0002991: [Fix] Workspaces initial extent is too large for most uses.

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0002991

[Squeak] Morphic

tweak

always

02-21-06 04:00

02-27-06 23:47

Reporter

wiz

View Status

public

Assigned To

MarcusDenker

Priority

normal

Resolution

fixed

Status

closed

Product Version

3.9

Summary

0002991: [Fix] Workspaces initial extent is too large for most uses.

Description

Workspace inherits its initial extent. Which means it appears as large as multipaned browsers etc.

It would better serve most users to start off smaller and be enlarged if needed.

So here is a proposed initial extent.

Additional Information

There are several reasons for shrinking workspaces.

1) Usually I need them only for typing one or two words to start a Browser , implementor or sender search.

2) It can always be enlarged as needed.

3) More screen space for bowsers etc.

4) The speed of squeak is greatly affected by the number of overlapping windows/window panes. Though this is a bug that should be fixed in its own right, having less things to overlap will speed things up when there is a lot on the screen. Smaller means less overlap.

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That said I have choosen a size and h/w aspect ratio (1::sqrt 5) that is harmonious to the eye.

Attached Files

Workspace-initialExtent.st [^] (273 bytes) 02-21-06 04:00

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(0004176 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 4) MarcusDenker 02-27-06 23:47	7004

Issue History
Date Modified	Username	Field	Change
02-21-06 04:00	wiz	New Issue
02-21-06 04:00	wiz	File Added: Workspace-initialExtent.st
02-26-06 08:58	MarcusDenker	Status	new => resolved
02-26-06 08:58	MarcusDenker	Resolution	open => fixed
02-26-06 08:58	MarcusDenker	Assigned To	=> MarcusDenker
02-27-06 23:47	MarcusDenker	Status	resolved => closed
02-27-06 23:47	MarcusDenker	Note Added: 0004176
02-27-06 23:47	MarcusDenker	Fixed in Version	=> 3.9

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