Cursor behavior

Once upon a time, my cursor would snap to the default button in a dialog window. I can't remember when or why that stopped, but I'd like to have that feature again. Any suggestions on a way to do this?

Were you running a special utility for this, such as LazyMouse? Maybe you have to re-install it.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/23266

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Unexpected Windows cursor/Waveform Graph cursor behavior

Hi,
I got a very strange Windows cursor behavior with waveform graph. Simplified VI is attached.
LabVIEW 2014 SP1
The problem is:
The VI contains only one waveform graph.
1. I start the VI. Cursor Movement Tool is selected in the Graph Palette by default. Corresponding “Cross with dot” Windows cursor appears when mouse is moved over the plot area (see image). So far so good.
2. I select Zoom in the Graph Palette and use it two-five times (second image).
3. I select Cursor Movement Tool in the Graph Palette again but Windows cursor does not change as it should. It is an open cross now (third image); i.e. the same as shall appear when cross of Graph Cursor Lines is reached.
4. I click mouse three-seven times anywhere in the plot area and the cursor becomes normal (as in the first image).
The problem is not only in shape of the Windows cursor. The whole Graph cursor functionality does not work properly if the Windows cursor has the wrong shape.
Please advise what could cause this problem.

It seems, i cannot explain the question in good way
It is not about my data or zooming. It is about strange bahaviour of the Graph. The following sequence of steps illustrates the problem and shows that the zooming is not the issue (or, at least, not the main issue):
I do the following:
1. Start the VI.
2. Select first Graph cursor in Corsor palette and use pop-up menu "Bring to Center".
3. Zoom couple of times (not too much) keeping the Grapg cursor visible.
4. Select Cursor Movement Tool in the Graph Palette.
5. "Open cross" Windows cursor appears from the beginning. I cannot pick up the Graph cursor.
6. Click left button of the mouse several times in any poin of the graph area.
7. Windows cursor is changed to the normal "cross with central point".
8 Now I can pick up the Graph cursor.
I would suspect problems with zoom until p.5. However p.6-8 are done without any change of the zoom.
By the way, I found more:
If I try to move the Graph cursor after p.5, the whole graph moves and fires event "Scale Range Change". It must not happen with Cursor Movement Tool selected.
I can guess only about some strange setting of the graph. May be I am not aware about them

Cursor behavior is very strange as one would hold left arrrow all the time?

Hello,
Sometimes ( we can't trace the trigger) we're experiencing wird behavior of the Thunderbird
All of the sudden cursor in editor (text input areas) starts to run back, as one would hold left/back/ arrow.
First thought was it is a virus, but apparently there is none.
at that time In left folder menu: when selected folder tree starts to collapse to root (sub-folders can not be accessible)
in drop-down menu: when selected, it starts to move to another drop-down continuously
if we restart application, problem is still there, only if we restart the computer, we can use thunderbird again until next time problems appears.
system:
Win 7 home edition

If your problem goes away in safe mode, the issue is
* a user settings
* Hardware Acceleration
* one or more add-ons
'''[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-using-safe-mode Start Firefox in Safe Mode]''' {web link}
While you are in safe mode;
Type '''about:preferences#advanced'''<Enter> in the address bar.
Under '''Advanced,''' Select '''General.'''
Look for and turn off '''Use Hardware Acceleration'''.
Poke around safe web sites. Are there any problems?
Type '''about:addons'''<enter> in the address bar to open your Add-ons Manager.
Hot key; '''<Control>''(Mac:<Command>)''<Shift> A)'''
In the Add-ons Manager, on the left, select '''Extensions.'''
Disable a few add-ons, then '''Restart Firefox.'''
Some added toolbar and anti-virus add-ons are known to cause
Firefox issues. '''Disable All of them.'''
If the problem continues, disable some more (restarting FF). Continue until
the problem is gone. After, you know what group is causing the issue.
Re-enable the last group '''ONE AT A TIME''' (restarting FF) until the problem returns.
Once you think you found the problem, disable that and re-enable all the
others, then restart again. Let us know who the suspect is detective

