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Import Image From File Design

This is a follow-up topic to the "Help me design the "import image" feature" topic here: http://getsatisfaction.com/balsamiq/t...

I have started implementing the feature and, now that I have played with it some, I have some doubts on the design of the "import image from a file" panel of the dialog.

Here's what I have implemented right now, based on the mockup:



I have noticed though that although the design saves a click or two in some cases (see Michael Matti's comment here: http://getsatisfaction.com/balsamiq/t... ), I think I like the idea of a simple "Browse..." button which opens the default "Browse" dialog provided by the operating system instead.

Here's an example:



First of all, it's a familiar interface for everyone, nothing new to learn. Also, notice all the things I can do here:

  1. I can select across devices and shared disks,

  2. I can see proper file icons

  3. I can still see a preview

  4. I can sort files by "date modified" (I do this a lot lately)

  5. I can search



All this goodness is well worth an additional click don't you think?

Thoughts?
 
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