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To navigate a tree (say package explorer, or Search results) under Linux, the up and down keys work as expected, but the left and right keys do not expand/collapse the current node, as they do in Windows. Instead, one is forced to use the Num Keypad "+" and "-" keys, which are by far not as convenient. Zorzella
You can also often toggle the expandsion state of a node by hitting the spacebar. These are the standard GTK+ keys for a GtkTreeView, and not something that is controlled by SWT. If you disagree with the GTK+ keybindings, feel free to file a bug at http://bugzilla.gnome.org/ against "gtk+". Sorry.
I was afraid you'd say that. Since keybindings in Eclipse are customizable, isn't it possible to allow for single -- and multiple -- node expansion/collapse in a tree to also be customizable actions? Right now, I can customize the keys for Expand/Collapse/Expand All/Collapse All in the Editor, but not in the Search or Package Explorer (even if I change the scope to "In Windows", it does not work). In fact, there is *no* keybinding for the Expand All/Collape All actions. Any reason to not be consistent? Zorzella
Note that on GTK+, there are native key bindings for expand all (and I think collapse all), try keypad-* and shift-left/right (however, in some cases these are currently disabled, see bug 96892). That all said, what Eclipse does on top of SWT is a different problem. I'd suggest filing a bug against Platform > UI if you think the keybindings in Eclipse can be improved, or I guess we can move this bug there. What exactly would you propose in Eclipse?
Note that I actually did originally file this bug against UI. Moving it back, if appropriate, is totally fine with me. What I propose is just as I described: have the expand/collapse keybindings be consistent -- across platforms (Win/Linux/Mac) and across parts of the product (Editor/Search/Navigator/Package Explorer), and also be configurable, like everything else. I really don't know why we should be held hostage to the native keybindings -- i.e. deprive ourselves of the option of doing what is useful/consistent just to blindly abide by defaults and prevent users from changing. Zorzella
Well, I think it's important to be consistent with the native applications on the platform.
Moving to UI.
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