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diff --git a/libopie/ofileselector/MANIFEST b/libopie/ofileselector/MANIFEST new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2730a1c --- a/dev/null +++ b/libopie/ofileselector/MANIFEST @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +Hija, +dunno if that is to call a manifest but here is +an quick overview how the OFileSelector is implemented +and whats the whole purpose is. + +OFileSelector is meant to be extendable by design. It's divided +into a shell the class OFileSelector which is a dispatcher +between worlds and gives a common interface to the programmer. +Then there is the OLister class which is a lister of files. +It's responsible for taking care of a filesystem... but it's not limited +to local filesystem. You can have a FTP lister, Bluetooth Device Lister, +IrdaDevice Lister, Local Documents Lister, a PIM Lister an X-Ref lister... +they will operate on the level of filesystems.... + +A OFileView is the other part of the FileSelector it's responsible +for the things represented to the USER. +There is a ListView and a IconView and possible more views to come. + +Then there is a PixmapProvider which is responsible for providing pixmaps +for a mimetype. This can be used for something like a Pixmap preview.... + + +The lister is told to reparse() then it adds it things to the mainview +on selection the URL get's generated in more than one step. +1. The UI notifies the lister about activation +2. The Lister assembles the URL +3. the Lister notifies the OFileSelector +4. the OFileSelector emits a signal + |