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Adds a configuration option to disable auto-centering of the filmstirp#20430

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Adds a configuration option to disable auto-centering of the filmstirp#20430
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Auto-centering can be problematic, especially when working on a sequence of similar looking images.
The filmstrip moves back and forth and one loses track of where the previous image was.

This only adds a hidden config option, i.e., no changes to the preferences UI.

I would be happy to add that as well if this PR is accepted and the addition is deemed worthy.

@masterpiga masterpiga force-pushed the filmstrip_scrolling branch from a931e18 to 712d4b6 Compare March 1, 2026 16:31
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Are there cases where it's valuable to have the auto centering on? If there is, would a toggle or shortcut make more sense so that you could enable and disable as needed?

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@wpferguson sorry, for some reason I didn't get notification emails for this PR.

Sure, I am happy to add both if you agree that it's good to have. The minimalistic PR was meant just to test the water.

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When I asked the question, it was truly just a question. I don't use filmstrip, so I don't know the answer. Maybe ask it on pixls.us? Although lately it seems that any question there turns into a long conversation really quick.

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masterpiga commented Mar 17, 2026

Sounds good, grab your popcorn! 😝

https://discuss.pixls.us/t/pr-discussion-disabling-film-strip-autocentering/56685?u=masterpiga

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Thanks!

This is currently an hidden pref, so really no problem and I could have merged this sooner. Now if needed I'm ok for an entry in the preferences if really needed. I'm not sure a new welcome screen is a good idea as this sounds like a very minor point, but we can discuss.

@TurboGit TurboGit merged commit de703e5 into darktable-org:master Mar 17, 2026
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