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[Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 02/01/2011 04:53 PM, Wayne Stambaugh wrote:
> On 2/1/2011 5:02 PM, Dick Hollenbeck wrote:
>>> Does anyone know of any reason this can't be done.  If it works properly, it
>>> should greatly simplify the drawing code.  If no one objects, I would like to
>>> tackle this before resuming my EESchema refactoring work.
>> I don't know enough about it to object.
>>
>> On a related note, I have been thinking that the cursor usage during a
>> EESCHEMA *find* is less than optimal.  This is related to searching multiple
>> times using the same string, I have to keep moving the mouse in order to
>> click the next button.
> Dick,
>
> This should be an easier problem to fix but more difficult one to come
> to a consensus on.  The current behavior is to warp the cursor to the
> item found.  I could add an option to the find dialog to enable/disable
> warping the pointer.  Anyone else have a preference or any ideas on
> this?  If adding the option to the find dialog is acceptable, I'll add
> it to my list.
>
> Wayne

The cross hairs are going to the found item, don't know why the cursor does
too.  For me it is a convenience issue.  Why do I have to move the mouse to
click on the 'next' button, if my mouse was already on the 'next" button. 

I've said my piece now.


Dick