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2.1 it should be possible for the list that pops up for Ctrl+Fx to stay up on key release - this is hard to do for users with mobility problems or those waiting on a screen reader.
I can think of 3 solutions of the top of my head. Any comments? 1.) A configurable preference that turns off the "rocker" effect. Pressing Ctrl+F6 would then open the dialog, and the dialog would stay open until Escape or Enter is pressed. 2.) A separate command that is a "rocker"-less dialog. Very similar to above, but different in how its configuration is presented to the user. Both styles of dialog could be available to the user at the same time -- using different key bindings to evoke each. 3.) A reserved key that makes the dialog sticky. By pressing and holding Ctrl+F6 and then pressing another magic key, the dialog would stay open (as described above). This is the easiest change, but it might not help people with mobility problems.
Douglas, #1 is by far the best option. It will help the most people. #2 will tend to complicate the UI by adding yet another key binding to remember or requiring the user to go through the more complex task of configuring a key binding. #3 is going to end up requiring too many fingers.
As it is right now, if the key binding triggering the part navigation is not masked (e.g., no Ctrl, Shift, Alt or Command is included), then the quick release mode (rocker effect) is turned off. For example, remapping the "Next Editor" command to "F6" makes the dialog stay up when "F6" is pressed.
Created attachment 5944 [details] Patch to CyclePartAction, IPreferenceConstants, messages.properties, WorkbenchPreferencePage The option in this patch has been added to the main Workbench preference page, as it applies to views, perspectives and editors. It seems to have a rather broad scope. I'm not sure this is the best place for it. CyclePartAction gets a dependency on jface, while it previously only had a dependency on the platform/workbench. This dependency is to provide access to the underlying preferences.
Created attachment 5963 [details] Patch to WorkbenchPlugin Missed a piece in WorkbenchPlugin (thanks tod).
Fix released into build >20030903
