Re: [RFC] Make the "LaTeX Equation" dialog modal

The idea is dismissed, since almost everyone disagree...

On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 7:12 PM, Martin Sevior <msevior@gmail.com> wrote:
> I also disagree. I find the non-modal dialog extremely useful for
> copying foruma's to successive lines when developing proofs and
> showing the working of a mathematical argument. Generally one makes
> small changes from one line to the next so the ability or copy a
> previous line into the dialog, reposition the carat and paste in the
> latex makes this process far faster than other competing maths entry
> technologies. It is far easier for me to use than either OO.o or MS
> Word.
>
> Cheers
>
> Martin
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> On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 6:35 PM, Jean Bréfort
> <jean.brefort@normalesup.org> wrote:
> >
> > Le mardi 22 avril 2008 à 15:01 +0800, Xun Sun a écrit :
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > The current "LaTeX Equation" dialog, as well as the "Find", "Replace"
> > > dialogs, is a modeless one. As a result, the user can work on the
> > > document in the background when it is opened up.
> > >
> > > However, the "LaTeX Equation" dialog is somehow different, in that it
> > > operates on a specified object at a specified place, just like the
> > > "Format"->"Font" dialog. But the dialog has no idea which object
> > > (equation) is being edited. If the user points the mouse at some other
> > > place in the document before clicking the "Insert" button, then
> > > another equation is created/modified instead the original one, which
> > > is very confusing.
> > >
> > > Therefore, I suggest to make this dialog model. Any thoughts or comments?
> >
> > I'm not absolutely sure it would be an enhancement. With the current
> > version it is possible to easily add related equations at various places
> > without closing and reopening the dialog. Otherwise, you can also ensure
> > that the edited equation is always the same as it currently works for
> > charts (an other embedded objects). I'm not in favor of a modal dialog.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Jean
> >
> >
>

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Thanks & regards
Xun Sun