What is the problem that needs to be solved (required)? The current total conversion directory is not remembered. While the user can browse anytime for a new folder, the launcher does not remember previously used TC folders.
What is the idea in abstract terms (optional)? Add a droplist with previously used valid TC paths instead of the currently text field.
Example workflow using the new feature (optional)? - User browses for a TC directory and selects it - The launcher scans the directory for valid FSO binaries. If any are found, the path is remembered as a valid TC path available to be selected later
What is a practical way to implement this idea (optional)? - Save the paths in the general config file (or in the profile file?)
Comment #1
Posted on Sep 16, 2011 by Swift ElephantSo should the TC directory box be a list that always contains a item called which replaces the current functionality of the browse button (which would be removed) (similar to the proposed entries to the executable dropdown lists so that the user can select an executable that doesn't match wxL's file filter)? Or should the browse dialog just be preloaded with the last selected valid TC location.
Comment #2
Posted on Sep 19, 2011 by Happy BirdThe way I see it is that we replace the text input (where the currently selected root folder is shown) with a droplist. The "browse" button will remain, as the mechanism of pointing the launcher to a TC root folder will remain the same. A "delete" button will also be required.
So, when the user selects a TC root folder, the entry will be remembered permanently (as opposed to the current situation when only one (the last one used) root folder is remembered. That means that instead of one TC root folder, the launcher will have a small "library" of root folders.
I can make a mock-up if needed.
Status: New
Labels:
Type-Enhancement
OpSys-All
Component-UI
Usability
Severity-None