Question about strange cursor behavior - Sybase ASE 12.5.4

Hi folks,
I have a stored procedure in Sybase ASE 12.5.4 presenting a strange behavior. Follow below some code to simulate the error.
/* Create the table structure */
drop table tbx1
go
create table tbx1
(c1 int,
c2 int,
c3 char)
go
/* Create a CLUSTERED index NOT UNIQUE */
create clustered index idx1 on tbx1 (c1)
go
/* Populate the table with few records */
insert into tbx1 select 1, 1, 'N'
insert into tbx1 select 2, 1, 'N'
insert into tbx1 select 2, 2, 'N'
go
/* Test case #1 - The following code will not fetch the 3rd record */
declare c1 cursor for
select c1, c2 from tbx1 where c3 = 'N'
go
declare @c1 int, @c2 int
open c1
fetch c1 into @c1, @c2
while @@sqlstatus = 0
begin
select @c1, @c2 -- View the current fetched row
update tbx1 set c3 = 'N' where c1 = @c1 and c2 = @c2
fetch c1 into @c1, @c2
end
close c1
deallocate cursor c1
/* Recreate the table structure */
drop table tbx1
go
create table tbx1
(c1 int,
c2 int,
c3 char)
go
create clustered index idx1 on tbx1 (c1)
go
/* Repopulate the table */
insert into tbx1 select 1, 1, 'N'
insert into tbx1 select 2, 1, 'N'
insert into tbx1 select 2, 2, 'N'
go
/* Test case #2 - The following code enters in an infinite loop, fetching the 3rd record indefinitely */
declare c1 cursor for
select c1, c2 from tbx1 where c3 = 'N'
go
declare @c1 int, @c2 int
open c1
fetch c1 into @c1, @c2
while @@sqlstatus = 0
begin
select @c1, @c2 -- View the current fetched row
update tbx1 set c3 = 'N' where c1 = @c1
fetch c1 into @c1, @c2
end
close c1
deallocate cursor c1
If we execute a select on tbx1 before execute Test case #1, the result is:
c1   c2    c3
1    1     N
2    1     N
2    2     N
If we execute the same select on tbx1 after execute Test case #1, the result is:
c1   c2    c3
1    1     N
2    2     N   --> row position changed
2    1     N   --> row position changed
Analyzing the execution plan, updates on both Test cases are being done in deferred mode.
Could someone answer my questions, please:
1 - After executing Test case #1, 2nd and 3rd record change this position in table. How could this happening since I'm not updating any fields in the clustered index? This have any relation with deferred update deleting and reinserting the rows on overflows pages?
2 - Suppose the updates are changing the rows position in the table, how could explain the inconsistent fetch order on cursor processing (on Test Case #1, only 2 records are fetched - on Test Case #2, the loop never ends)?
Regards,
Douglas

Thanks for your replies. I've already solved my problem, just creating a unique clustered index. But I haven't understood what happened yet in the 2 cases above.
As suggested by Mark, I've read Chapter 18 from Transact SQL Users Guide. In section
"Join cursor processing and data modifications", there is a citation about what happens with cursor position after a update:
"A searched or positioned update on an allpages-locked table can change the location of the row; for example, if it updates key columns of a clustered index. The cursor does not track the row; it remains positioned just before the next row at the original location. Positioned updates are not allowed until a subsequent fetch returns the next row. The updated row may be visible to the cursor a second time, if the row moves to a later position in the search order".
As stated above, the cursor position keeps the same independently if the rows change their order.
I don't know if my logic is very simplistic, but I imagine that what should happen in #Test Case 1 is (assuming the access method is a clustered index scan):
a) After the 2nd fetch, cursor position is on 2nd row:
c1   c2    c3
1    1     N
2    1     N   <-- cursor position
2    2     N
b) After the update, 2nd and 3rd rows switch their positions, but cursor should keep its position (before 3rd row):
c1   c2    c3
1    1     N
2    2     N
                <-- cursor position
2    1     N
c) On 3rd fetch, the 3rd row is read "again" and cursor reaches the end of table.
In relation #Test Case 2, I can't imagine how a cursor could enters a infinite loop since the cursor position shouldn't change and "apparently the row positions are the same" after the "incorrect" update.
Moreover, I still have doubts about how a field update that isn't in a clustered index can change row position in a allpages-locked table.
The main goal of my questions isn't solve the problems but get a better knowledge about some Sybase internals (and avoid similar problems in the future).
Please give me more detailed explanations about my questions and comment my analysis. Related readings about this issues are welcome.
Douglas

