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[Simon Wells <swel024@xxxxxxxxx>]

would it not be better to use one of the types that uses native tables rather than wxgrid? what is wxgrid giving you that the native tables aren't?


> On 12/11/2017, at 13:44, Oliver Walters <oliver.henry.walters@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tom,
> 
> This is a fantastic idea, I think that your mock up has a lot of good UX improvements. 
> 
> In particular I like the idea of "active" for each library. You then do not have to find a library once you have removed it from the table, only tick "active". Brilliant.
> 
> Regarding the "advanced options" button, why not have an extra button (next to Add / Remove / etc) which says "Edit". Clicking on this brings up a dialog for the selected library with all extra options...
> 
> Should the footprints / symbols / etc / all appear in the same list? I like the idea of a single library preferences dialog, but what if the various library types were separated by a panel on the left hand side, as is common in many preferences windows?  I'm thinking of Eclipse as an example.
> 
> Here is an example of something I have in a development branch (that has been wanting my attention for some time). The core code to make this dialog style is pretty solid, so I could share that part with you if you think this is a good idea.
> 
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> I'm thinking that the window above would be adapted to have in the left column:
> 
> "Library Options"
> "Symbol Libraries"
> "Footprint Libraries"
> 
> Overall I am really behind your idea :)
> 
> On Sun, Nov 12, 2017 at 11:01 AM, Tomasz Wlostowski <tomasz.wlostowski@xxxxxxx <mailto:tomasz.wlostowski@xxxxxxx>> wrote:
> Dear colleagues,
> 
> Now that we have the new library table system in the schematic editor
> (may thanks Wayne!), we also have the library table dialog to configure
> the tables.
> 
> For many users - including myself - these dialogs are a bit too complex.
>  A few days ago I asked the Polish Kicad community of what users find
> annoying and the complexity of the library manager window was heavily
> criticized. The main points were exposing too many advanced functions
> straight away (such as special configuration options for each plugin)
> and requiring the user to type in the library paths by hand or paste
> them instead of selecting the files with a browser. Currently I prefer
> editing the lib-table files by hand instead of using the GUI.
> 
> I believe that the introduction of the new library system into eeschema
> is a good chance to consolidate the library management UI and improve
> Kicad's User Experience. In the attachment, you'll find the example
> design of simplified library setup dialog, with some remarks and
> comments. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated!
> 
> Tom
> 
> PS1. I haven't started coding yet - this is just a mockup.
> PS2. The current library table dialog will remain accessible if the user
> selects the 'show advanced options' checkbox - so if some of you prefer
> the current UI, it's not going to disappear :)
> 
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