StackView class v1.12 win/osx/linux and 1.331 OSX only

Add-Ons
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I have updated the StackView for OSX to 1.23. (Thanks to Christoph for his testing)

[code]What new in version 1.23 ?

  • cleaned up and optimized code
  • addRow and insertRow no longer raises NilObjectException on error but returns nil
  • setting StackView.autoCollapase to true will trigger a collapseAll
  • improved removeRow
  • removeRow and removeAll now removes all handlers correctly
  • initial size of the content will be the size of the stackview depending on the layout
  • fixed resizing of the content
  • fixed locking
    [/code]
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a little teaser:

I am adding a feature which let’s you have more control over a couple of things so that you can
implement dynamic content.

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what is the url for the latest demo?

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Hi Richard,

current demo version for OSX is:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0291o6or32dlp1f/StackView_OSX_1_230_Demo.zip?dl=0

There’s a new version coming which helps you set up a more complex environment such
as a finder/source list or an Apple Page Side Bar. It’s insanely easy to create that and works like a charm.
You can do this already but the new version is just more comfortable.


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[code]What new in version 1.322 ?

This version has got some underlying changes and a few improvements to let you easily
create more complex custom content and headers.

  • added a StackViewContent subclass (required). You should set your already created content
    conainer control to it’s super
    StackViewContent:

    • added notifyBoundsChanged(). Call this to forwards bounds changes to the stackview depending on the layout
    • added StackViewItem property

  • added a StackViewItem property to StackViewHeader and StackViewContent

  • added a tag (auto) property to StackViewHeader, StackViewItem, StackViewContent

  • added views() function which returns an array of views owned by the stack view

  • added StackView.sort function to support sortingof the attached views

  • added an message interface for StackViewHeader and StackViewContent

  • added an Apple Pages SideBar Style example

  • added an ImageBrowser example that show you the use of notifyBoundsChanged+controls communication+embedded stackview

  • added a OSX Finder example showing the use of notifyBoundsChanged

  • added itemContextChanged event that will be raised if you click/change in a StackViewItem (content)

  • renamed addRow,insertRow,deleteRow to addView, insertView and deleteView[/code]

Current Demo Downlaod (OSX only version 1_322 :
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yh1t7tbh9amja5x/StackView_OSX_1_322_Demo.zip?dl=0

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a short demo video: http://sendvid.com/jkrv9ojo

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Really nice job :slight_smile:

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[code]What’s new in version 1.331 ?

  • new native NSScrollView which is now a part of the StackView. It is designed to use it as separate class. (see demo window)
    NSScrollView:
  • made acceptsFirstMouse optional
  • assigning a backdrop will automatically handle the scrolling
  • easily embed a control and handle the scrolling using the boundsChanged event
    StackView:
  • improved scrolling performance
  • added boundsChanged event to the StackView class
  • fixed itemSpacing to work properly with addView, insertView and sort
  • fixed notifyBoundsChanged for horizontal layout
  • fixed an exception when closing the StackView[/code]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/n8fqv6mt15rxk8e/StackView_OSX_1_331_Demo.zip?dl=1

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Highly recommended Class. Very usable

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Important: The StackView 1.331 is not working correctly when enabling HDPi on OSX/macOS.
There are problems with the NSScrollview that shifts the content when bouncing up or down and makes it useless.

Robert cannot reproduce this because he does not have a Retina system.

But whats more worrying, he also is not answering mails for over 3 weeks now. Fingers crossed this great class is not abandoned and get some Retina love soon.

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Have the same trouble with the other AddOn made by Robert, ImageBrowser1.12

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It takes a couple of seconds to enable HiDpi mode on every monitor. The older versions of Xojo were a bit painful to use but even on my old Cinema Display I was able to do Retina for my main app.

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Not sure what you meant Beatrix but the issue with Stackview isn’t easy fixable unless Robert re-code the NSScrollView part. It does work fine in the 1.322 but he changed a lot (and I mean A-LOT) in 1.331 regarding NSScrollView support.

Here is a video that shows the issue clearly. First compiling the demo without HDPi disabled -> works fine. No shifting is seen.
Second compile is with HDPi -> the whole content shifts when you bounce it at the top or bottom.
This makes the Stackview useless.

http://www.osbytes.com/ScreenFlow.mp4

Pity Robert disappeared and isn’t answering or fixing things (for which several payed for).

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Hello,
How can i do to buy this addon ?
G.

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Rob is gone (I think). I tried to contact him several times but sadly no answers from him for over 2 months now.
Thats the fate of 3th party developers.In this case a real pity because the class is really good (when the bugs can be fixed).

Keep in mind the class doesn’t work when enabling HDPi. It makes it basically useless.

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Same trouble as Christophe De Vocht, no answers to my questions over 2 months. :frowning:

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Do you know an alternative to this StackView ? I don’t find it on websites…
Gilles

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[quote=292267:@Gilles Arnaud]Do you know an alternative to this StackView ? I don’t find it on websites…
Gilles[/quote]

As far as I know there is no alternative.

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Martin wrote a StackView class:

https://forum.xojo.com/42401-stackview-classes-updated-macos-linux

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Here is a version that works with windows and Mac

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lngk4dgcks2a3ul/StackView%20test.zip?raw=1