Tool Container -- Fixed size option

[tom_montpool]

I really like the Tool Container. I also really like to have neat and tidy modules. Sometimes though, the two are in conflict because the Tool Container automatically sizes itself so I end up playing around with tool placement to get my containers the same.

Could you please add the option to make the Tool Container a sizeable object (like the Explorer Box) or give width and height value boxes in the tool properties?

[Joe_Lipski]

Tool containers are great for organising complex modules and for disabling processes in modules. However they take up so much space on the canvas!

When trying to create a neat module Tool containers are frustating as they have such a large blank space between the border and the nearest tool.

A  minor issue, but it would be great if you could significantly reduce this 'blank' space or allow the user to change the size of the tool container (like the comments box).

Thanks,
Joe

[AdamR_AYX]

Hi Joe,

Check out the Margin option on the Tool Containers properties.  I think it might do what you want.

Adam

[Joe_Lipski]

Doh! Silly me! Thanks Adam!

[JohnJPS]

As a workaround, I found that I can fix the size using dummy comments inside the tool; in this screenshot, the two gray bars are just very narrow comments, forcing the container to expand as far as I want it.

But agreed - it would be WAY nicer to just be able to resize the container itself.

[Sebastiaandb]

I was looking for this! I just want them to match in size so my workflows look more appealing!