[Planner] Some issues

[Waldemar Augustyn <waldemar nxp com>]

I just used the Planner for a simple project.  Generally, it goes into 
the right direction, and I am very happy to see the development 
continue.  I like the simplicity. I like how it deals with non-100% 
resource allocations.  I like the zoom feature.

I have noticed a few problems not listed in the Roadmap.  It would be 
nice to see them fixed.  I point them out to help with improving the 
usability.  Not criticizing, just trying to help.

1. Extension.

It would be nice to abandon this very long ".mrproject" suffix.  
Three-letter extensions seem to be a  norm.  *.pln or *.pnr ???
Also, the file dialog box should filter the planner files.

2. PDF export.

Maybe this is a problem with my RedHat, but the *.pdf produced by 
Planner cannot be read by Acroread.  Nor can this be read by a full 
version Adobe Acrobat 5.0 for Win.  The related *.ps export produces 
gibberish text when distilled by the Adobe distiller.

3. Resource overuse

It would be nice to see a diagram of resource use.  Otherwise it is very 
difficult to tell that resources are over committed.  (BTW, The planner 
*should* allow overcommittment)

4. Performance

Adding/Deleting resources or tasks is very slow.  On a 700Mhz RH-9.0 the 
pause is in single seconds range, just long enough to render the Planner 
unusable for anything serious.  I do not know how fundamental this is, 
but the program has no chance of acceptance if it persists.


Waldemar