From 5a9914b249a3d35cd7b008198dc70098f86c3879 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LengthenedGradient
 <109800352+LengthenedGradient@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:01:15 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add primitive convex support

New primitive tab will allow for the creation of primitive convexes, which should make creating volumetric volumes much easier.

Similar to making a face from vertices but for 3D.
---
 .../core/utils/primitives_sv.lua              | 73 ++++++++++++++
 .../gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua      |  1 +
 .../precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua    |  8 +-
 .../precision_align/primitives_panel.lua      | 94 +++++++++++++++++++
 .../gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua   |  1 +
 5 files changed, 174 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
 create mode 100644 lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/primitives_panel.lua

diff --git a/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..daed8d5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+-- Serverside handler for the "Primitives" manipulation panel tab: takes a list of
+-- world-space points the client picked from its PA point stack and spawns a
+-- primitive_convex_hull entity (from the separate "primitive" addon) using them
+-- as vertices. Soft dependency: if that addon isn't loaded, the net message
+-- just gets dropped, since the primitive_convex_hull class won't exist to check for.
+
+local PA, PA_ = PrecisionAlign.PA, PrecisionAlign.PA_
+
+util.AddNetworkString( PA_ .. "primitive" )
+
+local MIN_POINTS = 4
+local MAX_POINTS = 10
+
+net.Receive( PA_ .. "primitive", function( _, ply )
+	local count = net.ReadUInt( 8 )
+	if count < MIN_POINTS or count > MAX_POINTS then return end
+
+	local points = {}
+	for i = 1, count do
+		points[i] = net.ReadVector()
+	end
+
+	if not scripted_ents.GetStored( "primitive_convex_hull" ) then
+		Warning( "Precision Alignment: primitive_convex_hull entity is not registered, is the \"primitive\" addon installed?\n" )
+		return
+	end
+
+	if scripted_ents.GetMember( "primitive_convex_hull", "AdminOnly" ) and not ply:IsAdmin() then return end
+	if not gamemode.Call( "PlayerSpawnProp", ply, "models/combine_helicopter/helicopter_bomb01.mdl" ) then return end
+	if not ply:CheckLimit( "props" ) then return end
+
+	-- centroid becomes the entity's own position; vertices are stored relative to it
+	local centroid = Vector( 0, 0, 0 )
+	for i = 1, count do
+		centroid = centroid + points[i]
+	end
+	centroid = centroid / count
+
+	local ent = ents.Create( "primitive_convex_hull" )
+	if not IsValid( ent ) then return end
+
+	ent:SetPos( centroid )
+	ent:SetAngles( Angle( 0, 0, 0 ) )
+	ent:Spawn()
+	ent:Activate()
+
+	if isfunction( ent.PrimitiveSetup ) then
+		ent:PrimitiveSetup( true )
+	end
+
+	ent:SetPrimPOINTS( count )
+	for i = 1, count do
+		local local_point = points[i] - centroid
+
+		ent[ "SetPrimPX" .. i ]( ent, local_point.x )
+		ent[ "SetPrimPY" .. i ]( ent, local_point.y )
+		ent[ "SetPrimPZ" .. i ]( ent, local_point.z )
+	end
+
+	ent:SetVar( "Player", ply )
+	ply:AddCount( "props", ent )
+	ply:AddCleanup( "primitive", ent )
+
+	undo.Create( "primitive" )
+		undo.SetPlayer( ply )
+		undo.AddEntity( ent )
+		undo.SetCustomUndoText( "Undone primitive ( primitive_convex_hull )" )
+	undo.Finish( "primitive ( primitive_convex_hull )" )
+
+	DoPropSpawnedEffect( ent )
+
+	gamemode.Call( "PlayerSpawnedProp", ply, "models/combine_helicopter/helicopter_bomb01.mdl", ent )
+end )
diff --git a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua
index 673bac2..d8b935b 100644
--- a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua
+++ b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ local PA_ = PA .. "_"
 AddCSLuaFile( PA .. "/ui.lua" )
 AddCSLuaFile( PA .. "/draw_hud.lua" )
 AddCSLuaFile( PA .. "/manipulation_panel.lua" )
+AddCSLuaFile( PA .. "/primitives_panel.lua" )
 
