Object Selection Handles

[Ali Lloyd]

Instead of declaring that this is how it should be, it's much better to
provide examples and justification. I just checked, and every application I
have on this computer does selection handles with the center of the handle
on the boundary of the object.

On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 3:04 AM Craig Newman via use-livecode <
use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:

> A lesson should be taken from any CAD program worth its salt.
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> Handles are ALWAYS rectangles for objects, and always within the bounds of
> the object in question.
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>
> That said, a group might be an exception, since handles would overlie the
> controls at the extreme corners of a group, and that looks and feels wrong.
>
>
> Craig Newman
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Gaskin via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>
> To: use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com>
> Cc: Richard Gaskin <ambassador at fourthworld.com>
> Sent: Mon, Mar 27, 2017 3:39 pm
> Subject: Re: Object Selection Handles
>
> Dan Friedman wrote: > Is there a property to change the shape of the
> selection handles when > using the selection tool?  In LC 9 (and 8), they
> are round circles > that protrude outside the edge of the control.  In
> previous versions, > they were squares that remained within the rect of the
> control. > These large “dots” make it hard to do fine alignment of
> controls. > > I know there is a selectionHandleColor property, but is there
> > anything like a selectionHandleShape property?I too find the selection
> handles harder to work with.  I submitted a request for an adjustable size;
> I don't mind if you add a note there asking for shape as well (the older
> rectangles would be preferable to me as well, much less ambiguous than any
> anti-aliased curve shape):
> http://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=16375 > Also, the border of
> the selected control is dashed when selected. > Can that be removed as
> well?The new selection borders drive me crazy - I can't see the edges
> clearly when resizing, and can't see them at all when applying border
> treatments - request to make that option here:
> http://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=17057--   Richard Gaskin
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