On 03/18/2010 02:54 AM, Peter Nermander wrote: >> There is no particular string "supposed" to be in that field, just a text >> string. We could use the file name as the default. > > I think it would be better if the disbled Save button had a tooltip > explaining why it is disabled. > > Because the missing string is not the only thing that can make the > Save button disabled, for example missing or incorrect color profiles > can too. > > I would think that the code to decide whether the button shall be > enabled or not could easily be modified to also insert a relevant text > in a tooltip. (It is most likely a set of if-checks.)
The problem with tooltips is that they require the user to fiddle with the cursor to know that they're there. I think tooltips are a good reminder about things, but not good as a primary source of information. It would be more intuitive to have a message where the choice for X-3 is made: "Info String required", perhaps even have the place for putting the info string on the same tab as the button to choose X-3. Another option might be to have a message to check the Help browser about X-3 (provided there is something in Help about this issue). Greg
