Bug 58127

Version:           v0.8.3 (using KDE 3.1.1)
Compiler:          gcc version 2.95.4 20011002 (Debian prerelease)
OS:          Linux (i686) release 2.4.20-phaktory

I think that the "Directories" preference tab has great potential if it's reorganized and made more intuitative.

Here are my complaints:

1. You should be able to choose a destination directory for multiple extensions and mime-types. For example, I want all video files to go to ~/Downloads/Video. in order to accomplish this, I have to put a half-dozen entries in for many extensions (mpg, wmv, asf, avi, qt, mov) which all go to the same place. It would be even better if I could use the system's mimetypes instead of having to know the file extension.

2. You can add several destination directories for the same extension. I don't see the value in this. What is the rationale? It seems to be intentional, since there are also ordering buttons, but I just don't see how this works.

3. There are no labels for the input fields. Adding labels would make it much less confusing.

4. The "Browse" button should be to the right of the path input box, and have an icon. Ideally, something exactly like the inputs when you right-click the desktop->configure desktop and select "paths."

5. I can't select multiple entries in the list, e.g. to delete them.

6. I can't select an entry in the list and press the "delete" key, I must use the "Delete" button on-screen.

7. The "Change" button is unnecessary. Ideally, you should be able to see the extension/path in the list update as you type, making it clear that you don't need to do anything special to make sure your change is saved.

8. "Delete" button should be renamed to "Remove."

9. "Add" and "Delete" should be to the right of the list, where the up/down order buttons are, and have icons instead of textual labels. I've seen other apps which do this, though I can't find a good example at the moment.