Mark All @ folder level (Web Interface)

greyhat64 · Post by **greyhat64** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 3:56 pm

I know this only saves one click of the mouse, but I think it would be a simple modification to modify the 'Folder:' line(s) in the right frame to include a checkbox that would allow you to mark all folder (and subfolder) items at once - essentially a 'Mark All' at the folder level.

Not high priority - one of those 'while you're in the neighborhood' fixes the next time you're working on the web interface.

KS-Soft · Post by **KS-Soft** » Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:53 am

Not sure I understand. There is "Mark all" button that allows you to select all visible items

Regards
Alex

greyhat64 · Post by **greyhat64** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:52 am

Yes, but in order to mark all items in a child folder(+subs) I currently have to click into the child folder first, then select Mark All. If there were a checkbox next to each folder entry in the right pane (where test results display) I could click the folder's checkbox and all that folder's entries would be selected.
This would then allow me to select multiple child branches from the root without needing to drill in/out of each one.
I ran into this when I needed to disable multiple sites (set up as child folders) for some short term testing and it seems like a simple addition to the web interface.

KS-Soft · Post by **KS-Soft** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:50 am

Sounds like this option should mark invisible (not listed) items? I don't think its a good idea...

Regards
Alex

greyhat64 · Post by **greyhat64** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:55 am

As far as marking invisible items, if I'm to assume the Mark All button excludes them, then my suggested checkbox could be programmed to do the same.

greyhat64 · Post by **greyhat64** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:46 am

Better yet, prompt the user (assuming they have the correct permissions) asking them if they wish to 'Mark Invisible Items'. Or simply warn that invisible items will not be affected.

And, once again, as test lists and folder structures grow this will become more and more of an issue.

KS-Soft · Post by **KS-Soft** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:56 pm

Sorry, I still do not understand the idea

"Mark all" button marks all visible items. What else do you need?
Mark all items including not visible items? We will not do that.

Regards
Alex

greyhat64 · Post by **greyhat64** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:12 pm

OK, here we go. Let's say you have a folder structure like this:

- TopLevel
---L Sub1
------LSub1.1
---L Sub2
---L Sub3
---L . . .

Currently if I'm viewing TopLevel and want to take action on Sub1 (+Sub1.1) and Sub3 I must

View TopLevel, "Mark All", and unselect all tests that don't apply.

Or you're left to use the following logic:

Code: Select all

While NotDone Do
  View SubFolder
  Mark All
  Take action - i.e. "Ack/Stop", "Disable", "Reset"
  View NextSubFolder
End While

I want to be able to select Sub1 and Sub3 and take action without having to repeat myself.
A checkbox on the Folder line in the righthand pane could accomplish this by performing the equivalent of steps 1 & 2 before taking action on all selected tests.

BTW - As for 'invisible' items, I agree with your logic if you are talking about items you do not have view/change permissions for. The current "Mark All" ignores them, a folder level "Mark All" should as well.
But, if you are simply talking about display preferences ("Display only tests that have following statuses:"), it should warn you if qualifying tests exist, but aren't in the current view. This gives the user the opportunity to change their display preferences and select appropriately.

KS-Soft · Post by **KS-Soft** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:38 am

Oh, so you want checkbox near each folder in Folder Tree pane?
It may have sense... I have added your suggestion into "to do" list

Regards
Alex

greyhat64 · Post by **greyhat64** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:31 am

(Whew!!! I've been heard!)

I was hoping that when you could see what I was talking about it would make sense.

You mention the folder tree pane. I prefer the line item representing the folder in the Test Pane, which appears only if "Show tests in subfolders (recursive)" is turned on. It's closer to where all the 'action' is. (Less movement from checkbox to action item).
I would think that you might prefer that too, since you have two different tree configurations to deal with - "Show all subfolders" and "Use interactive folder tree (cookies must be enabled)". Your programming for the folder tree pane would need to accommodate both. It's just a suggestion.

Thanks! I look forward to seeing it happen.

KS-Soft · Post by **KS-Soft** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:55 pm

You mention the folder tree pane. I prefer the line item representing the folder in the Test Pane, which appears only if "Show tests in subfolders (recursive)" is turned on

Yes, it can be done.

Regards
Alex