Toolbox won't collapse in code-view

[lorezyra]

Designer version tested:

• Designer 1.2.1 rev 27

Operating System:

• WinXP Pro
• Win7

Framework:

• Ext JS 4.x

Description:

• The toolbox should be available (not masked) even while in code-view mode.
• If toolbox is not collapsed when entering code-view mode, the toolbox is masked.
• Otherwise, the toolbox is expandable but remains masked when expanded.

Test Case:

• n/a

Steps to reproduce the problem:

• Open Designer with either ExtJs 3.3.x or 4.0.x project.
• Add a window to the canvas
• Collapse the toolbox
• Change to code-view mode
• Either click or expand the toolbox while in code-view mode
• the Code-view panel sits on-top of the toolbox and nothing is selectable
• Return to Design-view mode

The result that was expected:

• toolbox should be visible and selectable regardless of design/code view mode.

The result that occurs instead:

• toolbox becomes masked and unusable.

Screenshot(s) or Video:

• n/a

Debugging already done:

• none

Possible fix:

• not provided

[aconran]

This is by design. I agree that it would be good if you could collapse/expand the panel while you are in the code view however you will NOT be able to interact with the components in the toolbox.

[lorezyra]

Why not?

I find the code view helps to ensure that I didn't forget any property needed for the component I'm designing. Especially, when I'm migrating from an older 3.x project created with Designer. I would open the old project and the new one in code-view before proceeding to migrate. I typically drag components to the component panel and rarely drop them on the canvas.

So, why not allow the toolbox interaction while in code-view? Otherwise, you should not show the toolbox at all when in code view mode.