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Re: Calling Out All Programmers
Spoiler Alert: LV editing tips follow
For the perfectionists out there, I learned to use LV before the auto-routing and the auto tool. I still prefer it that way.
If the little wire bends bother you, try turning off the auto-routing. In that mode wiring will only produce a simple L for each click. There are two orientations to the L depending on whether you first moved horizontal or vertical. If you want to swap for the other, hit the space bar while wiring. Also, you can tack a wire wherever you like to cause it to go through that point. It takes a bit more thought, but but leaves you in control, and I guess I like it that way -- though I do like the cleanup tool as well.
A similar tradeoff exists for the auto tool. Using the auto tool, LV will swap out the wiring, movement, and text editing tool depending on mouse position, clicks, and whether the object is selected. If you turn the auto tool off using the preferences, or using shift-right click, you can hit the space bar (provided you aren't typing text), or tap the tab key to cycle through the common tools. You can also shift-right click to select the uncommon tools. Again, this takes a bit more thought, but leaves you in control.
There are also plenty of key hints you can give LV even if you leave the auto stuff turned on. I believe that holding Ctl and/or Shift key swaps to the alternate auto tool, and hitting the A key while wiring turns auto routing on/off. You may want to check the quick reference card or manual for others.
Greg McKaskle
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