 -- local typeCvar = GetConVar("precision_align_tooltype")
 
diff --git a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua
index 8ad7ca5..b7974d5 100644
--- a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua
+++ b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ local BGColor_Rotation   = PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR_ROTATION
 
 local MANIPULATION_FRAME = {}
 function MANIPULATION_FRAME:Init()
-	self:SetSize(900, 500)
+	self:SetSize(980, 500)
 	self:Center()
 	self:SetTitle( "Precision Alignment Manipulation Panel" )
 	self:SetVisible( true )
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@ function MANIPULATION_FRAME:Init()
 	self.rotation_tab = vgui.Create( "PA_Rotation_Tab", self.body )
 	self.rotation_functions_tab = vgui.Create( "PA_Rotation_Functions_Tab", self.body )
 	self.constraints_tab = vgui.Create( "PA_Constraints_Tab", self.body )
+	self.primitives_tab = vgui.Create( "PA_Primitives_Tab", self.body )
 
 	self.panel:AddSheet( "Display Options", self.displays_tab, "icon16/picture_edit.png", false, false )
 	self.panel:AddSheet( "Points", self.points_tab, "icon16/add.png", false, false )
@@ -96,10 +97,11 @@ function MANIPULATION_FRAME:Init()
 	self.panel:AddSheet( "Rotation", self.rotation_tab, "icon16/arrow_refresh.png", false, false )
 	self.panel:AddSheet( "Rotation Functions", self.rotation_functions_tab, "icon16/arrow_refresh.png", false, false )
 	self.panel:AddSheet( "Constraints", self.constraints_tab, "icon16/anchor.png", false, false )
+	self.panel:AddSheet( "Primitives", self.primitives_tab, "icon16/shape_square.png", false, false )
 
 	-- Help button
 	self.button_help = vgui.Create( "PA_Function_Button", self )
-		self.button_help:SetPos( 810, 30 )
+		self.button_help:SetPos( 890, 30 )
 		self.button_help:SetSize( 60, 20 )
 		self.button_help:SetText( "Help" )
 		self.button_help:SetTooltip( "Open online help using the Steam in-game browser." )
@@ -142,7 +144,7 @@ vgui.Register("PA_Manipulation_Body", MANIPULATION_BODY, "DPanel")
 local MANIPULATION_PANEL = {}
 function MANIPULATION_PANEL:Init()
 	self:SetPos(0, 5)
-	self:SetSize(900, 470)
+	self:SetSize(980, 470)
 end
 