Odd Text Cursor Behavior

In the last few months I've seen what may be a change in the way the text cursor moves in text fields, particularly in Mail.
In Mail I'm composing a reply to an e-mail message. I've typed some text that occupies two lines. The cursor is in the third, blank line. If I press "up-arrow" the cursor moves to the end of the second line. If I press "up-arrow" again the cursor moves to the beginning of the first line. If I press "down-arrow", the cursor moves to the beginning of the second line. Very odd.
I was used to being able to cursor past the end of one line to the beginning of the next line and then being able to cursor up and down in that first column position. That no longer works reliably, often causing the cursor to move to a position far to the right of the first column.
Does anyone else see this? Did a change in an OS update alter the way the text cursor works in Mail? In TextEdit the cursor still works the way it used to. I have no third-party plug-ins for Mail.

Either you’ve messed with the Preferences > Junk Mail > Advanced settings, or those settings have become corrupt, or you have one or more rules that have a bearing on this.
Assuming it isn’t the latter, try this:
1. Go to Preferences > Junk Mail, disable junk mail filtering, then enable it again. This resets the rule that governs what the junk filter does.
2. Choose either Training or Automatic mode (it doesn’t matter) and leave the other options checked. Click Advanced to see how the junk filter rule is defined now if you want, but don’t touch anything there.
3. Reset the junk filter database (Preferences > Junk Mail > Reset).

Cursor behavior in CAD - UCCX

UCCX version 9.0.2.11001-24
Agent Desktop 9.0.2.1063
We recently upgraded from version 5.0 to the new version. Since then, agents have complained that when they receive a skill call, the CAD window takes control of the mouse from whatever they were working on (document, email, etc). Apparently this was not the case with the old version.
We have tried changing to the different window behavior under Preferences, but only Stealth makes a difference. This is not an option for us, as our agents need to see the incoming call data on the screen.
Is this normal behavior in the current version? Is it a known caveat that may be addressed in future updates? Is there a fix that I haven't yet found?
Thanks for any help,
Alan Short
American Kennel Club

What do you mean by "takes control of the mouse"? CAD will become the active window upon an incoming call. This is expected unless you use Stealth mode and has been the case as long as I can recall, though it's been years since I have tested a 5.0 system.
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Did OSX Mountain Lion change cursor behavior in mail?

Just upgraded to OSX Lion (working like a charm) and I just noticed that the cursor showing "current message" in mail seems to be behaving differently. I have my mail sorted with the most recent at the top and as I move down, they become older. Before, when I deleted a mail the cursor showed the next most recent mail as current (it moved up) - which I really didn't like since I had to move the cursor down to see the next oldest. Today with the upgrade the cursor stays put and the next oldest mail is moving up to become the current mail. I really do like this and wanted to check if I am imagining things. Thanks.

