Re: Full file paths in comparison window

[Scott Kostyshak <scott kostyshak gmail com>]

Dear all,

Note that this issue is relevant also for directory comparison. Here is
an issue to follow:
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=746616
It is useful to make sure we note any constructive ideas that we come up
with on the enhancement request. Otherwise any progress will be forgotten.

Best,

Scott

On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 09:38:56AM -0700, david kerns wrote:
> I'm still VERY satisfied using 1.6.1. ... reminds me of the cira 1980's
> Gravely walking tractor ads ...
> http://gravelymanuals.com/pdf/Real_Satisfaction_0273.pdf (page 20)  ...
> "Old Gravely Tractors are our toughest competition"
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 8:51 AM, Sky Diver <skydivergm gmail com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Royce,
> >
> > I've asked this in the past and got a "won't fix" reply.
> > Sadly, because of this missing feature I am still on Meld 1.8.3.
> > What you wrote is exactly my case, but you also bring an alternative
> > for actually displaying the filename, which is great.
> > I hope Kai will consider implementing this, even as a flag that is off
> > by default.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 23, 2016 at 9:02 AM, royce <royce55 paradise net nz> wrote:
> > > I know full file paths have has been brought up before but I think it is
> > > import and there should be a reasonably
> > > simple solution. If the widget at the top of the text window doesn't
> > allow
> > > this why not just add the full file spec's
> > > under each window in the status bar. Most of the status bar is wasted
> > > real-estate as far as I can see.
> > > Now why do I think it's import ?  It's a file comparison tool which
> > normally
> > > means comparing and editing files with
> > > the same name, being able to quickly make sure you edit the correct one
> > is
> > > vital.
> > > In fact it's so import as far as I am concerned I will only use the old
> > Meld
> > > and when that stops working will look for
> > > a new program if the new version still doesn't have that feature.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Royce
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