Build order Interface Issue/suggestion

[Balois]

I have on numerous occasions while looking at my build order for a city meant to buy a tech or unit and instead removed it from the list. No big deal except when I put it back on the list it resets the build time. For example, I was trying to buy a tank and it had only 3 turns remaining. I clicked on the wrong side of the build bar and the much needed tank was removed. Added it back and it went up to 15 turns. Arrgg.

How about a confirm dialog box or some other method to eliminate this type of error.

[Fimconte]

I have on numerous occasions while looking at my build order for a city meant to buy a tech or unit and instead removed it from the list. No big deal except when I put it back on the list it resets the build time. For example, I was trying to buy a tank and it had only 3 turns remaining. I clicked on the wrong side of the build bar and the much needed tank was removed. Added it back and it went up to 15 turns. Arrgg.

How about a confirm dialog box or some other method to eliminate this type of error.

You don't lose the production progress.

I often build colonizers until they have 1 turn remaining and then switch production until I have pop-growth.

[Balois]

Ok, I went back and took a close look at why I was seeing an increase in build time. What was happening is that I was building a tank which was almost complete and when I replaced it, I used with a newer version that had different weapons and improved armor. A good reason to use "new" when you change the characteristics of a weapon. Thanks.

[Fimconte]

Ok, I went back and took a close look at why I was seeing an increase in build time. What was happening is that I was building a tank which was almost complete and when I replaced it, I used with a newer version that had different weapons and improved armor. A good reason to use "new" when you change the characteristics of a weapon. Thanks.

Yes, it would be nice if half-built units would stay in "memory", even if you change the blueprint (ie the half-built would still be selectable and have the old weapons/armour).

Maybe add a option to scrap them if they start cluttering the list.

[jdmillard]

Good idea. It should be added back to the production possibilities list like a brand new item, remembering how much was done. And you are right, it would need a "scrap" option to de-clutter the list if necessary.

It could come in handy for more than just accidental deletions. You could also decide to mothball a colonizer if you decide that you don't want the city to lose population yet, then return and finish it a few turns later.