(source="_init_"):
+            self.sync_controls(True)
+            self.apply_generator_values("_init_")
+
+        self.Layout()
+
+    def _set_logic(self):
+        self.panel_preview.Bind(wx.EVT_PAINT, self.on_paint)
+        self.button_close.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_button_close)
+        self.button_generate.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_button_generate)
+        self.text_height.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_width.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_origin_x.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_origin_y.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        # We don't call the update routine for every mouse movement,
+        # just at the end of the sliding action
+        self.slider_width.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.slider_height.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.slider_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.slider_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.slider_param_a.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.slider_param_b.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.slider_rotate.Bind(wx.EVT_SLIDER, self.on_option_update)
+
+        self.combo_style.Bind(wx.EVT_COMBOBOX, self.on_pattern_update)
+        self.button_default.Bind(wx.EVT_BUTTON, self.on_default_button)
+        self.check_preview_show_pattern.Bind(wx.EVT_CHECKBOX, self.on_preview_options)
+        self.check_preview_show_shape.Bind(wx.EVT_CHECKBOX, self.on_preview_options)
+        self.panel_preview.Bind(wx.EVT_PAINT, self.on_display_paint)
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_SIZE, self.on_size)
+
+        self.text_rotate.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_height.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_width.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT_ENTER, self.on_option_update)
+
+        self.text_rotate.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_height.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_width.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_KILL_FOCUS, self.on_option_update)
+
+        self.text_rotate.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_height.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_width.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_offset_x.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+        self.text_cell_offset_y.Bind(wx.EVT_TEXT, self.on_option_update)
+
+    def _set_layout(self):
+        def size_it(ctrl, value):
+            ctrl.SetMaxSize(dip_size(self, int(value), -1))
+            ctrl.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, int(value * 0.75), -1))
+            ctrl.SetSize(dip_size(self, value, -1))
+
+        main_sizer = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        size_it(self.slider_rotate, 120)
+        size_it(self.slider_height, 120)
+        size_it(self.slider_width, 120)
+        size_it(self.slider_offset_x, 120)
+        size_it(self.slider_offset_y, 120)
+        size_it(self.slider_param_a, 120)
+        size_it(self.slider_param_b, 120)
+        size_it(self.text_rotate, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_cell_height, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_cell_width, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_cell_offset_x, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_cell_offset_y, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_width, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_height, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_origin_x, 90)
+        size_it(self.text_origin_y, 90)
+        size_it(self.combo_style, 120)
+        # size_it(self.button_generate, 120)
+        # size_it(self.button_close, 90)
+
+        main_left = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        main_sizer.Add(main_left, 0, wx.EXPAND | wx.FIXED_MINSIZE, 0)
+
+        vsizer_dimension = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Dimension"), wx.VERTICAL)
+        main_left.Add(vsizer_dimension, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_origin = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        vsizer_dimension.Add(hsizer_origin, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_originx = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("X:"), wx.VERTICAL)
+        self.text_origin_x.SetToolTip(_("X-Coordinate of the hinge area"))
+        hsizer_originx.Add(self.text_origin_x, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_originy = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Y:"), wx.VERTICAL)
+
+        self.text_origin_y.SetToolTip(_("Y-Coordinate of the hinge area"))
+        hsizer_originy.Add(self.text_origin_y, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_origin.Add(hsizer_originx, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_origin.Add(hsizer_originy, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_wh = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        vsizer_dimension.Add(hsizer_wh, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_width = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Width:"), wx.VERTICAL)
+
+        self.text_width.SetToolTip(_("Width of the hinge area"))
+        hsizer_width.Add(self.text_width, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_height = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Height:"), wx.VERTICAL)
+
+        self.text_height.SetToolTip(_("Height of the hinge area"))
+        hsizer_height.Add(self.text_height, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_wh.Add(hsizer_width, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_wh.Add(hsizer_height, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        vsizer_options = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Options"), wx.VERTICAL)
+        main_left.Add(vsizer_options, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_pattern = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_pattern, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        label_pattern = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Pattern:"))
+        label_pattern.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
+        hsizer_pattern.Add(label_pattern, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        self.combo_style.SetToolTip(_("Choose the hinge pattern"))
+        hsizer_pattern.Add(self.combo_style, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        self.button_default.SetToolTip(_("Default Values"))
