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OSX,Mac modifier key symbols;in the help text line.

 
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OSX,Mac modifier key symbols;in the help text line.

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04-27-2016, 10:36 AM
I have been using the new Wings3D 2.0.3,found the part which is not a little bit comfortable.
[⌥]+R:Open Tweak Menu
I interrupted my work, looked for help.


It is necessary in using on OSX that add checkbox for switching between these conventions on Wings3D Preferences Dialog.
Then,Please add the option setting for display the key name.
Just want to add optional usability.

[v]Use key symbol for modifier keys(OSX).

For example the table of symbol and name.
key symbol : key name
⌘ : ⌘
⌥ : Alt
⌃ : CTRL
⇧ : Shift
⇥ : Tab
⌤ : Enter
⎋ : ESC
Note: It is except the command key(⌘)

Why this is so?
Reason:1
They are not stamped on the recent Mac of the keytop. So users are confused.
They are easy to understand if it is written in the words.
For example, ⎋ is the symbol of ESC key,it will be mistaken for a power button.
This time,Control key symbol is "^". Can you associate the name of the key with this symbol?
Such confusion will often interfere with the user's thinking.

For keyboad symbol of mac;It has also been mentioned in the following sites.
There were people who feel the same way with me.

usability-problem-on-mac-due-to-absence-of-keyboard-symbols(StackExchange)

what-is-this-symbol-it-is-listed-as-menu-shortcut(StackExchange)

mac_keyboard_symbols(nedbatchelder.com)

what-do-the-mac-shortcut-symbols-mean(Tech-recipes)

Reason:2
Use the Wings3D the same way in all of the OS.
Some people are using both Windows and Mac.

Reason:3
Burden of manuals and documents increases. It takes time and effort to or search for the symbol or description.
It is an ardent desire.

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OSX,Mac modifier key symbols;in the help text line. - by tkbd - 04-27-2016, 10:36 AM
RE: OSX,Mac modifier key symbols;in the help text line. - by dgud - 04-27-2016, 04:58 PM
RE: OSX,Mac modifier key symbols;in the help text line. - by tkbd - 04-29-2016, 01:16 PM

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