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Leonard Martin Struttmann

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 2:09 PM

It appears that some time between OpenSCAD-2025.01.16
and OpenSCAD-2025.02.28 the display of the open file tabs moved from under
the menu bar into the Editor pane.

For me, this is an awful, very inconvenient change. I use an external
editor (Visual Code) and keep the OpenSCAD Editor pane reduced to a very
small size. I use it solely to get quick access to the default Export
button. With this change to the display of the open file tabs, I can only
see maybe two tabs at most.

I understand that this allows more screen space for the display. However,
for me, this hurts my productivity.

I respectfully request that this change be reverted or, at least, allow it
to be an option.

Should I open a Github issue for this?

Thanks! Len

It appears that some time between OpenSCAD-2025.01.16 and OpenSCAD-2025.02.28 the display of the open file tabs moved from under the menu bar into the Editor pane. For me, this is an awful, very inconvenient change. I use an external editor (Visual Code) and keep the OpenSCAD Editor pane reduced to a very small size. I use it solely to get quick access to the default Export button. With this change to the display of the open file tabs, I can only see maybe two tabs at most. I understand that this allows more screen space for the display. However, for me, this hurts my productivity. I respectfully request that this change be reverted or, at least, allow it to be an option. Should I open a Github issue for this? Thanks! Len

DP

Dan Perry

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 2:30 PM

When I close the editor window, the export buttons appear in the drawing
pane. (2025.02.27 ... and earlier)
Dan

On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss <
discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote:

It appears that some time between OpenSCAD-2025.01.16
and OpenSCAD-2025.02.28 the display of the open file tabs moved from under
the menu bar into the Editor pane.

For me, this is an awful, very inconvenient change. I use an external
editor (Visual Code) and keep the OpenSCAD Editor pane reduced to a very
small size. I use it solely to get quick access to the default Export
button. With this change to the display of the open file tabs, I can only
see maybe two tabs at most.

I understand that this allows more screen space for the display. However,
for me, this hurts my productivity.

I respectfully request that this change be reverted or, at least, allow it
to be an option.

Should I open a Github issue for this?

Thanks! Len

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When I close the editor window, the export buttons appear in the drawing pane. (2025.02.27 ... and earlier) Dan On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss < discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote: > It appears that some time between OpenSCAD-2025.01.16 > and OpenSCAD-2025.02.28 the display of the open file tabs moved from under > the menu bar into the Editor pane. > > For me, this is an awful, very inconvenient change. I use an external > editor (Visual Code) and keep the OpenSCAD Editor pane reduced to a very > small size. I use it solely to get quick access to the default Export > button. With this change to the display of the open file tabs, I can only > see maybe two tabs at most. > > I understand that this allows more screen space for the display. However, > for me, this hurts my productivity. > > I respectfully request that this change be reverted or, at least, allow it > to be an option. > > Should I open a Github issue for this? > > Thanks! Len > _______________________________________________ > OpenSCAD mailing list > To unsubscribe send an email to discuss-leave@lists.openscad.org >

LM

Leonard Martin Struttmann

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 2:35 PM

When I close the Editor pane in OpenSCAD-2025.02.28, no tabs are visible to
me.

On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM Dan Perry via Discuss <
discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote:

When I close the editor window, the export buttons appear in the drawing
pane. (2025.02.27 ... and earlier)
Dan

On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss <
discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote:

It appears that some time between OpenSCAD-2025.01.16
and OpenSCAD-2025.02.28 the display of the open file tabs moved from under
the menu bar into the Editor pane.

For me, this is an awful, very inconvenient change. I use an external
editor (Visual Code) and keep the OpenSCAD Editor pane reduced to a very
small size. I use it solely to get quick access to the default Export
button. With this change to the display of the open file tabs, I can only
see maybe two tabs at most.

I understand that this allows more screen space for the display.
However, for me, this hurts my productivity.

I respectfully request that this change be reverted or, at least, allow
it to be an option.

Should I open a Github issue for this?

Thanks! Len

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When I close the Editor pane in OpenSCAD-2025.02.28, no tabs are visible to me. On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM Dan Perry via Discuss < discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote: > When I close the editor window, the export buttons appear in the drawing > pane. (2025.02.27 ... and earlier) > Dan > > > > On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss < > discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote: > >> It appears that some time between OpenSCAD-2025.01.16 >> and OpenSCAD-2025.02.28 the display of the open file tabs moved from under >> the menu bar into the Editor pane. >> >> For me, this is an awful, very inconvenient change. I use an external >> editor (Visual Code) and keep the OpenSCAD Editor pane reduced to a very >> small size. I use it solely to get quick access to the default Export >> button. With this change to the display of the open file tabs, I can only >> see maybe two tabs at most. >> >> I understand that this allows more screen space for the display. >> However, for me, this hurts my productivity. >> >> I respectfully request that this change be reverted or, at least, allow >> it to be an option. >> >> Should I open a Github issue for this? >> >> Thanks! Len >> _______________________________________________ >> OpenSCAD mailing list >> To unsubscribe send an email to discuss-leave@lists.openscad.org >> > _______________________________________________ > OpenSCAD mailing list > To unsubscribe send an email to discuss-leave@lists.openscad.org >

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Torsten Paul

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 6:26 PM

On 03.03.25 15:35, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote:

When I close the Editor pane in OpenSCAD-2025.02.28, no tabs are
visible to me.

