e.g a copy button next to the x [image]

Or the add button could duplicate the latest rule rather than defaulting to Set msg.payload

Gets my vote. I am all for simplifying UX. No one likes unnecessary clickage [image] jbudd: Or the add button could duplicate the latest rule This was my initial request some time ago & was implemented in the switch node only (and wasnt fully implemented the way i would have hoped - i.e. onl…

sounds good - though not sure 100% duplication in an inject (or change) node makes sense - eg set msg.payload to foo - then set msg.payload to foo... I guess it's workable - but having to then delete payload and write topic (for example) is almost as much work. Also in the mockup shown, would…

[image] dceejay: Also in the mockup shown, would copy/duplicate insert the new rule at that point ? (ie shuffle everything down) - or just add to the end (as the add button does). I think inserting it after the one being duplicated would be the most intuitive - its easy to move things around …

[image] dceejay: sounds good - though not sure 100% duplication in an inject (or change) node makes sense There may be a variation required for these nodes but my thought was initially "for consistency". TBF: I dont mind deleting the duplicated value since pressing delete is far easier than …

[image] Steve-Mcl: so long as the text is highlighted on focus the user can simply overtype But which field gets focus - msg property, search for or change to?

[image] cymplecy: but saves work for a change true - but not so true for an inject. - but yes - I would be happy to see a prototype along these lines (for v4).

The 1st changeable field (usually the operator or msg prop)

[image] dceejay: sounds good - though not sure 100% duplication in an inject (or change) node makes sense - eg set msg.payload to foo - then set msg.payload to foo... I guess it's workable - but having to then delete payload and write topic (for example) is almost as much work. I do have plen…

[Feature Request]Could nodes such as inject,change, switch etc have an option to copy an existing rule/property as well as the add button

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cymplecy 10 April 2023 13:06 3

I think we need both options really but 90% of the time, when I'm adding something - its very similar to the previous option (which is reason for this FR)

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[Feature Request]Could nodes such as inject,change, switch etc have an option to copy an existing rule/property as well as the add button

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