Comment 41 for bug 691380

(In reply to comment #37)
> Created attachment 459049 [details]
> Screenshot 2: Proposed UI of optional simple quick filter widget on main
> toolbar
>
> Charles, is this the proposed UI of the simple quickfilter widget that you
> describe in comment 31?

That is it exactly! :)

> Properties of Simple Quick Filter Widget with sticky pin
>
> a) can be added to main toolbar using toolbar customization
> b) is a separate widget independent of Gloda global search widget
> c) is optional; does not replace/alter/interfere with existing quick
> filter bar

All correct...

> (?) (although we'd have to clarify the behaviour when both are shown;
> where does Ctrl+F focus go to etc.)

That's another bug/peeve of mine... having the Quickfilter share the CTRL-F shortcut with the 'Find Toolbar' at the bottom of the window for searching the message body is insane... it simply does not work in any rational manner.

Thankfully the keyconfig author fixed this by adding a way to make CTRL-ALT-F bring up the Quickfilter Toolbar, so no I can sort of toggle it with CTRL-ALT-F and ESC - awkward, but it works...

> d) has a sticky pin next to it
> e) has a criteria dropdown that does NOT pop up automatically
> f) the criteria dropdown, once opened, is a semi-permanent menu panel with the
> following toggle buttons (with checkmarks represented by _/ ):
> _/ sender
> _/ recipient
> _/ subject
> body
> Search criteria panel will stay open so that you can tick what you need,
> then click anywhere else or press ESC to make it disappear.
> (Same behaviour as "Edit this bookmark" panel from yellow star in FF).

Perfecto! Thanks much Thomas for hacking that together, and glad to see I was able to communicate the idea well enough for you to get it... :)