On Thu, 27 Jan 2000 15:22:31 +0100, Jast wrote:
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>> b) Why not let it do searches by dynamic elimination. By this I mean, the
>> message list only lists messages satisfying the search string and as you
>> type each new character the list is updated. When you're finished only
>> the messages that fit the search criteria are listed.
> Also a feature I'd advocate. Although one might want to make it an option
Just to add to what I was saying. The index search by elimination is
more efficient especially when used for lists that are not in alphabetical
order. A message list is a prime example. X-News and Powermarks are two nice
examples of applications who's list searches are implemented in my proposed
way. Take this scenario. I wish to look for messages from jasper in X-News.
I don't know specifically which of his messages I am looking for. His
messages are few, but widely distributed among 1000 messages. I type in the
quick search, 'jasper', and already a list of the message list is truncated
to comprise messages with the string 'jasper' in them. I need go no further.
I see all the messages form Jasper listed. I may now browse them. No need to
hit Ctrl-Enter to find the next message satisfying the search criteria. No
need to worry about what point in the message list I am searching from in
terms of searching up or down. IMHO, the present implementation of quick
search is more optimised for streaming text/document searches rather than
lists.
>> c) If I place the quick search applet on the toolbar, fitting it snugly
>> beside the main toolbar, focus on the message list, and then start typing,
>> suddenly the the quick search applet is changed to a floating window which
>> appears towards the bottom of the screen.
> To be precise, it appears where the header information of the message
> preview begins or where you last put it - except if you put it in the
> toolbar. ;-)
Ah yes, certainly. Thanks for the clarification. :)
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