[Bf-committers] handling large lists in Blender (vertex groups, shape keys, materials)

[Gaia]

On 07.12.2012 11:45, CoDEmanX wrote:
> I really like them!
> But dunno if it's a good idea to put the stuff inside of the list
> (visually yes, but how to implement this properly?)

Well, i understand this sort of constraints happen all the time and
everywhere. So getting any improvement over what we have now
would be a step forward regardless of visual layout.

> Here are two variants which could be done with little change to UI code:
>
> http://www.pasteall.org/pic/show.php?id=41471
> http://www.pasteall.org/pic/show.php?id=41472

If that has a chance to get implemented, then i vote for

http://www.pasteall.org/pic/show.php?id=41471


> Basically, all what's needed is C code for list filtering. In python,
> there should eventually be an extra parameter for lists to specify a
> StringProp, which would be the prop of the search field.

It would be cool to get such functionality accessible from python. However i
would be already happy if we'd get it only for shape keys and vertex groups.

> bpy.types.Scene.search_shapekeys = bpy.props.StringProperty()
> ...
> row.template_list(key, "key_blocks", ob, "active_shape_key_index",
> rows=rows, filter_data=scene, filter_prop="search_shapekeys")
>
>
> Am 07.12.2012 01:39, schrieb Gaia:
>> Having the filter in a popup box might have the advantage
>> of saving some space on the screen. But on the other side
>> your top variant shows the filter settings together with the
>> resulting list. So i like the top variant most.
>>
>> Here is another comparison based on your top variant
>> which saves one line of space:
>>
>> http://www.pasteall.org/pic/show.php?id=41449
>>
>> It would be awesome if someone from the blender
>> development team could comment on this and allow
>> to get something done here. Maybe the layout is wrong
>> but at least it would be just cool if we could get the
>> functionality.
>>
>> Gaia
>>
>>
>>
>> On 06.12.2012 22:25, CoDEmanX wrote:
>>> 3 variations of possible filter integration:
>>>
>>> http://www.pasteall.org/pic/show.php?id=41437
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Am 06.12.2012 18:44, schrieb Gaia:
>>>> I played with my 2d image editor and created this mockup:
>>>>
>>>>          http://www.pasteall.org/pic/show.php?id=41429
>>>>
>>>> I added a drag handle to the lower right corner of the list.
>>>> What do you think? Would that be convenient, acceptable
>>>> and easy to implement ?
>>>>
>>>> cheers,
>>>> Gaia
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 06.12.2012 17:43, Bassam Kurdali wrote:
>>>>> I was myself wishing for filtering in vertex groups recently. +1 from
>>>>> this user. Also agree the resize is a bit hidden.
>>>>> On Thu Dec  6 2012 11:01:59 AM EST, Gaia <gaia.clary at machinimatrix.org
>>>>> <mailto:gaia.clary at machinimatrix.org>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 06.12.2012 16:52, Tobias Oelgarte wrote:
>>>>>>> We have resizeable list areas. Hold Shift and and use the
>>>>> mousewheel to
>>>>>>> resize them. It's not always as responsible as it should be. I often
>>>>>>> need to move the mouse around a bit while rolling the mousewheel, so
>>>>>>> that it will continue to grow or shrink.
>>>>>> Heh, that is cool :) Very good to know that!
>>>>>> However wouldn't it be more intuitive to add a drag handle
>>>>>> to the lower left corner of the list ?
>>>>>> That might also solve the responsiveness issue in an elegant way.
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