Re: Octave plot window input focus

[David Grundberg]

----- Ursprungsmeddelande -----
> I was checking on matlab behavior and noticed that
> when a command that creates a plot window is
> executed:
>
> In matlab, the plot window has focus, but keyboard input goes
> to the command window without having to switch focus.
>
> In Octave, the plot window has focus, but keyboard input
> does not go to the command window.  Focus has to be switched
> to the command window for input.
>
> This has been true, at least on X11  Linux systems for many years.
> But, it has always seemed to me that it would be much better if
> input focus stayed with the command window.
>
> Do people agree that this change would be a good idea (not
> just for matlab compatibility)?  And, if so, any ideas where to look in the
> Octave code to implement the change?
>
> There are two possible changes:
>
> 1. Do just like matlab.
>
> 2. Keep focus with the command window so that it is more obvious that
>        the window will accept keyboard input.
>
> Michael
>

Just keep it simple and keep the focus where it was. I don't think anyone but 
the user should decide where focus is. I insist - don't copy matlab on this.

David