Keep in mind that this is a GNOME program we're talking about here - gnome-appearance-properties.
So this might not be suited for Ayatana, you might want to consider presenting this to the folks over at gnome. Just a though, James Gifford http://jamesrgifford.com On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 8:22 AM, Christian Rupp <christ...@r-k-r.de> wrote: > Am 08.09.2011 04:22, schrieb Jeremy Bicha: >> >> On 7 September 2011 17:05, Daniel Planas<lightgraph...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> I created a wiki page with all information, hope you like. >>> >>> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ayatana/gnome-apperance-mockups >> >> Are you aware that simply selecting a different theme in the drop-down >> immediately applies the changes? Why do you want to show a preview of >> the changes? In fact, I think immediately changing the theme makes >> more sense than a preview. >> >> Every change in System Settings takes effect immediately, except for >> the few that unfortunately require logging out first (or Additional >> Drivers which can require a reboot). This is because instant-apply >> preferences are a part of the GNOME HIG. >> >> If we exclude the preview feature, what is the purpose of having a >> separate Appearance window? What is the use case for allowing users to >> easily select Ambiance for the GTK+ theme and Radiance for the window >> theme (which was allowed in the old Appearances dialog)? I suggest >> that users who want to do extensive theme mixing and matching use >> gnome-tweak-tool (which, by the way, welcomes contributions). >> >> Jeremy Bicha >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Mailing list:https://launchpad.net/~ayatana >> Post to :ayatana@lists.launchpad.net >> Unsubscribe :https://launchpad.net/~ayatana >> More help :https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp >> > I also think that a preview isn't necessary. > But I agree, that it is hard to find. I also would like to have an option to > change some colours. > I am going to create a second solution on > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Ayatana/gnome-apperance-mockups > > _______________________________________________ > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > Post to : ayatana@lists.launchpad.net > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ayatana Post to : ayatana@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ayatana More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp