Apostrophe support in People [released]
asked 2016-05-25 11:47:41 +0300
Hello,
I've noticed that contacts with an apostrophe in their names cannot be found when looked up by that in the search box.
Example: a contact whose name is Robert D'Arcy will only show up is the search terms are parts of its first name (R, Ro, Rob, etc.) or the letter(s) before the apostrophe in its surname (D, in this case). As soon as the apostrophy is included in the search terms, the list goes blank.
This is an issue in some countries/languages.
Thank you
EDIT: released in Sailfish OS 2.0.4
@IZ1IVA - I'm interested in this as a subject, even though it doesn't appear to affect my usage under normal circumstances; i.e. writing a text, where I will and do use apostrophes where applicable.
So, as a noob to all things Linux and Qt/QML, I've started digging around the interweb and playing with files on my phone, including using your example of Robert D'Arcy as a contact in People.
As you clearly explain, when searching for a contact whose name contains an apostrophe, the search draws a blank as soon as you type the apostrophe. BUT, that depends on how you type the name and of course, what I'm about to explain, is NOT the way anyone would search, but my point is, this could be working as YOU need it to.....I digress, try this to see what I'm getting at;
Open People, go to Search box and type;
D'Arcy, keeping the name as you've just typed it, place your cursor to the left of the apostrophe and delete theD- now type theDback in...and watch Robert D'Arcy appear in the search - (or delete and retype the apostrophe, same thing happens) something is face about arse within the file - of course I'm no expert by any means - but finding this out may mean something to someone far more talented than I.Hope this makes some sense and I realise it is in no way 'an answer', hence making as a comment only.
My mind now boggles with how to solve this and where exactly to look...first port of call;
Spam Hunter ( 2016-05-25 16:19:46 +0300 )edit/usr/share/jolla-contactsahahahahah yes, your workaround is very clever @Markkyboy, I've never thought of that!
IZ1IVA ( 2016-05-25 16:56:31 +0300 )editno, no, please, it's not a workaround - or at least I hadn't considered it a workaround - but more of a starting point for finding out how to solve the issue. :)
Spam Hunter ( 2016-05-25 17:11:08 +0300 )editYou can also simply drop the apostrophe while inputting the name;
Darcy
Spam Hunter ( 2016-05-25 19:37:36 +0300 )editRobert D'ArcyApparently I can't... maybe because of the different locale (Italian in my case)?
IZ1IVA ( 2016-05-26 12:17:48 +0300 )edit