KindleExplorer - file manager program (GUI) - Page 9

anakod · 02-27-2013, 02:51 PM

I think this behavior is not obvious. I have a very big problem - not enough space for all buttons

Would like to add at least two: New File and New Folder.

thomass · 02-27-2013, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anakod

I think this behavior is not obvious.

OK, what about this one: leafpad button can load leafpad app with this folder as "current directory".

anakod · 02-27-2013, 03:08 PM

I can make this, but 2 problems:

1) I don't know how i can create new file in leafpad )))
2) leafpad save config to " ../settings/leafpad/leafpadrc" from current directory

twobob · 02-27-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anakod

I think this behavior is not obvious. I have a very big problem - not enough space for all buttons

Would like to add at least two: New File and New Folder.

QUESTION...

I am really really really going to have to refactor that menu system anyway for the lower devices.

There is no way to navigate "off the top" of the tree-view using just the 5-way controller.. and even if there was a way... the SELECTED item would always be the top one...

What about making a single-click event cause a - JUMP to the top menu...

or

even better remove the top menu and replace it with a pop-up menu (wrapped in a "GtkScrollView") this would allow for MANY more option/items... and it would work an all devices. this would also preserve the SELECTED ITEM in all cases...

Thoughts on that?

thomass · 02-27-2013, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twobob

There is no way to navigate "off the top" of the tree-view using just the 5-way controller.. and even if there was a way... the SELECTED item would always be the top one...

for the current layout: one-click of FW-center to choose a file/folder and double click of FW-center to open a folder

twobob · 02-27-2013, 03:30 PM

to keep it simple... I would have OPEN as the top option in all cases... Greyed out if there was no default "opener" (including folders)

I could handle the extra clicks.

double click might be "challenging" to comprehend for some.

but I see your point... possibly there is an argument for a proper "branch" or even Fork...
however it would be nice to detect the Touchscreen capabilities and simply offer that extra "drill-down into folders without pressing open" on those devices.

will think about the double click thing... it's a decent idea.

anakod · 02-27-2013, 03:43 PM

Removing top menu on touch devices is very bad idea, becouse it's very useful.
Adding context menu for long tap is good idea

Solutions:
1) Make branch, remove menu on non-touch devices (via separated layout)
2) Navigate to menu on click

anakod · 02-27-2013, 03:46 PM

left arrow can go to parent folder

right arrow can show menu?

twobob · 02-27-2013, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anakod

left arrow can go to parent folder

right arrow can show menu?

I like that idea.

anakod · 02-27-2013, 05:03 PM

Showing menu on every folder opening is not so good. Screen redrawing is slow.
May be Kindle has some menu button?

twobob · 02-27-2013, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anakod

Showing menu on every folder opening is not so good. Screen redrawing is slow.
May be Kindle has some menu button?

Yes it does!

K4:
[root@kindle root]# waitforkey

Quote:

139 1

K3:
[root@kindle k3chess]# waitforkey

Quote:

139 1

DXg:
[root@kindle root]# waitforkey

Quote:

139 1

at least that is consistent

anakod · 02-28-2013, 05:57 AM

May be show menu/switch focus to menu on this button? And open folder/view file on click.

(all for non touch devices)

twobob · 02-28-2013, 06:29 AM

agreed.. will index your thing today then if you are happy with it...

List as Touch / Paperwhite for now? or Paperwhite only?

(will give your latest 1.5 a workout now - on a touch)

Quote:

Originally Posted by anakod

May be show menu/switch focus to menu on this button? And open folder/view file on click.

(all for non touch devices)

I'll look at that for the lower stuff as and when and just fork then if you are finished with your end.

Cheers

anakod · 02-28-2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

List as Touch / Paperwhite for now? or Paperwhite only?

I think both. Who check this on Touch, please reply here.

Quote:

I'll look at that for the lower stuff as and when and just fork then if you are finished with your end.

Development never ending

I planning make new folder\file buttons.

twobob · 02-28-2013, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anakod

I think both. Who check this on Touch, please reply here.

Development never ending

I planning make new folder\file buttons.

hmmm okay then. I will test the touch in a hour. then share.

: ) errand to do

02-27-2013, 02:51 PM	#121
anakod Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208250 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle PaperWhite	I think this behavior is not obvious. I have a very big problem - not enough space for all buttons Would like to add at least two: New File and New Folder. Last edited by anakod; 02-27-2013 at 02:58 PM.

02-27-2013, 03:30 PM	#126
twobob ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°){ʇlnɐɟ ƃǝs}Týr Posts: 6,586 Karma: 6299993 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uti gratia usura (Yao ying da ying; Mo ying da yieng) Device: PW-WIFI\|K5-3G+WIFI\| K4\|K3-3G\|DXG\|K2\| Rooted Nook Touch	to keep it simple... I would have OPEN as the top option in all cases... Greyed out if there was no default "opener" (including folders) I could handle the extra clicks. double click might be "challenging" to comprehend for some. but I see your point... possibly there is an argument for a proper "branch" or even Fork... however it would be nice to detect the Touchscreen capabilities and simply offer that extra "drill-down into folders without pressing open" on those devices. will think about the double click thing... it's a decent idea. Last edited by twobob; 02-27-2013 at 03:37 PM. Reason: will think about the double click thing... it's a decent idea.

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02-27-2013, 03:08 PM	#123
anakod Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208250 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle PaperWhite	I can make this, but 2 problems: 1) I don't know how i can create new file in leafpad ))) 2) leafpad save config to " ../settings/leafpad/leafpadrc" from current directory

02-27-2013, 03:43 PM	#127
anakod Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208250 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle PaperWhite	Removing top menu on touch devices is very bad idea, becouse it's very useful. Adding context menu for long tap is good idea Solutions: 1) Make branch, remove menu on non-touch devices (via separated layout) 2) Navigate to menu on click

02-27-2013, 03:46 PM	#128
anakod Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208250 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle PaperWhite	left arrow can go to parent folder right arrow can show menu?

02-27-2013, 05:03 PM	#130
anakod Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208250 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle PaperWhite	Showing menu on every folder opening is not so good. Screen redrawing is slow. May be Kindle has some menu button?

02-28-2013, 05:57 AM	#132
anakod Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 208250 Join Date: Feb 2013 Device: Kindle PaperWhite	May be show menu/switch focus to menu on this button? And open folder/view file on click. (all for non touch devices)