+        self.button_default.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 30, -1))
+        hsizer_pattern.Add(self.button_default, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_rotate = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        label_rotate = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Rotation:"))
+        label_rotate.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
+        hsizer_rotate.Add(label_rotate, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+        ro_width = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        ro_width.Add(self.slider_rotate, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        ro_width.Add(self.slider_rotate_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
+        hsizer_rotate.Add(ro_width, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_rotate.Add(self.text_rotate, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_rotate, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        self.slider_rotate.SetToolTip(_("Set a rotation value for the pattern"))
+        self.text_rotate.SetToolTip(_("Set a rotation value for the pattern"))
+
+        hsizer_cellwidth = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_cellwidth, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        label_cell_width = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Cell-Width:"))
+        label_cell_width.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
+        hsizer_cellwidth.Add(label_cell_width, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        self.slider_width.SetToolTip(
+            _("Select the ratio of the cell width compared to the overall width")
+        )
+        self.text_cell_width.SetToolTip(
+            _("Select the ratio of the cell width compared to the overall width")
+        )
+        vs_width = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        vs_width.Add(self.slider_width, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        vs_width.Add(self.slider_width_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
+        hsizer_cellwidth.Add(vs_width, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_cellwidth.Add(self.text_cell_width, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        hsizer_cellheight = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_cellheight, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        label_cell_height = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Cell-Height:"))
+        label_cell_height.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
+        hsizer_cellheight.Add(label_cell_height, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        self.slider_height.SetToolTip(
+            _("Select the ratio of the cell height compared to the overall height")
+        )
+        self.text_cell_height.SetToolTip(
+            _("Select the ratio of the cell height compared to the overall height")
+        )
+        vs_height = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        vs_height.Add(self.slider_height, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        vs_height.Add(self.slider_height_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
+        hsizer_cellheight.Add(vs_height, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_cellheight.Add(self.text_cell_height, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        hsizer_offsetx = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_offsetx, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        label_offset_x = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Offset X:"))
+        label_offset_x.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
+        hsizer_offsetx.Add(label_offset_x, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        self.slider_offset_x.SetToolTip(_("Select the pattern-offset in X-direction"))
+        self.text_cell_offset_x.SetToolTip(
+            _("Select the pattern-offset in X-direction")
+        )
+        vs_offx = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        vs_offx.Add(self.slider_offset_x, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        vs_offx.Add(self.slider_offx_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
+        hsizer_offsetx.Add(vs_offx, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_offsetx.Add(self.text_cell_offset_x, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        hsizer_offsety = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_offsety, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        label_offset_y = wxStaticText(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Offset Y:"))
+        label_offset_y.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, 90, -1))
+        hsizer_offsety.Add(label_offset_y, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        self.slider_offset_y.SetToolTip(_("Select the pattern-offset in Y-direction"))
+        self.text_cell_offset_y.SetToolTip(
+            _("Select the pattern-offset in Y-direction")
+        )
+        vs_offy = wx.BoxSizer(wx.VERTICAL)
+        vs_offy.Add(self.slider_offset_y, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        vs_offy.Add(self.slider_offy_label, 0, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_HORIZONTAL, 0)
+        hsizer_offsety.Add(vs_offy, 2, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_offsety.Add(self.text_cell_offset_y, 1, wx.ALIGN_CENTER_VERTICAL, 0)
+
+        self.slider_param_a.SetToolTip(_("Change the shape appearance"))
+        self.slider_param_b.SetToolTip(_("Change the shape appearance"))
+        hsizer_param_a = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        hsizer_param_a.Add(self.slider_param_a, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_param_a.Add(self.slider_param_b, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        vsizer_options.Add(hsizer_param_a, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        # main_left.Add(self.check_debug_outline, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_buttons = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        main_left.Add(hsizer_buttons, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        self.button_generate.SetToolTip(_("Generates the hinge"))
+        hsizer_buttons.Add(self.button_generate, 2, 0, 0)
+
+        hsizer_buttons.Add(self.button_close, 1, 0, 0)
+
+        main_right = StaticBoxSizer(self, wx.ID_ANY, _("Preview"), wx.VERTICAL)
