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05-30-2018, 04:15 AM
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Some/many modal dialogs don't store their position
As mentioned in v5.91pre1 thread, there are a number of dialogs in Reaper which don't store their positions, which makes it a problem especially in multi-monitor workflows, because they instantiate either on the wrong monitor, or (worse), centered between two monitors, which makes them go across bezels (ReaScript's GetUserInputs is like that and it is VERY annoying).
Here's the list of dialogs found so far which don't store their position:
Main window: - Snap/Grid settings
- Project settings
- Lock settings
- Track routing
- Metronome and pre-roll settings
- External timecode synchronization settings
- Track freeze details (it saves position, but every separate instance open in the top left corner, which is annoying)
FX chain: - Parameter modulation/Link dialog (it saves position, but every separate instance open in the top left corner, which is annoying)
- FX comment
- MIDI/OSC learn
- Alias parameter
MIDI Editor: - Humanize notes
- Event properties
Event list: - Bank/program select
- Insert new text event
- Insert new sysex event
Notation: - Lyrics
- Create tuplet
- Enter text
- Custom notation
- Enter chord
- Display quantization
ReaScript: - GetUserInputs (with monitors one atop another, it's centered right between the bezels, making it practically unusable!)
Last edited by EvilDragon; 06-09-2018 at 07:39 AM.
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05-30-2018, 04:39 AM
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Good, thorough analysis
Is there a good generic solution? Perhaps pop-up (one corner of) the window "next to" the mouse pointer (to minimise mouse movement)? For example:
>> https://i.imgur.com/yZCvsZK.png
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05-30-2018, 04:49 AM
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Some of those dialogs should be instantiated always near mouse cursor, but others (like all MIDI editor/event list/notation dialogs listed) should remember their last used position.
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05-30-2018, 08:42 AM
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+1
I'd also like an option where dialog type windows could open centered where my mouse is, so when clicking on say the Lock Settings, Metronome, etc, buttons on toolbar the window opens right where the mouse is, for now I use my AOT for Reaper app to do that, would be nice if this was built in.
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05-30-2018, 03:26 PM
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At some point we will add an option to have these windows a) remember where they last were, b) appear centered under mouse cursor, c) show centered on the same monitor as mouse, or d) current behavior.
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05-30-2018, 03:30 PM
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Brilliant!
Some of these actually already open at mouse cursor (Snap/grid settings, External sync settings, etc.). But I suppose the option you're mentioning would consolidate the behavior for all of them.
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05-31-2018, 12:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin
At some point we will add an option to have these windows...
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Perfect solution! Bravo Justin!
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06-02-2019, 06:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin
At some point we will add an option to have these windows a) remember where they last were, b) appear centered under mouse cursor, c) show centered on the same monitor as mouse, or d) current behavior.
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Anniversary bump so this great idea isn't forgotten!
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06-02-2019, 11:57 PM
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Happy anniversary! Two-monitor user here who would love to see this.
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06-03-2019, 12:16 AM
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Absolutely. Every time I open the event properties in MIDI editor it goes right in the middle across the bezels... it is super-annoying.
Justin, please give us the options to handle this!
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07-24-2019, 04:40 AM
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We passed one year mark on this one, and there are more and more annoyance situations created by not having the option Justin mentioned above
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07-24-2019, 08:48 AM
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I hope this makes it into the current intensive overhaul on the UI-side of Reaper. Would make this stuff much more smoother.
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07-28-2019, 04:25 AM
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Coming soon!
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07-28-2019, 04:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin
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Cool!
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07-28-2019, 05:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin
Coming soon!
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+ 1
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07-28-2019, 09:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Justin
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Thank you!
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07-31-2019, 09:09 AM
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Wohoo! Yes
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07-31-2020, 05:00 AM
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What am I doing wrong?
Hi Justin , thanks for implementing this in the advanced UI tweaks! I chose the 'position under mouse cursor' option for the modal window positioning and gave it a restart, but it doesn't seem to be working...I'm thinking maybe I have conflicting pref options ticked somewhere else? or maybe it's just some beta bugs to iron out? In any case, cheers, salud, kampai, and Na Zdorovie for REAPER! 🥳 Anyone with some insight, many thanks! ❤️💛💚🎵🎶🎵☮️💜🕉
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03-06-2021, 02:33 PM
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Is it done already?
@Justin
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