Jan Abendroth wrote:
> since a few versions, the linux distribution of coot seems to have
> lost the handy "rotate/translate" button in the toolbar on the right
> side of the main window. It is not an option under "preferences"
> either. However, it is still around in the osx version from Bill.
> Are there any tricks to get this button back?
>
Coot is built on many different OS types, using the given (or supplied)
version of GTK+. Some old operating systems have a version of GTK+ that
does not include a ``ToolMenuButton'' (newer operating systems do, of
course) - and it is under such widget that the Rotate/Translate function
has moved. The Coot build system detects old versions of GTK+ and skips
over the MenuToolButton code, so the button does not appear in the main
window. However, on all systems, the Rotate/Translate mode selector can
be found as a menu to the right of the ``Rotate/Translate Zone'' button
on the Model/Fit/Refine dialog.
So, if you want a Rotate/Translate Menu Tool Button in the main window,
don't use an old OS.
I've added this answer to the FAQ.
Paul.
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