[Qgis-developer] Virtual Fields - Allow adding fields out of edit mode

[Bernhard Ströbl]

Hi Matthias,

Am 14.10.2014 09:56, schrieb Matthias Kuhn:
> Hi Bernhard
>
>>>> - shouldn't "create virtual field" be the default when layer is not in
>>>> edit mode?
>>>
>>> I think it's more predictable (and therefore increases usability) for
>>> users if it's either always on or always off by default. Don't you
>>> think?
>>
>> Ok, agreed, so I opt for "always on" because it will always work
>
> It should be "always on" for providers that do not allow to add
> attributes.

But thus the behaviour is not predictable either (from a user's point of 
view, who is just loading data into his/her project). Virtual field will 
_always_ work, no matter which provider.

For others both options always work and I prefer to keep the
> previous behavior (without broad agreement that this should be changed,
> if you convince some people I may change my mind ;-) ).

Anybody has an opinion on this?

Bernhard
>
>>
>>>
>>>> - could the check box "create virtual field" be placed to the right of
>>>> "create a new field"?
>>>
>>> "Create a new field" is a group box.
>>> Would you create another group box with all field type widgets?
>>
>> No of course not :-) I was not aware of the group box. I just had the
>> impression it should be there, so moving it on top seems adequate.
>
> Done!
>
> Cheers
> Matthias
>



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