NUKnightLab / NUKnightLab/TimelineJS3

Proper support for systems which support *both* touch and mouse interface.

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Description

A Zendesk user reported problems using Chrome and Firefox on a Microsoft Surface device:

I just have one question and i'm hoping it's a problem on my side: I can only swipe on my screen to navigate, but I want to use the mouse to navigate/scroll. Is this disabled or a bug?

I’m having this issue on a Microsoft Surface 3 with Win 8.1 and Chrome version: Version 44.0.2403.107 m (64-bit)

I don't have access to a Surface or other Windows device that supports both mouse and touch, but I would not be surprised if Timeline assumes touch == !mouse

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported navigation problem in Chrome or Firefox on a device that supports both mouse and touch, such as a Microsoft Surface. Inspect TimelineJS's touch and mouse input handling, especially the assumption that touch implies no mouse. Done means mouse navigation and scrolling work alongside touch interaction on the same device.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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