On Fri 13 July 2007 00:00, AnMaster wrote: > Melchior FRANZ wrote: > > I would like to redefine two keys: > > > > now then > > ---------------------------------------------- > > SPACE starter/prop browser PTT > > s-key toggle 2D panels starter > > S-key -- toggle 2D panels > > > > > > I'm aware that this is a major change, as SPACE has been > > the starter key for a very long time. But: > > > > - we need the SPACE key for more important stuff, such as > > the PTT (Push-To-Talk) function. This needs to be easy > > to find (even in the dark) and comfortable to use. A key > > like the y-key would be a major PITA for that. > > > > - the starter doesn't need to be on such a prominent key. > > Jets/helicopters and some props don't use it at all, and > > most of the other props have the engines running already. > > So the key is really only used after resetting. (Exceptions: > > spitfire/seafire/hurrican. Others?) > > > > - s for starter makes a lot of sense and is compatible with > > other gam^Wsimulators. ;-) > > > > Aircraft which redefine the keys anyway won't be affected > > much, as their own definitions won't be changed. They should, > > however, migrate, too. > > > > The new SPACE binding would call a controls(?) wrapper with > > two arguments: modifiers and state (press|release). That way > > up to eight functions could be on the SPACE key > > (e.g. Shift-Alt-Space). > > > > > > Now the questions is: are there (preferably good :-) arguments, > > not to make that change? Some that I forgot to consider? If so, > > what would be the alternatives? I'd make this change in the > > next days if there are no serious objections. > > > > m. > > I think it makes sense to change from space, but I'm not sure about to "s". > After all that key is quite easy to hit by mistake (some other such are t/T > and r, all those should be moved some less dangerous place as I don't think > they are used a lot either). > > Wouldn't it make more sense to move starter to "S"? > > Regards, > AnMaster > Space is very easy to use , so try to find an other key which is easy "s" is easy "S" is not.
Why would you do more complicate ? Regards -- Gérard ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ Flightgear-devel mailing list Flightgear-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/flightgear-devel
