[Bug 175543] save dialog: allow overwrite checkbox and keep source file name /allow change radio buttons

[Aaron Peterson]

http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=175543





--- Comment #4 from Aaron Peterson <alpeterson gmail com>  2008-11-19 04:46:59 ---
Another implementation point,  
 we still need the field to type the new filename, 
it is often how we type paths to get to where we want to save stuff.

basically, a potential way to keep this functionality would be to have the
filename location be filled with the source filename if the user clicks that
radio button.  The only problem is the user won't know what the source filename
is until it he checks it..   So we would want the filename to show next to that
radio button, maybe a hidden sort of scroll window ex:  filenam...  where
selecting it scrolls it to show ex: ...ilename31b.txt

Basically, the field will have to go to a not in use color scheme, but it would
have to stay active to let us type in a directory.   Typing in a directory is
required behavior.  Basically, if the filename were to show up on the right
(not combined with the above filena... idea) and still allow users to type in a
path, that would be great.  Flashing the text should be good enough, but if the
user persists   The dialog would unfortunately  be something like:  "Would you
like to create the directory __ If No, save file as ___, or cancel"

Simpler and probably better -- "keep source filename is checked. Please
unrestrict naming or choose an existing directory [ok]"

If the path that is only typed in exists, It might make sense to have a dialog
"Would you like to save "_____" to the directory "______" [Yes/No] 
(I hate dialogs, but can't always avoid them)

Really, with default settings, there would be no change other than the
unavailability of the save button.  Heck, Set I can see setting the default to
allow overwrite and having it be configurable.

Also if the user types something in that is not the original filename and says
save, it may make sense to make the text for that option flash. (and if done
again do a dialog box)


Allow overwrite -- please please consider
radio buttons for keep source name -- understood if delayed but I'm looking
into it.


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