i agree, the X cursor is a confusing hold over from before. but i have thought of another use for selecting patch cables, i really wish i could grab an exiting cable and drag it to a new in/outlet. this would cut down the number actions needed when rewiring objects, which i do a lot.
I've picked up a couple of tcl/tk books to strengthen my knowledge of it so that i can look into doing this kind of stuff... but with the vaguae up-in-the-airness of the future gui toolkit for pd i'm a little hessitant to invest my time. i'll probably go ahead since from everything miller has said it sounds like any changes wouldnt happen for a while.
-josh
Edward George wrote:
[My thoughts, possibly a little late now, on the issue:]
I find it annoying that the icon is still an X. Typically this suggests that this is a cut function and not at all a select function.
Also, the act of selection when the only action possibly is 'delete' does seem redundant_ obviously accidental deletion is undesirable too, but the semantics of the current UI situation seem slightly off!
However, I don't have any alternatives to offer other than maybe wires not being selectable at all unless you hold down a modifier key which then allows you to delete wires with a single click.?!!!
Ed.
-----Original Message----- From: pd-list-admin@iem.at [mailto:pd-list-admin@iem.at] On Behalf Of Ben Saylor Sent: 10 September 2003 22:29 To: pd-list@iem.at Subject: Re: [PD] 0.37 must 'Cut' cables?
This feature is helpful, but it also slows down patch editing a bit. I wonder if it would be better to disconnect on click, but turn the cable a bright color (like red) when the mouse is over it. Undo would still be there to fix accidents.
Ben
On Tuesday 09 September 2003 11:53 am, Frank Barknecht wrote:
Hallo,
Greg Hazel hat gesagt: // Greg Hazel wrote:
Seems like in 0.37 the X cursor does not delete cables - I'm forced to click on them, then select 'Cut' from the Edit menu. Is this by design?
Yes, but you can also use the Backspace or Delete keys. It was introduced to make accidental disconnects harder. I think, you will get used to it...
ciao
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