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Luis Figueira, 2011-03-16 04:52 PM
general comments


Feedback from the 16/March Workshop

code.soundsoftware

EasyHg

  • On re-run (after install), it opens "Open Repository" dialog, but the default local Mercurial repostitory location is C:/Program Files (x86)/EasyMercurial, but should be e.g. C:/Users/[username]/My Documents (at least for 64-bit Windows 7).
  • Entering a name then typing enter gives an error message - reason code missing
  • Remote repository defaults to " C:/Program Files (x86)/EasyMercurial"
  • Add text on the remote repository dialogue to instruct users to add the username to the remote repo URL "username@repository"
  • Local folder defaults to C:/Users/markp, should default to C:/Users/markp/My Documents
  • Local folder browse doesn't start from right place. E.g. Folder is " C:/Users/markp/My Documents/ ", click "Browse", shows C:\Program Files (x86)\EasyMercurial instead.
  • On windows, can't select a folder with "Browse" unless it exists, so why complain that it already exists? It now says I cannot clone to it!
  • On cancel, Open Repository dialog forgets past state.
  • What "password" do I type? Is this for my PC or for the repository, or creating a new one for the project?
  • Clone succsessful - more details is now wide enough (or should wrap text)
  • .hg directory not hidden on windows - should tell people to ignore it!
  • Commit to "local" repository - why? In Commit files dialog, maybe say its going to the local repository. Also, what is the "default branch"?
  • Commit doesn't use file selection, uses all files. (Can commit individually with right-click).
  • keyboard shortcuts don't work on right-click menus, e.g. right-click button then "d" should to diff.
  • Push should warn on modified, uncommitted files. (Currently allows push with modified files).
  • Pushed 1 changeset dialog details text is too small.
  • Folder dialog uses "/" not "\"?
  • Why does "open" say "Clone successful"? Does "open" = "Clone"?
  • Commit files dialog box doesn't close on enter. Also can't use TAB to get to enter button. What's keyboard shortcut to committ?
  • On commit, I get Command Failed:
    warning: code.soundsoftware.ac.uk certificate not verified (check web.cacerts config setting)
    warning: code.soundsoftware.ac.uk certificate not verified (check web.cacerts config setting)
    warning: code.soundsoftware.ac.uk certificate not verified (check web.cacerts config setting)
    warning: code.soundsoftware.ac.uk certificate not verified (check web.cacerts config setting)
    warning: code.soundsoftware.ac.uk certificate not verified (check web.cacerts config setting)
    warning: code.soundsoftware.ac.uk certificate not verified (check web.cacerts config setting)
    abort: authorization failed
    
    If not authorized, suggest ask the project manager to make sure you have access rights.
    
    
  • it would be important to store the password for the session duration;
  • is it possible to have an easy way to change between projects.
  • when you have uncommitted changes and push, the dialogue shou warn you that you are about to push even though you have uncommitted changes.
  • History Tab: the working revision black border is not explicit enough.
  • When working in a previous revision, the Update button is enabled; maybe it should read "Update to tip of branch" (some users found it confusing Updating to a revision and still having the Update button enabled)

General Comments
  • Video on Merge command
  • some questions we should answer in the documentation:
    • where should I put the local folder?
    • is a Mercurial folder different from a normal working folder?
    • advantages of local repo??
    • how often should I commit?
    • how often should I push??