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Using the Numpad to Enter Effect Commands Posted: 2012-07-16 07:27 Reply | Quote
modusponens

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#36824
As it stands now, the numpad cannot be used to enter effect commands, it can only be used to change the values of effects that are already present. Is this intentional? I would certainly prefer to enter commands with the numpad than with the number row on the keyboard.

Posted: 2012-07-16 07:31  (Last Edited: 2012-07-16 07:32) Reply | Quote
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#36825
I noticed the same thing a long time ago actually, but never thought to report it. I've always sort of assumed it was an intentional thing, where effect numbers "act as" letters (as opposed to a hexadecimal string), whereas the value column is actually a number (so it makes sense being able to use the numpad there). Just my take on it, of course.

For the record I don't think it would hurt being able to use the numpad in the effect column; I just thought it was a logical thing not being able to. :p

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Posted: 2012-07-16 08:04 Reply | Quote
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#36827
I can see the logic in it too, actually. I generally assumed it was something like what you said. But on the whole, looking at it pragmatically, I just think it would be easier and nicer to be able to use the numpad in this manner.

Posted: 2012-07-16 08:45 Reply | Quote
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#36829
Personally, i'd find it handy. I find myself constantly reaching for the numpad when I know I want effects that use the number tags.

Posted: 2012-07-16 08:52 Reply | Quote
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#36830
I lost my numpad in the great laptop schism of 2006.

Posted: 2012-07-16 09:10 Reply | Quote
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#36832
Rainwarrior, I am truely sorry for your lots.

Gamma, yes, me too. I use the 4xx command a lot and I don't know how many times I've pressed Num4 and suffered a brief moment of confusion, wondering for a few precious brain cycles why I don't see "400" appear on the screen.

Posted: 2012-07-17 15:27 Reply | Quote
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#36850
Not intentional, just something I overlooked. But it's an easy fix so I'll add that too.

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