Rename Sequencer 'Cut' to 'Split'

This avoids the ambiguity with the Cut operator in the Sequencer, which could be confused with Cut/Copy/Paste.

Use 'Split' for the operator and 'Blade' for the active tool.

Patch by Nathan Lovato, with edits

Differential Revision: https://developer.blender.org/D5542

4 files changed, 25 insertions, 23 deletions

diff --git a/release/scripts/presets/keyconfig/keymap_data/blender_default.py b/release/scripts/presets/keyconfig/keymap_data/blender_default.py
index e31e6a77f90..f222513ddc9 100644
--- a/release/scripts/presets/keyconfig/keymap_data/blender_default.py
+++ b/release/scripts/presets/keyconfig/keymap_data/blender_default.py
@@ -2397,9 +2397,9 @@ def km_sequencer(params):
 
     items.extend([
         *_template_items_select_actions(params, "sequencer.select_all"),
-        ("sequencer.cut", {"type": 'K', "value": 'PRESS'},
+        ("sequencer.split", {"type": 'K', "value": 'PRESS'},
          {"properties": [("type", 'SOFT')]}),
-        ("sequencer.cut", {"type": 'K', "value": 'PRESS', "shift": True},
+        ("sequencer.split", {"type": 'K', "value": 'PRESS', "shift": True},
          {"properties": [("type", 'HARD')]}),
         ("sequencer.mute", {"type": 'H', "value": 'PRESS'},
          {"properties": [("unselected", False)]}),
@@ -2450,7 +2450,7 @@ def km_sequencer(params):
         ("sequencer.snap", {"type": 'S', "value": 'PRESS', "shift": True}, None),
         ("sequencer.swap_inputs", {"type": 'S', "value": 'PRESS', "alt": True}, None),
         *(
-            (("sequencer.cut_multicam",
+            (("sequencer.split_multicam",
               {"type": NUMBERS_1[i], "value": 'PRESS'},
               {"properties": [("camera", i + 1)]})
              for i in range(10)
@@ -6120,12 +6120,12 @@ def km_sequencer_editor_tool_select_box(params):
     )
 
 
-def km_sequencer_editor_tool_cut(_params):
+def km_sequencer_editor_tool_blade(_params):
     return (
-        "Sequencer Tool: Cut",
+        "Sequencer Tool: Blade",
         {"space_type": 'SEQUENCE_EDITOR', "region_type": 'WINDOW'},
-        {"items":[
-            ("sequencer.cut", {"type": 'LEFTMOUSE', "value": 'PRESS'},
+        {"items": [
+            ("sequencer.split", {"type": 'LEFTMOUSE', "value": 'PRESS'},
              {"properties": [("type", 'SOFT'), ("side", 'NO_CHANGE'), ("use_cursor_position", True), ("ignore_selection", True)]}),
         ]},
     )
@@ -6346,7 +6346,7 @@ def generate_keymaps(params=None):
         km_3d_view_tool_sculpt_gpencil_select_lasso(params),
         km_sequencer_editor_tool_select(params),
         km_sequencer_editor_tool_select_box(params),
-        km_sequencer_editor_tool_cut(params),
+        km_sequencer_editor_tool_blade(params),
     ]
 
 # ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/sequencer.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/sequencer.py
index 9a0028d1f14..206f778195e 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/sequencer.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_operators/sequencer.py
@@ -79,11 +79,11 @@ class SequencerCrossfadeSounds(Operator):
             return {'CANCELLED'}
 
 
-class SequencerCutMulticam(Operator):
-    """Cut multi-cam strip and select camera"""
+class SequencerSplitMulticam(Operator):
+    """Split multi-cam strip and select camera"""
 
-    bl_idname = "sequencer.cut_multicam"
-    bl_label = "Cut multicam"
+    bl_idname = "sequencer.split_multicam"
+    bl_label = "Split multicam"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
 
     camera: IntProperty(
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ class SequencerCutMulticam(Operator):
             s.select = True
 
         cfra = context.scene.frame_current
-        bpy.ops.sequencer.cut(frame=cfra, type='SOFT', side='RIGHT')
+        bpy.ops.sequencer.split(frame=cfra, type='SOFT', side='RIGHT')
         for s in context.scene.sequence_editor.sequences_all:
             if s.select and s.type == 'MULTICAM' and s.frame_final_start <= cfra and cfra < s.frame_final_end:
                 context.scene.sequence_editor.active_strip = s
@@ -369,7 +369,7 @@ def calculate_duration_frames(context, duration_seconds):
 
 classes = (
     SequencerCrossfadeSounds,
-    SequencerCutMulticam,
+    SequencerSplitMulticam,
     SequencerDeinterlaceSelectedMovies,
     SequencerFadesClear,
     SequencerFadesAdd,
diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_sequencer.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_sequencer.py
index f05a0e18eed..903416b78e6 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_sequencer.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_sequencer.py
@@ -716,8 +716,8 @@ class SEQUENCER_MT_strip(Menu):
         layout.menu("SEQUENCER_MT_strip_transform")
 
         layout.separator()
-        layout.operator("sequencer.cut", text="Cut").type = 'SOFT'
-        layout.operator("sequencer.cut", text="Hold Cut").type = 'HARD'
+        layout.operator("sequencer.split", text="Split").type = 'SOFT'
+        layout.operator("sequencer.split", text="Hold Split").type = 'HARD'
 
         layout.separator()
         layout.operator("sequencer.copy", text="Copy")
diff --git a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_toolsystem_toolbar.py b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_toolsystem_toolbar.py
index 79fd5f85851..02db00e36c0 100644
--- a/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_toolsystem_toolbar.py
+++ b/release/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_toolsystem_toolbar.py
@@ -1706,22 +1706,23 @@ class _defs_node_edit:
             keymap="Node Tool: Links Cut",
         )
 
+
 class _defs_sequencer_generic:
 
     @ToolDef.from_fn
-    def cut():
+    def blade():
         def draw_settings(_context, layout, tool):
-            props = tool.operator_properties("sequencer.cut")
+            props = tool.operator_properties("sequencer.split")
             row = layout.row()
             row.use_property_split = False
             row.prop(props, "type", expand=True)
         return dict(
-            idname="builtin.cut",
-            label="Cut",
+            idname="builtin.blade",
+            label="Blade",
             icon="ops.sequencer.blade",
             cursor='CROSSHAIR',
             widget=None,
-            keymap="Sequencer Tool: Cut",
+            keymap="Sequencer Tool: Blade",
             draw_settings=draw_settings,
         )
 
@@ -2255,15 +2256,16 @@ class SEQUENCER_PT_tools_active(ToolSelectPanelHelper, Panel):
         ],
         'SEQUENCER': [
             *_tools_select,
-            _defs_sequencer_generic.cut,
+            _defs_sequencer_generic.blade,
         ],
         'SEQUENCER_PREVIEW': [
             *_tools_select,
             *_tools_annotate,
-            _defs_sequencer_generic.cut,
+            _defs_sequencer_generic.blade,
         ],
     }
 
+
 classes = (
     IMAGE_PT_tools_active,
     NODE_PT_tools_active,