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ctrl+space is not customizable?
Posted: 31 Oct 2008 20:49
by kartal
Hi
I would like to use shortcuts like ctrl+space, shift+space. They are one of the best shortcuts around. And XYP is not letting me assign them. Is there any particular reason why? I can use thes ein other apps no problem at all.
Re: ctrl+space is not customizable?
Posted: 01 Nov 2008 00:33
by serendipity
kartal wrote:Hi
I would like to use shortcuts like ctrl+space, shift+space. They are one of the best shortcuts around. And XYP is not letting me assign them. Is there any particular reason why? I can use thes ein other apps no problem at all.
I know that some keys (like Enter, escape etc) were made un-assignable for obvious reasons. However, i can't remember what was the reason in this case. I know shift+space is used to restart audio file preview and ctrl+space for focusing or unfocusing an item. Hmmm seems to me like both are harmless keys and should be assignable, unless i have missed the obvious here. Have to wait and see if anybody remembers why.
Re: ctrl+space is not customizable?
Posted: 01 Nov 2008 02:08
by jacky
I'm thinking Ctrl+Space is a standard for selecting/unselecting items, and that's why it can't be reassigned, just like (Ctrl+)Arrow keys or Enter, yes.
Re: ctrl+space is not customizable?
Posted: 01 Nov 2008 16:21
by admin
serendipity wrote:kartal wrote:Hi
I would like to use shortcuts like ctrl+space, shift+space. They are one of the best shortcuts around. And XYP is not letting me assign them. Is there any particular reason why? I can use thes ein other apps no problem at all.
I am know that some keys (like Enter, escape etc) were made un-assignable for obvious reasons. However, i can't remember what was the reason in this case. I know shift+space is used to restart audio file preview and ctrl+space for focusing or unfocusing an item. Hmmm seems to me like both are harmless keys and should be assignable, unless i have missed the obvious here. Have to wait and see if anybody remembers why.
These keys have hard-coded functions in specific contexts. It would complicate the interface and the documentation if I'd free them.