[Bf-funboard] New Keymap: Interaction suggestion

[Nathan Vegdahl]

Gianmichele, that's a great idea!  I've been struggling to figure out
how to fit transform widgets into the keymap so that they aren't
"second class citizens" like they are right now.  This is a fantastic
solution!

I don't think I'll need the addon.  The python code for this should be
pretty simple. :-)

Thanks so much! :-D

--Nathan


On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:47 AM, Gianmichele Mariani
<g.mariani at liquidnet.it> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I'd love to point you to a small workflow tweak that I have already
> implemented through a small python add-on that can save a few shortcuts
> when using the manipulator widget.
>
> Essentially the addon checks if the manipulator is shown. If it's hidden
> pressing the usual GRS produces the normal Blender behaviour. If they are
> shown pressing GRS activates the same functionalities but through the
> manipulator.
>
> This saves 3 key bindings and makes the bahaviour consistent. The logic
> behind this is that while modeling or doing other operations, Blender
> standard interaction is preferrable as it gives more of an organic feeling
> but is more cumbersome when you have to constantly switch between
> local/global space, confirming, etc. Animation especially is quicker if
> done throught he widget.
>
> Let me know what you think (and if you want to try the addon). I'll try
> to record a small video this evening when I'm back from work.
>
> .Gian
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