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Bug 98359 - RFE: Windows-like switcher combo.
RFE: Windows-like switcher combo.
Status: RESOLVED DUPLICATE of bug 50554
Product: gtk+
Classification: Platform
Component: Widget: Other
2.1.x
Other Linux
: Normal normal
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Assigned To: gtk-bugs
gtk-bugs
Depends on:
Blocks:
 
 
Reported: 2002-11-13 04:48 UTC by Gregory Merchan
Modified: 2004-12-22 21:47 UTC
See Also:
GNOME target: ---
GNOME version: 2.0


Description Gregory Merchan 2002-11-13 04:48:29 UTC 
The switcher combo (real name?) is a widget often seen in Windows which
has had a few implementations in GNOME. Galeon uses one for its Back and
Forward buttons. Gnumeric uses them for some things. The Windows
equivalent can be found in like places, iirc.

The action afforded by such a widget is very similar to that of a
conditionally cascading menu. (Bug #82162)

It's also like the Amiga cycle gadget requested in bug #1867, but with a
larger target area for the cycle button and a smaller one for the menu.

I'll add more information if I find the Windows API for it.

The HIG is waiting for this to be standardized before making any
recommendations. (Bug #93033) I'll be marking that as dependent on this.
Comment 1 Owen Taylor 2002-11-13 16:27:49 UTC 

*** This bug has been marked as a duplicate of 50554 ***