Make sure your Mac qualifies to run Mountain Lion > Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion.
Disable anti virus software and turn off the Firewall in System Preferences > Security & Privacy.
Then try here > Mac App Store: How to resume interrupted downloads
If that doesn't help, click Store from the App Store menu bar top of your screen. From the drop down menu click Check for Unfinished Downloads.
Keep in mind, for downloading Mountain Lion from the App Store, a high speed (broadband) internet connection is strongly recommended by Apple as noted here > iTUNES STORE - MAC APP STORE - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
If you need to reinstall OS X or repair the the startup disk using Mountain Lion Recovery, that requires broadband access to the internet via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection. OS X is downloaded over the internet form Apple when OS X Recovery is used for reinstallation.

Google search textbox funny cursor behavior

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Strange cursor behavior?

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import com.adobe.sync.events.SyncSwfEvent;
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I've noticed you've got an "mx" prefix on everything including your app. MX was the precurser to the "S" (Spark) prefix. There are a few remaining components that are still MX, but you should really be using Spark components for everything. Faster, better, easier, etc.
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Making an rxvt-unicode (urxvt) cursor act the same as a console cursor

Is there a way to emulate the exact same cursor behavior in urxvt as one would find on the Linux console (i.e. not under X11).
I am used to working at the console and in this environment, the cursor is a blinking underscore by default. However, it's color, shape, and blinking behavior can be controlled via character escape sequences. Some applications take advantage of these facilities.
I can configure urxvt to show the cursor as either a block or underscore, and also enable or disable blinking, but these options are either set in a configuration file or at the command line. I cannot figure out how to enable them at run time. The usual to set the cursor escape sequences seem to be ignored.
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bohoomil wrote:
If you mean blinking underscore, put the following to your .Xresources:
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I have fully implemented a working drag and drop Swing application, but I am running into problems with the cursor.
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http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-03-1999/jw-03-dragndrop.html
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http://developer.java.sun.com/developer/bugParade/bugs/4407521.html
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Dave

Hi, I also want to implement DND. I am using JRE1.3.1
I am also facing the cursor change problem. i have passed null in the startDrag method. This problem get solved to some extent, but still many times cursor is not changing. I have created my dragSource and drag Target
in the Constructor of my tree in a separate thread like
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publi clas Tree_DropTarget implements DropTargetListener,Runnable
public Tree_DropTarget(JTree tree)
m_dropTarget = tree;
public void run ()
try
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catch (InterruptedException e)
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Same Way I have done for DragSource.
Is anything wrong there???
I am also facing 1 more proble, sometiems DND events are getting fired on navigating through the nodes, even though i am not dragging the node. And getting the Below exception some times
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     at java.lang.Thread.run(Unknown Source)
This exception I am not able to get who is throwing as all exceptions i am catching.
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i now have found a workaround for the problem:
After enabling Compatibility mode and selecting "Windows XP
Service Pack 2" for "Flash.exe", the cursor behavior is back to
normal.
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If you still have mouse pointer moving when typing, following tips may help from what i experiances before.
Some optical mouse required a mouse pad for it's working properly. it's depend on mouse quality, if u do not have mouse pad on your mouse, some mouse will detect motion error on your tables.
If you do not have mouse pad, pls use a white paper put under your mouse and try it.
Turn off your Touchpad, because when u typing, your hand may be disturb Touchpad area and its mouse point will moving. because touch pad is a sensetive part if something put under it. (Refer to your Fn key to turn on/off touchpad)
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10.4.11 update and cursor jump

This problem occurs in Thunderbird, MS Word, Allgood Solitaire, Firefox, and so on.
I let Software Update download the 10.4.11 patch. I installed, rebooted etc. The cursor jumps when I use the trackpad, and also acts as double-click when I mouse-over a link, or hover over the deck in Solitaire. Action in Word was especially annoying -- cursor would select entire paragraphs or lines as I typed. I have to keep moving the cursor out of the window. The behavior for the window reminds me of focus feature in window under X-windows or Solaris, but here I can't tu
rn it off.so
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I think 10.4.11 mistakenly sets Trackpad Gestures/Clicking as a default.
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System Preferences -> Keyboard & Mouse -> Trackpad
Under Trackpad Gestures, un-select Clicking.
Good luck!

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