Re: About pgAdmin III

Dave Page wrote:

> Hi Dmitry,
> This is an enhancement I would like to see in pgAdmin III for function
> and view definitions.

Hi Dave, hi Dmitry,

I strongly disagree for several reasons.

IMHO the dialog can be resized large enough for view and function
editing, it's not so much space that's wasted compared to an edit only
window. If this is still felt too small, the function/view definition
exceeds the scope of the property dialog; use a script edited with the
query tool instead. Property dialogs are for ad-hoc work, not lengthy
development.

Additionally, popping up windows should be avoided as much as possible.
In this case, it would be even worse, because the window would be modal,
inhibiting any work in pgAdmin3. I accept this only if it's not
avoidable (table needs this for columns and constraints), and if the
work done in the modal window is completed quickly (which contradicts
the purpose of the discussed edit window).

Regards,
Andreas

> If you wish to work on this feature and submit a patch, please do so.
> It would be a good idea to subscribe to the
> pgadmin-hackers@postgresql.org <mailto:pgadmin-hackers@postgresql.org>
> list and announce what you are working on so that none of us duplicate
> your efforts.
> Please note that were are currently in beta so are only applying bug
> fixes at the moment, but can hold patches for applying later.
> Thank you for your email,
> Regards, Dave
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     *From:* Dmitry A. Mordovin [mailto:l15e@mtx.ru]
>     *Sent:* 06 September 2003 21:00
>     *To:* dpage@pgadmin.org
>     *Cc:* poure@freesurf.fr; morpheus@themutual.net;
>     pgadmin@pse-consulting.de; franklupo@pgadmin.org
>     *Subject:* About pgAdmin III
>
>     Hi Sirs
>
>     I am a simple user the pgAdmin application.
>
>     I have some new feature for you.
>
>     I spend many time for developing function in pgAdmin III. I think,
>     if you will move “Definition” window from function properties to
>     new window for developing (right click and set “Edit” near
>     “Properties”), it will be better.
>
>     - new Edit window is save last size.
>
>     - window have a new button at bottom – “Apply” near “OK” and
>     “Cancel”. Apply same OK, but not close window.
>
>     - think, that is enough for many users to be happy.
>
>     If you see the purpose here, I was happy to help you.
>
>     Thank you very much.
>
>     Dmitry Mordovin
>
>     Matrix Telecom company.
>
>     Best regards
>