apply ?

[Tom Vogt <tom lemuria org>]

I want to toss an idea into the list for discussion.

about the "apply" button...

I believe that beast is a very bad idea. I agree with the interface hall of
shame there and would propose the following changes:


OK      -       does what we expect: make changes and exit window

Cancel  -       should cancel ALL changes done since the window was opened

Preview -       apply changes, but changes will be undone by hitting cancel


dialogs which have a tendency to stay open for a long time, with changes
being done several times over time should have a forth button that does what
"apply" does now - as OK, but without closing the window. I'm looking for a
good name. "Save" would be fitting, but I don't like it.


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