Re: GnomePropertyBox

[Dietmar Maurer <dietmar ximian com>]

Mike Newman wrote:

> On 29 Jun 2001 13:25:31 +0200, Dietmar Maurer wrote:
>
> > I think it is not always good to apply changes immediately. I would prefer an
> > configurable approach, where we show OK/Cancel for normal users, and some
> > additional buttons for advanced users (OK/Apply/Revert/Close or something like
> > that).
>
> I'd agree that "Apply" is useful, and that not all changes can be
> practically applied immediately.
>
> I have reservations about "OK" however, as it seems relatively
> meaningless in a multi-page dialog. Its also unclear what its action
> will be depending on whether changes have been made or not.

OK is simply the combination of Apply and Close.

> I'd prefer to see "Apply/Revert/Close". If people are concerned about
> "Close" losing changes, a pop-up "You've changed stuff - keep it or lose
> it?" dialog would be sensible and useful.
>
> Mike
>
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