I think Paul's point was that when a file is writable, there is nothing in place of the padlock that lets you know: a) the file is writable b) you can double-click there to make it read only.
Another option would be an unlocked padlock. N. Searle, Ash wrote: > The padlock is a familiar symbol used in a lot of programs to show that > something is locked, I don't think it should be changed. > > How about Intellij makes the padlock flash every time you try an editting > command in a read-only file? This would draw attention towards the padlock > and encourage it's use. > > > >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Paul Ruane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >>Sent: 03 July 2002 10:43 >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Subject: Re: [Eap-features] Re: change read/write permissions >> >> >> >>Perhaps a pencil symbol in the box when the file is writable >>would give an indication that this functionality is there. >> >>Paul. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Nathan Brown >> >> >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> Sent by: cc: >> >> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Subject: [Eap-features] Re: change read/write permissions >> >> tbrains.com >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 03/07/2002 10:35 >> >> >> Please respond to >> >> >> eap-features >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>You can already do this in the current build; double click on >>the status >>bar box between the line no/column display and INSERT/OVERWRITE. >> >>N. >> >>Zohar wrote: >> >>>Will it be possible to add a "make writable" option to a >> >>file? I know it's >> >>>not pure Java and hence OS dependent, but still... >>> >>> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Eap-features mailing list >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>http://lists.jetbrains.com/mailman/listinfo/eap-features >> >> >> >> >>-- >> >>This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged >>information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have >>received this e-mail in error) please notify the sender >>immediately and destroy this e-mail. Any unauthorized >>copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this >>e-mail is strictly forbidden. >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>Eap-features mailing list >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>http://lists.jetbrains.com/mailman/listinfo/eap-features >> > > > > ********************* Confidentiality Notice & Disclaimer > *********************** > This message, together with any attachments, is for the confidential and > exclusive use of the > addressee(s). If you receive it in error, please delete the message and its > attachments from your > system immediately and notify us by return e-mail. Do not disclose, copy, > circulate or use any > information contained in this e-mail. > > (1) The content of this e-mail is to be read subject to Lunn Poly terms of > business, as applicable. > (2) E-mail may be intercepted or affected by viruses and Lunn Poly accepts > no responsibility for > any interception or liability for any form of viruses introduced with this > e-mail. > (3) The sender shall remain solely accountable for any statements, > representations or opinions > that are clearly his or her own and not made in the course of employment. > > **************************************************************************** > *********** > > Lunn Poly Limited > [Registered in England (Number 638309)] > Lunn Poly House > Clarendon Avenue > Leamington Spa > Warwickshire > CV32 5PS > > Telephone: 01926 452245 > Facsimile: 01926 451679 > E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [A list of Thomson Travel Group companies is available for inspection at > www.thomsontravelgroup.com] _______________________________________________ Eap-features mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.jetbrains.com/mailman/listinfo/eap-features
