[Freeciv] Re: keyboard driven freeciv?

[Reinier Post <rp@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, Feb 28, 2002 at 10:06:26AM +0000, Jules Bean wrote:
> 
> On Thu, Feb 28, 2002 at 12:09:17AM +0100, Reinier Post wrote:
> > 
> > No, the build list.  It's stupid to have to scroll and click Settlers
> > amidst 20 other choices when you want build Settlers 95% of the time.
> > Being able to type S would help here.
> 
> When the control is active, you should be able to type as much of the
> name as you like.  'set' should select the first item beginning with
> 'set', as long as the keys are typed quickly enough (e.g. max 400ms
> between key presses).

Yes, I've seen that, too.  But just reeating the first character
to move o the next item starting with it is probably better for
shorter lists.  I don't know.

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Reinier