Mixing categories and other objects in the toolbox

[nekom...@gmail.com]

I have an application with custom blocks. These blocks are organized in categories in the toolbox. However, since there is a lot of free space under the categories, I could place a few buttons there, so I won't have to create a separate toolbar.

The problem is, Blocky seems to ignore blocks, buttons and labels outside of the top level categories. Which is strange, since I can mix them inside the categories with subcategories.

I would like the following structure:

• category
  • block
  • ...
• category
  • block
  • ...
• separator
• button

How can I achieve this?

[Abby Schmiedt]

Hello!

What we refer to as the toolbox is actually made up of two different parts, the toolbox and the flyout.

The toolbox supports: 

- Categories

- Separators (white line)

The flyout supports: 

- Buttons

- Blocks

- Labels

- Separator(Just space, not a white line)

However, with the most recent toolbox update you should be able to add buttons/labels to your toolbox. This can be done by following the "Adding a custom toolbox item" section of the Customizing a Toolbox codelab. Adding a button will require a bit more work, so if you need help feel free to respond here. 

Cheers,

Abby

[nekom...@gmail.com]

I have just found that tutorial and managed to implement the desired outcome. It works awesome.

However, from an outsider point of view, I don't see any technical difficulties preventing to support this feature out of the box. Please, consider implementing it.

[Abby Schmiedt]

Hello! 

If you would like to see this feature in core feel free to open a feature request on github. This doesn't necessarily mean it will be added in core, but depending on likes/comments by other developers helps us gauge interest in the feature.

Cheers,

Abby