CoatiSoftware/Sourcetrail

When aborting a search request the last active symbol should be shown again

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#325 opened on Jan 23, 2017

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Description

Currently, when editing the search field, but leaving focus without activating another symbol, the newly entered query stays.

It would be better if the search field returned to displaying the currently active symbol, to provide an overall consistent UI again.

Implementation tips:

  • needs to be implemented in QtSmartSearchBox

Contributor guide

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
C++ basicsQt widget development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
The issue is about the QtSmartSearchBox class in Sourcetrail. When a user edits the search field but leaves focus without activating a new symbol, the field should revert to displaying the currently active symbol. To implement this, examine the focus out event handler or similar logic in QtSmartSearchBox. The change should reset the text to the active symbol's name upon abort. Check the issue comments for additional context; no pull requests or assignees are present.