Task ordering alphabetically

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I like to control task ordering, meaning the direction from which the 
tasks are stacked in the taskbar.

A possible patch is attached that adds a new config-option "taskbar_sort" 
with the values "left2right", "right2left", "ascending" and "descending".

all the best!

Original issue reported on code.google.com by schatten...@googlemail.com on 19 Nov 2009 at 12:35

Attachments:

• tint2_taskbar_sorting.diff

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first, I think it's better to talk about your need.
when we have a complete view, we can search a solution.

Because there is already a patch to order task with drag n drop (in issue 79).
Perhaps ordering with drag n drop and having a memory of the order is better ??

I don't know if it's possible, but in multi_desktop I would like tint2 
to map application on a specific desktop and order...

Original comment by thilo...@gmail.com on 19 Nov 2009 at 8:15

• Changed state: Accepted
• Added labels: Type-Enhancement
• Removed labels: Type-Defect

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Oh well, the issue title and the option were perhaps wrong or misleading. I 
don't 
want to change the actual order of the tasks but rather the direction from 
which 
they appear in the taskbar. It's more a cosmetical thing than an additional 
function. 
If you have for example a vertical panel you can with "taskbar_sort = 
ascending" (or 
taskbar_direction?) force the tasks to appear at the bottom of the taskbar 
first. If 
the taskbar sits at the bottom corner of the screen it certainly looks better 
if the 
tasks are stacked bottom-up than top-down.

As for real task-sorting or task-drag-dropping, I don't care. I do not and will 
not 
use it. Mapping windows on desktops and setting the task-order is imho task of 
the 
window manager. 

Original comment by schatten...@googlemail.com on 19 Nov 2009 at 4:06

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don't have time for tint2 these days. put some comments for memory.

patch is not included because:
- not convinced by this feature. don't know why.
- issue 67 looks a better solution to me.
  perhaps 170 and 67 can be grouped in one patch ...
- using ascending/descending increase user's confusion.
  already used for alphabetical systray's icon order.
  it's not a good to use one name for 2 meaning.

so need more reflexion.

Original comment by thilo...@gmail.com on 28 Nov 2009 at 9:25

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Original comment by mrovi9...@gmail.com on 1 Feb 2015 at 10:13

• Changed title: Task ordering alphabetically
• Changed state: Wishlist
• Added labels: Priority-Low
• Removed labels: Priority-Medium

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Original comment by mrovi9...@gmail.com on 2 Feb 2015 at 12:12

• Added labels: Component-Taskbar