Re: add source use case

[Dave Camp <dave ximian com>]

On Wed, 2002-08-28 at 08:48, Jeroen Zwartepoorte wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I've written some simple code this morning that (almost) successfully
> adds a file to a project using the automake backend in gnome-build.
> Gustavo & i are continuing to work on this.
> 
> In the mean time, i'd like some input on how to best do this from a user
> perspective.
> 
> In anjuta1, you add a new file like this:
> 1. File->New File
> 2. Edit & Save
> 3. Project->Add->Source
> 4. Select file & click OK.
> 
> Now, we (gustavo & i) have been thinking of merging steps 2, 3, & 4
> somehow:
> 1. File->New File
> 2. Edit & Save
> 3. After Save, ask the user whether he wants to add the file to the
> project (assuming a project is currently opened).

I would say that it's better if the user tells the program what to do,
not if the program asks the user what to do.

I think there should be a Project->Add->Current File, which will add the
current file to the project, prompting to save if necessary.

-dave
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Dave Camp <dave ximian com>