[UX] More mouse action for Screens setup panels #1883
Description
If we provide comprehensive mouse support for the Screens category in the Setup screen (F2), we will make it easier to manage screen tabs and their columns.
Screens List Panel (leftmost):
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Left-click on item | Select the screen |
| Right-click anywhere | Toggle move mode for selected screen |
| Middle-click on item | Toggle rename mode for selected screen |
| Scroll wheel | Navigate up/down through screens |
| Scroll wheel in move mode | Move the selected screen up/down |
| Left-click in move mode | Swap selected screen with clicked position |
Active Columns Panel (middle):
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Left-click on item | Select the column |
| Right-click anywhere | Toggle move mode for selected column |
| Scroll wheel | Navigate up/down through columns |
| Scroll wheel in move mode | Move the selected column up/down |
| Left-click in move mode | Swap selected column with clicked position |
Available Columns Panel (rightmost):
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Left-click on item | Select the column |
| Right-click anywhere | Add selected column to Active Columns (same as F5) |
| Scroll wheel | Navigate up/down through available columns |
Renaming Mode:
| Action | Effect |
|---|---|
| Middle-click on screen | Enter rename mode |
| Middle-click while renaming | Exit rename mode (saves changes) |
| Click outside Screens panel | Exit rename mode (saves changes) |
| Enter key | Confirm rename |
| Escape key | Cancel rename |
Additional behaviors:
- Clicking on a different panel automatically exits move mode
- Clicking on a different panel while renaming saves and exits rename mode
- Selection follows the item when moving with scroll wheel
See my video for demonstration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_g_GCHvFEk