Move Text Editor File Path to the bottom #58147

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William Reynish · 2018-11-29T12:49:39+01:00

William Reynish commented

2018-11-29 12:49:39 +01:00

Currently, the Text Editor includes a file path in the header.

This has the problem that it pushes the rest of the buttons off screen.

I think the best solution would be to place the file path at the bottom of the Text Editor in a footer bar, which can be enabled or disabled by the user.

This will make it so the file path doesn’t go off screen, and it won’t push header items away.

Currently, the Text Editor includes a file path in the header. This has the problem that it pushes the rest of the buttons off screen. I think the best solution would be to place the file path at the bottom of the Text Editor in a footer bar, which can be enabled or disabled by the user. This will make it so the file path doesn’t go off screen, and it won’t push header items away.

William Reynish commented

2018-11-29 12:49:39 +01:00

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Campbell Barton commented

2018-11-29 19:17:37 +01:00

Coulnd't we remove the file path? Or do something like we have for images?

William Reynish commented

2018-11-29 19:19:14 +01:00

@ideasman42: You mean put it in the Sidebar? Yes, that would be ok too I think.

ThinkingPolygons commented

2018-11-29 20:33:54 +01:00

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ThinkingPolygons commented

2018-11-29 20:33:54 +01:00

Please, having the file path visible on the screen is important.
If it's not possible to have it at bottom then just move it on the right side of the Run Script button. Having it in the sidebar is not ideal, because you're basically hiding something very important.

Please, having the file path visible on the screen is important. If it's not possible to have it at bottom then just move it on the right side of the Run Script button. Having it in the sidebar is not ideal, because you're basically hiding something very important.

William Reynish commented

2018-11-29 20:50:57 +01:00

If the tile path is really important, you could then see it in the Sidebar. The name is visible in the ID block anyway.

ThinkingPolygons commented

2018-11-29 21:29:12 +01:00

How can I even comfortably see a very long file path in the sidebar?
Opening the sidebar/resizing just to see the full file path is just too much work imo.
I'd prefer no change at all, than putting it on the sidebar.

How can I even comfortably see a very long file path in the sidebar? Opening the sidebar/resizing just to see the full file path is just too much work imo. I'd prefer no change at all, than putting it on the sidebar.

William Reynish commented

2018-11-29 21:52:45 +01:00

That's why the initial task was to add a bar at the bottom with the path. This bar could be toggled on & off in the view menu.

The current situation is not acceptable, because the button is moved out of view.

Here's how I think we should do it:

That's why the initial task was to add a bar at the bottom with the path. This bar could be toggled on & off in the view menu. The current situation is not acceptable, because the button is moved out of view. Here's how I think we should do it: ![Screenshot_2018-11-29_at_21.52.12.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F5759698/Screenshot_2018-11-29_at_21.52.12.png)

ThinkingPolygons commented

2018-11-29 22:04:35 +01:00

This is perfect.

George Vogiatzis commented

2019-03-22 09:34:29 +01:00

Added subscriber: @Gvgeo-1

George Vogiatzis commented

2019-03-22 09:34:29 +01:00

I'm trying to fix this paper cut, I added a tools region and used as a header so it can move to top if needed.

BUG: When I right click and select toggle header, will toggle the main header and not the tools header with the path. But it can be hidden with drag. (As it feels already wrong to use tools as a header, I do not plan to try and fix it, and messing more with the code.)

PROBLEM: The original text area in script tab when the blender starts, refuse to use my change. Even if I split that area, or change editor type and select text editor again, it uses the old layout. But the rest areas will work fine. (pic)
I'm not sure where I should start looking for this.

Hoping I'm on the correct path... any directions from here?
PathForText.diff

I'm trying to fix this paper cut, I added a tools region and used as a header so it can move to top if needed. BUG: When I right click and select toggle header, will toggle the main header and not the tools header with the path. But it can be hidden with drag. (As it feels already wrong to use tools as a header, I do not plan to try and fix it, and messing more with the code.) PROBLEM: The original text area in script tab when the blender starts, refuse to use my change. Even if I split that area, or change editor type and select text editor again, it uses the old layout. But the rest areas will work fine. (pic) I'm not sure where I should start looking for this. ![000068.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F6864172/000068.png) Hoping I'm on the correct path... any directions from here? [PathForText.diff](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F6864181/PathForText.diff)

William Reynish commented

2019-03-22 10:00:26 +01:00

Added subscriber: @JulianEisel

William Reynish commented

2019-03-22 10:00:26 +01:00

@Gvgeo-1: I think what you need to do is to add a new region. One reference example would be the left tabs region in the Properties Editor. Perhaps you can use this as a reference for adding editor regions.

@JulianEisel You are the region making expert - any tips you are willing to share?

@Gvgeo-1: I think what you need to do is to add a new region. One reference example would be the left tabs region in the Properties Editor. Perhaps you can use this as a reference for adding editor regions. @JulianEisel You are the region making expert - any tips you are willing to share?

George Vogiatzis self-assigned this 2019-03-27 16:59:37 +01:00

George Vogiatzis commented

2019-03-27 16:59:37 +01:00

I have something that works now, but maybe is too much. D4601
It's a region(based on header) that already works an all areas doing nothing, except text space.

I have something that works now, but maybe is too much. [D4601](https://archive.blender.org/developer/D4601) It's a region(based on header) that already works an all areas doing nothing, except text space.

William Reynish commented

2019-04-05 14:18:03 +02:00

Changed status from 'Open' to: 'Resolved'

William Reynish closed this issue

2019-04-05 14:18:03 +02:00

Mateusz commented

2020-05-18 15:35:00 +02:00

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Move Text Editor File Path to the bottom #58147