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Boris2016
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October 13, 2017
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99% Opacity

  • October 13, 2017
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More of a rant than a question.

When setting opacity I tend to click on the number and drag it up - rather than type a value.

This far to frequently results in 98 or 99% opacity rather than a 100%.

It would make sense that when quickly dragging from say 50% to 100% it 'snaps' to the 100% value as in well 99% of cases I'm guessing it's what the user wants. If 99% opacity is desired the user can either enter the value or drag holding the command key down (on a mac) to fine tune

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    Boris2016Author
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    October 16, 2017

    Hopefully the dullest video I ever make. The issue is likely me being a fraction slow in releasing the mouse when I finish dragging. Either way there is just a chance I'm not the only one who experiences this.

    P.M.B
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    October 16, 2017

    Feature Request/Bug Report Form

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    Boris2016Author
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    October 16, 2017

    It's so rewarding - a poorly laid out page explaining they won't bother emailing back. Thanks Adobe.

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    Boris2016Author
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    October 16, 2017

    Okay so lets come at this the other way.

    Can anyone see a reason against introducing a snapping (or rounding (or whatever you want to call it)) feature when dragging values with the shift key held. So for example anything starting below 60% and ending above 95% is assumed to be 100%?

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    P.M.B
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    October 16, 2017

    Boris2016  wrote

    Can anyone see a reason against?

    Yes.   If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    It just seems like an unnecessary feature to me as I have no problems reaching min & max values.

    But if it's a feature you want then submit a feature request.  I won't hold it against you.

    ~Gutterfish
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    Boris2016Author
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    October 16, 2017

    Gutter-Fish  wrote

    If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

    I'm glad Adobe didn't take this approach when they started work on Photoshop version 2.

    Roei Tzoref
    Roei Tzoref
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    October 13, 2017

    if you scrub the value right instead of up, does it make a difference?

    what prevents you from scrubbing all the way? Does it snap to 99?

    I prefer typically to enter the value by clicking it twice. Also with shortcut Ctrl+Shift+O.

    If you feel this feature is important, you could ask for it in Adobe's wishfrom page.

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    Boris2016Author
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    October 13, 2017

    Thanks - yeah you can numerically enter a value if you like.

    Maybe I inadvertently drag bag a little as I release, I'm not sure.

    My point is rarely when quick dragging a value from 50 or below I can't see anyone wanting it to end on 99,

    it should snap to 100 when say 95 is reached.

    Adobes wishfrom page leaves a lot to be desired. Last time I used it I got an auto response saying they won't reply. Thanks Adobe - glad to be a help.

    Roei Tzoref
    Roei Tzoref
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    October 13, 2017

    rounding up parameters could be counterintuitive too and contrary to any Adobe software I know or any other. so this is a big change you are asking. But still, Adobe wishform is the only way. That or to get an Adobe programmer liquored up at one of them Adobe conferences...

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