ok, so... > 1) often requested must mean there is a need? A need that justifies the non-trivial amount of work which would garner more loyalty to the product? hmmm....
> 2) though I understand what you said - I don't know if I agree with it. When you add a device to a map it always goes smack in the centre and then you probably move it to where you want. Click on an previously unmapped interface and the endpoint zooms sometimes off the map, simultaneously shrinking the map to be able to cover the distance. Don't think I attached any networks way over there........ We do appreciate the attention you guys pay to our observations. Kevin -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tex Clayton Sent: February-02-09 11:22 AM To: InterMapper Discussion Subject: Re: [IM-Talk] Window Restricts Action -Interfaces enable/disable issues On Jan 30, 2009, at 1:38 PM, Randy Millsop wrote: > 1) allow simultaneous access to the Interfaces and Map windows This is an oft-requested feature enhancement. Currently the window is modal because the client has no way of updating the window as the interfaces change. It loads the interface information when the window is opened and the information can become stale over time. For the window to be non-modal (and hence allow multiple Interfaces windows open simultaneously), a non-trivial amount of work is required in both the server and client applications. > 2) newly enabled interfaces should always show in reasonably > unoccupied spaces nearest the associated host, or if no unoccupied > space can be ascertained programatically then at least display them > in front/top of other objects. These objects display in the same place they occupied when you last hid them. All of the graphical information is maintained for hidden networks - label text, shape, location, etc. If you believe dragging a device across the map should also move the hidden attached networks, please file a separate enhancement request > 3) auto-select newly enabled interfaces > 4) possibly 'blink' the newly displayed interface(s) like the find > feature does I like these two ideas. > 5) I think the 'select adjacent' function already brings the objects > to the front, but if not, that is desirable. Also, can it be made > to 'blink' the selected items? Selecting an item should already bring it to the front. Blinking the items selected by the Select Adjacent action is another interesting idea. I see that Janice has already created an official ER for the above suggestions (Enhancement Request) in our bug-tracking system. I will investigate further to determine how each of these ideas may be implemented. Thanks, -Tex Clayton Dartware, LLC http://www.dartware.com ____________________________________________________________________ List archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/intermapper-talk%40list.dartware.com/ To unsubscribe: send email to: [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________ List archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/intermapper-talk%40list.dartware.com/ To unsubscribe: send email to: [email protected]