+        main_sizer.Add(main_right, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+
+        hsizer_preview = wx.BoxSizer(wx.HORIZONTAL)
+        main_right.Add(hsizer_preview, 0, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        self.check_preview_show_pattern.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, -1, 23))
+        self.check_preview_show_shape.SetMinSize(dip_size(self, -1, 23))
+        hsizer_preview.Add(self.check_preview_show_pattern, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        hsizer_preview.Add(self.check_preview_show_shape, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        self.panel_preview = wx.Panel(self, wx.ID_ANY)
+        main_right.Add(self.panel_preview, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        main_left.Layout()
+        main_right.Layout()
+        main_sizer.Layout()
+        self.SetSizer(main_sizer)
+
+    def on_preview_options(self, event):
+        self.context.hinge_preview_pattern = self.check_preview_show_pattern.GetValue()
+        self.context.hinge_preview_shape = self.check_preview_show_shape.GetValue()
+        self.refresh_display()
+
+    def on_display_paint(self, event=None):
+        try:
+            wx.BufferedPaintDC(self.panel_preview, self._Buffer)
+        except RuntimeError:
+            pass
+
+    def set_buffer(self):
+        width, height = self.panel_preview.Size
+        if width <= 0:
+            width = 1
+        if height <= 0:
+            height = 1
+        self._Buffer = wx.Bitmap(width, height)
+
+    def refresh_display(self):
+        if not wx.IsMainThread():
+            wx.CallAfter(self.refresh_in_ui)
+        else:
+            self.refresh_in_ui()
+
+    def on_paint(self, event):
+        self.Layout()
+        self.set_buffer()
+        wx.CallAfter(self.refresh_in_ui)
+
+    def on_size(self, event=None):
+        self.Layout()
+        self.set_buffer()
+        wx.CallAfter(self.refresh_in_ui)
+
+    def refresh_in_ui(self):
+        if self.in_draw_event:
+            return
+        # Create paint DC
+        self.in_draw_event = True
+        if self._Buffer is None:
+            self.set_buffer()
+        dc = wx.MemoryDC()
+        dc.SelectObject(self._Buffer)
+        dc.SetBackground(wx.WHITE_BRUSH)
+        dc.Clear()
+        # Create graphics context from it
+        gc = wx.GraphicsContext.Create(dc)
+
+        if gc:
+            wd, ht = self.panel_preview.GetSize()
+            try:
+                ratio = min(
+                    wd / self.hinge_generator.width, ht / self.hinge_generator.height
+                )
+            except ZeroDivisionError:
+                return
+            ratio *= 0.9
+            matrix = gc.CreateMatrix(
+                a=ratio,
+                b=0,
+                c=0,
+                d=ratio,
+                tx=ratio
+                * (0.05 * self.hinge_generator.width - self.hinge_generator.start_x),
+                ty=ratio
+                * (0.05 * self.hinge_generator.height - self.hinge_generator.start_y),
+            )
+            gc.SetTransform(matrix)
+            if ratio == 0:
+                ratio = 1
+            linewidth = max(int(1 / ratio), 1)
+            if self.check_preview_show_shape.GetValue():
+                mypen_border = wx.Pen(wx.BLUE, linewidth, wx.PENSTYLE_SOLID)
+                gc.SetPen(mypen_border)
+                if self.hinge_generator.outershape is None:
+                    # Draw the hinge area:
+                    gc.DrawRectangle(
+                        0, 0, self.hinge_generator.width, self.hinge_generator.height
+                    )
+                else:
+                    path = self.hinge_generator.outershape.as_path()
+                    if path:
+                        gcpath = self.renderer.make_path(gc, path)
+                        gc.StrokePath(gcpath)
+            if self.check_preview_show_pattern.GetValue():
+                mypen_path = wx.Pen(wx.RED, linewidth, wx.PENSTYLE_SOLID)
+                # flag = self.check_debug_outline.GetValue()
+                self.hinge_generator.generate(
+                    show_outline=False,
+                    final=False,
+                )
+                gc.SetPen(mypen_path)
+                gspath = self.hinge_generator.preview_path
+                if gspath is not None and self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None:
+                    if isinstance(gspath, Path):
+                        bb = self.hinge_generator.outershape.bbox()
+                        gspath.transform *= Matrix.translate(-bb[0], -bb[1])
+                        gcpath = self.renderer.make_path(gc, gspath)
+                    else:
+                        gcpath = self.renderer.make_geomstr(gc, gspath)
+                    gc.StrokePath(gcpath)
+        self.panel_preview.Refresh()
+        self.panel_preview.Update()
+        self.in_draw_event = False
+
+    def on_button_close(self, event):
+        self.context("window close Hingetool\n")
+
+    def on_default_button(self, event):
+        idx = self.combo_style.GetSelection()
+        if idx < 0:
+            return
+        pattern = self.patterns[idx]
+        entry = self.context.lookup(f"pattern/{pattern}")
+        default = entry[4]
+        self.slider_rotate.SetValue(0)
+        self.slider_rotate_label.SetLabel(f"{self.slider_rotate.GetValue()}°")
+        self.slider_width.SetValue(200)
+        self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.slider_width.GetValue()/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+        self.slider_height.SetValue(200)
+        self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(
+            f"{self.slider_height.GetValue()/_FACTOR:.1%}"
+        )
+        self.slider_offset_x.SetValue(default[0])
+        self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{default[0]/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+        self.slider_offset_y.SetValue(default[1])
+        self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{default[1]/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+        self.slider_param_a.SetValue(int(10 * default[2]))
+        self.slider_param_b.SetValue(int(10 * default[3]))
+        self.on_option_update(None)
+
+    def on_button_generate(self, event):
+        from time import time
+
+        oldlabel = self.button_generate.Label
+        self.button_generate.Enable(False)
+        self.button_generate.SetLabel(_("Processing..."))
