Can't rotate photos with trackpad any more

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Can't rotate photos with trackpad any more

Hello,

I just switched my photo library to Photos since iPhoto will be deprecated.

I wasn't scared since everybody seemed to be enthusiastic, and I must say it's a really good application, except for one issue :

I used to rotate photos with two fingers with my trackpad, and that was simply awesome, awesomely simple. No menu, button, no click, lightning fast.

We lost that, I can't figure out why. Any chance this feature will come back soon ?

Regards

Laurent

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on May 17, 2015 12:59 AM

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léonie

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May 17, 2015 1:46 AM in response to ssayen

Rotating with two fingers still works in Edit mode. But you have to have the Crop tool selected.

I usually click the "Auto" button, that is even quicker. If the horizon is visible the picture will straighten automatically.

Most trackpad gestures only work, if "Tap toClick" is enabled in the trackpad settings.

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May 18, 2015 10:16 AM in response to léonie

Thanks Léonie for your answer.

I may have not been clear.

Actually I ment 90° rotation, switching between landscape and portrait.

I used to do it (rotate with 2 fingers) directly from import tool or event / album view, now I must either edit the photo or use the context menu.

Regards

Laurent

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léonie

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May 18, 2015 10:38 AM in response to ssayen

Indeed, that gesture does not work any longer.

You can use the ⌘R or ⇧⌘R keyboard shortcuts. They are a bit quicker than the contextual menu.

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ssayen Author

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May 18, 2015 10:49 PM in response to léonie

Thanks for your help

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léonie

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May 19, 2015 3:29 AM in response to ssayen

You're welcome. 🙂

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