On Jun 18, 2008, at 4:18 PM, Nate Lowrie wrote:
> I agree with you on the intelligent defaults. However, I would argue
> that adding a sizer to a sizer slot is not a case for defaults and
> should use the slots current settings. For example, if you have a
> dBorderSizer that has 3 vertical slots, you use one slot for a dGrid,
> one slot for a spacer and one slot for a horizontal sizer that holds a
> button array, you don't normal want to expand that horiziontal sizer
> in either direction. However, if you are starting a new form and need
> to divide the form up with sizers I use the full expand a lot.
So you understand the problem: there isn't a simple solution, as
there are a wide variety of situations that simply can't be
anticipated. We can possibly refine the rules; again, I think the idea
to check if the containing slot has non-default settings and respect
them might get us the most bang for the buck.
> The reason I mention this is because once I add a sizer I need to go
> to the object tree in object info window to select the horizontal
> sizer to change the settings because clicking on things in the window
> only gets me the horizontal slots on the sizer. Where as if I set it
> before I insert the sizer, I just have to right click on the slot and
> go to edit sizer settings. A lot quicker.
Understood. I usually develop with the Object Tree window open for
this very reason: it makes it easy to address all objects, even
sizers, directly. Right-clicking on the object tree is the fastest way
to go for me.
> It's only a convenience thing but it took me by surprise the first
> time until I found out about the defaults. Maybe a better option
> would be a preference to shut them off?
Nah, because this would cause more problems than it would solve.
-- Ed Leafe
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