[Mark Rejhon]

Originally Posted by visortgw

1. Select file or directores.
2. Select Store 'file/directory' on Stack from menu.
3. Navigate to destination directory.
4. Select Copy/Move 'file/directory' to 'destination' from menu.

Just think of the "stack" as your clipboard.

It's pretty simple methodology for a programmer like me. However, I also give the link to the app out to other "Average Users" who don't quite realise.

The "copy" and "move" options should always be visible, even if stack is empty, even if just to pop up an alert. That way, users aren't left confused for too long, and the stack quickly becomes self-explanatory for many.

emacf1, how about doing this:

PHP Code:

// --- begin BlackBerry Java 'semi-pseudocode' ---

    private MenuItem menuCopy;
    private MenuItem menuMove;
 
    private MenuItem menuCopy = new MenuItem("Copy", 0, 0) {
        public void run() {
            if (fileStack.length == 0)
            { 
                 Dialog.alert("To copy this selected file, select 'Add to Stack' first.")
            }
            else
            {
                // Do the normal stack copy operation
            }
        }
    };
 
    private MenuItem menuMove = new MenuItem("Move", 0, 0) {
        public void run() {
            if (fileStack.length == 0)
            { 
                 Dialog.alert("To move this selected file, select 'Add to Stack' first.")
            }
            else
            {
                // Do the normal stack move operation
            }
        }
    };
 
 
    void showMenu()
    {
        // etc...

        if (fileStack.Length == 0)
        {
             // Show default items, whose only purpose is to display an alert
             menuCopy.setText("Copy");
             menuMove.setText("Move");
        }
        else
        {
             // Show the normal items involving the stack
             menuCopy.setText("Copy X to Y");
             menuMove.setText("Move X to Y");
        }
 
        // Always show copy/move menu options regardless of stack state
        screen.AddMenuItem(menuCopy);
        screen.AddMenuItem(menuMove);

        // etc...
    }
//---end pseudocode--- 


There. emacf1, free ready-to-modify pseudocode for you.

[emacf1]

Thanks Mark for your suggestion - and honestly I am twisted - on the one hand side I can fully agree with your argument... on the other hand side I have the problem, that menu is already "over crowded" (and I am already think about an "expert" mode in order not to confuse "Joe the plumber")...

When COPY & MOVE will be always visible I have to additional menu entries without a real function (when stack is empty)... and I also have to admit, that I *hate* functions, that after I have execute them they told me that they could not be performed (for what every reason) - the best solution would be to have disabled menu items (which is not possible on the BB)...

So I honestly have already thought more then once about this option - its not an easy decision (I have seen too many bad GUIs in my developer life)... we will see, if I get a final smart idea - till then the users might be forced to read the provided documentation (which can be for sure be improved a lot - no doubt about that - any volunteers?)

[dshipmon]

Don't see where to delete pre-installed themes and that PTT. I have 2 folders SDCard and store. No where in store do I see how to remove these files. Any suggestions or guidance of what I should be looking for?

[PDM]

Been a little busy recently and have only just managed to upgrade from v0.5.4 to v0.5.11 earlier today (although not had the time to "play" as yet). The product has certainly been moving along at a rapid pace.

Just a couple of thoughts :

Originally Posted by emacf1

[...]
a totally different topic - I thought about FTP integration today
[...]
I do not really know, if it's a smart idea to add FTP support in BBFileScout... any suggestions?

Originally Posted by SteveO86

FTP support would be cool, but I could only imagine it be used by a selected few.

I typically just install an FTP client on an "as needed" basis since I don't FTP very often..

[...]

I totally agree with SteveO86 above. I too install an FTP Client on the rare occasions I need it and think this functionality would only be used by a small minority of the overall BBF users. Hence, perhaps if you did implement it you may want to consider it
i. as an additional "sub-module/library" which could be selected/de-selected upon installation
ii. or perhaps even a "BBFileScout Pro" paid version which could in return also help contribute towards funding.

Decisions.... decisions.... Whatever, you decide I am sure the majority, if not all, of the users will appreciate your efforts.

Time for me to go and see all the new functionality added here.... ;)

[FF2]

Hey, don't worry about "Joe the plumber!" With any luck he won't be around for about 4 more years and maybe 8!

[emacf1]

BBFileScout update to 0.5.12

What's new?
* Copy, move, delete and zipping of directories (or collections containing one ore more directories) will now show a percentage progress bar

What's fixed?
* Fixed problem with directory information dialog for root volumes (like 'store', 'system' or 'SDCard')

All the changes are now listed in the new Changelog page of BBFileScout HP (I hope that's fine with you)

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the BBFileScout Homepage

Once again: Deleting or renaming os relevant files from your Blackberry can harm the core functionality of the device - use this function at your own risk! - Don't blame me, if you have bricked your BB.

