Submitted by Tom on 2009/11/24 09:14
Just noticed it today with one tab - it had an asterisk after the name
I opened a second copy of the grid but that didnt have one!
 
So, I was just wondering what that might signify?

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The * means that the grid source or filter has changed and user should refresh the grid. As part of the source bar improvements, this has also been improved
 

Tom

2010/10/07 07:09

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[quote=Pierre_Admin]
The * means that the grid source or filter has changed and user should refresh the grid. As part of the source bar improvements, this has also been improved
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noticed this again lately - the Asterisk (& had to search for meaning).
 
1) I'm not sure why it shows with this grid - neither source nor filter were changed (not that I could see anyways). Actually I see that every time I open this grid the asterisk is there. I did change the source a while back - but like a couple of weeks ago - surely that shouldnt be relevant anymore?
 
Also:
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2) Could mention of it (& what it means) be shown in the tooltip - I'm sure it's a confusing one for many people...
 

Armando

2010/10/07 11:49

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I agree that it's a bit confusing. A refresh symbol would be better. But maybe not possible ?
 
Or maybe could the Yellow bar appear at the bottom, with a message, and an option to not display it in the future ?
 
I like the "Yellow bar" for these types of messages as it's not too intrusive, but very visible ?

Pierre_Admin

2010/10/07 12:57

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The * display is a bit buggy.
 
It is a "standard" Microsoft implemented a long time ago for its development products... it non-intrusive, but perhaps too "technical" in nature
 

jan_rifkinson

2010/10/07 13:46

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Not really, IMO.
User just has to know it means needs re-fresh
but it's no big deal to me one way or the other

Tom

2010/10/07 15:42

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[quote=Pierre_Admin]
The * display is a bit buggy.
 
It is a "standard" Microsoft implemented a long time ago for its development products... it non-intrusive, but perhaps too "technical" in nature
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I agree with Jan - it's not a big deal. And it is nice that it's non-intrusive - on the other hand I hadnt seen it (or noticed it anyway) for a long time, and I had to search the forum to find this thread & to see that I had asked about it before(!) 
I reckon I will not be alone there, so, at some stage, I think it would be helpful to have something about it in the tooltip as suggested - or maybe something like Armando suggests