[PR #3095] CB-5506 support directional selections #3847

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opened 2026-03-07 21:15:37 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments

kerem commented

2026-03-07 21:15:37 +03:00

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Original Pull Request: https://github.com/dbeaver/cloudbeaver/pull/3095

State: closed
Merged: Yes

The current implementation relies on from and to to represent the selection range in the editor. While this approach works for simple scenarios, it lacks the ability to properly handle selection direction and advanced cursor behavior. For example:

Directional Selections: When a user selects text in reverse (e.g., moving left while holding shift), from and to fail to retain which side of the selection the cursor (caret) is on.
Selection Extension: Keyboard shortcuts like cmd + shift + left require precise tracking of the fixed start (anchor) and current cursor position (head) to extend the selection correctly.

**Original Pull Request:** https://github.com/dbeaver/cloudbeaver/pull/3095 **State:** closed **Merged:** Yes --- The current implementation relies on `from` and `to` to represent the selection range in the editor. While this approach works for simple scenarios, it lacks the ability to properly handle **selection direction** and advanced cursor behavior. For example: - **Directional Selections**: When a user selects text in reverse (e.g., moving left while holding `shift`), `from` and `to` fail to retain which side of the selection the cursor (caret) is on. - **Selection Extension**: Keyboard shortcuts like `cmd + shift + left` require precise tracking of the **fixed start** (`anchor`) and **current cursor position** (`head`) to extend the selection correctly.

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