Better keybinds: allow sequences (Ctrl+X, Ctrl+Y)

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eugenesv
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Better keybinds: allow sequences (Ctrl+X, Ctrl+Y)

Post by eugenesv »

This makes it easier to remeber when you can group related operations behind a prefix

For example, for all Search Match commands you can do the following:

All start with
Ctrl
M
(Match) prefix
Then each command starts with
Ctrl
M
,
Ctrl
C
for Case
Ctrl
M
,
Ctrl
W
for Word
Ctrl
M
,
Ctrl
P
for Path

Or maybe if you use it very frequently you can use a more eronomic prefix
Ctrl
S
prefix and similarly have better positioned ASDF for the subsequent commands

So this is very similar to what you can already do with the Menu via Alt+S, C, but the benefit of custom shortcuts is you don't need to see the menu flash if you remember the keybinding. Also it's more flexible as you're not tied to Alt, so you can have more ergonomic keybinds
void
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Re: Better keybinds: allow sequences (Ctrl+X, Ctrl+Y)

Post by void »

Good ideas.

I will consider support for multiple keystrokes shortcuts, eg: Ctrl + M, Ctrl C

Thank for the suggestions.
eugenesv
Posts: 58
Joined: Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:03 pm

Re: Better keybinds: allow sequences (Ctrl+X, Ctrl+Y)

Post by eugenesv »

Thanks!

By the way, an extra great idea for these prefixes: if you press Ctrl+X, but then forget which prefix enables the subcommand you want, Everything could (after a configurable timeout) show you a popup menu with the reminder. This way if you remember everything :) and press keys fast enough <timeout you see no flashes, but only if you forget and wait.