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Connect nodes via keyboard [message #249289]

Mon, 15 June 2009 13:23

Eclipse User

I'm trying to figure out what the keyboard shortcuts are to connect two
nodes with just the keyboard. I can get the connection tool activated and
tab into the canvas, but I don't know how to connect the nodes. Is there
a list of accessibility commands for this?

Re: Connect nodes via keyboard [message #249294 is a reply to message #249289]

Mon, 15 June 2009 20:05

Eclipse User

Hi Sue,

Here is a list I wrote a while ago, but it's missing stuff about
connections.

http://eclipse-ruminations.blogspot.com/2009/03/keyboard-sho rtcuts-and-accessibility-in.html

This is what I was able to figure by looking at ConnectionCreationTool.

1. Get keyboard focus on the connection tool
2. Select it with Enter
3. Use arrow keys to find source anchor
4. Press Enter to start connection
5. Use arrow keys to find target anchor
6. Press Enter to complete the connection

Hope that helps
Ben

Sue wrote:
> I'm trying to figure out what the keyboard shortcuts are to connect two
> nodes with just the keyboard. I can get the connection tool activated
> and tab into the canvas, but I don't know how to connect the nodes. Is
> there a list of accessibility commands for this?
>

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