[Bug 158364] New: KTabbedDocumentsView for tabbed applications

[Mats Vold]

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           Summary: KTabbedDocumentsView for tabbed applications
           Product: kde
           Version: unspecified
          Platform: Ubuntu Packages
        OS/Version: Linux
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: wishlist
          Priority: NOR
         Component: general
        AssignedTo: unassigned-bugs kde org
        ReportedBy: pilfink yahoo no


Version:            (using KDE 4.0.0)
Installed from:    Ubuntu Packages

I think tabs are a really great feature. I've often argued that tabs represent the document model of KDE.
There is one thing, though, that would make tabs even more useful: write a KTabbedDoccumentView for the KDE API. Here are some thoughts on why this could be really useful:

1: Advanced tab features throughout KDE. Tabs could be reordered or torn off. They could have close buttons and/or popup menus. Exposé-like features could be made available on supported hardware. The view could publish its documents to support third party window navigators. Consistent keyboard shortcuts.

2: Global configuration options. Users could select tabs, a dropdown menu or a sidebar. KDE for Mac users could opt to have tabs open in separate windows, or have the tabs appear left aligned for consistency with popular web browsers.

3: The tab metaphor would be allowed to evolve whitout developers needing to update their applications.