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I really like the new run control options, but feel quite strongly about them being in the reverse order. Since data flows from left to right, it feels more intuitive if the first button was "Run To This" and the last one was "Run From This" (as the data then continues to flow towards the right), with the center button remaining "Run Just This". Here's a

I think the icons could also be a little clearer too. Reversing the placement will probably help as I find myself constantly hesitating and waiting for the tooltip since I keep picking the wrong option! But I think the bottom part of the green arrow graphic is the most important part and unfortunately it's the smallest and least readable. I'm attaching a of something I feel is more readable.

Would love to hear your feedback if you played around with this. Thanks!

Thanks for the good feedback here. The team will give this a close look. You definitely make some good points and input like this is very much appreciated.

Thanks @daleatsafe, I received an email from @TiaAtSafe and the latest version of 2018 (the release candidate) has an even more elegant solution as you did switch the location of the buttons and eliminated the "Run Just This" option, and now the corresponding part of the workspace highlights, which makes it perfectly clear what will run. Love it!

Thanks @daleatsafe, I received an email from @TiaAtSafe and the latest version of 2018 (the release candidate) has an even more elegant solution as you did switch the location of the buttons and eliminated the "Run Just This" option, and now the corresponding part of the workspace highlights, which makes it perfectly clear what will run. Love it!

It's great to read that! :)

 

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