RE: [Bug-gnubg] Direction change

[Holger]

At 15:06 27.05.2003 +0100, Ian Shaw wrote:
> > What about adding a button to the toolbar as a short cut for changing
> > direction?
> >
> I agree that a button on the toolbar for changing direction would be better.

So do I.

> > I agree with Holger that clicking on the new arrow should change turn
> > instead of direction.
>
> Clicking on the chequer beside each players name already changes the turn. 
> I find this great for the purpose, especially when setting up positions. 
> So, should clicking on the new arrow do it too? I'm not sure.

Probably it's not necessary.

> One thing GnuBg lacks is the ability to do a complete player swap from top 
> to bottom. I.e. name, position, match id, on roll, dice, all swap from 
> player 1 to player 0. Perhaps the new button could do this.

The (new) button on the toolbar?

> While I'm on the subject of user interface, I have a suggestion for edit 
> mode. Clicking on the dice roll area should both Set Turn and bring up the 
> dice roll dialogue box. At present, clicking on either dice roll area 
> brings up the dialogue and sets the dice for the current player on roll.
> I think my way is more intuitive, and cuts out the need for a separate 
> step to set who is on roll. What do others think?

Yes, definitely. I've implemented it.

Regards,

        Holger