Hello,

IDEA currently has two modes for the file tabs, the "normal" mode,
where the tabs may stack in multiple rows and the "single row" mode.

The disadvantage of the "normal" mode is, that it eats too much screen
space. The disadvantage of the "single row" mode is, that I need to
scroll to see, what files are opened.

What about another mode without the use of JTabbedPane, but with a
JPanel containing JButtons in one row, that look like tabs?

One file open:

[AFile]
+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |

Two files open:

[AFile][BFile]
+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |

A lot of files open:

[A...][B....][C...][D...][E...][F...]
+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |

If more files (== buttons) are open than can be layed out with their
preferred size (== full icon/name), than they will be made smaller so
they would fit in the row. In this case, the tooltip for the buttons
should show the full file name.

What do you think?

Tom
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