Making unusual connections to modules

[woodslanding]

I have been doing a lot of patching to modules' unusual connections, such as background color and cursor color, and have found it very awkward to do so. The module must be first opened up. Then dragged upward, often 2 or 3 times, while looking for the appropriate item. Then the cable can be attached. Then the module must be dragged back down (again multiple drag moves) until the collapse arrow appears and the module can be collapsed.

I was trying to think of a better way to do this, and I did think of something. Whether it is possible or practical, I don't know.

Since the expanded module basically duplicates the information shown in the right-side menu, what if that menu had the colored dots for input and output, like those on the expanded module in the patching view? Then one could select the module, and instead of opening it up, simply patch to or from the corresponding menu item for it... of course, any menu item that wasn't patchable just wouldn't show input or output...

What do you think?

[joffo78]

Hi.
I find your observation interesting. However, a more elegant solution would be to add a scroll to the module itself when it is folded to easily get to the desired connections. I don't know if this would be simple to implement and if the consumption/comfort ratio is interesting. But it's a good suggestion.

[woodslanding]

I guess the advantage of the menu is that:
1. Larger items are easier to drag to
2. Long list is organized into pages
3. It already has scrollbars

But indeed, may not be worth the trouble for the small convenience

[senso]

Interesting suggestions, we will think about that.
My actual direction is to create a text field on the module to be able to filter in/outlet visibility.
ie. you type "vi" and you only see in/outlets which the name contain "vi".

[SylvainT]

I do not think of solutions, but for sure, it's a point that could be discussed and that Senso keeps in mind. How many time he saw me deployed a 64 "xyz draw" module to look at an inlet I couln't find because the module is far too long !?!

[rlgsbt]

text field would be great +++