it's a wiki page, please edit directly: http://puredata.info/dev/GuiIdeas
Otherwise, submit to the trackers (bug, patch, featyre request) .hc On Feb 17, 2008, at 6:08 PM, Max Neupert wrote: > to add to this list: > > - remove strange error message when you ctl-W the pd-window (it > should say “really quit?” instead) > - make a proper library preference pane > > > Am 17.02.2008 um 19:08 schrieb Roman Haefeli: > >> hi tim, marius and list >> >> nice proposals! >> >> before all whatsoever new cool features, i would rather like to see >> those improvements implemented. >> >> no matter how long it takes to implement them, it would be nice to >> see >> them on the todo list. >> >> roman >> >> >> >> On Sun, 2008-02-17 at 12:43 -0500, marius schebella wrote: >>> Hi, >>> this list is great! I would like to add the one again that I posted >>> yesterday (sorry for double posting, but this thread subject is >>> better) >>> >>> - when only one object is selected and you start typing (any other >>> than >>> arrows) it should be possible to write into the object without an >>> additional click into the object. I often use ctrl+d to duplicate an >>> object and then arrow keys to place it on the canvas, and then I >>> would >>> like to just start typing into the object. >>> - when there is more than one object selected and I click into one >>> object, but do not drag, then that object could switch to type-entry >>> mode. right now I have to unselect all objects by clicking into the >>> canvas and then click into the box to start text entry. >>> - exiting entry mode with enter would actually be nice, too. (for >>> messages cr could be shift+enter (the cr is overwritten anyway). >>> - more actions could be triggered by keyboard shortcuts? >>> - the alt click and drag function. you click on an object and as >>> soon >>> as you start dragging that object is duplicated, but at the same >>> time >>> you already have the new object at the cursor position and can >>> place it >>> fast at a new spot. >>> >>> I want to point out that in many cases this would mean different >>> behaviour between clicking, and clicking+dragging. >>> >>> plus new: keyboardshortcuts to bring the pd window to the front (to >>> watch console output. >>> - and also change the cursor to arrow when you hit the command >>> key to >>> imply that clicking on messages or numbers has different behaviour >>> (play >>> mode) when you hit apple (or ctrl on win/lin?). >>> >>> marius. >>> >>> tim wrote: >>>> Hello, >>>> here's my current Pd GUI wishlist, things that could streamline >>>> my work >>>> flow, things that don't seem logical to me...etc: >>>> >>>> I wish: >>>> -going in and out of edit mode was reflected by the cursor >>>> turning into >>>> a hand or arrow immediately, not requiring the user to move it >>>> first, >>>> who, if newbie, can get confused if he/she hasn't moved the mouse. >>>> (this is the case on some versions I use in class, specifically >>>> pd-extended OSX I think) >>>> -shift-click-and-drag on a number box would also work after you >>>> already >>>> clicked. Another idea: ctrl-click-drag to increment in steps of >>>> 10 or 100. >>>> -home, end, shift+left/right, ctrl+left/right, ctrl+shift+left/ >>>> right >>>> would work within object boxes just like in a text editor. >>>> -click+drag a single object or messagebox wouldn't automatically >>>> activate text entry mode but the object itself stays the >>>> selection, so >>>> that you can move it again or use arrow keys for repositioning >>>> without >>>> having to deselect+reselect first. >>>> -for a multiple connections facility, to connect all outlets of >>>> object a >>>> to all inlets of object b, and variations on that. (I think max >>>> has had >>>> this for a while, and maybe desiredata ?). >>>> -'subpatcherize' >>>> -that when deleting all text in a comment and clicking outside >>>> it, the >>>> comment would be deleted, so that if you save the patch, close >>>> it, and >>>> reopen it, there doesn't appear the word 'comment' everywhere you >>>> left a >>>> 'blank' comment this way. Alternatively it could become 'comment' >>>> upon >>>> finalizing an empty comment, so that you can still see, select and >>>> delete it. >>>> -the file browser (openpanel/savepanel) would support keystrokes to >>>> navigate: alt+up one dir up, tab to toggle focus between text >>>> entry and >>>> graphical area (where folders and files are displayed)...etc >>>> -opening the filebrowser wouldn't cause the Pd main window to >>>> pop in >>>> front of all the patcher windows after it is closed. >>>> -one object could be finalized by clicking the outlet of another >>>> object, >>>> so that you can immediately connect it. The extra click outside the >>>> object to finalize it first is unnecessary. When I click the >>>> outlet of >>>> another object, it is obvious that I am done typing the name of the >>>> current one. >>>> >>>> Tim >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> [email protected] mailing list >>>> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> http://lists.puredata.info/ >>>> listinfo/pd-list >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> [email protected] mailing list >>> UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> http://lists.puredata.info/ >>> listinfo/pd-list >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ___________________________________________________________ >> Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm. 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