+        start_time = time()
+        if self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None and hasattr(
+            self.hinge_generator.outershape, "as_geometry"
+        ):
+            # As we have a reference shape, we make sure
+            # we update the information...
+            units = self.context.units_name
+            bounds = self.hinge_generator.outershape.bbox()
+            start_x = bounds[0]
+            start_y = bounds[1]
+            wd = bounds[2] - bounds[0]
+            ht = bounds[3] - bounds[1]
+            self.hinge_origin_x = Length(
+                amount=start_x, digits=3, preferred_units=units
+            ).preferred_length
+            self.hinge_origin_y = Length(
+                amount=start_y, digits=3, preferred_units=units
+            ).preferred_length
+            self.hinge_width = Length(
+                amount=wd, digits=2, preferred_units=units
+            ).preferred_length
+            self.hinge_height = Length(
+                amount=ht, digits=2, preferred_units=units
+            ).preferred_length
+            self.text_origin_x.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_x)
+            self.text_origin_y.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_y)
+            self.text_width.ChangeValue(self.hinge_width)
+            self.text_height.ChangeValue(self.hinge_height)
+            self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_area(start_x, start_y, wd, ht)
+
+        self.hinge_generator.generate(show_outline=False, final=True)
+        path = copy(self.hinge_generator.path)
+        if path is None:
+            # print ("Invalid path")
+            self.button_generate.Enable(True)
+            self.button_generate.SetLabel(oldlabel)
+            return
+        if hasattr(path, "as_path"):
+            path = path.as_path()
+        with self.context.elements.undoscope("Living hinge"):
+            node = self.context.elements.elem_branch.add(
+                path=path,
+                stroke_width=500,
+                stroke=Color("red"),
+                type="elem path",
+            )
+            # Let's simplify things...
+            self.context.elements.simplify_node(node)
+
+            if self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None:
+                group_node = self.hinge_generator.outershape.parent.add(
+                    type="group", label="Hinge"
+                )
+                group_node.append_child(self.hinge_generator.outershape)
+                group_node.append_child(node)
+        end_time = time()
+        self.Parent.SetTitle(_("Living-Hinges") + f" ({end_time-start_time:.2f}s.)")
+
+        self.context.signal("classify_new", node)
+        self.context.signal("refresh_scene", "Scene")
+        self.button_generate.Enable(True)
+        self.button_generate.SetLabel(oldlabel)
+
+    def on_pattern_update(self, event):
+        # Save the old values...
+        # self._save_settings()
+        idx = self.combo_style.GetSelection()
+        if idx < 0:
+            idx = 0
+        style = self.patterns[idx]
+        if style != self.context.hinge_type:
+            self.context.hinge_type = style
+            # Load new set of values...