Yes, https://github.com/openscad/openscad/pull/5609 moved to a
more default standard handling of the tabs.

BUT:

You said it's "to get quick access to the default Export button".

Check the attached screenshot. The export buttons appear in the
other toolbar that is attached to the 3D viewport when the editor
is closed.

ciao,
Torsten.

On 03.03.25 15:35, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote: > When I close the Editor pane in OpenSCAD-2025.02.28, no tabs are > visible to me. Yes, https://github.com/openscad/openscad/pull/5609 moved to a more default standard handling of the tabs. BUT: You said it's "to get quick access to the default Export button". Check the attached screenshot. The export buttons appear in the other toolbar that is attached to the 3D viewport when the editor is closed. ciao, Torsten.

LM

Leonard Martin Struttmann

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 6:34 PM

Torsten

Yes, the Export buttons move.

However, with the Editor pane closed, I no longer have access to the open
file tabs. How do you switch to another file without the Editor pane?

Sorry that I am so confused.

Len

On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM Torsten Paul via Discuss <
discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote:

On 03.03.25 15:35, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote:

When I close the Editor pane in OpenSCAD-2025.02.28, no tabs are
visible to me.

Yes, https://github.com/openscad/openscad/pull/5609 moved to a
more default standard handling of the tabs.

BUT:

You said it's "to get quick access to the default Export button".

Check the attached screenshot. The export buttons appear in the
other toolbar that is attached to the 3D viewport when the editor
is closed.

ciao,
Torsten.

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Torsten Yes, the Export buttons move. However, with the Editor pane closed, I no longer have access to the open file tabs. How do you switch to another file without the Editor pane? Sorry that I am so confused. Len On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM Torsten Paul via Discuss < discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote: > On 03.03.25 15:35, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote: > > When I close the Editor pane in OpenSCAD-2025.02.28, no tabs are > > visible to me. > > Yes, https://github.com/openscad/openscad/pull/5609 moved to a > more default standard handling of the tabs. > > BUT: > > You said it's "to get quick access to the default Export button". > > Check the attached screenshot. The export buttons appear in the > other toolbar that is attached to the 3D viewport when the editor > is closed. > > ciao, > Torsten. > > _______________________________________________ > OpenSCAD mailing list > To unsubscribe send an email to discuss-leave@lists.openscad.org >

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Torsten Paul

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 6:45 PM

On 03.03.25 19:34, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote:

How do you switch to another file without the Editor pane?

Ctrl-Tab still works.

Maybe soon there could be a file/tab switcher like
https://github.com/openscad/openscad/issues/5363#issuecomment-2607753712

It should be possible to ensure it works with the editor view
closed.

ciao,
Torsten.

On 03.03.25 19:34, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote: > How do you switch to another file without the Editor pane? Ctrl-Tab still works. Maybe soon there could be a file/tab switcher like https://github.com/openscad/openscad/issues/5363#issuecomment-2607753712 It should be possible to ensure it works with the editor view closed. ciao, Torsten.

LM

Leonard Martin Struttmann

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 6:56 PM

Oh! Ok! I've never used CTRL+Tab before because the tabs were always
there. :-)

It doesn't seem to be mentioned in the "User Interface" section of the
documentation.

Thanks! This is good info!

Len

On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM Torsten Paul via Discuss <
discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote:

On 03.03.25 19:34, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote:

How do you switch to another file without the Editor pane?

Ctrl-Tab still works.

Maybe soon there could be a file/tab switcher like
https://github.com/openscad/openscad/issues/5363#issuecomment-2607753712

It should be possible to ensure it works with the editor view
closed.

ciao,
Torsten.

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Oh! Ok! I've never used CTRL+Tab before because the tabs were always there. :-) It doesn't seem to be mentioned in the "User Interface" section of the documentation. Thanks! This is good info! Len On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM Torsten Paul via Discuss < discuss@lists.openscad.org> wrote: > On 03.03.25 19:34, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote: > > How do you switch to another file without the Editor pane? > > Ctrl-Tab still works. > > Maybe soon there could be a file/tab switcher like > https://github.com/openscad/openscad/issues/5363#issuecomment-2607753712 > > It should be possible to ensure it works with the editor view > closed. > > ciao, > Torsten. > _______________________________________________ > OpenSCAD mailing list > To unsubscribe send an email to discuss-leave@lists.openscad.org >

JB

Jordan Brown

Mon, Mar 3, 2025 7:10 PM

On 3/3/2025 10:56 AM, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote:

Oh! Ok! I've never used CTRL+Tab before because the tabs were always
there. :-)

It doesn't seem to be mentioned in the "User Interface" section of the
documentation.

It's shown in the "Edit" menu. (Though I think the "Window" or "View"
menus might be more appropriate.

On 3/3/2025 10:56 AM, Leonard Martin Struttmann via Discuss wrote: > Oh! Ok! I've never used CTRL+Tab before because the tabs were always > there. :-) > > It doesn't seem to be mentioned in the "User Interface" section of the > documentation. > > It's shown in the "Edit" menu. (Though I think the "Window" or "View" menus might be more appropriate.

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