Re: alphabetic order for style list?

[Paul Medwell]

Bo Peng wrote:
BP> This might be a good solution to advanced users who want to (and know
BP> how to) control everything. However, alphabetic ordering should be
BP> easier to use for most of the users (who do not necessarily know where
BP> the .layout files are).

While I am honoured that you consider me an "advanced user", I am afraid that this is not the case. Let me explain...

Say that you are using "book" class (for example), then find the file "book.layout". To find this file in Linux, type "locate book.layout", or in Windows then "Windows Key + F" and search for "book.layout".
Once you've found the file, all you need to do is simply add the few lines that I previously suggested (these will probably need changing, depending on the exact class you are using, and your preferences). You may need to reconfigure LyX (Edit->Reconfigure) and maybe restart. (I am not sure whether this is actually necessary, but will do no harm.) The styles should then appear in the defined order upon restarting LyX.

Having said all of that - in theory I agree with you that alphabetical order could be a useful feature. However, there are many other features that I personally would deem to be more important.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Paul