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[IDV #FII-861647]: colour editor is broken

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  • Subject: [IDV #FII-861647]: colour editor is broken
  • Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 04:01:02 -0600
> Checking the 9-May build it appears we get now the best of both ways
> designing colour scales. I just noted 2details.
> 
> 1. When assigning a colour to a breakpoint the colour line appears
> slightly left of the pointer. I do not think this to be a problem with
> the display (card/resolution) because I can move the breakpoint over the
> line be correcting the position of the breakpoint.
> 
There is some round off error when we are painting the color bar. I've tweaked 
it a bit so there might be a slight improvement. If you make the window wider 
that should also reduce the visible offset.

> 2. Moving the grey line freehand it is quite difficult to match it up to
> a breakpoint (resolution of the line movement is too coarse). It does
> not disturb me however, because I would never do it this way when
> wanting to assign a colour to a precise value.
> 
> Still, the new feature is neat (including the paintbrush).
> 
Good to hear. That was the intent - precise painting with the breakpoints. Free 
hand with the mouse

-Jeff


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: FII-861647
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed