Feature Request: Hotkeys and open window under mouse

[hanjo]

Hi,

I got another idea which - I think - would be a great addition to the app:

It would be great if it was possible to assign hotkeys for each browser. For example, after clicking the link, I press "F" for Firefox, "C" for Chrome and "E" for Edge, or even simpler 1,2,3

Another usability improvement would be to have the window open where the mouse cursor is, as opposed to the center of the screen, so the path to the desired browser is shorter.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks!

[U-C-S]

Yes, Hotkeys are something I'm planning for upcoming update. (v0.7)

Both of them would be good for accessibility

[rp1231]

I vote for the 1,2,3 hotkeys as I think that is more intuitive.

Also, I think it would be nice if navigation via arrow keys was also supported.

[andreysaksonov]

window at cursor position is a must for multi-monitor setups

[U-C-S]

@andreysaksonov window at cursor position is already available, but disabled by default.

Check out the docs for enabling it: https://github.com/U-C-S/Hurl/wiki/Application-Settings

[hanjo]

thanks for adding the "window at cursor position" functionality, I can confirm that it works in v0.7.1.

I'd like to propose one more change to this feature: Right now the windows top left corner opens where the cursor is. From my point of view it would be more intuitive if the window opens such that the center of the window is located at the cursor, that also means shorter distance to most icons.

[U-C-S]

opens such that the center of the window is located at the cursor

Might need to do bit of mathematics there. but possible. I will see if that's makes UX better.

[U-C-S]

Basic Hotkeys implemented as of https://github.com/U-C-S/Hurl/commit/106966666750fc7f46eb4698ce3827a137949987

1-9 keys to select a browser E, R, T, C for Edit URL, Quick Rule Adding, Timed Default, Copy URL respectively

[Shodoman2]

1-9 keys to select a browser

1-9 keys don't do anything. do i have to change something in UserSettings?

The others work though there are some issues. Edit minimizes the window and when i bring back Hurl, whether through the tray icon or another link, i can see the edit window, i believe on top of main window. But clicking anywhere (x incon, ok, cancel, the link, any space in the window, outside the window) minimizes Hurl again so i have to Reload the app. Hovering over the buttons or link highlights them.

Edited for clarity

[U-C-S]

The 1-9 keys... feat will be released in upcoming alpha alongside fixing of all the issues you mentioned

[U-C-S]

Closing this since Hotkeys are now available in v0.8 release. Custom Hotkeys will included in a future release, for further discussion, consider opening a new issue....