Re: [PATCH] packages: convert ibuffer-header-line-face from defface to defcustom

jpw> Adrian Aichner <adrian(a)xemacs.org&gt; wrote: >> >> jpw> Adrian Aichner <adrian.aichner(a)teradyne.com&gt; wrote: jpw> It was deliberate. In GNU 21, the header-line is like a modeline, jpw> only at the top of the buffer. Setting the buffer-local variable jpw> header-line-format makes it magically appear. It's background and jpw> forground colours are distinct (eg: light grey, dark grey). So having jpw> it default to font-lock-type-face doesn't look right; perhaps there is jpw> a more appropriate default? jpw> Sure. But I think it should have a specific/distinct default too. jpw> I don't think that's a good value, because when there are >1 jpw> windows in a frame, the header-line and mode-line would appear to jpw> "merge" into a really fat modeline! I wouldn't mind but I see your point. jpw> Do you like this: jpw> Make a face called header-line (if it doesn't exist) with the present jpw> defaults, and use 'header-line as the default value within jpw> ibuffer-header-line-face's defcustom? How about this question then: Should XEmacs port the magical header-line feature of GNU Emacs 21.1? Another thing: ibuffer (as long as it stays a packge) must work with XEmacs 21.1 as well, which will definitely not get this 'header-line feature. Where should the 'header-line face be defined? Best regards, Adrian jpw> -- jpw> John Paul Wallington -- Adrian Aichner mailto:adrian＠xemacs.org http://www.xemacs.org/