[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread] 

List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Flexibility of dockwindow handles
From:       Ravikiran Rajagopal <ravi () kde ! org>
Date:       2003-06-08 22:41:30
[Download RAW message or body]

Hello,
  Why do we force showing the caption of QDockWindows (in the handles) even 
when they are docked? This is really messy for a couple of reasons:
  1. When the widgets are fairly small dockwindows (which are not toolbars), 
one cannot give descriptive captions, especially if they are horizontally 
oriented. This leads to a usability nightmare.
  2. Using QDockWidgets in more complex container widgets becomes a pain. For 
example, let's say that we would like to have dockwidgets in a container 
widget (such as tab widgets, QtoolBoxes, etc.). Such a situation is not 
uncommon for stacks of detachable tools such as KDevelop's file selector and 
other views. Then, since we always display the caption on the handle, it 
becomes ugly to display it again in the tab bar or list view. The bottom line 
is that we are forcing a specific UI style which may be inconsistent with the 
rest of the application.

  I suggest that we allow the application to request that we treat dock window 
handles the same as toolbar window handles. The change would be very simple; 
in kdelibs/kdefx/kstyle.cpp, on lines 531-2, we would simply check for the 
request. Or if that is not feasible, we could create a simple KDE subclass of 
QDockWindow, and check for the property using a member function.

  On a related note, how can I get window decorations for undocked 
QDockWindows?

Regards,
Ravi
 
>> Visit http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-devel#unsub to unsubscribe <<
[prev in list] [next in list] [prev in thread] [next in thread]