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    Redefine the Delete key?

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    • Chris FullmerC Offline
      Chris Fullmer
      last edited by

      Backspace works well I think.

      In 3dsmax, delete and backspae server different purposes, but both delete things. I think people with max background will have no problems getting used to it.

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      • thomthomT Offline
        thomthom
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        I just realised that using the Backspace would interfere with the VCB input - as users can use Backspace to erase input they've entered...

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        • TIGT Offline
          TIG Moderator
          last edited by

          How about Ctrl+Backspace or Ctrl+Delete ?

          TIG

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          • thomthomT Offline
            thomthom
            last edited by

            I'm thinking that I might leave this for the user to configure.

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              xrok1
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              just a thought, can you not remove it from SU shortcut list when your script starts so you have access then return it to SU when your script exits?

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              • thomthomT Offline
                thomthom
                last edited by

                @xrok1 said:

                just a thought, can you not remove it from SU shortcut list when your script starts so you have access then return it to SU when your script exits?

                No - You can't even redefine it from the SU UI. It won't let you.

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                  xrok1
                  last edited by

                  πŸ˜† i removed it from the edit/delete shortcut and i couldn't even reassign it. had to open another copy of SU. πŸ˜†

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                  • thomthomT Offline
                    thomthom
                    last edited by

                    ?
                    So one can remove the shortcut? But not reassign it? Nor even restore it to the SU default? πŸ˜• ❓

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                      xrok1
                      last edited by

                      you can remove it through preferences>shortcuts, by highlighting it and hiiting the - button. but no i couldn't reassign to edit>delete after πŸ˜•

                      β€œThere are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.”

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                        xrok1
                        last edited by

                        i tried to fool it with ascii, no luck.
                        btw, how is your script coming along? πŸŽ‰

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                          thomthom
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                          Starting to shape up. I'll be making a post about it this week.

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                            caronte01
                            last edited by

                            Hi Thom

                            Have you tested for compatibility on the mac. Remember that the default key in the mac to erase stuff is backspace, not delete.

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                            • thomthomT Offline
                              thomthom
                              last edited by

                              No - not yet tested OSX.

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