Re: [Usability] Theme Instant Apply

[Olav Vitters <olav bkor dhs org>]

On Sun, Apr 30, 2006 at 06:38:45PM +0100, Thomas Wood wrote:
> The problem is, all the theme manager does is set a few gconf keys. It 
> has no way of knowing when the settings have been applied, or even if 
> they succeeded. I doubt that there is much we can do to speed up the 
> process either.

All GTK+ programs change their layout when you switch themes. Can't you
listen somehow for that change signal?


I really like the instant apply. IMO it should stay this way. Instant
apply with something that shows a busy cursor for 1+ secs will need a
busy cursor. However, when changing the theme the user does see progress
(all the apps change their theme).

IMO even if this isn't explicitly said in the HIG, it still is in the
spirit of it. Another thought is 'Guidelines', aka... ignore those here.


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Regards,
Olav