https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=222507 Summary: path truncation in install presentations Product: openSUSE 10.2 Version: Beta 2 plus Platform: x86-64 OS/Version: SuSE Other Status: NEW Severity: Enhancement Priority: P5 - None Component: Installation AssignedTo: bnc-team-screening@forge.provo.novell.com ReportedBy: noes.to.anomalyst@xoxy.net QAContact: jsrain@novell.com During the installation process the paths are often too long and are truncated to fit, eliminating the most informing part. For example when loading the catalogs during a network installation. A function needs to be written or copied to reformat the string. I have seen several different ways to this type of formatting, which might be the most useful? Assuming a 40 character target Original /too/long/to/fit/in/the/target/title/or/status/display/filename 123456789012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567890123 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. File name to left, path reduced in middle (filename) /too/long/.../status/display/ 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890 1 2 3 4 2. File name to left, path reduced at left (filename)...et/title/or/status/display/ 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890 3. Path reduced at left ...rget/title/or/status/display/filename 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890 4. Path reduced in middle /too/long/to/in/...atus/display/filename 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890 -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.novell.com/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.