file summary improvements and tweaks

bottlecaps.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: bottlecaps.scad
-//   Bottle caps and necks for PCO18XX standard plastic beverage bottles.
+//   Bottle caps and necks for PCO18XX standard plastic beverage bottles, and SPI standard bottle necks.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/bottlecaps.scad>

color.scad

@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: color.scad
-//   HSV and HSL conversion, and raindow module for coloring multiple objects.
+//   HSV and HSL conversion, raindow() module for coloring multiple objects. 
+//   The recolor() and color_this() modules allow you to change the color
+//   of previously colored attachable objects.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 // FileGroup: Basic Modeling
-// FileSummary: HSV and HSL conversion, color multiple objects
+// FileSummary: HSV and HSL conversion, color multiple objects, change color of objects
 // FileFootnotes: STD=Included in std.scad
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 

constants.scad

@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: constants.scad
-//   Useful Constants.
+//   Constants for directions (used with anchoring), and for specifying line termination for
+//   use with geometry.scad.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
+// FileSummary: Constants provided by the library
+
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
 // a value that the user should never enter randomly;

distributors.scad

@@ -1,10 +1,12 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: distributors.scad
-//   Functions and modules to distribute children or copies of children.
+//   Functions and modules to distribute children or copies of children onto
+//   a line, a grid, or an arbitrary path.  The $idx mechanism means that
+//   the "copies" of children can vary.  Also includes shortcuts for mirroring.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 // FileGroup: Basic Modeling
-// FileSummary: Copy or distribute objects onto a line or grid.  Mirror shortcuts. 
+// FileSummary: Copy or distribute objects onto a line, grid, or path.  Mirror shortcuts. 
 // FileFootnotes: STD=Included in std.scad
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 

drawing.scad

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 //   three-dimensional paths.  You can make a dashed line or add arrow
 //   heads.  The turtle() function provides a turtle graphics style
 //   approach for producing paths.  The arc() function produces arc paths,
-//   and helix() produces helix paths.
+//   and helix() produces helical paths.
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 // FileGroup: Basic Modeling

gears.scad

@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: gears.scad
 //   Spur Gears, Bevel Gears, Racks, Worms and Worm Gears.
-//   Originally based on code by Leemon Baird, 2011, Leemon@Leemon.com
+//   Inspired by code by Leemon Baird, 2011, Leemon@Leemon.com
-//   Almost completely rewritten for BOSL2 by Revar Desmera, 2017-2021, revarbat@gmail.com
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/gears.scad>

hingesnaps.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: hingesnaps.scad
-//   Useful hinge mask and snaps shapes.
+//   Modules for creating snap-locking foldable hined parts.  Includes the mask to create the hinge and
+//   modules to create the snap-locks. 
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/hingesnaps.scad>

linear_bearings.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: linear_bearings.scad
-//   Linear Bearing clips/holders.
+//   Mounts for LMxUU style linear bearings.
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/linear_bearings.scad>

masks3d.scad

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 // FileGroup: Basic Modeling
-// FileSummary: 3D masks for rounding edges and corners.
+// FileSummary: 3D masks for rounding or chamfering edges and corners.
 // FileFootnotes: STD=Included in std.scad
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 

modular_hose.scad

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/modular_hose.scad>
 // FileGroup: Parts
-// FileSummary: Modular flexible hose parts.
+// FileSummary: Modular flexible hose segments.
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
 // Section: Modular Hose Parts

nema_steppers.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: nema_steppers.scad
-//   Masks and models for NEMA stepper motors.
+//   Mounting holes for NEMA motors, and simple motor models.
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/nema_steppers.scad>

paths.scad

@@ -2,7 +2,8 @@
 // LibFile: paths.scad
 //   A `path` is a list of points of the same dimensions, usually 2D or 3D, that can
 //   be connected together to form a sequence of line segments or a polygon.
-//   The functions in this file work on paths and also 1-regions, which are regions
+//   A `region` is a list of paths that represent polygons, and the functions
+//   in this file work on paths and also 1-regions, which are regions
 //   that include exactly one path.  When you pass a 1-region to a function, the default
 //   value for `closed` is always `true` because regions represent polygons.  
 //   Capabilities include computing length of paths, computing