+            if self._restore_settings(reload=True, source="on_pattern"):
+                self.sync_controls(True)
+                self.apply_generator_values(source="on_pattern")
+                self.refresh_display()
+
+    def sync_controls(self, to_text=True):
+        # print (f"Sync-Control called: {to_text}")
+        try:
+            wd = float(Length(self.text_width.GetValue()))
+        except ValueError:
+            wd = 0
+        try:
+            ht = float(Length(self.text_height.GetValue()))
+        except ValueError:
+            ht = 0
+        if to_text:
+            rotation = self.slider_rotate.GetValue()
+            angle_value = rotation / 360 * tau
+            self.text_rotate.ChangeValue(Angle(angle_value).angle_degrees)
+            self.slider_rotate_label.SetLabel(f"{rotation}°")
+            cell_x = self.slider_width.GetValue()
+            cell_y = self.slider_height.GetValue()
+            offset_x = self.slider_offset_x.GetValue()
+            offset_y = self.slider_offset_y.GetValue()
+            units = self.context.units_name
+            cx = cell_x / _FACTOR * wd
+            cy = cell_y / _FACTOR * ht
+            self.text_cell_width.ChangeValue(
+                Length(amount=cx, preferred_units=units).preferred_length
+            )
+            self.text_cell_height.ChangeValue(
+                Length(amount=cy, preferred_units=units).preferred_length
+            )
+
+            self.text_cell_offset_x.ChangeValue(
+                Length(
+                    amount=cx * offset_x / _FACTOR, preferred_units=units
+                ).preferred_length
+            )
+            self.text_cell_offset_y.ChangeValue(
+                Length(
+                    amount=cy * offset_y / _FACTOR, preferred_units=units
+                ).preferred_length
+            )
+        else:
+            try:
+                ang = int(Angle(self.text_rotate.GetValue()).degrees + 0.5)
+            except ValueError as e:
+                ang = 0
+            if self.slider_rotate.GetValue() != ang:
+                self.slider_rotate.SetValue(ang)
+                self.hinge_rotate = ang
+                self.slider_rotate_label.SetLabel(f"{ang}°")
+
+            try:
+                cx = float(Length(self.text_cell_width.GetValue()))
+            except ValueError:
+                cx = 0
+            try:
+                cy = float(Length(self.text_cell_height.GetValue()))
+            except ValueError:
+                cy = 0
+            try:
+                offset_x = float(Length(self.text_cell_offset_x.GetValue()))
+            except ValueError:
+                offset_x = 0
+            try:
+                offset_y = float(Length(self.text_cell_offset_y.GetValue()))
+            except ValueError:
+                offset_y = 0
+            if wd != 0:
+                px = int(_FACTOR * cx / wd)
+            else:
+                px = _FACTOR
+            if ht != 0:
+                py = int(_FACTOR * cy / ht)
+            else:
+                py = _FACTOR
+            if self.slider_width.GetValue() != px and px != 0:
+                self.hinge_cells_x = px
+                self.slider_width.SetValue(px)
+                self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+            if self.slider_height.GetValue() != py and py != 0:
+                self.hinge_cells_y = py
+                self.slider_height.SetValue(py)
+                self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+            if cx != 0:
+                px = int(_FACTOR * offset_x / cx)
+            else:
+                px = 0
+            if cy != 0:
+                py = int(_FACTOR * offset_y / cy)
+            else:
+                py = 0
+            if self.slider_offset_x.GetValue() != px:
+                self.hinge_padding_x = px
+                self.slider_offset_x.SetValue(px)
+                self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{px/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+            if self.slider_offset_y.GetValue() != py:
+                self.hinge_padding_y = py
+                self.slider_offset_y.SetValue(py)
+                self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{py/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+
+    def on_option_update(self, event):
+        """
+        Generic update within a pattern
+        """
+        if event:
+            # origin = event.GetEventObject()
+            # print (f"Event was called with: {str(origin)}, type={event.GetEventType()}")
+            event.Skip()
+            # Wait until the user has stopped to move the slider
+            if (
+                not self.context.process_while_sliding
+                and wx.GetMouseState().LeftIsDown()
+            ):
+                return
+        if self.in_change_event:
+            return
+        self.in_change_event = True
+        if event is None:
+            origin = None
+        else:
+            origin = event.GetEventObject()
+            if event.GetEventType() == wx.wxEVT_TEXT and not getattr(
+                self.context.root, "process_while_typing", False
+            ):
+                self.in_change_event = False
+                return
+            if origin is self.text_rotate:
+                # Angle checks...
+                newvalue = origin.GetValue().strip().lower()
+                # Some basic checks:
+                # a) Empty?
+                # b) Is it a valid length?
+                # c) Does it have a unit at the end?
+                if len(newvalue) == 0:
+                    self.in_change_event = False
+                    return
+                try:
+                    testangle = float(Angle(newvalue))
+                except ValueError:
+                    self.in_change_event = False
+                    return
+            elif isinstance(origin, TextCtrl):
+                newvalue = origin.GetValue().strip().lower()
+                # Some basic checks:
+                # a) Empty?
