Feature: Added support for resizing columns in the Columns View #17380
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Closes [Feature: Make columns resizable in Column Layout](files-community#6534) --- ### **Steps used to test these changes** 1. Opened Files and confirmed that: - Columns are resizable using the splitter between them - Cursor changes to a resize icon when hovering over the column divider - Double-clicking the divider resets to default width - Content inside each column adjusts correctly to new width - No visual glitches appear when resizing multiple columns rapidly 2. Verified that: - Column resizing works with mouse. - Resizing does not interfere with item selection, list scroll or navigation - Minimum and maximum column widths are respected
Signed-off-by: Saravanan Ganapathi <[email protected]>
Partially addresses files-community#6534 - [x] Support for resizing columns - [ ] Columns sizes should be saved across sessions - [x] Double clicking the resize bar should size the column to fit **Steps used to test these changes** 1. Opened Files and confirmed that: - Double-clicking the divider set the size the column to fit 2. Verified that: - Column auto resizing work
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Pull Request Overview
This PR adds resizable column functionality to the BladeView control, allowing users to dynamically adjust column widths through mouse interaction.
- Added a resizer border element to the BladeView template with manipulation and pointer event handlers
- Implemented resizing logic with minimum width constraints and double-click auto-sizing functionality
- Added visual state management for resizer hover and pressed states
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| BladeView.xaml | Adds resizer UI element and visual states for resizing interaction |
| BladeItem.cs | Implements resizing behavior, event handlers, and optimal width calculation logic |
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- Removed debug logging for error messages in `BladeItem.cs` to streamline the code. - Cleaned up `BladeView.xaml` by removing unnecessary event handlers related to `BladeResizer`. - Fixed whitespace-related issues.
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Resolved / Related Issues
Partially addresses #6534
Steps used to test these changes
Opened Files and confirmed that:
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