Read Thread: New Fancy Buttons
Re: New Fancy Buttons
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #30542 by Eidolon
Aug 1, 2006 12:22am
Hmmm.... I took it away to help reduce the redundancy of links, but I'll add it back for now until I think of a way to allow people to open clues in a new window. I'm half tempted to make the clues open in a new window since if it's not an AQ hosted clue, there's no way back to the details page to record it as a find or continue surfing AQ.
Does anyone have any opinions on the matter? Should clues always open up in a new window? Should they not? Do you care? =)
-- Ryan
Re: New Fancy Buttons
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #30553 by Green Tortuga
Aug 1, 2006 3:44am
I think I prefer it not to open in a new window (tab in my case). If it is an LbNA clue I just hit the browser back button. When things open in a new window, (e.g. 'Post Message' when replying to a message) I tend to end up with a load of windows/tabs open without realizing it until I close down.
When I use Opera it tends to treat AQ new windows as pop-ups so I have to watch for them and click on the tab before it disappears which can be rather a pain, particularly if I am not quick enough.
By the way, another great theme Ryan, although I had to look twice to realize it was a theme. At first glance the lines across the page looked like another of your building works break downs. Then I caught on LOL
YT
Re: New Fancy Buttons
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #30553 by Green Tortuga
Aug 1, 2006 3:52am
I am the one who brought it up and even I don't think they should always open in a new window. However, I do prefer having that option when I want it. So if the choices are all or none, I would go with all.
Re: New Fancy Buttons
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #30553 by Green Tortuga
Aug 1, 2006 7:59am
I did prefer them opening in the NEW window.
I was in the habit of closing that new window when done but still having the detail page up so I can finish up using the tag button etc if needed.
DK
I was in the habit of closing that new window when done but still having the detail page up so I can finish up using the tag button etc if needed.
DK
Re: New Fancy Buttons
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #30555 by The Yorkshire Tortoise
Aug 1, 2006 9:24am
Actually, that only happens if you look at lots of messages by viewing the list as 'extended'. I didn't want people to lose their place in the long list of messages by taking them off that page. It's rather inelegant since ideally the new page to post a reply should close when the person finishes posting the message, and it's on my to-do list for fixing. =)
-- Ryan
Re: New Fancy Buttons
Board: Suggestion Box
Reply to: #30609 by Green Tortuga
Aug 1, 2006 11:20am
Yes I always view the messages 'extended' and you are right I would lose my place if it didn't open in a new tab, especially as once they are extended they are marked as viewed. You think of everything and we don't even notice the cowpats you stop us stepping in :-)
YT