Some users have asked for opacity on areas. This is easy for us to add, but brings up the question:
Do you think we should allow 0 for opacity (100% transparent)? Currently on point counts we have a minimum opacity of 5%. The concern is that if a user sets opacity to 0% they may forget it's counted. This could also be a similar if a user hides something, but at least "Show All" will show hidden things (so hiding is less dangerous than 0% opacity).
So maybe we should have a minimum opacity? Like 10% or 20% to make sure it has a minimum level of visibility? This screenshot shows the area at 20% opacity. I'm curious what you guys think.

Big fan of opacity, even better fan of entering # directly. Couldn't see a reason for zero unless I just want an outline and I don't recall zzQTO having outlines on areas??? Not sure why I'd want an outline...
Can't wait to have transparency though - especially for layering multiple elements
👍1Heber, could you give a screenshot of 5%, I bid a lot of underground detentions systems and use up to 6-7 area layers to do so, currently I am just making them visible/invisible, but then I loose the snapping points when making them invisible. So a very low opacity will help out.
👍1Verry much agree with you Heber, while hiding elements entirely could pose a risk, at least the "Show All" function makes hidden items visible, mitigating that issue.
To ensure a minimum level of visibility and prevent items from being unintentionally overlooked, it may be prudent to implement a slightly higher minimum opacity, as you suggested 10% or 20%. This will strike the right balance between visibility and flexibility. It is very important for the end user to exercise prudence too.
👍1Thanks for the input guys. I'm even open to allowing full transparency (at 0% opacity). Just trying to help avoid someone missing counting things.
Here are some comparisons:

I like the ability to going down to 5% but agree with no lower than that.
👍1Thanks, Heber! I hope that I never use '0%' on any of my takeoffs. If you created a master slider for the entire page, please include an option to turn it off. I am not opposed to the concept, however, as it may prove advantageous in certain circumstances.
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