 function MANIPULATION_PANEL:Paint()
diff --git a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/primitives_panel.lua b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/primitives_panel.lua
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d2e381a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/primitives_panel.lua
@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+-- Primitives Tab. Lets the user pick 4-10 PA points and spawn a
+-- primitive_convex_hull entity (from the "primitive" addon) whose vertices are
+-- those points. Soft dependency: if the primitive addon isn't loaded, the tab
+-- still shows but the create button just warns instead of doing anything.
+--********************************************************************************************************************
+
+if SERVER then return end
+
+local PA = "precision_align"
+local PA_ = PA .. "_"
+
+local BGColor_Point = PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR_POINT
+
+local function AddMenuText( text, x, y, parent )
+	local Text = vgui.Create( "DLabel", parent )
+	Text:SetFont( "Default" )
+	Text:SetText( text )
+	Text:SizeToContents()
+	Text:SetPos( x, y )
+	return Text
+end
+
+local MIN_POINTS = 4
+local MAX_POINTS = 10
+
+local PRIMITIVES_TAB = {}
+function PRIMITIVES_TAB:Init()
+	self:CopyBounds( self:GetParent() )
+
+	AddMenuText( "Points", 32, 9, self )
+
+	self.colour_panel = vgui.Create( "PA_Colour_Panel", self )
+		self.colour_panel:SetPos( 5, 31 )
+		self.colour_panel:SetSize( 300, 404 )
+		self.colour_panel:SetColour( BGColor_Point )
+
+	self.list_points = vgui.Create( "PA_Construct_ListView", self.colour_panel )
+		self.list_points:Text( "Points", PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_POINT, self.colour_panel )
+		self.list_points:SetTooltip( "Select 4-10 points to use as the convex hull's vertices" )
+		self.list_points:SetPos( 20, 30 )
+		self.list_points:SetMultiSelect( true )
+
+	AddMenuText( "Primitive: Convex Hull", 330, 9, self )
+
+	self.text_description = vgui.Create( "DLabel", self )
+		self.text_description:SetPos( 330, 36 )
+		self.text_description:SetSize( 400, 300 )
+		self.text_description:SetWrap( true )
+		self.text_description:SetContentAlignment( 7 )
+		self.text_description:SetTextColor( self:GetSkin().Colours.Label.Dark )
+		self.text_description:SetText(
+			"Select 4 to 10 points, then hit Create.\n\n" ..
+			"The physics engine builds the hull, so point order doesn't matter.\n\n" ..
+			"Requires the \"primitive\" addon."
+		)
+
+	self.button_create = vgui.Create( "PA_Function_Button", self )
+		self.button_create:SetPos( 330, 378 )
+		self.button_create:SetSize( 191, 50 )
+		self.button_create:SetText( "Create Primitive" )
+		self.button_create:SetTooltip( "Spawn a convex hull from the selected points" )
+		self.button_create:SetFunction( function()
+			local selected = self.list_points:GetSelected()
+
+			local points = {}
+			for _, v in pairs( selected ) do
+				local ID = v:GetID()
+				if PrecisionAlign.Functions.construct_exists( PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_POINT, ID ) then
+					points[#points + 1] = PrecisionAlign.Functions.point_global( ID ).origin
+				end
+			end
+
+			if #points < MIN_POINTS then
+				Warning( "Select at least " .. MIN_POINTS .. " defined points" )
+				return false
+			end
+
+			if #points > MAX_POINTS then
+				Warning( "Select at most " .. MAX_POINTS .. " points" )
+				return false
+			end
+
+			net.Start( PA_ .. "primitive" )
+				net.WriteUInt( #points, 8 )
+				for i = 1, #points do
+					net.WriteVector( points[i] )
+				end
+			net.SendToServer()
+
+			return true
+		end )
+end
+
+vgui.Register( "PA_Primitives_Tab", PRIMITIVES_TAB, "DPanel" )
diff --git a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua
index d19abaa..86bfddd 100644
--- a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua
+++ b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ PrecisionAlign.SelectedPlane = 1
 
 PrecisionAlign.ActiveEnt = nil
 
+include("weapons/gmod_tool/stools/" .. PA .. "/primitives_panel.lua")
 include("weapons/gmod_tool/stools/" .. PA .. "/manipulation_panel.lua")
 
 local tooltypeCvar = GetConVar( PA_ .. "toolname" )

From 60def6dac2268d9359e19dde83db2ca06fd0d3e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LengthenedGradient
 <109800352+LengthenedGradient@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:21:07 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Add PA max points constant

Extracts the point limit into a single constant
---
 lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/line.lua         | 2 +-
 lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/plane.lua        | 2 +-
 lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/point.lua        | 2 +-
 lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua                         | 3 +++
 lua/precision_align/core/utils/utils_cl.lua                 | 2 +-
 lua/vgui/pa_construct_listview.lua                          | 6 +++---
 lua/vgui/pa_construct_multiselect.lua                       | 2 +-
 lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua            | 4 ++--
 .../gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua | 2 +-
 lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua         | 2 +-
 10 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/line.lua b/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/line.lua
index 2d92147..b747171 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/line.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/line.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ end
 
 local PA = PrecisionAlign.PA
 function PrecisionAlign.SelectNextLine()
-    if PrecisionAlign.SelectedLine < 9 and PrecisionAlign.Functions.construct_exists( PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_LINE, PrecisionAlign.SelectedLine ) then
+    if PrecisionAlign.SelectedLine < PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS and PrecisionAlign.Functions.construct_exists( PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_LINE, PrecisionAlign.SelectedLine ) then
         PrecisionAlign.SelectedLine = PrecisionAlign.SelectedLine + 1
         local dlist_lines = controlpanel.Get( PA ).line_window.list_line
         dlist_lines:ClearSelection()
diff --git a/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/plane.lua b/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/plane.lua
index 1e85c34..8912dfb 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/plane.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/plane.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ end
 
