On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:35:10 +0200 Melchior FRANZ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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. > Makes sense to me . s for starter sounds ok , as I usually press the letter of the action Im trying to accomplish if I havent read the manuals :). I intend to make all my aircraft as mouse clickable as possible anyway ... Cheers, Syd&Sandy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
