[Geany-devel] Build command labels as buttons

Lex Trotman elextr at xxxxx
Wed Mar 10 22:08:10 UTC 2010


On 11 March 2010 04:19, Nick Treleaven <nick.treleaven at btinternet.com>wrote:

> Hi,
> I've made a screenshot (attached) of the Build Commands dialog using
> buttons for the menu item labels instead of text entries. This is
> because:
>
> 1. It makes it clear that menu labels don't normally need to be edited.
> 2. It displays the mnemonic correctly.
>
> Clicking the button can still allow setting the menu item text via a
> dialog prompt, and there would be a tooltip to say this.
>
> Good idea?
>

It is an "unusual" UI paradigm so I am not sure ...

It might have to be tried to see if it improves or damages the ease of use.

Cheers
Lex

>
> Regards,
> Nick
>
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