Possible to lock order of project docs?

[ArchieLinux]

For me, one of the awesome features of NW is the ability to easily move various scenes around within and across chapters early on in the creative journey.

But once the structure of the project has settled down, it seems I continue to accidentally drag scenes around (converting them to notes, etc.) and cannot simply undo this (e.g., ctrl-Z). This, in turn, wreaks some havoc in trying to figure out how to fix what I've unintentionally done. It's happening so often that I've even taken to labeling my docs with identifying prefixes so I can figure out how to restore things.

Perhaps this is because, along with the keyboard, I typically use a pen tablet pointer (instead of a mouse), but I would assume I'd mess things up with a mouse, too? 🤔

QUESTION: Is there some way to disable the drag and drop function, or lock down the order of the various project docs in the left hand panel? This would be helpful once the general project structure has been determined (or at least has settled down) and the remaining task of actually writing the novel content itself takes center stage. 💭

[vkbo]

Sure, I can look into adding that. This sounds like a nice feature.

Could you please create a feature request under Issues? You can copy/paste the text you used here.

[peter88213]

Just as a side note: You could also secure drag/drop with an additional key instead. For example, drag with the Alt key pressed. This may take getting used to for some, but is easy to implement and explain.

[ArchieLinux]

Definitely a viable alternative. The problem with that might be it requires utilizing a keyboard and a pointing device (mouse, pen tablet, etc.) at the same time - which is not as fluid when the project is starting out and (re)organizing the flow of docs is a primary activity. Then again, it's not a bad approach - especially for those without deeply set habits using NW.

[xahodo]

I agree with the "alt" solution as well. Makes an accidental reorganization less likely, but still allows for reorganizing of the novel structure.

How about putting this behind a configuration switch? Some people may not want this as a default.

[vkbo]

Please add this to the #2186 issue instead, or it may be lost in the thread here.