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Wireshark-dev: Re: [Wireshark-dev] Rename "Filter Expressions" to "Filter Buttons"

From: Jaap Keuter <jaap.keuter@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:12:16 +0100
On 02/06/2013 09:21 AM, Anders Broman wrote:
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> From: wireshark-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:wireshark-dev-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jaap Keuter
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> Subject: Re: [Wireshark-dev] Rename "Filter Expressions" to "Filter Buttons"
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> On 02/06/2013 12:03 AM, Gerald Combs wrote:
>>> Would it make sense to rename the "Filter Expressions" preference to 
>>> "Filter Buttons"? It might make it more obvious what this feature does.
>>
>> It does, although it's still hideous inconsistent UI design considering the Display Filter dialog accessible 
>>from the left of the filter toolbar.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jaap
> 
> Many likes the quick accessibility though...
> If renamed I'd vote for "Filter Buttons"
> Regards
> Anders

Hi,

The accessibility is not in question. It's the two seperate 'collections' of
display filters, accessible through different means, that make it inconsistent.

Thanks,
Jaap