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Re: OS X File Open Dialog

 

On 12/9/2014 1:57 PM, Paulo Henrique Silva wrote:
> 
> Some KiCAD open dialogs require the usage of the file filter combobox to
> decide which loader to use (e.g., on pcbnew, to import an Eagle or gEDA
> board).
> 
> On recent OS X the file filter combo is gone and we therefore cannot
> choose to import anything different than the default filter option.
> (tested on Yosemite)
> 
> wxWidgets have a system option to force OS X to show the filter combo, I
> tested here but I am not sure where to add it. It needs to be in a file
> that is executed for all apps independent of being in standalone mode.
> 
> To test it on pcbnew use the attached patch.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> -- Paulo Henrique
> -- Curta Circuitos
> 

Would one of the OSX devs please test this patch for me and see if it
makes sense.  If so, let me know and I will commit it.

Thanks,

Wayne



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