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• Fav type "Group" - add a reference to existing entry

  ltdeta > 2024-08-21 01:35

  Hi, Jean
  
  Currently, I can add all Favorite Types into a group (Launch a Group).
  What I am missing is the ability to add a reference to an existing favorite. 
  
  "For example, I have defined two existing menu entries with the type 'Document'.
  If I want to start them together, I must redefine the entries in a favorite group."
  
  I know about the possibility of using the group option 'Also display this group in a submenu,' but maybe a favorite type 'reference' would be a better option?

• RE: Fav type "Group" - add a reference to existing entry

  lyingcurry > 2024-09-04 22:13

  Hi ltdeta,
  It sounds like you’re looking for a more efficient way to manage and group existing favorites without having to redefine them. A favorite type ‘reference’ could indeed be a useful addition, allowing you to include existing entries in a group without duplication.
  
  Here’s a general approach to achieving this, depending on the system or software you’re using:
  
  Check for Updates or Plugins: See if there are any updates or plugins that might add this functionality to your software.
  
  Create a Reference Type: If the software allows customization, you might be able to create a new type called ‘reference’ that links to existing favorites rather than duplicating them.
  
  Use Submenus Efficiently: As you mentioned, using the ‘Also display this group in a submenu’ option can be a workaround, though it might not be as seamless as a reference type.
  
  If your software doesn’t support this directly, you might consider reaching out to the developers or community forums to suggest this feature.

• RE: Fav type "Group" - add a reference to existing entry

  Jean Lalonde > 2024-09-26 16:12

  Hi ltdeta,
  
  First, I'll move your post to the QAP suggestions. It has been posted under the QCE section.
  
  About the first reply you received, it is i8nteresting to see a post most probably written by an AI bot suggesting you to contact the developers or community forums :-)
  
  Here is the developer response on the community forum :-)
  
  I see what you suggest. This is a legitimate suggestion. The main issue is that there is no unique and permanent favorite ID in the QAP menu structure that would allow to make a "solid" reference to an existing menu item. By solid, I mean that it would remain valid regardless of the future changes that you would make to the menu (moving the item, renaming, etc.). At first sight, this would require much much work and could cause possible backward compatibility issues.
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