pressing 'x' key should instigate a 'times' sum

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The reason this doesn't work is you may want to enter a more complex calculation in basic mode (e.g. x=5). All the modes behave the same for consistency. Is there a case where it may be hard to enter '*' or you have observed anyone expecting 'x' to work?

Hi Robert,
Thanks for the response. I think your point is very much a valid one. The
only case I can report is my own. Normally I use * but for some reason I
tried 'x', brain freeze it would seem. With your explanation in mind and in
noting the behaviour of other calculators like Windows Calculator at this
point I am happy to havethe bug closed.

Thanks.
On Thu, Oct 14, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Robert Ancell <<email address hidden>
> wrote:

> The reason this doesn't work is you may want to enter a more complex
> calculation in basic mode (e.g. x=5). All the modes behave the same for
> consistency. Is there a case where it may be hard to enter '*' or you
> have observed anyone expecting 'x' to work?
>
> ** Changed in: gcalctool (Ubuntu)
> Status: Triaged => Incomplete
>
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> pressing 'x' key should instigate a 'times' sum
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/630068
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> Status in GCalctool: New
> Status in “gcalctool” package in Ubuntu: Incomplete
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> Bug description:
> Binary package hint: gcalctool
>
> gcalctool 5.28.2 (Lucid)
>
> I think it might be a good idea when gcalctool is in "Basic" view to make
> pressing the 'x' key register as a 'times' equation.
>
> Thanks.
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