Nodes 2.0

[neophoeus]

Is there an existing issue for this?

• I have searched the existing issues and checked the recent builds/commits

What problem are you experiencing?

Issue 1: Nodes Overlap Blocking Options
When multiple nodes are close to each other, opening the option will cause the list to be covered by adjacent nodes.​

Issue 2: Prompt Selection Unsmooth
When quickly selecting text within the prompt with the mouse, only part of the text is often selected, and the subsequent dragging action moves the nodes instead. This may be due to a conflict between mouse dragging behavior and text selection.​​

Issue 3: Copy Limited to Keyboard
Copying and pasting cannot be done using the mouse right-click menu, it only supports Ctrl+C/V keyboard shortcuts.​

Issue 4: Value Adjustment Fails
Adjusting width and height values cannot be done by dragging the mouse left or right for fine-tuning; it can only be adjusted through plus/minus keys or manual input.​

When does this problem occur?

Always

How often do you encounter this problem?

Multiple times per day

How much does this problem affect your workflow?

Minor annoyance

Current workarounds

Issue 1: Nodes Overlap Blocking Options
Move the blocking parts away.

Issue 2: Prompt Selection Unsmooth
Move the node back and select prompts again at a slower speed.

Issue 3: Copy Limited to Keyboard
Use keyboard input.

Issue 4: Value Adjustment Fails
Use keyboard input.

Ideas for solutions (Optional)

Issue 1: Nodes Overlap Blocking Options
Make selected nodes automatically come to the top layer.

Issue 2: Prompt Selection Unsmooth
When selecting text, interact only with the text.

Issue 3: Copy Limited to Keyboard
Can add back the old mouse functionality, but not everyone necessarily needs it.

Issue 4: Value Adjustment Fails
Can add back the old mouse functionality, but not everyone necessarily needs it.

Additional context

No response

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[dosubot]

Hi @neophoeus! I'm Dosu and I’m helping the ComfyUI_frontend team.

Here’s what’s known about each of your issues in Nodes 2.0:

1. Nodes Overlap Blocking Options:
There are existing issues and ongoing work to address node overlap and layering. The AutoScaleLayout feature (enabled by default) helps reduce overlap when opening workflows, but some overlap may still occur. There’s also discussion about making the visually top-most node receive clicks and adding auto-layout tools for better organization. Recent PRs have improved node preview layering and z-index, which may help with visibility and stacking problems. You can check or toggle the Comfy.VueNodes.AutoScaleLayout setting to ensure it’s active, but some manual adjustment might still be needed. More advanced layout tools are under consideration for future updates
issue #4090
issue #6483
PR #7146

2. Prompt Selection Unsmooth:
There are known UI/UX issues with node dragging and selection, and users have reported that dragging nodes can interfere with text selection inside prompts. This is a recognized pain point, and maintainers have acknowledged ongoing work to improve node interaction and display. No specific fix is released yet, but improvements are planned
issue #6998

3. Copy Limited to Keyboard:
Copy/paste currently only works via Ctrl+C/V. There’s an open issue proposing to add standard Copy/Paste commands to the Edit menu for better accessibility and mouse/touch support. This would allow copy/paste via the UI, not just keyboard shortcuts
issue #2892

4. Value Adjustment Fails:
For number widgets (like width/height), fine-tuning by dragging the mouse left/right is supported in the code via the onDrag method of the NumberWidget class. If this isn’t working, it may be a regression or a UI bug in the current version. The widget should allow value adjustment by dragging, as well as by clicking the plus/minus or entering values manually
source

If you’re seeing persistent issues with value adjustment by drag, it may be worth checking if it’s specific to certain widgets or nodes, or if it’s a broader UI regression.

Nodes2.0 is still evolving, and maintainers are aware of these workflow issues. Improvements to node interaction, layout, and widget usability are ongoing.

To reply, just mention @dosu.

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