Patch #30294
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Move the links (View all issues, Summary, Import) from the Issues section of the issues list sidebar under a dropdown
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In my opinion, moving the links under the dropdown will make the respective actions more obvious for the users and it will cleanup the sidebar.
Also, with this occasion, I think that we can drop the "View all issues" link because it doesn't add to much value (I've never used it and every time I'm asking if there is any difference between the link and the "Clear" button).
Any feedback is welcomed.
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Updated by Bernhard Rohloff over 5 years ago
+1
I also think we can drop the "View all issues" entry and summary makes really more sense in the contextual menu.
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU over 5 years ago
- File 0001-Move-the-links-from-the-Issues-section-of-the-issues.patch 0001-Move-the-links-from-the-Issues-section-of-the-issues.patch added
- File 0002-Remove-View-all-issues-link-from-actions-dropdown.patch 0002-Remove-View-all-issues-link-from-actions-dropdown.patch added
Attached the patches.
Updated by Go MAEDA over 5 years ago
- Target version set to Candidate for next major release
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU about 5 years ago
- Target version changed from Candidate for next major release to 4.1.0
Updated by Jean-Philippe Lang almost 5 years ago
- Status changed from New to Closed
- Assignee set to Jean-Philippe Lang
Committed, thanks.
Updated by Bernhard Rohloff almost 5 years ago
- Status changed from Closed to Reopened
I've tested the latest trunk version (r18308) right now and the dropdown menu is missing. Presumably there went something wrong with the "settings" patch.
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU almost 5 years ago
Bernhard Rohloff wrote:
I've tested the latest trunk version (r18308) right now and the dropdown menu is missing. Presumably there went something wrong with the "settings" patch.
Indeed, the patch didn't apply as expected, I've attached the fix. Thanks for catching this issue.
Should we show the Setting icon always after "New issue" link or we should move it under the dropdown? I'm wondering because accessing the project setting is not a daily action.
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU almost 5 years ago
- Copied to Patch #31598: Move the links (All time entries, Import) from Spent time section of the spent time list sidebar under a dropdown added
Updated by Go MAEDA almost 5 years ago
Members in my team miss the menus in the sidebar, especially "View all issues". I hope this change to be reverted.
- "View all issues" was convenient and consistent to reset filters applied by custom queries. You can apply queries in the sidebar but have to move the mouse cursor to the far "Reset" link when you want to stop filtering by the query. I think it is inconsistent UI
- "Import" and "Summary" is hidden in the drop-down menu and hard to find
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU almost 5 years ago
- File clear_custom_query.png clear_custom_query.png added
I understand your concerns, but please let me disagree with your proposal regarding reverting this change.
Go MAEDA wrote:
Members in my team miss the menus in the sidebar, especially "View all issues". I hope this change to be reverted.
- "View all issues" was convenient and consistent to reset filters applied by custom queries. You can apply queries in the sidebar but have to move the mouse cursor to the far "Reset" link when you want to stop filtering by the query. I think it is inconsistent UI
For me, "View all issues" doesn't make any connection to "Reset" filters. Regarding the distance, because not everyone uses a vanilla Redmine instance, I can send you in private a screenshot from my instance to see how big is the distance between custom queries and those links from the top of the sidebar.
- "Import" and "Summary" is hidden in the drop-down menu and hard to find
There are too many places with links and I think we should really find better solutions. For example, why the new "Settings" link should be in the contextual block (next to "New issue") and "Import" and "Summary" not? How we decide which one should be where? Is "Import" so often used in order to be displayed every time? Displaying somewhere on page a link it makes the link easier to find instead of grouping the links in the same area(s)? We should be aware that Redmine is used also by new users without years of experience and who are used with some old links.
What do you think about the following proposals?
1. We commit the fix from my previous note.
2. We add a proper "Clear" link next to the selected custom query.
3. We discuss about which link and how many links should be displayed next to "New issue"? Maybe it's better to have "New issue" and "Summary" displayed and "Import" and "Settings" under the dropdown.
Updated by Go MAEDA almost 5 years ago
Marius BALTEANU wrote:
What do you think about the following proposals?
1. We commit the fix from my previous note.
Yes, I think it is necessary.
2. We add a proper "Clear" link next to the selected custom query.
It is the biggest problem for me that we have to move the mouse pointer for long distances, from the sidebar to "Clear" link. But I think it is not too late to work on adding a new "Clear" link after releasing 4.1.0. Maybe we can get some feedback if they don't like it.
3. We discuss about which link and how many links should be displayed next to "New issue"? Maybe it's better to have "New issue" and "Summary" displayed and "Import" and "Settings" under the dropdown.
I don't like to hide "Summary" and "Import" under the drop-down, but it is acceptable. But I think the "Setting" link should be always shown because hiding "Setting" only in isuses list page breaks consistency with other pages such as Overview, Roadmap and Spent time.
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU almost 5 years ago
Go MAEDA wrote:
It is the biggest problem for me that we have to move the mouse pointer for long distances, from the sidebar to "Clear" link. But I think it is not too late to work on adding a new "Clear" link after releasing 4.1.0. Maybe we can get some feedback if they don't like it.
The change is small, it can be included in 4.1.0, I'll add the patch soon.
Updated by Bernhard Rohloff almost 5 years ago
I like Marius' proposal very much. IMHO it makes more sense to me to have a reset button next to the query. I also think it's more intuitive and easier to find for new users. I also think it's a good idea to leave the settings icon visible as it's only displayed for specific roles and should be consistent for every view.
Updated by Go MAEDA almost 5 years ago
Committed the fix #30294#note-7 in r18321. Thank you.
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU almost 5 years ago
- Status changed from Reopened to Closed
Marius BALTEANU wrote:
The change is small, it can be included in 4.1.0, I'll add the patch soon.
Patch added to #31640.
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU almost 5 years ago
- Related to Patch #31640: Add clear query icon next to selected query in sidebar added
Updated by Marius BĂLTEANU over 4 years ago
- Related to Feature #32520: Issues activity gnats calendar tabs - too much real estate in high hand panel added
Updated by Go MAEDA over 2 years ago
- Related to Feature #35645: Request for reconsideration of removal of 'View all issues' link added
Updated by Mischa The Evil over 2 years ago
FTR: For anyone coming to this issue due to missing the 'View all issues' link in the sidebar, I've created a small plugin that restores (only) this specific link on the issues show view only. You can find it in the plugin directory.