There was never any need for the 'Done" button while you are working with LrC every function you perform is recorded in the Catalog file. Just move to a new function and continue working. If you read the thread you will notice there are multiple ways to move forward.
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That doesn't change anything for those of us that are used to this in our workflow put the button back it was there for more than a decade it was ludicrous to move it or remove it as it is done
I'll agree with @DdeGannes and I see also no need for bringing back the "Done" button. If you finish with your mask editing you click on a function button like "Edit", "Spot Healing" and so on and the you came back from mask editing. In my opinion it's the same as click on the "Done" and the change to the next function. It is sometimes even faster than having to click the "Done" button first. I got used to the change very quickly and don't miss the "Done" button.
The world is subject to constant changes to which one has to adapt. This does not stop at software either.
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You can agree with anyone you want to, but it is still a flawed design. It goes against better design and expectations of how software should work. It is harder to create multiple corrections as the "new" option is gone now too. If you switch the sub-tool you lose the desired edit you wanted. There are plenty of workarounds, but you should also consider new users. The highlighting of the Edit button is backwards too. It is dark when it does something and brighter/highlighted when it doesn't. Everything is WRONG with this approach.
"It goes against better design and expectations of how software should work. It is harder to create multiple corrections as the "new" option is gone now too. If you switch the sub-tool you lose the desired edit you wanted."
Just spend some time using the tools and you'll understand. 😉 I get that you don't need the done button, but the issue goes beyond this. I have a strong background in UI and development. I am personally able to use the tools just fine now, but it is REALLY annoying. It doesn't have to be this way, and it can be improved. That is all I'm saying. Cheers.
If you make a clone, and then want to erase or heal, you have to close the tool and go back to it. Or create one away from the same area. Or use key strokes. We used to be able to just add a new edit. I did not have this problem before the tool change. I think the backwards highlighting of the button is enough to question if they know what they're doing or not.
I continue to not understand those who aren't affected by the "Done" button being missing being so adamantly against its return. It's not like they replaced it with something new that is useful to you. NONE of you have offered one single thing that will negatively impact you if it is brought back. Until you can offer that, why are you commenting here? There are obviously many of us who ARE negatively impacted by this in our workflows, and fixing that for us does NOT impact you in any way. So why are you against it?
If you are using any Healing Tool to erase one or more existing you can hold Alt/Option and a scissors icon will appear: you can delete individual ones OR by drawing a marquee erase multiple ones.
Or simply when a single Healing Tool is selected you can delete it by using Delete/Backspace....ot you can right-click and delete it.
If you are using Clone Tool simply deselct it using ESC or use Ctrl/Cmd + click on Heal or Content Aware to create a new tool of that kind (Wasn't this documented!?)
I know you mean well, but you are doing the equivalent of mansplaining. I've explained that I am a UI professional, and I know all of the options that are available. I personally have a custom macro keyboard to get around the issue, but this should really not be necessary for such a basic function. As an example, the ESC key requires moving your hands from the home row or mouse. I'm ambidextrous, and may use the mouse in my left or right hand for instance. Sorry for any typos, this support forum blocks the built-in spell checking. Another one for the needs improvement in 2023 list. It bugs me every time I post something here. It further makes me not trust the brand. LOL
Isn't it interesting how deeply the particular way one 'verbalises' a particular control or tool, changes its usability expectations!
Taking these 3 variants of spot-correct that you can do, fill / clone / heal:
If we (A) conceive the role of those 3 icon-buttons, as about placing a fresh spot-correct of the chosen kind - we will probably prefer to avoid changing this for the one we have just placed; so it will be inconvenient to us, for that to remain active. But lacking an easy way to inactivate it, some awkward workaround must be found.
If OTOH we (B) fully accept that these buttons will control a currently active instance, and allow that to guide our work sequence, there is no deselecting step called for. It is quite as anticipated IMO, that each fresh placed spot will naturally start out same as the last one - until and unless, we change that (after placement, and with a preview of both the before and the after, of doing so)..
Similarly, those who've conceptualised "crop" as a verb - an action - may feel cropping updates ought to be 'accepted' or 'completed' before moving on.
OTOH those who've conceptualised "crop" as a noun - an ongoing attribute of the image - will be a lot happier to just proceed with their next task.
Extending that: e.g. Exposure is also an ongoing attribute of the image - we don't feel need for any 'done' or 'begin-another' step, after we've adjusted that slider.
The other functions are always available, and not burried within a sub-menu. When you let go of the slider or change to another one, you are done with it. Changing from the develop view, or shrinking the section could be considered done buttons. You have to be DONE with a "tool" to return back to the other sliders. This is actually IMPLIED with the done being replaced and moved as a SLIDER button that is highlighted in the opposite manner that buttons usually follow. None of this change makes sense. Not to mention two band-aids when you use the repair tool that is just strange. Read my other comments on what this is such a poor design.
I can say for myself that I don't miss the button and don't need it anymore.
@lupascu5FB7 I can't say that Lightroom is laggy. On my hardware LR is running smoothly. Is your system up-to-date? Do you have installed all recent updates and patches for the operating system and the device drivers, especially the graphic card?
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You might, others might - but the majority of us have just learned to use the software as it's designed to be used, and are getting on with their lives...
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