******* Buttons ******* .. _ui-operator-buttons: Operator Buttons ================ .. figure:: /images/interface_controls_buttons_buttons_operation.png :align: right Operator button. Operator buttons perform an action when clicked with :kbd:`LMB`. Button may show an icon, text, or both. .. container:: lead .. clear Checkboxes & Toggle Buttons =========================== .. figure:: /images/interface_controls_buttons_toggle-radio_checkbox.png :align: right :figwidth: 155px Checkboxes and Toggle buttons. These controls are used to activate or deactivate options. Use :kbd:`LMB` to change their state. A tick is shown on checkboxes when the option is activated. Active status on toggle buttons is indicated either by color on the icon background, or a change in icon graphics. Dragging -------- To change many values at once on or off, you can press down :kbd:`LMB` and drag over multiple buttons. This works for checkboxes, toggles and to select a radio button value. Radio Buttons ============= .. figure:: /images/interface_controls_buttons_toggle-radio_radio.png :align: right Radio buttons. Radio buttons are used to choose one option from a selection of options. Active button is indicated by color on the icon background. Cycling ------- Use :kbd:`Ctrl-Wheel`, while hovering with the mouse over radio buttons, to cycle between the options. .. _ui-direction-button: Direction Buttons ================= .. figure:: /images/interface_controls_buttons_buttons_direction.png :align: right Direction buttons. Clicking with :kbd:`LMB` in the sphere and dragging the mouse cursor lets the user change the direction by rotating the sphere. Shortcuts --------- - :kbd:`LMB` (drag) rotates the direction. - :kbd:`Ctrl` (while dragging) snaps to vertical & diagonal directions.