[Bf-funboard] New Keymap: Interaction suggestion

[Gianmichele Mariani]

That's great!

I have one more functionality in my addon that might be interesting. When
the manipulator is visible, GRS act as a toggle between showing the
transform widget or hiding it (without disabling it). This gives you the
ability to get rid of the manipulator in the scene without disabling the
functionality ;)

Can't really wait to see where all of this in going.

.Gian

On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 2:45 AM, Nathan Vegdahl <cessen at cessen.com> wrote:

> 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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