Scenario specialization of file browser
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1. A method for browsing files comprising;
- receiving a user request to view files meeting one or more criteria in a browser;
identifying a plurality of files that meet said criteria;
selecting one of a plurality of predefined browsers based on results of said step of identifying, wherein characteristics that differentiate the selected browser from other browsers of said plurality are characteristics based on said one or more criteria of said user request, wherein said plurality of predefined browsers includes distinct browsers for use in listing files of different predetermined file types; and
displaying said selected browser with information regarding said plurality of files, wherein said information is based on said one or more criteria.
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Abstract
In a graphical user interface environment, a situational-specific browser may be used to provide contextually appropriate levels of information for files whose information is to be displayed. As different views of files are to be displayed, the browser may dynamically adjust its configuration to display different types of information, features and/or command options. Different views may be predefined, or new views may be dynamically created in response to user navigation.
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1. A method for browsing files comprising;
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receiving a user request to view files meeting one or more criteria in a browser; identifying a plurality of files that meet said criteria; selecting one of a plurality of predefined browsers based on results of said step of identifying, wherein characteristics that differentiate the selected browser from other browsers of said plurality are characteristics based on said one or more criteria of said user request, wherein said plurality of predefined browsers includes distinct browsers for use in listing files of different predetermined file types; and displaying said selected browser with information regarding said plurality of files, wherein said information is based on said one or more criteria. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. One or more computer-storage media having computer-executable instructions stored thereon for performing a method of providing browser templates, the method comprising:
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providing a first template defining a first browser view to be used by a file browser when browsing files of a first file type, wherein said first browser view presents information and determines a first set of view characteristics based on said first file type, and wherein said first set of view characteristics include a first set of available user commands; and providing a second template defining a second browser view to be used by said file browser when browsing files of a second file type, wherein said second browser view presents information and determines a second set of view characteristics based on said second file type, and wherein said second set of view characteristics includes a second set of available user commands. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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