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PHP perspective changes discussion [message #83372]

Tue, 11 November 2008 07:02

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: michael.zend.com

Hi All,

As you have noticed probably, we have changed the way PHP perspective
appears a couple of weeks ago.
From now the default layout does not contain "PHP Functions" and "PHP
Project Outline" views anymore.
This was done in order to imrpove performance while working in PHP
perspective, since these views are a liitle bit resource-intensive.

I'm appealing to you with the question: Are these views where useful to
anybody, or nobody will pay an attention if they disappear?

Thanks for your help!

PS: just for a reminder, views can be opened via "Window -> Show View" menu.
Perspective can be reset to its defaults via "Window -> Reset
perspective..." menu option.

--
Michael

Re: PHP perspective changes discussion [message #83402 is a reply to message #83372]

Tue, 11 November 2008 07:18

Eclipse User

Michael Spector wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> As you have noticed probably, we have changed the way PHP perspective
> appears a couple of weeks ago.
> From now the default layout does not contain "PHP Functions" and "PHP
> Project Outline" views anymore.
> This was done in order to imrpove performance while working in PHP
> perspective, since these views are a liitle bit resource-intensive.
>
> I'm appealing to you with the question: Are these views where useful to
> anybody, or nobody will pay an attention if they disappear?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> PS: just for a reminder, views can be opened via "Window -> Show View"
> menu. Perspective can be reset to its defaults via "Window -> Reset
> perspective..." menu option.
>

I don't use those at all, so I don't mind. I usually close them when I
see them.

--
Jorrit

Re: PHP perspective changes discussion [message #83416 is a reply to message #83372]

Tue, 11 November 2008 09:42

Eclipse User

I have 3 tabs: they are Outline, "PHP Functions" and "PHP Project
Outline" views. I actually only use Outline frequently, so this is the
one which is always active. I could offload the others but since they
don't occupy space I didn't feel the urge to close them. I have a fast
machine, only startup is really slow.

Re: PHP perspective changes discussion [message #83431 is a reply to message #83372]

Tue, 11 November 2008 10:24

Eclipse User

> I'm appealing to you with the question: Are these views where useful
> to anybody, or nobody will pay an attention if they disappear?
>
> PS: just for a reminder, views can be opened via "Window -> Show View"
> menu. Perspective can be reset to its defaults via "Window -> Reset
> perspective..." menu option.
>
> --
> Michael

Michael,

Ironically, that was indeed one of the first things I noticed. :) But, no
big deal, opening the views is easy. For first time users I'm betting the
startup time is more noticeable than missing views.

almostautomated

Re: PHP perspective changes discussion [message #83446 is a reply to message #83431]

Tue, 11 November 2008 20:12

Eclipse User

At first I didn't notice any difference at all. But after closing the
perspective and reopening it... yeah, big difference :-)
I never used those views anyway, so yeah, it looks less cluttered than it
did.
My outline seems to have stopped working though... maybe a rebuild is in
order... nope, just had to close and reopen the files that were already
open.
Anywho... much nicer IMO.

Re: PHP perspective changes discussion [message #83515 is a reply to message #83372]

Wed, 12 November 2008 03:49

Eclipse User

Originally posted by: spam.networks.fi

Michael Spector wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> As you have noticed probably, we have changed the way PHP perspective
> appears a couple of weeks ago.
> From now the default layout does not contain "PHP Functions" and "PHP
> Project Outline" views anymore.
> This was done in order to imrpove performance while working in PHP
> perspective, since these views are a liitle bit resource-intensive.
>
> I'm appealing to you with the question: Are these views where useful to
> anybody, or nobody will pay an attention if they disappear?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> PS: just for a reminder, views can be opened via "Window -> Show View"
> menu. Perspective can be reset to its defaults via "Window -> Reset
> perspective..." menu option.
>
> --
> Michael
>

It's right choice to hide them, i've never used them (they're not that
useful in PHP) and if it has any performance boost, go for it. I don't
miss those panels.

Re: PHP perspective changes discussion [message #83543 is a reply to message #83515]

Wed, 12 November 2008 05:34

Eclipse User

On 12.11.2008 10:49, Jasmo Hiltula wrote:
> Michael Spector wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> As you have noticed probably, we have changed the way PHP perspective
>> appears a couple of weeks ago.
>> From now the default layout does not contain "PHP Functions" and "PHP
>> Project Outline" views anymore.
>> This was done in order to imrpove performance while working in PHP
>> perspective, since these views are a liitle bit resource-intensive.
>>
>> I'm appealing to you with the question: Are these views where useful to
>> anybody, or nobody will pay an attention if they disappear?
>>
>> Thanks for your help!
>>
>> PS: just for a reminder, views can be opened via "Window -> Show View"
>> menu. Perspective can be reset to its defaults via "Window -> Reset
>> perspective..." menu option.
>>
>> --
>> Michael
>>
>
> It's right choice to hide them, i've never used them (they're not that
> useful in PHP) and if it has any performance boost, go for it. I don't
> miss those panels.

Never used too, project explorer and code window's are good enough.
Problems and tasks when needed..

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