Why not use CHeaderCtrl instead of old-fashioned HeaderCtrl

[CoolWater]

Hi,

is there any special reason why not to use the HeaderCtrl from Windows ListView instead of the self-made (old-fashioned IMHO) header control? I think this would make the layout more appropriate when using themes.

Something like this:

http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tcheaderctrlfaketv9.jpg

Regards,
CoolWater

PS: Didn't find this/similar topic using the search function...

[ghisler(Author)]

I'm not using a listview, I'm using a listbox. Why?
- Listview is much slower
- No way to show headers in brief view
- No sorting by multiple columns possible

[Lefteous]

2ghisler(Author)
This is about using a Win32 header control not about using a Listview control. Microsoft uses a header control in a Listview but this control is a standalone control basically.

I would personally prefer a custom control which combines the advantages ot the currently used control with the modern look of a Win32 header control - as we discussed in the beta forum.

Anyway discussing new features/improvements is currently a waste of time. A new major version is about to be released.

[CoolWater]

2ghisler(Author)
This is about using a Win32 header control not about using a Listview control. Microsoft uses a header control in a Listview but this control is a standalone control basically.

I would personally prefer a custom control which combines the advantages ot the currently used control with the modern look of a Win32 header control - as we discussed in the beta forum.

Anyway discussing new features/improvements is currently a waste of time. A new major version is about to be released.

Jep, that's what I talking about. I don't mind not having this feature/improvement in the next release. This was a general thought/wish/impression/what ever. Although I think this wouldn't be much work to implement...

Regards,
CoolWater

[Alextp]

2CoolWater
Very nice suggestion: old Header control looks really ugly... And that arrow that displays the sorting...

[petermad]

old Header control looks really ugly

Well. different ppl different taste: I like the current control - and if a new control is going to look like the one in http://img260.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tcheaderctrlfaketv9.jpg I would rather use the current control - the one in that picture looks too much like a Folder Tab.

[Alextp]

Do you know any programs, besides TC, with such a Header control?
And CoolWater suggests standard one.

[m^2]

Standard doesn't always mean "better". Personally, I also like the current one more.

[Alextp]

How about a poll?

[CoolWater]

the one in that picture looks too much like a Folder Tab.

Well, this is because the mouse was over the first column and highlighted it... Take a look at this...

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/5197/tcheaderctrlfakehk5.jpg

For me, it's clear what is folder tab and what is listview header...

Regards,
CoolWater

EDIT: @Alextp: Support for poll. Or may be we should wait till tomorrow when ghisler visits the forum...

[Alextp]

OK, created a poll:
http://www.ghisler.ch/board/viewtopic.php?t=15107

[petermad]

this is because the mouse was over the first column and highlighted it

I realize that - still, it's not my cup of tea (don't like white controls).

[CoolWater]

this is because the mouse was over the first column and highlighted it

I realize that - still, it's not my cup of tea (don't like white controls).

Fortunately, there thousands of themes out there...

[m^2]

this is because the mouse was over the first column and highlighted it

I realize that - still, it's not my cup of tea (don't like white controls).

Fortunately, there thousands of themes out there...

Some people don't want to bother with looking for them.
Of course possibility of changing the defaults is usually good.
But this thing has 2 drawbacks.
- It's harder to notice that small triangle than a pushed section. Possibly it can be changed with another theme. But:
- It's not portable. When I connect it to another computer, I'll likely see this ugly white thing or something else - which look is rather unpredictable.

[CoolWater]

FYI: Screen with standard luna theme header control:
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3255/tcheaderctrlfakeyl4.jpg

This should make things more clear (I hope )

Regards,
CoolWater