[PD-dev] Keyboard shortcut for Left-click?

[Frank Barknecht]

Hi,

I just had this idea for a possible simple (?) usability enhancement
in Pd's editor: I think it could be cool to have a key binding for the
(usually) left (button0) mouseclick.

Assuming the key "c" would be used: Pressing "c" would toggle "mouse
down". Pressing the key again would generate a "mouse up". Of course
in run-mode and when actually writing text, this should be
deactivated.

Anyway patching would be possible by just pointing the mouse over an
outlet, pressing "c" once, moving the mouse over to an outlet and
pressing "c" again to make the connection while never using or holding
the actual mouse button, thus reducing stress on the (usually) right
hand.

I actually would like to test this. Does someone know how to set this
up (maybe with of some key->mouse translation tools) on X-Windows?

Ciao
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 Frank Barknecht                 _ ______footils.org_ __goto10.org__