Copy a tool using CTRL + click + drag

[SamDrury]

I'd like to hold CTRL, click on a tool and drag it to somewhere else on the canvas to copy it. 

This is functionality common in other software (e.g. Tableau, MS Office). 

Currently I have to either:

right click > Copy, right click > Paste, or

Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V. 

[Atabarezz]

This is a habit for PowerPoint power users and it will be wise to have that in Alteryx Designer canvas as well...

+1

[RachelW]

Would you expect Ctrl + click + drag to have the same result as right click > Copy, right click > Paste, or Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V or would it be a slightly different result?

[SamDrury]

The result is very similar to right click copy, right click paste but can be done in a single click and motion - clicking and dragging means you can place it where you like in a single motion, unlike Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V which simply places it nearby, and unlike right click copy, right click paste because it can be done in a single click and motion and place it exactly where you want it.

You can try it for yourself in powerpoint, word, excel, tableau, photoshop, or pretty much any software with a "page" or "canvas" (which is why I think it should be in Alteryx, and sometimes find myself trying to do it). Insert an object (e.g. image). Hold ctrl, click on it, and drag it. A little "+" sign will show indicating that you are copying. Then drag to where you would like it and release it. It seems insignificant but I think it's a small and easy useability change that would make it quicker to copy and paste.

I've found this article which has a video to demonstrate the concept visually.

I hope that makes sense but please let me know if you have any questions.

[RachelW]

Thank you for taking the time to clarify. We'll keep this in mind for future design, but we don't have it on the road map for the near term.