Replace Ctrl in editor shortcuts with Cmd or Ctrl depending on platform #71905

ajreckof · 2023-01-23T09:33:36Z

following #64021
related issue #64456 (Fix the issue but the issue is for 3.5 so not really a fix to this issue)

After a thorough check of all instances where CTRL is used(is_ctrl_pressed(),Key::CTRL and KeyModifierMask::CTRL) i have sorted the uses in multiple categories here in this PR are three categories where i think modifications should be done :

the first commit consist on modification that aims for better readibility and a clearer code. This is mostly replacing places where CMD_OR_CTRL was reimplemented on the fly and remove him from places where he was checked in conjonction with both CTRL and META
the second commit consist on modification that are needed because the use of CTRL is either preventing MacOS user from using the functionality or makes it inconsistent with either what is said or what is already done else where.
the last commit is about modified actions for dropping when CTRL is pressed. This functionality is used consistently with ctrl but on mac. it seems CMD would be more appropriate especially since you might start pressing the modifier button when starting to drag.

There are a few other places where CTRL is used and i think it should stay like this but i'm not entirely sure see here for all places:

snapping : it is pretty clear when you press control it activates a snap. I think it should stay as CTRL but this is the one i'm the least sure of.
zoom with CTRL+ SCROLL: when scrolling pressing CTRL will enables you to zoom. This is better as CTRL as this is fundamentally not a MacOS way to do it. Therefore even on mac if i think of doing it i would use CTRL as if i was on a windows.
one case where pressing control would switch between scroll and pan movements. I was not sure about this one but it seemed similar to zooming as i would look for CTRL instead of CMD

The problem here is that i currently have only my experience and what feels right to me. So i would really like the opinion of other MacOS users on the subject.

Left to do (maybe another PR):

check all documentation linked to CMD_OR_CTRL to add it is CMD if it is not already done (edit : did everything in the editor part might do the documentation part later)
rename is_command_or_control_pressed() to is_cmd_or_ctrl_pressed()to be more in line with other similar functions (is_ctrl_pressed())

bruvzg · 2023-01-24T06:47:09Z

editor/plugins/abstract_polygon_2d_editor.cpp

@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ bool AbstractPolygon2DEditor::forward_gui_input(const Ref<InputEvent> &p_event)
 		if (mode == MODE_EDIT || (_is_line() && mode == MODE_CREATE)) {
 			if (mb->get_button_index() == MouseButton::LEFT) {
 				if (mb->is_pressed()) {
-					if (mb->is_ctrl_pressed() || mb->is_shift_pressed() || mb->is_alt_pressed()) {
+					if (mb->is_command_or_control_pressed() || mb->is_shift_pressed() || mb->is_alt_pressed()) {


In this case, the check seems t be no modifiers, so it's probably should be ctrl || meta || shift || alt.

you are totally right went a bit too quick on this one because you can't access it without click left mouse button. Gonna modify it.

ajreckof · 2023-01-26T20:55:12Z

editor/editor_spin_slider.cpp

@@ -215,7 +210,7 @@ void EditorSpinSlider::_value_input_gui_input(const Ref<InputEvent> &p_event) {
 			}
 		}

-		if (k->is_ctrl_pressed()) {
+		if (k->is_command_or_control_pressed()) {


While checking all of the modifications. I realized that this case is totally a case of snaping. I had put it on CMD_OR_CTRL as tooltip already said you should use command even though you had to press ctrl in fact. I'm wondering if i should remove it and move it back to CTRL or if it is a sign cmd should be used for snapping.

ajreckof · 2023-06-08T23:14:48Z

Finally took the time to update this PR so it is up to date. This fix a loot of places where you had to press ctrl instead of command in MAcOS which was inintuitive and in more than half the case just impossible. Most of those bug are not reported or reported for 3.x as most of them were already present in 3.x

Calinou

Tested locally on Linux (rebased on top of master 6758a7f), it works as expected. This needs to be rebased though.

The list of keys changed seems logical to me.

Also, please amend the commit message to follow existing style:

Replace Ctrl in editor shortcuts with Cmd or Ctrl depending on platform

akien-mga · 2023-09-08T06:45:57Z

CC @bruvzg

akien-mga

Looks fine to me overall.

akien-mga · 2023-09-20T11:14:26Z

Thanks!

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Update 01.game_setup.rst key binding on Mac godotengine/godot-docs#6482

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