[Python-Dev] Tkinter: modify xview of entry widget

[Michael Foord]

paolo.fragu at libero.it wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm Paolo from Italy and I'm a python user.
> I wish to propose a useful and smart method modify in Tkinter Library:
>   

Hi Paolo,

Can you create an issue on the bug tracker - with the patch attached.

Your suggestion stands a much better chance if this patch includes tests 
and documentation.

All the best,

Michael Foord

> Previously to scroll this widget we had to write an external function  (recalling xview_moveto and xview_scroll).
>
> With my method this operation is cleared and the same as all other widgets  (just have to call xview).
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Modify Proposal:
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> Change the method xview of entry so it works as all widget scrollable, and it's compatible with 'old' xview.
>
> So to scroll entry widget:
>
> entry_widget['xscrollcommand']=scroll_widget.set
> scroll_widget['command']=entry_widget.xview
>
> The change in module Tkinter is:
>
> def  xview(self,*args):
>     """Query and change horizontal position of the view."""
>     #modify
>     if not args:
>        return self._getdoubles(self.tk.call(self._w, 'xview'))
>     #old code
>     index=args[0]
>     self.tk.call(self._w, 'xview', index)
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
> I wish that this implementation could be integrated in Tkinter, and I remain at disposal for any question or further information.
>
> Waiting for your response,
> Best regards
> Paolo Fraguglia 
>
>
>
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