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From: consp04@bingsuna.bingsuns.cc.binghamton.edu (Dan Boyd)
Subject: Re: modes in object-oriented graphics packages
In-Reply-To: acl3k@agate.cs.Virginia.EDU's message of 26 Jun 91 19: 08:21 GMT
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In article <1991Jun24.172022.15695@cpsc.ucalgary.ca> roseman@cpsc.ucalgary.ca (Mark Roseman) writes:
>We're looking at ways to limit the hassle of switching modes in object-based
>drawing packages such as MacDraw.  The constant hassle, in particular
>between drawing a line and grabbing that line (i.e. the switch between 
>the arrow tool and the line tool) is getting to be a real pain.

	I suggest you get a copy of Adobe Illustrator and work with it
for a while (say, ten or so half-hour sessions).  Note, in particular,
that no matter what tool you're using, holding down the command key
gives you the selection arrow, and the space bar gives you the 'hand'
(which moves things around).

	Also, on Studio/8, most of the alphanumeric keys switch
drawing tools (I think it's A for airbrush, P for pencil, and a host
of others.)

	I strongly suggest you try out Adobe Illustrator and Studio/8
for ideas.

						-- Dan
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