I'm glad to see this topic has generated some discussion.
> I know I repeat myself but I think that the Parts
> Library can suffer from excessive attention to
> non-functional detail at the expense of speed.
I agree with Tim that getting the basics right (filename, origin, orientation) are more important, at least as an initial priority, than cosmetic detail or optimal subpart/primitive usage. As a parts user, having a rough-looking placeholder that I can use with confidence is more valuable than a good-looking prototype that may move around or later disappear for other users.
> I know I repeat myself but I think that the Parts
> Library can suffer from excessive attention to
> non-functional detail at the expense of speed.
I agree with Tim that getting the basics right (filename, origin, orientation) are more important, at least as an initial priority, than cosmetic detail or optimal subpart/primitive usage. As a parts user, having a rough-looking placeholder that I can use with confidence is more valuable than a good-looking prototype that may move around or later disappear for other users.