Line Width Slider

[Sheff]

I'd like a line width slider. Often times, I have to pick a line width visually and the default numbers for thickness jump too wide in increments. I realize I could XaReg to have more custom line widths, but I'd much rather be able to move a slider and have that slider connected to a PAIR of keys to increase and decrease width. What I definitely DON'T WANT is line thickness to be paired to 6 keys, like the eraser tool. I'd also like the eraser tool to have the same pair of keys to increase and decrease width.

Lately I've been trying to do more work with pressure sensitivity on, but I'd really like to have the ability to have the ends of the lines tapered like the stroke profiles. It makes for a more natural drawing.

Also, if the brush/pen engine gets improved I'd like to see detection for pen barrel rotation. I use this constantly in Expression and Photoshop. It would be nice to see Xara with this feature.

[Sheff]

Here's my workaround for controlling the width. It works with arrow keys. Not pretty, but it works.

[MarcT]

+1 for this

One problem I could imagine implementing a slider is what would the maximum width be?
In numeric entry, there is no limit I think.

Maybe a + and - minus button could work also but a slider would definitely be cool.

Also a node based line width would make a simple solution for custom variable strokes.

Marc

[haakoo]

Hover over the optionsbox and use your mousewheel, will do the trick too

Hans

[csehz]

Hover over the optionsbox and use your mousewheel, will do the trick too

Exactly and that is why no need for slider

[handrawn]

Sheff's real point I think is for for a non-incremental slider - the use of an incremental drop down list is just the best than can currently be achieved in xara