+                # b) Is it a valid length?
+                # c) Does it have a unit at the end?
+                if len(newvalue) == 0:
+                    self.in_change_event = False
+                    return
+                try:
+                    testlen = float(Length(newvalue))
+                except ValueError:
+                    self.in_change_event = False
+                    return
+                valid = False
+                for unit in ACCEPTED_UNITS:
+                    if unit == "" or unit == "%":
+                        # no relative units or no units at all
+                        continue
+                    if newvalue.endswith(unit):
+                        valid = True
+                        break
+                if not valid:
+                    self.in_change_event = False
+                    return
+        # etype = event.GetEventType()
+        sync_direction = True
+        if (
+            origin is self.text_cell_height
+            or origin is self.text_cell_width
+            or origin is self.text_cell_offset_x
+            or origin is self.text_cell_offset_y
+            or origin is self.text_rotate
+        ):
+            sync_direction = False
+
+        try:
+            wd = float(Length(self.text_width.GetValue()))
+            if wd > 0:
+                self.hinge_width = self.text_width.GetValue()
+        except ValueError:
+            pass
+        try:
+            ht = float(Length(self.text_height.GetValue()))
+            if ht > 0:
+                self.hinge_height = self.text_height.GetValue()
+        except ValueError:
+            pass
+        try:
+            x = float(Length(self.text_origin_x.GetValue()))
+            self.hinge_origin_x = self.text_origin_x.GetValue()
+        except ValueError:
+            pass
+        try:
+            y = float(Length(self.text_origin_y.GetValue()))
+            self.hinge_origin_y = self.text_origin_y.GetValue()
+        except ValueError:
+            pass
+        cell_x = self.slider_width.GetValue()
+        cell_y = self.slider_height.GetValue()
+        self.hinge_cells_x = cell_x
+        self.hinge_cells_y = cell_y
+        self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+        self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+
+        offset_x = self.slider_offset_x.GetValue()
+        offset_y = self.slider_offset_y.GetValue()
+        self.hinge_padding_x = offset_x
+        self.hinge_padding_y = offset_y
+        self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+        self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+        self.hinge_rotate = self.slider_rotate.GetValue()
+        self.slider_rotate_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_rotate}°")
+
+
+        p_a = self.slider_param_a.GetValue() / 10.0
+        p_b = self.slider_param_b.GetValue() / 10.0
+        self.hinge_param_a = p_a
+        self.hinge_param_b = p_b
+
+        self.sync_controls(to_text=sync_direction)
+        self._save_settings()
+        self.apply_generator_values("on_option_update")
+        self.refresh_display()
+        self.in_change_event = False
+
+    def _setup_settings(self):
+        firstpattern = self.patterns[0]
+        for pattern, recommended in zip(self.patterns, self.defaults):
+            default = (
+                pattern,
+                200,
+                200,
+                recommended[0],
+                recommended[1],
+                recommended[2],
+                recommended[3],
+            )
+            self.context.setting(list, f"hinge_{pattern}", default)
+        self.context.setting(str, "hinge_type", firstpattern)
+
+    def apply(self):
+        self.refresh_display()
+
+    def _save_settings(self):
+        pattern = self.context.hinge_type
+        default = (
+            pattern,
+            self.hinge_cells_x,
+            self.hinge_cells_y,
+            self.hinge_padding_x,
+            self.hinge_padding_y,
+            self.hinge_param_a,
+            self.hinge_param_b,
+            self.hinge_rotate,
+        )
+        setattr(self.context, f"hinge_{pattern}", default)
+        # print (f"Stored defaults for {pattern}: {default}")
+
+    def apply_generator_values(self, source:str):
+        # print (f"Application of values from {source}")
+        try:
+            x = float(Length(self.hinge_origin_x))
+        except ValueError:
+            x = 0
+        try:
+            y = float(Length(self.hinge_origin_y))
+        except ValueError:
+            y = 0
+        try:
+            wd = float(Length(self.hinge_width))
+        except ValueError:
+            wd = float(Length("5cm"))
+        try:
+            ht = float(Length(self.hinge_height))
+        except ValueError:
+            ht = float(Length("5cm"))
