8.6 wiring tool change

[Dave_Thomson]

   I was wondering if anyone else had noticed a subtle change in wiring with 8.6.  In previous versions, if you started wiring and changed your mind, you could double-click the beginning point and the tool would let go of the wire.  (Assuming you hadn't already tacked the wire anywhere.)  In 8.6, this doesn't work.  The Escape key functions similarly in all versions, but we all know how annoying it is to have to move from the mouse to the keyboard unnecessarily. Has anyone else noticed this?  Is there any way this could be considered an improvement?  (E.g. did some developer do this on purpose?)  Or might this be considered a bug?

Cheers,

   DaveT

[LaRisa_M]

Hi Dave,

I definitely agree with you that letting go of the wire was easier in previous versions. I checked the LabVIEW 8.6 Upgrade Notes, and since this isn't highlighted as an improvement, I'm pretty sure it must be an oversight. I'll find out from the developers if they've noticed this yet, did it on purpose, or plan on fixing it. Thanks for the tip-off. I will post again when I have some info for you.

[Dave_Thomson]

LaRisa,

   Thanks for looking into this.

Cheers,

   Dave

[LaRisa_M]

Well, it didn't take long to find out that the developers didn't intend to change this and it hadn't been reported yet. Now that it's been reported, it should be fixed in a new release. If you ever want to check up on when the fix is scheduled or how it's progressing, you can call NI and reference Corrective Action Request 135278. Sorry to make you use the <Esc> key in the meantime, but thank you so much for pointing out the problem!

[Cory_K]

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Dave Thomson wrote:

In previous versions, if you started wiring and changed your mind, you could double-click the beginning point and the tool would let go of the wire.  (Assuming you hadn't already tacked the wire anywhere.) 

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You can also just right-click. That cancels the currently selected wire.