[Eric] File opening default filter

[Detlev Offenbach]

On Donnerstag, 12. August 2010, Algis Kabaila wrote:
> On Thursday 12 August 2010 17:38:56 Detlev Offenbach wrote:
> > On Donnerstag, 12. August 2010, Algis Kabaila wrote:
> > > Hi,
> > > 
> > > I am using eric4-4.4.7 (r3805) and what a fine program it is!
> > > 
> > > When trying to open a file, I am presented with a drop-down list
> > > which by default gives a "batch file" filter for files.  I think a more
> > > general default filter would be "All Files".
> > > 
> > > I would like to set the filter  to "Python", as that is what I use Eric
> > > for.
> > > 
> > > I feel sure that in that massive "Settings -> Preferences" listing
> > > there is an option to change the default file filter.  Regretfully,
> > > I can not find it.  Would you help, please?
> > 
> > It is on the Editor->Filehandling page. Please be aware, that it has no
> > effect on Linux systems using a KDE dialog wrapper for Qt because KDE
> > dialogs work different from Qt dialogs. In that case, you should disable
> > the usage of these wrappers (unfortunately I don't know how) or use the
> > wrappers of eric4 (if PyKDE4 is installed). The internal wrappers handle
> > the filter preselection right.
> > 
> > Detlev
> 
> Thanks for your reply.  My "Settings -> Preferences -> Editor ->
> Filehandling" 'Default File Filters' were set to Python (*.py *,py3). As
> an experiment, I changed it to 'All Files'.  To no avail - the default
> remains "Batch Files", which I do not use at all.
> 
> I am using kubuntu, which had a KDE desktop, of course.  I either do not
> remember installing PyKDE4 as such, but it is possible.  In any event, I
> would expect the KDE desktop "want' to use PyKDE4.
> 
> I do not have the knowledge to tackle the incompatibility problem, which
> this hiccup seems to be, so will look for a "work around".  One
> possibility would be to use a VM (Virtual Machine), free of KDE
> installation and with Eric installed. Will think about it a bit more.
> 
> Thank you again for kindly provided information,

You are experiencing the faulty behavior implemented by most distros these 
days. To use the eric4 supplied wrappers go to the Interface config page and 
select "Use KDE4 dialogs". PyKDE4 is installed per default by most distros.

Regards,
Detlev
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Detlev Offenbach
detlev at die-offenbachs.de