[Bf-funboard] Re: idea to replace center cursor and friends
Roland Hess
rolandh at reed-witting.com
Fri Dec 29 13:31:23 CET 2006
I don't see how adding a new mode to the increasingly large list is a
good idea. A much simpler work flow for users would be to let them
select the Center dot more directly. For example, in edit mode, the user
Ctrl-RMBs the center dot, then transforms it as a vertex (to aid with
visualization, when selected and manipulators are set to OFF, the center
dot can display as a small 3D axis). Outside of edit mode, using a Ctrl
modifier with RMB would select the object centers instead of the objects
themselves -- likewise Ctrl-drag in border select would border select ob
centers. I think that using a modifier key with selection for an
"alternative" or "deeper" selection like this is more in line with the
Blender UI than any kind of selection mode toggle button or menu.
Also, don't restrict it to working in edit mode or object mode only.
People may want to move several centers at once (object mode), or make
center point adjustments while they're working on the mesh (edit mode).
This is more coding for sure, but gives the user greater flexibility and
a more seamless experience across different modes.
No sense in having a new mode toggle when you can just select and go.
Roland Hess - harkyman
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