Drag & drop problems

I have a Mac Pro, with macos 10.8.3. Drag and drop does not work in the Finder, the icon will stick to the cursor when the mouse button is returned to its original place. The functionality is restored after a reboot, but not for long.

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This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
*Note: If you’ve activated “Find My Mac” or FileVault, then you can’t enable the Guest account. The “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac” is not the same. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login, or by a peripheral device.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including Wi-Fi on certain iMacs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

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If we use object of ArrayCollection as 'key-value' (like- {label:'Fish'} ) pair than it work fine.
srcAC = new ArrayCollection([ {label:'Fish'},{label:'Meat'},{label:'Chicken'}]);
In case of
srcAC = new ArrayCollection(['Fish', 'Meat', 'Chicken']);
If we drop same item two times than list is not identify unique item of the list
and if we use objet like- {label:'Fish'} than every item is unique for list.
I m not sure this is right or not but it works fine.
Also we need to set 'labelField' of list as per object.
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hello i hope u can help me.
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hello and thanks for your reply
but why you quote only the part of VLC?
One thing at a time. Occam's razor.
and why u believe this is normal?
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RealPlayer accepts a file dropped on it. I just checked it.
Not all apps accept a file on their output window. Usually only the input window.
i started my windows bootcamp partition before and i saw this works.
and i remember trying VLC in tiger a lot of years before, this was ok.
and yes of course it would be also normal to drop a picture in the photoshop canvas.
so what is not normal here is my problem, if u can help i'm happy if you cannot please don't confuse it more
(sorry if i sound "unclear", english is not my 1st languange)
I will check VLC next time I run Tiger and let you know.
Message was edited by: nerowolfe

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In the attached file, I have a series of symbols that have a drag and drop command to change colour at different sections of a bullseye, and that are also text editable (html).
However, some of the symbols get stuck and will not be moved after moving once or at all, and some get stuck once their text has been edited.
I have poured over the code and it appears to be the same for each symbol - can anyone explain as to why this is happening?
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File here:
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{'x':543,'y':853},
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sym.setVariable("symName","Risk5");
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sym.$('Risk5').draggable();
sym.getSymbol('Risk5').$("Risk5").bind('click tap',function(ev) {
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sym.$('Risk6').draggable(,
drag: function(e,ui)
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sym.getSymbol('Risk6').$("Risk6").bind('click tap',function(ev) {
 sym.$('Risk6').draggable('disable');
}).bind('dblclick tap',function(ev) {
 sym.$('Risk6').draggable('enable');
sym.$('Risk7').draggable(,
drag: function(e,ui)
sym.getSymbol("Risk7").stop("Initial");
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sym.getSymbol('Risk7').$("Risk7").bind('click tap',function(ev) {
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sym.$('Risk8').draggable(,
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sym.$('Risk12').draggable();
sym.getSymbol('Risk12').$("Risk12").bind('click tap',function(ev) {
 sym.$('Risk12').draggable('disable');
}).bind('dblclick tap',function(ev) {
 sym.$('Risk12').draggable('enable');
sym.$('Risk13').draggable(,
drag: function(e,ui)
sym.getSymbol("Risk13").stop("Initial");
sym.setVariable("symName","Risk13");
//adding for Risk13 similarly add for other symbols
sym.$('Risk13').draggable();
sym.getSymbol('Risk13').$("Risk13").bind('click tap',function(ev) {
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}).bind('dblclick tap',function(ev) {
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sym.getSymbol("Drop").$('Middle').droppable(
sym.getSymbol("Drop").$('Target').droppable(
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sym.$('Quadrant1_text').html('Quadrant');
sym.$('Quadrant2_text').html('Quadrant');
sym.$('Quadrant3_text').html('Quadrant');
for (i=0;i<risk.length;i++){
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sym.getSymbol(risk[i]).stop(0);
sym.getSymbol(risk[i]).$(risk[i]).html("Challenge");
But is still doesn't work,
Subject: Re: Pls Help! Drag and Drop problem, identical symbols acting differently - same code! WHY?

Filmware problems, drag & drop doesnt work anym

Hiya

I have a problem with connecting my MicroPhoto to load the battery and add new music. I haven't had this before. I connected the player on the same way I always do and I got this 'recovery' screen. I could choose for a few options like: Clean, reboot, install filmware. I disconned and connected a few times but I kept getting it. Also the creative media explorer didnt recognise the player so I couldnt get in the harddisc of the player. Then I decided to install new filmware. I deleted to old filmware and installed the new one (my computer said it was the exact same version) Finally I could get into the harddisc again, but then I had a new problem. I couldn't add any music/files by just dragging and dropping. So I disconnected and connected the player, but its still the same. I can, however, add music with the other way (adding media).
Somehow the new filmware has blocked the option drag & drop.
What do I do with this?

How do you mean one direction? Do you mean making one map and put all the songs in there? I can not add songs in a map. I keep on getting the same message, really bizar.

[svn] 3336: Fix an AIR drag and drop problem.

Revision: 3336
Author: [email protected]
Date: 2008-09-24 12:24:27 -0700 (Wed, 24 Sep 2008)
Log Message:
Fix an AIR drag and drop problem.
QE: YES
Doc:
Checkintests: Yes
Reviewer: pfarland
Bugs: SDK-17006
Ticket Links:
http://bugs.adobe.com/jira/browse/SDK-17006
Modified Paths:
flex/sdk/branches/3.0.x/frameworks/projects/airframework/src/mx/managers/NativeDragManage rImpl.as

Update 2, if it can help someone:
Finally I don't manage the drag and drop by myself using
DragManager.doDrag(...). Why? Because doing so if the user clicks
on the scrollbars, on the datagrid header or on an empty row, it
triggers the drag start and that is ugly. By letting Flex managing
the drag and drop process, this doesn't append. BUT I was unable to
use a custom proxy image then. Until I found this article:
http://www.dgrigg.com/post.cfm/11/03/2006/DataGrid-Drag-Image
The trick is:
1) save the mouseX and mouseY using the mousedown event.
2) override dragImage(), as the article says, to create your
custom proxy, attaching to it a FlexEvent.UPDATE_COMPLETE event,
saving it to a class variable and returning it.
3) When you receive the FlexEvent.UPDATE_COMPLETE event, you
update the proxy position (that is saved in a class variable) using
the saved mouseX and mouseY and you remove the listener to the
event:
When you drop the proxy, you access the dragged items in :
event.dragSource.dataForFormat("items")
Hope this helps, I spent lot of time trying to resolve this
issue! Now it works perfectly! :-)

Problem drag/dropping photos to other Apps (e.g. PowerPoint).

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Craig:
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TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Since upgrading to iTunes 10.5.2 Drag&Drop no longer works in iTunes. Has anyone else experienced this problem?

When I upgraded to iTunes 10.5.2 I lost the ability to Drag&Drop. I started a new playlist and I could only add songs by cut and paste, and once they were on the list I can’t rearrange them in any other order.

I realized I can't drag and drop either, but I barely have any songs and I've never noticed if this feature was there before 10.5.2. Is this only on a playlist?

Why can't I Drag & Drop a link from my address bar to my Bookmarks Toolbar in 4.0? I have the toolbar activated, but I can't do this. I was able to do it no problem with 3.6.

Drag & Drop for bookmarking a link from Address bar to Bookmarks Toolbar is not working in 4.0. Was working in 3.6, then I upgraded to 4.0 and everything got screwed up. How can I fix this?

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