[scribus] Flickering Cursor

[Sebastian Schumann]

>>>>> When using scribus 1.5.5 on macos Catalina, the cursor is
>>>>> constantly flickering during movement. Scribus is the only app
>>>>> showing this behavior. In fact the cursor switches by every pixel
>>>>> passed between the current tool cursor and the black arrow of the
>>>>> os. Is this a known bug of this development release? Is there a
>>>>> solution already? Or might Catalina be faulty? Thanks for your
>>>>> time.  
>>>> 
>>>> i've made a patch that solves the worst parts of this issue.
>>>> 
>>>> https://bugs.scribus.net/view.php?id=15869
>>>> 
>>>> it has been applied to 1.5.6svn so with the newest / next version
>>>> it will be a bit better.
>>>> 
>>>> my further work on it is blocked because (as so often) patches are
>>>> not being reviewed.
>>>> 
>>>> ciao
>>>> a.l.e  
> 
> the main patch is already in scribus 1.5.6svn. you can download and try
> it from here:
> 
> https://sourceforge.net/projects/scribus/files/scribus-svn/1.5.6.svn/
> 
> Scribus15xNightly_Mojave-20200625-r23903.dmg
> 
> should have it.
> 
> the other patch needs a review not users : - )
> 
> ciao
> a.l.e

I installed 1.5.6 and the flickering is gone (absolutely, as it seems). Side effect: I love the new extra panel for content properties. Now, Scribus does not only make fun again, the fun even increased. A big thank you, Sir!

Sebastian