Re: tooltips

Bernd Brinkmann Nov 28, 2002

Hello Bill,

> I did want to make the behavior more "Windows-like", but I also hoped
> the new tooltips would draw some attention to the functions that can be
> accessed through the legend. I've found the ability to (for example)
> toggle "north up" (RA/dec mode) to "zenith up" (alt/az mode) via a
> single right-mouse click in the compass area to be quite helpful. It's
> not at all obvious that clicking in the legend should accomplish
> anything; I thought tooltips might be useful there.

you are right with your intention to bring new functions into the focus
of the user. I think with this discussion the goal was achieved.

I use the right click very often, especially for changing time.

Clear skies
Bernd
Bernd Brinkmann
Herne, Germany

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