file-requester
[1/4] from: robert::muench::robertmuench::de at: 6-Nov-2001 19:20
Hi, I'm sure you all use the request-file function quite often. Well, at least I
do ;-). I'm missing some things and perhaps someone has improved the
filerequester allready or is interested in doing so:
1. Localization
2. Better Filefilter pattern handling: *.txt will show you *.txt.bak
3. Resizeable columns: Long filenames can't be viewed
4. Filenames with spaces are not shown correctly in the list
5. Concept to add an options block: It would be nice to be able to add a block
of options the user could select in the file-requester (like: start browser) and
which can be evaluated from the calling script. I don't want to create special
versions of the file-requester source everytime I need to alter it.
6. Resizing
7. Storing size, sorting etc. options made by the user on a per-user base to
reuse them for the next file-requester.
That's it for now. What do you think? Robert
[2/4] from: greggirwin:mindspring at: 6-Nov-2001 12:04
Hi Robert,
I actually started on one when I first picked up REBOL (because I didn't
know about the built-in). I think the built-ins are good for basic apps
(though localization is important) a set of nice reusable ones would be
great for the community. I'm already doing too much stuff here (I know
Ammon, just focus :) ) so I don't dare commit to it right now. I have it on
one of my many lists though.
--Gregg
[3/4] from: allenk:powerup:au at: 7-Nov-2001 5:50
Robert,
Reichhart wrote a spec for an enhanced file-requestor. I'll see if I can dig
it up for you, (if he doesn't reply).
or maybe Anton has the script he was working on?
Cheers,
Allen K
[4/4] from: arolls:idatam:au at: 7-Nov-2001 11:16
I am working in that direction.
But the number of problems is
quite considerable. :)
For example, we want resizable columns.
What interface element can we use to
implement that in a nice way?
There isn't one. (As far as I know.)
We'll have to make one.
Also column header buttons with up/down
arrows to show the direction of sorting.
I've started work on that, but I need
to get my head into building my own
styles in a serious way so I can make
them correctly.
We should speak to the French designers... :)
Anton.