File picker needed [released]
asked 2013-12-24 17:56:32 +0200
Sailfish definitely needs a file picker dialog. Lack of that component already makes some ported apps from Harmattan less functional (e.g. Tweetian and no way to add pictures/photos).
The question has been closed for the following reason "released in a software update" by nthn
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answered 2014-01-08 00:04:35 +0200
What about using the FileDialog QML component added in Qt 5.1 ?
Maybe with some slight Silica tuning. Its description explicitly says it is designed to be easily extensible to fit a given platform.
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answered 2016-09-25 18:44:10 +0200
Since 2.0.2 you can use Sailfish.Filemanager: https://github.com/CODeRUS/splashscreen-changer/blob/master/settings/SecondPage.qml
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answered 2013-12-24 20:18:41 +0200
We're thinking about it :)
This non-answer just stops vote questions from clogging up the 'Unanswered' section
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Please think about adding this filepicker to the browser as well, so that one can upload e.g. pictures to a site.
duesselschorsch ( 2013-12-25 10:56:18 +0200 )edit1
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This is embarrassingly slow even for Jolla. I don't know how many apps, including my own, that have had to implement their own solutions.
Don't waste your time making annoying animations. Use it for implementing basic functionality!
And yes; I'm effing frustrated by now!!!
Tanghus ( 2015-10-02 05:27:00 +0200 )editanswered 2017-08-21 17:26:07 +0200
In the SFOS version 2.1.1.24 FilePicker Dialog is introduced. It seems to work fine in the basic file picking scenario. It would be nice to have a feature to select or save custom path to selection menu. Now you can select between Memory card, Home folfer or System files. The feature suggested would give the developer an opportunity to make even better user experience.
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answered 2016-09-25 15:31:40 +0200
I just done a simple file picker dialog for my projects. you will find the source to use in your projects here: https://github.com/codeandcreate/harbour-cac-fileSelect
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I'm not sure if this import is yet allowed for Harbour applications, but Sailfish.Pickers import provides a bunch of pickers. Also, in the near future, there will be some WebView-specific pickers available from the Sailfish.WebView.Pickers import, e.g. see https://github.com/sailfishos/sailfish-components-webview/tree/master/import/pickers
chris.adams ( 2016-09-26 09:35:05 +0200 )editIt's not meant to be imported directly. it's just a example; a qml that can be freely used in own programs :) (harbour-* is just because there is a demo-package also)
codeandcreate ( 2016-09-26 10:07:15 +0200 )editanswered 2014-12-13 13:00:39 +0200
Technically a non-answer but a design for this that came to mind that I think is quite Sailfish'y:
A file list where you can select a single file of the desired type (specified by the app?) by tapping it once. Folders are a bit of a problem but I would open them with a single tap instead of selecting (there may be cases where you can select a folder which would need some thinking over).
As for multiple file selection: tap and hold a file, a prograss bar appears on it, like the remorse timers just it fills instead of draining. Once the bar is full, mark the file as selected and pop up an ok button at the bottom of the screen or in the pulley menu. This "select timer" should be quite short of course, max 1s or so. For deselecting, the same mechanic could be applied in reverse.
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Asked: 2013-12-24 17:56:32 +0200
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Yes, agree.. this is is a must have.. Many applications rely on this feature to be available in the platform. Also, picking of files should not be limited to those file types that phone has a way to open, but any file should be selectable. Especially normal and basic .txt -files, in addition to media content etc.
foss4ever ( 2013-12-25 06:49:25 +0200 )editAlso should be able to select multiple files, for use-cases such as selecting multiple files as an email attachment.
MartinK ( 2013-12-25 16:52:13 +0200 )editYes, I think it's the Jolla/Nemo/Mer/geek way to have a real file picker and expose file system to the user :( It would be cool if you could think of some more limiting options as well. Such as showing only pictures or files of recognized types without a mess of real directories.
Artem ( 2013-12-30 01:03:16 +0200 )editalso, don't forget the microSD card :-)
AL13N ( 2014-01-03 14:03:38 +0200 )edit@Artem Of course users should be able to pick any file on the filesystem.. There are many use cases for that (sharing and transfering content to others, uploading stuff to web services, selecting files for editing their metadata, checking how much disk-spacea set of files use, etc etc). Filters can ofc be available to make selecting/searching certain types of files easier, but the whole filesystem should be also exposed (naturally respecting the rwx-access rights of the user/group).
foss4ever ( 2014-01-04 15:37:34 +0200 )edit