I think it's nice to have the inset available but its use is limited for me. In particular, it seems not a feature to "directly" change the counter of numbered elements. Here is what I mean: Say, I want to change the counter of a Numbered list (enumerate). In the attached document I try to reset a Numbered list counter with the inset but it doesn't work. This is because `\setcounter` comes either too early (outside of the enumerate environment) or too late (after `\item`). I think to work, `\setcounter` should be added '''at the beginning or the line''' where the counter inset is added as in the attached tex document.
Also, it would be nice to set the counter of a numbered element more directly in another sense: setting it to a certain value via the context menu of a numbered element sets it to that value (not that value plus one as is currently the case with the "Counter Manager" because the value is increased by one when it is used e.g. in \section).
Am I right to assume that the inset is *not* suppose to deliver this feature?
I am asking because I'd like to look at implementing what I am after though I guess that my abilities are too limited for this currently. (Maybe someone wants to try to join forces or at least chip in some ideas?)
I know that I can use the enumitem module for this. But it is unsatisfactory because it does not give the indication in the work area (with the exception for resuming counters). Also, as I imagine it, ideally, there would be no added inset. Rather the set value will be just indicated by the number in the label and the setting of the numbering in the context menu and the "Numbering" dialog. In general, I prefer direct indications, if possible, over insets showing me information. It is otherwise just a bit more distracting when reading in the work area. It's more close to actually writing LaTeX code, i.e. non-WYMIWYS. Which is one reason I am not writing LaTeX code.
I am also thinking of being able to set not only the value but the format, e.g. "(\roman{enumi})", of the counter, ideally via a nice UI with a couple of preset values. But that would probably be even much more tricky. However, it might be useful to keep this feature in mind for the future when implementing.
Daniel
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