> On Dec 31, 2016, at 12:52 AM, Daryle Walker <dary...@mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Let’s assume we’re using a NSDocument-based application.  If we’re opening a 
> big file, like a gigabyte or more, does the system code automatically show a 
> progress bar dialog?  Or does the user look at a whole bunch of nothing (i.e. 
> wondering if the app locked up)?

If I had an app that took a long time to read a document, I’d make the actual 
reading asynchronous, so the app would be responsive and open the window 
quickly, even if the window’s content just showed as a progress bar.

—Jens
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