[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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