Bug 343565

Summary: Ctrl+T shortcut should turn decoration back on when transform tool is selected
Product: [Applications] krita Reporter: Storm Engineer <storm.anthro>
Component: Tools/TransformAssignee: Krita Bugs <krita-bugs-null>
Status: RESOLVED FIXED    
Severity: wishlist CC: halla
Priority: NOR    
Version: 2.9 Beta   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Arch Linux   
OS: Linux   
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Description Storm Engineer 2015-01-30 11:47:36 UTC
After a transformation is applied, the decoration is turned off but transform tool is still selected. In this state Ctrl+T does nothing. The problems with this behavior are:
 - It breaks consistency of user experience, since in every other case Ctrl+T does not only call the transform tool but enables decoration.
 - When you focus on your artwork your actions become unconscious and you may automatically use Ctrl+T when not seeing the decoration, and expecting it to work - when it won't, it causes confusion/frustration and breaks your flow. Implementing this feature would ensure an undisturbed, fluid workflow.
 - It is confusing for new users, especially those who are used to using Photoshop, where you have to press Ctrl+T again for another transformation.
 - It is good to provide working shortcut alternatives for something that would otherwise require clicking a button or the canvas.

I don't see why Ctrl+T shouldn't turn the decoration back on when used, as a convenience feature.


Personal note: I'm the type of artist who often gets into flow, and things like this can be extremely frustrating for me. I cannot speak for others but for me, this seemingly minor convenience could in fact save the day when I'm in a fragile state of hyper-focus.

Reproducible: Always
Comment 1 Halla Rempt 2016-01-24 12:16:35 UTC
Solved by the continue transform function. Just click on the canvas.
Comment 2 Storm Engineer 2016-01-24 14:59:09 UTC
My whole point was that clicking is NOT a solution. When you press the shortcut and nothing happens it is confusing and inconsistent.
Comment 3 Halla Rempt 2016-01-24 15:36:34 UTC
Well, this is how Krita works. If you get used to it, it will start feeling natural.
Comment 4 Storm Engineer 2016-01-25 20:59:08 UTC
Well yes, but it doesn't help new user experience, and still inconsistent. I'm not saying it's a big issue but I think it still would be nice. Maybe make it a junior task for new contributors?
Comment 5 Halla Rempt 2016-01-26 06:38:14 UTC
Try fixing it, then you'll discover it's not a junior task.
Comment 6 Storm Engineer 2016-01-26 20:26:45 UTC
I see. :(