 local PA = PrecisionAlign.PA
 function PrecisionAlign.SelectNextPlane()
-    if PrecisionAlign.SelectedPlane < 9 and PrecisionAlign.Functions.construct_exists( PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_PLANE, PrecisionAlign.SelectedPlane ) then
+    if PrecisionAlign.SelectedPlane < PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS and PrecisionAlign.Functions.construct_exists( PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_PLANE, PrecisionAlign.SelectedPlane ) then
         PrecisionAlign.SelectedPlane = PrecisionAlign.SelectedPlane + 1
         local dlist_planes = controlpanel.Get( PA ).plane_window.list_plane
         dlist_planes:ClearSelection()
diff --git a/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/point.lua b/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/point.lua
index 6cced85..6da5bdb 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/point.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/classes/base_toolmodes/point.lua
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ end
 
 local PA = PrecisionAlign.PA
 function PrecisionAlign.SelectNextPoint()
-    if PrecisionAlign.SelectedPoint < 9 and PrecisionAlign.Functions.construct_exists( PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_POINT, PrecisionAlign.SelectedPoint ) then
+    if PrecisionAlign.SelectedPoint < PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS and PrecisionAlign.Functions.construct_exists( PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_POINT, PrecisionAlign.SelectedPoint ) then
         PrecisionAlign.SelectedPoint = PrecisionAlign.SelectedPoint + 1
         local dlist_points = controlpanel.Get( PA ).point_window.list_primarypoint
         dlist_points:ClearSelection()
diff --git a/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua b/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua
index 220cb30..2bf2bd6 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua
@@ -2,6 +2,9 @@ PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_POINT = 0
 PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_LINE  = 1
 PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_PLANE = 2
 
+-- Number of point/line/plane slots in the construct stack.
+PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS = 10
+
 PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR            = Color(50, 50, 50, 50)
 PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR_BACKGROUND = Color(103, 100, 110, 255)
 PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR_DISABLED   = Color(160, 160, 160, 255)
diff --git a/lua/precision_align/core/utils/utils_cl.lua b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/utils_cl.lua
index b7d7ab2..b46221a 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/core/utils/utils_cl.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/utils_cl.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ do -- Backwards compatibility for Prop Mover
 end
 
 -- Initialize tables, set defaults
-for i = 1, 9 do
+for i = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
 	PrecisionAlign.Points[i] = {visible = true}
 	PrecisionAlign.Lines[i] = {visible = true}
 	PrecisionAlign.Planes[i] = {visible = true}
diff --git a/lua/vgui/pa_construct_listview.lua b/lua/vgui/pa_construct_listview.lua
index c9b7646..3b9c924 100644
--- a/lua/vgui/pa_construct_listview.lua
+++ b/lua/vgui/pa_construct_listview.lua
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ end
 function CONSTRUCT_LISTVIEW:Text( title, construct )
 	self.construct_type = construct
 	self:AddColumn( "" .. title)
-	for i = 1, 9 do
+	for i = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
 		local line = self:AddLine(PrecisionAlign.GetConstructName(construct) .. " " .. tostring(i))
 		line.indicator = vgui.Create( "PA_Indicator", line )
 	end
@@ -18,14 +18,14 @@ function CONSTRUCT_LISTVIEW:Text( title, construct )
 end
 
 function CONSTRUCT_LISTVIEW:SetIndicators()
-	for i = 1, 9 do
+	for i = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
 		local line = self:GetLine(i)
 		line.indicator = vgui.Create( "PA_Indicator", line )
 	end
 end
 
 function CONSTRUCT_LISTVIEW:SetIndicatorOffset( offset )
-	for i = 1, 9 do
+	for i = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
 		local indicator = self:GetLine(i).indicator
 		indicator.offset = offset
 	end
diff --git a/lua/vgui/pa_construct_multiselect.lua b/lua/vgui/pa_construct_multiselect.lua
index 8430866..20c46fd 100644
--- a/lua/vgui/pa_construct_multiselect.lua
+++ b/lua/vgui/pa_construct_multiselect.lua
@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ end
 
 function CONSTRUCT_MULTISELECT:SelectAll( value )
 	local function SelectLines( panel, construct_table )
-		for id = 1, 9 do
+		for id = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
 			local line = panel.Sorted[ id ]
 			line:SetSelected( value )
 			if self.visibility then
diff --git a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua
index d8b935b..195f1fe 100644
--- a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua
+++ b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align.lua
@@ -502,7 +502,7 @@ end
 local function DrawIndicators( x, y, w, curToolType )
 	local radius = 8
 	local diameter = radius * 2 + 1
-	local separation = (w - 4) / 9
+	local separation = (w - 4) / PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS
 
