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> Our current scheme is to define the hotkeys in the resource files by
> binding them to actions.  To bind them on a context basis, I think
> would require something more complex in our action scripts.  Perhaps
> Igor2's scripting work will give us a way to apply more complex
> bindings.
> 
> > BTW, starcraft also provides a good GUI way to facilitate learning
> > the keys on the fly. On the lower right there is an area with icons
> > of the currently available actions. These icons are decorated with
> > the letter of the respective accel key.
> 
> I think gtk offers a way to do this, if you use compatible APIs.

I would consider the following good:
  1. ctrl + "*" for compatibility with others.
  2. Left hand one stroke for the most common actions.
  3. Context based bindings (otherwise not enough keys).
  4. Two stroke combinations for less common (increase number of fast actions).
Decorated letters or similar methods to learn about them.


Nicklas Karlsson