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[Feature request] Move objects with arrow keys
Hi there,
I think it would be great if one could move objects/images on KLayout using the arrow keys on the keyboard: with the "Move" tool activated and the object to be moved selected, every press on a key would move the object in that direction by the step defined in the grid snapping configuration.
I work on a daily basis aligning images over my GDSII designs and being able to move them by very small steps with the keyboard would ease me the whole process. It is also a quite common feature in many vector editing software.
Hoping it can be done,
Miguel
I think it would be great if one could move objects/images on KLayout using the arrow keys on the keyboard: with the "Move" tool activated and the object to be moved selected, every press on a key would move the object in that direction by the step defined in the grid snapping configuration.
I work on a daily basis aligning images over my GDSII designs and being able to move them by very small steps with the keyboard would ease me the whole process. It is also a quite common feature in many vector editing software.
Hoping it can be done,
Miguel
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Hi Miguel,
that's actually a nice suggestion. I'll have a look whether that can be done.
It's not quite straightforward since keys are bound to menu items and those are not aware of the context (i.e. move mode).
Best regards,
Matthias
I'll keep an eye on the release notes :)
Thanks for the effort.
Miguel