On Thu, 21 Oct 2010, Graeme Geldenhuys wrote:
Op 2010-10-21 14:38, Michael Van Canneyt het geskryf:
Name = 'AllPascalFiles'
DisplayName = 'All pascal files'
Mask = '*.sql'
User edits DisplayName and Mask. 'Name' can be used to track changes.
OK, so lets say the above is implemented... now lets walk through a use
case. Remember I said, I DO plan features, I don't just code them off the
top of my head.
1) First time in IDE since 'File Filter" patch was applied. File Filters
grid is populated with default display name (from translation resource
strings) and default file masks.
2) I modify the display name and file masks of existing filters, and I
add my own filters.
...[ time goes by and one of the default filters had there file mask
changed ]...
3) First time I enter the IDE since new default filter file mask. What
should happen?
- Lazarus overwrites my customized file mask for that filter? I'd be
pissed off about this.
- Lazarus prompts me to to do something?
* I'd be pissed off about pointless prompt.
* Prompts for what?
* I don't like software that prompts me for every damn change, so
no I want to know where do I disable such prompts?
- Lazarus just ignores the new default filter file mask, and keeps
using what I specified (I opt for this, which is essentially what
I have already implemented)
The last point is correct. You changed something, nothing is done.
As soon as something is marked 'changed', it is ignored.
4) I add more file filter masks. eg: XML files (*.xml)
...[ time goes by and one of the default filters had there display name
changed ]...
5) First time I enter the IDE since new default filter display name
change. What should happen? Essentially the same as (3).
Nothing. Modified means: do not touch.
...[ time goes by and a new default filters had been added.
eg: FPDoc Description Files (*.xml) ]...
New filters are simply added to the end of the list.
6) First time I enter the IDE since new default file filter was added.
What should happen?
- Essentially the same as (3).
- Automatically add new default filter. But hey, now the mask clashes
with my own 'XML Files' filter.
No. The name is different. You'll simply have the same thing twice.
A user action is always required when the IDE changes:
in your way just as in my proposal...
- What about my preferred order of filters. I don't what that to change
either, so where should IDE add new file filter.
Always at the end.
My observations:
* You guys now made the whole feature a damn site more complicated than
it needs to be.
But it gives maximal user experience, least amount of fuss.
Isn't that what it's all about ?
Many things in the IDE are more complicated than I would like them to be,
but usually Mattias puts me straight: he always gives the reason why
things are the way they are. I may think they are needlessly complicated
sometimes, but in the Lazarus IDE, his story is always consequent and
logical. Making the IDE a damn sight better than Delphi's meanwhile.
Michael.
PS 1. I am merely an observer in this particular discussion. You asked opinions
in order to resolve a dispute. I gave mine, how I would solve the dispute.
You're of course free to do different.
PS 2. I often find that the following lyrics help me put things in perspective:
http://www.metrolyrics.com/you-cant-always-get-what-you-want-lyrics-rolling-stones.html
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