Bethany, That is the only idea I have. Somebody will have a better idea. Since it is clearly not desired behavior. If this is a new installation, you might just try to uninstall and reinstall. Sorry, I have no more unwisdom.
Mike On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM, Bethany Hudnutt <bhudn...@wgen.net> wrote: > I tired sending a screenshot but the message didn't go through so am > resending. > > From: Bethany Hudnutt <bhudn...@wgen.net> > Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 1:45 PM > To: discussions about usage and development of dia <dia-list@gnome.org> > Subject: Re: objects not deleting - osx 10.8.3 > > HI Michael and thanks for your reply. The only layer in my diagram is > the background. See attached screenshot. > > I did try adding a new layer and then adding an object on that layer to > see if that would help. I cannot delete the object itself on the new layer > but can delete the layer itself, which in turn deletes the object. > > Cheers, > Bethany > > From: Michael Ross <michael.e.r...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: discussions about usage and development of dia < > dia-list@gnome.org> > Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 1:22 PM > To: discussions about usage and development of dia <dia-list@gnome.org> > Subject: Re: objects not deleting - osx 10.8.3 > > I would guess a layering problem. Press ctrl-L to get the layer > dialog. You must highlight the layer of the item you wish to edit. If the > wrong layer is current, you cannot get to it. > > > On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 12:44 PM, Bethany Hudnutt <bhudn...@wgen.net>wrote: > >> Greetings, >> >> Description of problem: >> I installed Dia and xquartz yesterday on my mac and am not able to delete >> objects. >> >> To repro: >> Open dia >> Select rectangle tool >> Draw a rectangle on the diagram >> Select the rectangle using the select tool >> Press delete OR edit-> delete >> >> Behavior: >> Object does not delete >> >> Expected behavior: >> Object is deleted >> >> Thanks, >> Bethany >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> dia-list mailing list >> dia-list@gnome.org >> https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/dia-list >> FAQ at http://live.gnome.org/Dia/Faq >> Main page at http://live.gnome.org/Dia >> >> >> > > > -- > Put this question to yourself: should I use everyone else to attain > happiness, or should I help others gain happiness? > *Dalai Lama * > > To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. > Thomas A. > Edison<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomasaed125362.html> > > A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought. > *Warren Buffet* > > Michael E. Ross > (919) 550-2430 Land > (919) 576-0824 <https://www.google.com/voice/b/0?pli=1#phones> Google > Phone > (919) 631-1451 Cell > (919) 513-0418 Desk > > michael.e.r...@gmail.com > <michael.e.r...@gmail.com> > > > > _______________________________________________ > dia-list mailing list > dia-list@gnome.org > https://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/dia-list > FAQ at http://live.gnome.org/Dia/Faq > Main page at http://live.gnome.org/Dia > > > -- Put this question to yourself: should I use everyone else to attain happiness, or should I help others gain happiness? *Dalai Lama * To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. Thomas A. Edison<http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomasaed125362.html> A public-opinion poll is no substitute for thought. *Warren Buffet* Michael E. Ross (919) 550-2430 Land (919) 576-0824 <https://www.google.com/voice/b/0?pli=1#phones> Google Phone (919) 631-1451 Cell (919) 513-0418 Desk michael.e.r...@gmail.com <michael.e.r...@gmail.com>
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