Tree view, [+] symbol next to folder when no further branch
Posted: 10.05.2009, 04:05
I use FC with the tree view in the left pane, file view of a particular folder in the right pane. In the left pane, there is a [+] symbol in a small box to the left of most of the folders. I interpret this [+] symbol as meaning that there are one or more folders below this particular folder, in other words, there are one or more branches beyond this particular branch of the tree. But when I click on the [+] symbol, or double-click on the folder to expand the tree, there are many cases when there are no further branches that exist. I am already at the last folder or branch in the chain. In this situation, the small box with the [+] symbol disappears. If there actually IS a sub-folder, the [+] symbol changes to a [-] symbol to indicate that it is an open branch and the sub-folder is displayed.
Perhaps I misunderstand the function of the [+] symbol, but it seems to me that if there is no further branching beyond a particular folder, the [+] symbol should not be there. I waste a lot of time opening branches to search for further folders and files, only to discover that there is nothing there. False alarm.
So, what's the story with these [+] symbols? Thank you very much.
Perhaps I misunderstand the function of the [+] symbol, but it seems to me that if there is no further branching beyond a particular folder, the [+] symbol should not be there. I waste a lot of time opening branches to search for further folders and files, only to discover that there is nothing there. False alarm.
So, what's the story with these [+] symbols? Thank you very much.