checkbox instead of arrows for subtasks in TaskEditor

[Luca Invernizzi]

Currently, in the TaskEditor, subtasks are listed in a bullet list and introduced with arrows.

We could use a checkbox instead of the arrow, which would make easier to set subtasks as done directly in the parent task.

What do you think?

[Bryce Harrington (bryce)]

On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 02:41:40PM -0000, Luca Invernizzi wrote:
> Public bug reported:
>
> Currently, in the TaskEditor, subtasks are listed in a bullet list and
> introduced with arrows.
>
> We could use a checkbox instead of the arrow, which would make easier to
> set subtasks as done directly in the parent task.
>
> What do you think?

Mmm, I really like the sound of that.

The only issue might be that users would expect to be able to click on
the checkbox to mark the task done, however I think the current codebase
does not support this metaphore and I'm uncertain how difficult or easy
that support would be. But assuming there's some way to achieve that I
think it would give nice usability.

[François Boulogne (sciunto.org)]

FYI, a similar feature is implemented in zim. The result could be seen on this page:
http://zim-wiki.org/manual/Help/Check_Boxes.html

The thing I really appreciate in zim is I only have to type:
[]
and a space (blank). Then, the empty box appears.

Similarly, I like to organize elements in my tasks using stars (*). In zim, a star + a blank generate a bullet like this: http://zim-wiki.org/screenshots/zim-normal.png

I think both requests are relevant for this ticket. Checkbox for a subtask and a bullet for a simple step.

[Lionel Dricot (ploum-deactivatedaccount)]

indeed, it makes a lot of sense. I like the idea.