[Qgis-developer] Possible GUI Enhancement for canvas Selection Editing

[Andreas Neumann]

 Hi Mars,

 Attached is an example of a custom form we use for a waste-water 
 management application. In this case we are combining it with python 
 init scripts, since the form is also filled in from different databases.

 Andreas

 On Thu, 3 Nov 2011 21:14:56 -0700, Mars Sjoden wrote:
> I have been testing using the Edit Form via Identify Tool using "Open
> feature form.." Mode.
>
> I still wonder though if it is not possible to allow for Direct
> Editing within the Identify Results window.
>
> Not that anything is really broke, but I still feel it would give
> the 
> User a more consistent feel and flow and enhanced efficiency to their
> workspace and editing.
>
> For instance when a layers Attribute Table is open AND its related
> layer is editable,
> double clicking a value cues that value for editing.  
> Problem with editing an Attribute Table is that it can span 3 Screens
> while the efficiency 
> of an Identify Results window can show everything compact in a nice
> list.
>
> I do want to say that I am still very much in favour of the "Edit
> Form"
> I can invision the Edit Form becoming a very advanced Attribute
> Editing window.
>
> If there was an "Attribute Editing Form" that was user adjustable, 
> allowing specific Attributes to be viewable in a user specified 
> order,
> the "Attribute Editing Form" could become a very powerful and
> efficient data entering tool.
>
> I suppose the real question is whether it is better to combine the
> Edit Form with the Identify Results window,
> Or possibly adding another "Attribute Editor Tool" to the Editor Tool
> bar that would allow selecting features
> on the canvas to open an advanced Edit Form.
>
> Just some thoughts .
>
> mars

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 Andreas Neumann
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