+        if self.hinge_cells_x <= 0:
+            # print (f"Needed to reset x (reload={reload}, entry={entry})")
+            self.hinge_cells_x = 200
+        if self.hinge_cells_y <= 0:
+            # print ("Needed to reset y")
+            self.hinge_cells_y = 200
+        self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_area(x, y, wd, ht)
+        self.hinge_generator.set_cell_values(self.hinge_cells_x, self.hinge_cells_y)
+        self.hinge_generator.set_padding_values(
+            self.hinge_padding_x, self.hinge_padding_y
+        )
+        self.hinge_generator.set_additional_parameters(
+            self.hinge_param_a, self.hinge_param_b
+        )
+        self.hinge_generator.set_rotation(self.hinge_rotate)
+
+    def _restore_settings(self, reload=False, source=""):
+        require_sync = False
+        pattern = self.context.hinge_type
+        if pattern not in self.patterns:
+            pattern = self.patterns[0]
+            self.context.hinge_type = pattern
+
+        if reload:
+            default = getattr(self.context, f"hinge_{pattern}", None)
+            # print (f"Got defaults for {pattern}: {default}")
+            # for i, s in enumerate(default):
+            #     print (f"#{i} = {s} ({type(s).__name__})")
+            if default is None or len(default) < 7:
+                # strange
+                # print(f"Could not get a setting for {pattern}: {default}")
+                return
+            self.hinge_cells_x = default[1]
+            self.hinge_cells_y = default[2]
+            self.hinge_padding_x = default[3]
+            self.hinge_padding_y = default[4]
+            self.hinge_param_a = default[5]
+            self.hinge_param_b = default[6]
+            if len(default) > 7:
+                self.hinge_rotate = float(default[7])
+
+        entry = self.context.lookup(f"pattern/{pattern}")
+        flag, info1, info2 = self.hinge_generator.set_predefined_pattern(entry)
+        self.slider_param_a.Enable(flag)
+        self.slider_param_b.Enable(flag)
+        self.slider_param_a.Show(flag)
+        self.slider_param_b.Show(flag)
+        if not info1:
+            info1 = "Change the shape appearance"
+        if not info2:
+            info2 = "Change the shape appearance"
+        self.slider_param_a.SetToolTip(_(info1))
+        self.slider_param_b.SetToolTip(_(info2))
+        if self.combo_style.GetSelection() != self.patterns.index(
+            self.context.hinge_type
+        ):
+            self.combo_style.SetSelection(self.patterns.index(self.context.hinge_type))
+        # if self.text_origin_x.GetValue() != self.hinge_origin_x:
+        #     self.text_origin_x.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_x)
+        # if self.text_origin_y.GetValue() != self.hinge_origin_y:
+        #     self.text_origin_y.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_y)
+        # if self.text_width.GetValue() != self.hinge_width:
+        #     self.text_width.ChangeValue(self.hinge_width)
+        # if self.text_height.GetValue() != self.hinge_height:
+        #     self.text_height.ChangeValue(self.hinge_height)
+        if self.slider_rotate.GetValue() != self.hinge_rotate:
+            self.slider_rotate.SetValue(int(self.hinge_rotate))
+            self.slider_rotate_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_rotate}°")
+            require_sync = True
+        if self.slider_width.GetValue() != self.hinge_cells_x:
+            self.slider_width.SetValue(self.hinge_cells_x)
+            self.slider_width_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+            require_sync = True
+        if self.slider_height.GetValue() != self.hinge_cells_y:
+            self.slider_height.SetValue(self.hinge_cells_y)
+            self.slider_height_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_cells_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+            require_sync = True
+        if self.slider_offset_x.GetValue() != self.hinge_padding_x:
+            self.slider_offset_x.SetValue(self.hinge_padding_x)
+            self.slider_offx_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_x/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+            require_sync = True
+        if self.slider_offset_y.GetValue() != self.hinge_padding_y:
+            self.slider_offset_y.SetValue(self.hinge_padding_y)
+            self.slider_offy_label.SetLabel(f"{self.hinge_padding_y/_FACTOR:.1%}")
+            require_sync = True
+        if self.slider_param_a.GetValue() != int(10 * self.hinge_param_a):
+            self.slider_param_a.SetValue(int(10 * self.hinge_param_a))
+        if self.slider_param_b.GetValue() != int(10 * self.hinge_param_b):
+            self.slider_param_b.SetValue(int(10 * self.hinge_param_b))
