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Add options to the 'Repeat' node for the spacing with envelope/span/pitch/gap

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#2,551 opened on Apr 10, 2025

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Description

We currently implement the Repeat node based on the "span" method of distributing spacing (this should remain the default). A radio button should be added to pick other methods:

  • envelope = span + W
  • span = (N - 1) * pitch
  • pitch
  • gap = pitch - W

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The Circular Repeat node should also be given new options for min and max angle (without being limited to a total of 360°) and an angular equivalent to span and pitch (I don't think envelope and gap make sense in the angular context— essentially polar coordinates?).

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Research direction
Examine the current Repeat node implementation in the source code, likely in the node graph module. Identify how spacing methods are currently handled (span default). Determine the UI framework used (likely React or similar) to add radio button controls. Understand the structure of the Circular Repeat node to implement min/max angle and angular equivalents for span and pitch. Review any existing comments or documentation for guidance on these features.
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rusttypescript
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frontendbackend
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1-2 days
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