[haiku-commits] Re: r35769 - in haiku/trunk/src/add-ons/translators: exr gif ppm raw shared ...

  • From: Humdinger <humdingerb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: haiku-commits@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 10:02:59 +0100

> IIRC, there were some problems with this patch, which is why I didn't apply
> it back then. If memory serves, one problem is that other applications can
> ask for the Translator configuration view, these views are not just
> embedded
> into the DataTranslations preflet. Have you tested this situation?
>

Oh, I didn't even know that was possible (or is that what the "Settings"
button in save dialogs does?). I've been thinking about that (though having
Replicants in mind), because that would be a nice addition to save dialogs.
I always found it a bit inconvenient that there is a "Settings" button to
open the translator settings. Changes for this one save-action would also
alter the defaults.
It may be better to have a save-action specific translator setting hidden
with an expander widget in the save dialog.
Also worth considering: A pop-up menu on top of every translator setting
view to save settings (plus a "Defaults", "Save current setting..." (opening
a naming alert), and "Delete current setting" items).
With possible more saved settings for every translator, those should then be
moved to config/settings/translators/

Regards,
Humdinger

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