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Feature request:
It would be really helpful if there was some sort of visual feedback as to what the current/active Preference Set is. For example, if the current Preference Set had a check mark next to it in the list.

Currently, it's easy to get lost/forget what the settings are.

I'd thought about this - but the problem is that every change to options would then have to be analyzed to see if the set was no longer valid. One way might be to check the set if chosen, but unset the check if an option is modified (because then it constitutes a new set).

Besides, if you pop'd up the list to see what was selected, why not just select the one you want in the same motion?

I'll think more about it.

your note makes a lot of sense and provides just enough feedback to give me a clue as to what is going on.



A valid point. However, there are cases when doing that can be a problem. For example. If I choose "Set A" and change it, how do I know if I'm looking at the original Set A or the modified Set A? If then choose to simply grab Set A again from the list my changes are lost.

Now I'm left to remember what it was I changed... and on most days I have a brain of teflon for that sort of stuff LOL

Of course... if I'm clever, I would have chosen SetA, made the change, and saved a new Set. However, I confess that my work habits do get sloppy and tend not to change the set until I've finished testing the settings. Poor habit on my part but I doubt I'm alone.

In the end, it's about me being stupid and lazy in that I can't remember what set I chose or if I changed it. Your first note on simply turning the checked flag on or off would be enough to make it clear where I'm at

I appreciate the dialog on the subject. It really is a very subtle point to which both sides have merit. I leave it with you to ponder.

cheers
huc

After thinking about this for awhile, I decided that indeed, it would be cool to show when the job options (and Preference sets) matched an existing set:

If a checkmark appears in front of a set, then you know you have those options selected.

If no checkmark appears, then you know you'll need to save a set if you want to be able to quickly restore those particular choices.

It wasn't too much work, once I came up with an architecture for it - try it out:

Latest Beta PStill with feedback for selected set of options in Prefs and Job Options popup

Thanks Andrew,

I've downloaded the *.dmg and will start kicking the tires.

Cheers
Huc