[Thunar-dev] Classic UI

[Benedikt Meurer]

Brian wrote:
> Benedikt Meurer wrote:
> 
>> So can we agree that we'll focus on the path bar approach with the 
>> Open Location dialog for people that want to enter URIs directly, and 
>> drop the location bar approach for now (we can add a separate location 
>> bar layout later if it's really necessary)?
> 
> 
> What exactly are you talking about with a "Open Location Dialog"?
> 
> A) http://members.cox.net/brian-schott/Rox-Like-Find.png
>    Search that pops up at the bottom like Firefox or Rox. (Find bar)
> 
> B) http://members.cox.net/brian-schott/SeperateDialog.png
>    Search that has its own window. (This is the way the mockup is 
> currently written)
> 
> I like A for the same reason I don't like spatial file managers. More 
> windows to deal with and it gets a bit distracting. (I haven't written 
> any code for those, Just messed around with the gimp)
> 
> Let me know that you think.

While I somehow like A), I still think B) is the better alternative, 
esp. since it's similar to what GtkFileChooser does. That's just my 2 
cents, tho; I'm open for suggestions/opinions here. Maybe you can 
explain how A) should work exactly?

greets,
Benedikt