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Bug 179890 - Use a better file system dialog
Summary: Use a better file system dialog
Status: NEW
Alias: None
Product: platform
Classification: Unclassified
Component: Window System (show other bugs)
Version: 7.3
Hardware: PC All
: P3 normal (vote)
Assignee: issues@platform
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Reported: 2010-01-26 23:02 UTC by romantoo
Modified: 2012-11-18 02:27 UTC (History)
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Issue Type: ENHANCEMENT
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2010-01-26 23:02 UTC, romantoo 		Details
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Description romantoo 2010-01-26 23:02:47 UTC 
Created attachment 93576 [details]
a better file system dialog

The file system dialog that Netbeans currently uses is very inconvenient. Perhaps, it's standard Java component, but it's not enough. It's a poor approximation of what's already available. Windows (at least Vista and Win 7) provide file system dialog box that is much more convenient. It gives access to many things that make accessing file system locations much faster, e.g. Favorites, Documents, etc. You can see what I am talking about using Komodo IDE, Notepad++ (only open file dialog), Firefox, etc. Actually, I will attach a screenshot, so that you'll have no difficulty understanding what I am referring to.
Comment 1 maghiel 2010-01-27 14:53:19 UTC 
Also: on windows 7 buttons like new folder are not displayed, they seem to be hidden.
Only hovering is displayed.
Comment 2 romantoo 2010-03-05 14:44:11 UTC 
maghiel, I've filed a report about the icons: bug 181599.
Comment 3 romantoo 2011-08-07 21:26:37 UTC 
The dev 7.1 still uses this deficient file system dialog. This lowers efficiency of my work.
Comment 4 romantoo 2012-11-18 02:27:46 UTC 
The 7.3 beta 2 still uses this deficient file system dialog. This lowers
efficiency of my work. Please improve this aspect!