Re: First UI component needing replacement.
- From: Dylan Griffiths <Dylan_G bigfoot com>
- To: GNOME GUI list <gnome-gui-list gnome org>
- Subject: Re: First UI component needing replacement.
- Date: Mon, 14 Aug 2000 16:09:10 -0600
"Michael T. Babcock" wrote:
>
> I think a discussion that happened last year included a proposition that
> sounds like yours.
>
> Basically, as the user types in the "filename" area, have only the
> files/folders that match that name remain in the scrolled-view window (above
> the typing area) so the user can quickly verify which file they want, etc.
>
> This is especially useful for people who name their files with very long
> names.
The selective/dynamic hiding would not, IMO, be as useful as a user
requested auto complete. In fact, the action of having automatic changes
happen elsewhere in the dialog could confuse or distract new users.
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