On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:46:58 +1000 Andrew Hood wrote:
>j.snelders@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> WIN_XP
>> Wireshark Version 1.0.2 (SVN Rev 25698)
>> I've tried to add a path by using Edit>Preferences>Name Resolution>
>> SMI (MIB and PIB) paths.
>> The Apply_button in the SMI Paths dialog_box acts like a Cancel_button.
>> The same problem occurs when you try to delete a path or
>> when you try to add/delete SMI (MIB and PIB) modules.
>> So I used the OK_button
>> (or you can add/edit the files smi_modules and smi_paths).
>
> I reported this several months ago. I got a not particulaly helpful
> reply which went more or less "Don't use the apply button. Use OK".
I'm sorry. I had been searching for messages and bugs, but your message didn't
show up.
Well I've found now:
Wireshark-dev: [Wireshark-dev] MIB path not saved with preferences
From: Andrew Hood <ajhood@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:51:46 +1100
> What's the point of an "Apply" button that acts like "Cancel"? It
> certainly violates the principle of least surprise.
> In my opinion, "Apply" should do the same as "OK" but not close the
> window. You could see the effect on the current trace and continue to
> modify the settings if you weren't satisfied with the result.
> Or rename them "Cancel" if that is what they are supposed to do.
> Or completely remove them from all the dialogs if they serve no purpose
> consistenly different from the other buttons.
I agree, but I have no idea how much time this takes for the developers.
Maybe it's a mather of priorities.
> It would also help if changing the list of MIB directories or modules
> caused the new list to be loaded, rather than having to close wireshark
> and restart it.
They are working on this one: bug 2309.
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2309
Thanx
Joan