regions.scad

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 //   This file provides 2D boolean set operations on polygons, where you can
 //   compute, for example, the intersection or union of the shape defined by point lists, producing
 //   a new point list.  Of course, such operations may produce shapes with multiple
-//   components.  To handle that, we use "regions" which are defined by lists of polygons.
+//   components.  To handle that, we use "regions" which are lists of paths representing the polygons.
 //   In addition to set operations, you can calculate offsets, determine whether a point is in a
 //   region and you can decompose a region into parts.  
 // Includes:

rounding.scad

@@ -2,11 +2,14 @@
 // LibFile: rounding.scad
 //   Routines to create rounded corners, with either circular rounding,
 //   or continuous curvature rounding with no sudden curvature transitions.
+//   Provides rounding of corners or rounding that preserves corner points and curves the edges.
+//   Also provides some 3D rounding functions, and a powerful function for joining
+//   two prisms together with a rounded fillet at the joint.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/rounding.scad>
 // FileGroup: Advanced Modeling
-// FileSummary: Round path corners, rounded prisms, rounded cutouts in tubes.
+// FileSummary: Round path corners, rounded prisms, rounded cutouts in tubes, filleted prism joints
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 include <beziers.scad>
 include <structs.scad>

screw_drive.scad

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: screw_drive.scad
-//   Recess masks for screw heads
+//   Masks for Phillips, Torx and square (Robertson) driver holes.
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/screw_drive.scad>
 // FileGroup: Threaded Parts
-// FileSummary: Masks for Phillips/Torx/etc driver holes.
+// FileSummary: Masks for Phillips, Torx and square (Robertson) driver holes.
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
 

screws.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: screws.scad
-//   Functions and modules for creating metric and UTS standard screws and nuts.
+//   Functions and modules for creating metric (ISO) and English (UTS) standard screws and nuts.
+//   Included is a function for calculating the standard dimensions of screws including the
+//   tolerance values that are required to create clearance so that screws mate properly when they are formed
+//   precisely.  If you can fabricate objects accurately then your screws will mate
+//   with standard hardware. 
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/screws.scad>

shapes3d.scad

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 //   that produce a VNF.  Also included are shortcuts cylinders in each orientation and extended versions of
 //   the standard modules that provide roundovers and chamfers.  The spheroid() module provides
 //   several different ways to make a sphere, and the text modules let you write text on a path
-//   so you can place it on a curved object.  
+//   so you can place it on a curved object.  A ruler lets you measure objects.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 // FileGroup: Basic Modeling

structs.scad

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: structs.scad
 //   This file provides manipulation of "structs".  A "struct" is a data structure that
-//   associates keywords with values and allows you to get and set values
+//   associates arbitrary keys with values and allows you to get and set values
-//   by keyword.  
+//   by key.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/structs.scad>

threading.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: threading.scad
-//   Triangular and Trapezoidal-Threaded Screw Rods and Nuts.
+//   Provides generic threading support and specialized support for standard triangular (UTS/ISO) threading,
+//   trapezoidal threading (ACME), pipe threading, buttress threading, square threading and ball screws.  
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/threading.scad>
@@ -8,7 +9,6 @@
 // FileSummary: Various types of threaded rods and nuts.
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 
-
 // Section: Standard (UTS/ISO) Threading
 
 // Module: threaded_rod()

vnf.scad

@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@
 //   The Vertices'N'Faces structure (VNF) holds the data used by polyhedron() to construct objects: a vertex
 //   list and a list of faces.  This library makes it easier to construct polyhedra by providing
 //   functions to construct, merge, and modify VNF data, while avoiding common pitfalls such as
-//   reversed faces.  
+//   reversed faces.  It can find faults in your polyhedrons.  Note that this file is for low level manipulation
+//   of lists of vertices and faces: it can perform some simple transformations on VNF structures
+//   but cannot perform boolean operations on the polyhedrons represented by VNFs.
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 // FileGroup: Advanced Modeling

walls.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: walls.scad
-//   Various wall constructions.
+//   Walls and structural elements that 3D print without support.
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/walls.scad>

wiring.scad

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
 // LibFile: wiring.scad
-//   Rendering for wire bundles
+//   Rendering for routed wire bundles
 // Includes:
 //   include <BOSL2/std.scad>
 //   include <BOSL2/wiring.scad>