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ronaldefarmer:
I haven't heard anything about using Anim8or with a touchscreen computer. I don't own one, but I recently got a chance to try Anim8or on a new Dell laptop with a touchscreen and it was very cool!! I'm sure that some of the mouse functionality was missing when using the touchscreen, but it was still amazing. Does anyone use Anim8or with a touchscreen?

Steve:
While Anim8or does work with a touch screen, there are a few things that need improvement. The biggest issues is that it's more difficult to "click" on smaller icons and controls. Close behind is the lack of the left-click/right-click distinction that a mouse has. I'll be addressing these issues in the coming builds.

Please post any comments about your experience with touch screens here :)

davdud101:
I always thought this would be REALLY cool! I'd love to see how that works out if you get some added touch screen functionality going, Steve.

Raxx:
Hmm, I have a touchscreen laptop. It's not really all that useful with Anim8or or any program for that matter. I don't think I've used it for anything other than reading a few books or swiping some lengthy web pages. I did try it with Anim8or once but stopped after about 10 seconds.

At most I *might* use it to pinch-to-zoom or pan or rotate the view in Anim8or, if it was supported and I was feeling silly. Anything other than that and you have a big ol' hand and fat finger(s) covering the screen with nothing for precision editing, and it gets tiring holding up your arms for lengthy continuous touchscreen sessions.

I'm thinking Windows has some sort of built-in touchscreen input handlers that Anim8or could access, but I wouldn't be disappointed if Anim8or never got touchscreen support.

captaindrewi:
nor i, i'd much rather progress was made with long awaited animation improvements which seem to get pushed further back time nd time again. whatever happened to the +1 priority idea thing? :o

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