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[ BUILD # : 200402261900 ] [ JDK VERSION : J2SE 1.4.2_02 ] Module's tree from Available updates and New modules in Update Center is too small. The thumb it's so small that became imposible to scroll by dragging it. You don't get a clear idea of what tree are you using (Update center, beta or alpha). The tree should take wizard's height.
I don't understand. Could you please attach a screenshot ?
Created attachment 13747 [details] Update Center
Looking for specific modules in the tree is well achieved with the search capabilities, but once you find it, you have no idea in what center it is. I would take some risk with some modules, whereas not with others. It would be much better if the tree was wizard's height.
well, I understand now. It seems reasonable but what if the tree becomes so small that it's almost un-readable ? Anyway, it's not a DEFECT, it's ENHANCEMENT I think that some kind of indication what tree(Update center) you are in would be enought. Maybe show this info in tooltip ? or add one more textfield to indicate UC ?
Right Lukas, this will suffice. I'm using the form in NetCAT program page, which always reports DEFECTs. And about your question, how tree could become so small? By resizing the wizard?
hmm, we have a little misunderstanding here. >The tree should take wizard's height. I understood that the whole tree under one UC should have height of the "Available updates and New modules" area. And I imagined to achieve it by changing the tree size (smaller font etc.) Or did you mean just to change the height or the area ?
Yes, the height of the area: ! T ! INSTALL ! ! R ! ! ! E !-------- ! ! E ! VERSION ! ! ! EXPL. !
I don't think that it'd help so much to change the height of the area. It needn't be enough of space for big trees anyway. I think that the indication of update center in every moment would be enough. A decision depends on module owner or ui experts... thanks for enhancement
> Anyway, it's not a DEFECT, it's ENHANCEMENT The more I think about it the less I'm convinced. To install/update a module, first I need to close the internationalized nodes or I would not be able to know whether that module is what I'm looking for. I like your idea of including the Update Center in a new field. Could be possible to add the full path? This may help knowing whether you're in one of those i18ed nodes. I'd like you to reconsider changing this issue to DEFECT. Installing the wrong module it's so easy now...
Jiri, could you evaluate for promo-d ? Seems as small/simple change. I'll sumarize a little bit for you. User can easily get lost in the UC modules structure and then she/he has to scroll up to find in which Update Center is he now. It'd be more comfortable for user if he/she can see in every moment what UC is she in.
*** Issue 39913 has been marked as a duplicate of this issue. ***
The tree is not part on planned Autoupdate UI (issue 58330).