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#1 2011-06-27 09:24:29
Accessibility
I have students who use different types of computer access equipment/methods and dragging programming blocks is creating a problem for some who are unable to use a standard mouse.
When using Windows MouseKeys they would normally press 0 to hold and then use other keys on the number pad to drag an object to where they want it. In Scratch when they do this on a programming block it acts like a right click. bringing up the Help option.
It's also the same problem when using the Windows ClickLock option.
Is there an alternative way to get programming blocks into the script without dragging them? Or has anyone had any success in using Mousekeys in Scratch?
Thanks (hopefully for a successful outcome!)
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#2 2011-06-27 09:37:24
- scimonster
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Re: Accessibility
Um, I've never used Mousekeys...
AFAIK there is no other way to get blocks. 
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#3 2011-06-27 09:46:42
Re: Accessibility
MouseKeys sounds like an awful roundabout to a simple mouse. Ever thought of spending those 5 dollars for a couple pointing devices?
Scratch is a visual language that was made for a normal mouse or touchscreen. In fact, it has little to no keyboard support (no shortcuts, etc). Using MouseKeys with such a program would drive anyone crazy.
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#4 2011-06-27 09:49:03
- scimonster
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Re: Accessibility
LS97 wrote:
MouseKeys sounds like an awful roundabout to a simple mouse. Ever thought of spending those 5 dollars for a couple pointing devices?
Scratch is a visual language that was made for a normal mouse or touchscreen. In fact, it has little to no keyboard support (no shortcuts, etc). Using MouseKeys with such a program would drive anyone crazy.
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