3 finger drag to select (apple magic trackpad)

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Using Linux, to "select-text" with an Apple magic trackpad I need to press down 
hard with a single finger and then drag without letting the pad's hard button 
unclick.  This is an awkward motion.  Many people recommend using a three 
finger drag to select instead.  Is this possible with touchegg?

something like:

<gesture type="DRAG" fingers="3" direction="ALL">
   <action type="MOUSE_HOLD????">BUTTON=1</action>
</gesture>

thank you!

Original issue reported on code.google.com by r...@verifaction.co.za on 5 Mar 2014 at 8:52

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I almost solved this with the following config:

<gesture type="DRAG" fingers="3" direction="ALL">
     <action type="DRAG_AND_DROP">BUTTON=1:SPEED=1</action>
</gesture>

I say 'almost' because the selection, though it works, it moves too fast.

It seems my problem should now be merged with issue 173:

Issue 173:  DRAG_N_DROP and SCROLL too fast

so close!

thanks

Original comment by r...@verifaction.co.za on 6 Mar 2014 at 10:20

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It is also possible to do a tap and hold with 1 finger to select text or drag 
and drop items. I think that this is the easier way.

Original comment by jose.exposito89@gmail.com on 6 Mar 2014 at 11:33

• Changed state: Done

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thanks for your response.  You're quite right, the 1 finger tap-tap-and-hold 
works best.  Three finger dragging to select seems imprecise.

Original comment by r...@verifaction.co.za on 6 Mar 2014 at 7:13