Stephan,
It has been so long since I have used a version that used the old method I am not sure I understand exactly what you want.
If you turn Conditional Deselection back on (option checked), you can deselect the newly created edge/edges with space bar (after you have used connect to connect the edges) and the current mode (edge) remains active. If you hit space bar a second time you can choose another selection mode. You can always use the shortcut keys (e,v,f) to select another mode whenever you want. You probably already know all this...
Did the older versions of Wings3D allow you to set the selection mode permanently until another mode was set? Sorry I cannot remember...
Is there something else you are expecting to happen/see???
oort
It has been so long since I have used a version that used the old method I am not sure I understand exactly what you want.
If you turn Conditional Deselection back on (option checked), you can deselect the newly created edge/edges with space bar (after you have used connect to connect the edges) and the current mode (edge) remains active. If you hit space bar a second time you can choose another selection mode. You can always use the shortcut keys (e,v,f) to select another mode whenever you want. You probably already know all this...
Did the older versions of Wings3D allow you to set the selection mode permanently until another mode was set? Sorry I cannot remember...
Is there something else you are expecting to happen/see???oort