Matthias

[emacf1]

BBFileScout update to 0.5.14

What's new?
Dedicated to my good old friend Susu:
* Send any file via Bluetooth to any other device that supports OBEX-Object-Push (experimental)

All the changes are now listed in the new Changelog page of BBFileScout HP (I hope that's fine with you)

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the BBFileScout Homepage

Once again: Deleting or renaming os relevant files from your Blackberry can harm the core functionality of the device - use this function at your own risk! - Don't blame me, if you have bricked your BB.

Matthias

[visortgw]

Yet another excellent update! Thanks again for all of your exceptional work.

[koleary19067]

Anyway to do rar files

[fkjr2]

for the last few versions - this program has slowed down on my bold.
Takes longer to open files and general navigation thru program

[emacf1]

Originally Posted by fkjr2

for the last few versions - this program has slowed down on my bold.

could be that this is caused be a background that that is fetching the actual directory structure in order to provide the new "go to Dir" function...

[emacf1]

BBFileScout update to 0.6

What's new?
* Search for files or directories

A detailed description about the new search functionality and all the additional features that comes with it (like key short cuts) can be found at the new Changelog page of BBFileScout HP (I hope that's fine with you)

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the BBFileScout Homepage

Once again: Deleting or renaming os relevant files from your Blackberry can harm the core functionality of the device - use this function at your own risk! - Don't blame me, if you have bricked your BB.

Matthias

[jbeek]

Originally Posted by emacf1

BBFileScout update to 0.6

What's new?
* Search for files or directories

Quick feedback on the new version:

I just installed 0.6 ... for some reason it is *much* slower to start up than the previous version I had (0.5.12). With 0.6 it typically takes 20-25 seconds from when I click the icon to display the SD card directory listing (with 0.5.12 it was almost instantaneous). If I set my default directory to be the top level directory then that time goes down to around 5-6 seconds, but then it takes another 15-20 seconds to get to the next folder level down.

This is on a Pearl 8100 running 4.5.0.124

[emacf1]

Originally Posted by jbeek

Quick feedback on the new version:

I just installed 0.6 ... for some reason it is *much* slower to start up than the previous version I had (0.5.12). With 0.6 it typically takes 20-25 seconds from when I click the icon to display the SD card directory listing (with 0.5.12 it was almost instantaneous). If I set my default directory to be the top level directory then that time goes down to around 5-6 seconds, but then it takes another 15-20 seconds to get to the next folder level down.

Thanks for this valuable feedback - I think there is a good reason for this - but depending on your usage it can have a benefit (or like you said) an dissadvantage - so I think the best solution will be an "option" in the settings... [at least i hope so, that the code change I have in mind will hav this negative effect for you]

Matthias

[fkjr2]

Wirelessly posted

I have complained of this same issue many versions ago - slow.....!

[emacf1]

Originally Posted by fkjr2

I have complained of this same issue many versions ago - slow.....!

and you already got a response here: http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...ml#post1349396 - but jbeeks feeback was way more valuable to me since he had exact version numbers for me - so I do not have to guess about which change he is talking...

[jbeek]

Originally Posted by emacf1

and you already got a response here: http://www.blackberryforums.com/afte...ml#post1349396 - but jbeeks feeback was way more valuable to me since he had exact version numbers for me - so I do not have to guess about which change he is talking...

Well, I hope it's easier ... I skipped a version between upgrading

(Mostly because the forced reboot after each upgrade jumbled my icons; but then I switched away from the Today theme and now the icons behave again.)

[raja_3012]

I have one feedback.. may be someone has already given it.. Sorry if I am repeating it.

In a folder other than the root folder, at the top we have ".." for going to the parent folder, and keeping ".." selected if we press the shortcut key "s" to zip the contents of that folder, we get "java.lang.IllegalArgumentException". The exception is perfectly valid but naive users who are not familiar with JAVA may not comprehend the error message. A user friendly error pop up like "Please select a valid folder" can be considered.

[emacf1]

Originally Posted by raja_3012

In a folder other than the root folder, at the top we have ".." for going to the parent folder, and keeping ".." selected if we press the shortcut key "s" to zip the contents of that folder...

thanks - consider it as "fixed" in the the next release

[emacf1]

BBFileScout update to 0.6.1

What's new?
* Search will now display the total number of hits
* New Option: Directory Structure loading Thread ['Slow'|'Normal'|'Fast']

What's fixed?
* Performance of Search improved
* Menu is now showing the correct entry 'Zip <selection>'
* No Exception when the 'one directory up' [..] is selected and the key short cut [A|S] is pressed

A detailed description about the changes can be found @ the Changelog page of BBFileScout HP (I hope that's fine with you)

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the BBFileScout Homepage

Once again: Deleting or renaming os relevant files from your Blackberry can harm the core functionality of the device - use this function at your own risk! - Don't blame me, if you have bricked your BB.

Matthias