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[numerobis]

Not entirely a bug, but:

Choosing mechanisms for a linkage uses the old-style approach for choosing items, rather than the new-style one that sorts by distance.  I think.  At least, if it sorts by distance, it doesn't display it.

To choose the mechanism in the lever, this "should be" "just" "simple" code "reuse."

[kaypy]

I think this one was somewhat messier because you have 2 locations to sort for. It should still be doable, but I'm guessing that was why it didn't get done at the same time as everything else.

Maybe it could have 2 completely separate 'select an object' dialogs rather than a 'select 2 of' dialog?

[numerobis]

Right; so choosing the mechanism in the target might be a bit painful codewise.  Even if that one has all wrong numbers, having numbers at all would be an improvement.

[Derakon]

Using two dialogues would also make it more clear which mechanism is applied to which device, which can be important when you have to import your bauxite.

[numerobis]

quote:Originally posted by Derakon:
<STRONG>Using two dialogues would also make it more clear which mechanism is applied to which device, which can be important when you have to import your bauxite.</STRONG>

Isn't that exactly how it is now?  You choose a mechanism for the target, then you  choose a mechanism for the lever.

[Draco18s]

quote:Originally posted by benoit.hudson:
<STRONG>Isn't that exactly how it is now?  You choose a mechanism for the target, then you  choose a mechanism for the lever.</STRONG>

Nope, it shows you a list and says "pick 2"

[numerobis]

quote:Originally posted by Draco18s:
<STRONG>Nope, it shows you a list and says "pick 2"</STRONG>

I see a list of bridges, then a list of mechanisms to choose one for the target; then a list of mechanisms to choose one for the lever.  Much like when building a screw pump you see a choice of corkscrews, then a choice of tubes, then a choice of blocks.  I never see the 2/2 thing, and that would just be wrong.

[ March 15, 2008: Message edited by: benoit.hudson ]

[Katawa]

Indeed, if you pay attention it tells you at the bottom of the selection screen what piece you're choosing for.