Node handle manipulation: RightAlt Key behaviour

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Noteworthy
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Node handle manipulation: RightAlt Key behaviour

Postby Noteworthy » Sun May 10, 2009 5:55 pm

Hi,

I can easily manipulate the node handles via the keyboard (laptop) using the LeftAlt key in conjunction with <> and ][. The right alt key (Alt Gr) for some reason when used the same way moves both the handles.

I am probably doing something wrong, but has anyone else had the same problem? posting.php?mode=post&f=5#

Many thanks

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EarlyBlake
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Re: Node handle manipulation: RightAlt Key behaviour

Postby EarlyBlake » Sun May 10, 2009 6:12 pm

You checked it wasn't a symmetric node? There is another post about one of the alt keys not working at all, but it doesn't sound like the same issue. It was something about the operating system catching the command before inkscape could.

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Re: Node handle manipulation: RightAlt Key behaviour

Postby Noteworthy » Sun May 10, 2009 10:50 pm

No it wasn't a symmetrical node. I could manipulate the handle lengths and angles independently with the mouse...

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EarlyBlake
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Re: Node handle manipulation: RightAlt Key behaviour

Postby EarlyBlake » Mon May 11, 2009 8:03 pm

On my laptop the right alt with [ and > effect the right node handle and the left alt with [ and > effect the left node handle. Edit: Same thing on my desk top. Both Vista.

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Re: Node handle manipulation: RightAlt Key behaviour

Postby Guest » Tue May 12, 2009 10:10 pm

Thanks. Maybe it is just my laptop.

I will try on another PC.


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