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.
> 
> 
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>>Perhaps a pencil symbol in the box when the file is writable 
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>>Paul.
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>>You can already do this in the current build; double click on 
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>>Zohar wrote:
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>>>Will it be possible to add a "make writable" option to a 
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