FileMerge is missing key shortcuts for "choose left/right"

Originator:ben.kennedy
Number:rdar://12816786 Date Originated:05-Dec-2012 11:05 AM
Status:Open Resolved:
Product:Developer Tools (FileMerge) Product Version:2.7.2 (2502)
Classification:Enhancement Reproducible:Always
 
Summary: With the lack of keyboard shortcuts corresponding to the "choose" commands (available from the "Action" pop-up menu in the lower-right of the merge window, it is unduly cumbersome to actually perform a merge using FileMerge.

Steps to Reproduce: Initiate a comparison of two files (File > Open).  Then, make an effort to choose elements from the left and right versions so as to create the merge.

Expected Results: Ability to choose left or right by pressing a keyboard shortcut, much as one can navigate between differences using Cmd-Up/Down.

Actual Results: User must employ the mouse to physically click on the pop-up menu each time he wishes to make a choice.  (With more than one or two conflicts, this is a prohibitively arduous process.)

Regression: As best as I can recall, this has always been a shortcoming of FileMerge since day one.

Notes: A trivial fix that would improve usability immensely!

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