possible panel docs impact (was Re: PATCH: panel run dialog redux)

[John Fleck <jfleck inkstain net>]

On Thu, May 02, 2002 at 08:11:07PM -0700, Frank Worsley wrote:
> Hi all, 
> 
> attached is a patch the redesigns the panel run dialog along the lines
> of the discussion that tooks place on this list. 
> 
> I think the new design should be more pleasing to everyone. The main
> changes are: 
> 
> 1. By default always show the advanced text entry field and replace the
> 'Advanced' button with a 'Known Applications' button. 
> 
> 2. Pressing the 'Known Application' button will display the list of
> 'known' applications from the applications menu. 
> 
> 3. The list of applications is now only loaded when the button is
> pressed, resulting in a fast load time for the dialog. 
> 
> The only problem with the patch right now is that the window wont shrink
> in size when the applications list is hidden by pressing the button. It
> correctly grows in size when the list is first shown. Ideas anyone? 
> 
> Patch is attached. Screenshots are here:
> http://members.shaw.ca/fworsley/screenshots
> 

Has anyone checked on the docs to see how this will effect them? I'm
cc'ing Eugene O'Connor, who's been working on them, as I'm not sure if
he's on this list.

Cheers,
John

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