 	-- Background
 	draw.RoundedBox( 10, x, y, w, diameter + 15, Color(50, 50, 50, 100) )
@@ -513,7 +513,7 @@ local function DrawIndicators( x, y, w, curToolType )
 	-- Indicators
 	local IndicatorColour
 	local ConstructNum = GetConstructNum( curToolType )
-	for i = 1, 9 do
+	for i = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
 		-- Draw construct selection ring
 		if i == ConstructNum then
 			draw.RoundedBox( radius + 4, xpos - 4, ypos - 4, diameter + 8, diameter + 8, Color(255, 255, 255, 255) )
diff --git a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua
index b7974d5..8aa6c67 100644
--- a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua
+++ b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/manipulation_panel.lua
@@ -170,7 +170,7 @@ function DISPLAYS_TAB:Init()
 			keytable[ selection[k]:GetID() ] = true
 		end
 
-		for I = 1, 9 do
+		for I = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
 			if keytable[I] then
 				construct_table[I].visible = true
 			else
diff --git a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua
index 86bfddd..d282198 100644
--- a/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua
+++ b/lua/weapons/gmod_tool/stools/precision_align/ui.lua
@@ -178,7 +178,7 @@ do
     function PA_ConstructList:Setup(Construct, Click, DbClick)
         self.construct_type = Construct
         local Name = PrecisionAlign.GetConstructName(Construct)
-        for I = 1, 9 do
+        for I = 1, PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS do
             local Line = self:AddLine(Name .. " " .. I)
             Line.Indicator = Line:Add "PA_Indicator"
         end

From ce4efb5153408a8349299809aaaa514a30dcc685 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LengthenedGradient
 <109800352+LengthenedGradient@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:57:36 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Satisfy Linter

---
 lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
index daed8d5..27e2d5b 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 -- as vertices. Soft dependency: if that addon isn't loaded, the net message
 -- just gets dropped, since the primitive_convex_hull class won't exist to check for.
 
-local PA, PA_ = PrecisionAlign.PA, PrecisionAlign.PA_
+local PA_ = PrecisionAlign.PA_
 
 util.AddNetworkString( PA_ .. "primitive" )
 

From f1818bda690b455b4ee780b7939f235df593c699 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LengthenedGradient
 <109800352+LengthenedGradient@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:50:11 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Rate limit primitive spawns

To avoid spam creation.
---
 lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua              | 3 +++
 lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua | 5 +++++
 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+)

diff --git a/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua b/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua
index 2bf2bd6..4ab09e1 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/core/consts.lua
@@ -5,6 +5,9 @@ PrecisionAlign.CONSTRUCT_PLANE = 2
 -- Number of point/line/plane slots in the construct stack.
 PrecisionAlign.MAX_CONSTRUCTS = 10
 
+-- Per-player cooldown, in seconds, between primitive_convex_hull spawns from the Primitives tab.
+PrecisionAlign.PRIMITIVE_SPAWN_COOLDOWN = 0.1
+
 PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR            = Color(50, 50, 50, 50)
 PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR_BACKGROUND = Color(103, 100, 110, 255)
 PrecisionAlign.TOOLMODE_BACKGROUND_COLOR_DISABLED   = Color(160, 160, 160, 255)
diff --git a/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
index 27e2d5b..2161766 100644
--- a/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
+++ b/lua/precision_align/core/utils/primitives_sv.lua
@@ -11,10 +11,15 @@ util.AddNetworkString( PA_ .. "primitive" )
 local MIN_POINTS = 4
 local MAX_POINTS = 10
 
+local nextSpawn = {}
+
 net.Receive( PA_ .. "primitive", function( _, ply )
 	local count = net.ReadUInt( 8 )
 	if count < MIN_POINTS or count > MAX_POINTS then return end
 
+	if ( nextSpawn[ply] or 0 ) > SysTime() then return end
+	nextSpawn[ply] = SysTime() + PrecisionAlign.PRIMITIVE_SPAWN_COOLDOWN
+
 	local points = {}
 	for i = 1, count do
 		points[i] = net.ReadVector()