Re: Dia's user interface

[Russell Holt <holtrf mac com>]

Hi there,
been lurking on this list for a while.

On Sunday, April 21, 2002, at 10:57 PM, Lars Clausen wrote:

> Here's a UI question:  If multiple objects are selected, should 
> properties
> changes apply to them all?  Currently that only happens when the objects
> are grouped.

Yes, and the line width, style, fore/back color, arrow,  of the 
currently selected object(s) should be reflected in the tool palette. 
When no objects are selected, those properties should reflect settings 
for new objects.

Opening a property dialog for multiple selection should show the set of 
properties common to all selected objects. This is really the main 
usability issue in Dia, IMHO - it's hard to change anything en masse.

A copy properties/ paste properties command would help, which could be 
tools (like an eyedropper/fill bucket combo).

Russell Holt
holtrf@mac.com