+        wd = self.hinge_generator.width
+        ht = self.hinge_generator.height
+        flag = wd > 0 and ht > 0 and self.hinge_generator.outershape is not None
+        self.button_generate.Enable(flag)
+        self.Layout()
+        return require_sync
+
+    def pane_show(self):
+        time_call = perf_counter()
+        if self.in_show_event or time_call - self.last_show_event < 0.5:
+            return
+        self.last_show_event = time_call
+        self.in_show_event = True
+        units = self.context.units_name
+        flag = True
+        for node in self.context.elements.elems(emphasized=True):
+            if hasattr(node, "as_path"):
+                bounds = node.bbox()
+                self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_shape(node)
+                flag = False
+                self.button_generate.Enable(True)
+                break
+        if flag:
+            self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_shape(None)
+            self.button_generate.Enable(False)
+            if units in ("in", "inch"):
+                s = "2in"
+            else:
+                s = "5cm"
+            bounds = (0, 0, float(Length(s)), float(Length(s)))
+        # self.combo_style.SetSelection(self.patterns.index(self.context.hinge_type))
+        start_x = bounds[0]
+        start_y = bounds[1]
+        wd = bounds[2] - bounds[0]
+        ht = bounds[3] - bounds[1]
+        self.hinge_origin_x = Length(
+            amount=start_x, digits=3, preferred_units=units
+        ).preferred_length
+        self.hinge_origin_y = Length(
+            amount=start_y, digits=3, preferred_units=units
+        ).preferred_length
+        self.hinge_width = Length(
+            amount=wd, digits=2, preferred_units=units
+        ).preferred_length
+        self.hinge_height = Length(
+            amount=ht, digits=2, preferred_units=units
+        ).preferred_length
+        self.text_origin_x.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_x)
+        self.text_origin_y.ChangeValue(self.hinge_origin_y)
+        self.text_width.ChangeValue(self.hinge_width)
+        self.text_height.ChangeValue(self.hinge_height)
+        self.text_origin_x.Enable(flag)
+        self.text_origin_y.Enable(flag)
+        self.text_width.Enable(flag)
+        self.text_height.Enable(flag)
+        self.hinge_generator.set_hinge_area(start_x, start_y, wd, ht)
+        self.sync_controls(True)
+        self.apply_generator_values(source="pane_show")
+        self.refresh_display()
+        self.in_show_event = False
+
+
+class LivingHingeTool(MWindow):
+    """
+    LivingHingeTool is the wrapper class to set up the
+    required calls to open the HingePanel window
+    In addition it listens to element selection and passes this
+    information to HingePanel
+    """
+
+    def __init__(self, *args, **kwds):
+        super().__init__(570, 420, submenu="Laser-Tools", *args, **kwds)
+        self.panel_template = HingePanel(
+            self,
+            wx.ID_ANY,
+            context=self.context,
+        )
+        self.sizer.Add(self.panel_template, 1, wx.EXPAND, 0)
+        self.add_module_delegate(self.panel_template)
+        _icon = wx.NullIcon
+        _icon.CopyFromBitmap(icon_hinges.GetBitmap())
+        self.SetIcon(_icon)
+        self.SetTitle(_("Living-Hinges"))
+        self.Layout()
+        self.Bind(wx.EVT_ACTIVATE, self.window_active, self)
+        self.restore_aspect()
+
+    def window_open(self):
+        self.panel_template.pane_show()
+
+    def window_close(self):
+        pass
+
+    def window_active(self, event):
+        self.panel_template.pane_show()
+
+    @signal_listener("emphasized")
+    def on_emphasized_elements_changed(self, origin, *args):
+        self.context.elements.set_start_time("living hinges")
+        self.panel_template.pane_show()
+        self.context.elements.set_end_time("living hinges", display=True)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def submenu():
+        return "Laser-Tools", "Living-Hinges"
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def helptext():
+        return _("Create a living hinges pattern")
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def sub_register(kernel):
+        kernel.register(
+            "button/extended_tools/LivingHinge",
+            {
+                "label": _("Hinge"),
+                "icon": icon_hinges,
+                "tip": _("Fill area with a living hinge pattern"),
+                "help": "hinges",
+                "action": lambda v: kernel.console("window open Hingetool\n"),
+                "size": STD_ICON_SIZE,
+                "rule_enabled": lambda cond: len(
+                    list(kernel.elements.elems(emphasized=True))
+                )
+                > 0,
+            },
+        )