Comment 7 for bug 1757446

On 03/21/2018 05:58 PM, Jon Evans wrote:
> I think what I would like eventually is a way to control highlighting
> without using a particular tool, that way you can enter/exit/change what
> is highlighted without having to change tools.
>
> For example, if there is a hotkey that highlights the net of whatever
> object is selected, or clears the highlight if no object is selected
> (this might need a bit of UX refinement; it's just my first thought)
>
> One step in this direction would be to add hotkeys for starting the
> highlight tool and clearing the highlight. This would be the least-
> intrusive improvement I can think of in case you want it for V5. We
> could also add an option to immediately jump back to the previous tool
> when you select a net to highlight, instead of remaining with the
> highlight tool.
>
> Do you have thoughts on either of those options?
>

I just don't like the overly restrictive tool mentality concept used in
the gal canvas. It's a lot better than it was but it's still not as
convenient as the behavior of the legacy canvas for some editing. It's
extra effort to have to constantly change tools. I am less concerned
about how we get there but rather that we do get there.