Mouse use

Board editing is done using mouse in GOWrite. Left and right mouse buttons perform different operations.

One-button mouse

In one-button system the only button acts as left button. META (or ALT) key together with mouse button simulates right mouse button.

Left mouse button and editing tools

Left mouse operation depends on editing tool. Editing tool can be selected from left hand panel

Click

Single click adds new object into board.

Drag

Drag can be used to move objects in board. Typical use is to correct mis-placed stone to correct position.

Dragging has following steps:

Some notes on dragging:

Right mouse button

Right mouse button performs same editing functions always. Operation does not depend on editing tool.

If right mouse is clicked on selected item(s).

If right mouse is clicked on unselected position:

META (or ALT) key together with mouse button can be used to simulate right mouse button if your mouse has only one button.


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