Add ability to hide panels in the tab stack about columns_ui HOT 7 OPEN

Notionally, it is disabled because switching to another tab hides the other panels in the tab stack.

What scenario(s) have you wanted to hide the tab itself in but not remove it?

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To deactivate a panel, but to not remove it. (To conserve limited space and maybe system resources) Sometimes I'm trying out different panels with a similar functionality. This time I just wanted to disable foo_jscript_panel with the "Last.fm Album Art Downloader" script which I couldn't get to work to my liking.

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Sounds reasonable. I would argue it is a bit different from the current 'Hidden' option as in the vertical/horizontal splitters it just gives them a zero width/height (leaving the divider visible, which can be double-clicked on to make them visible again).

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@reupen commented on 2016. aug. 30. 22:06 CEST:

Sounds reasonable. I would argue it is a bit different from the current 'Hidden' option as in the vertical/horizontal splitters it just gives them a zero width/height (leaving the divider visible, which can be double-clicked on to make them visible again).

I see. Well it always seemed a bit fishy the other splitters, because a margin or something remained so it wasn't exactly like if they were removed the remaining elements were a little offset.

Maybe in a similar vein, the panels on the horizontal/vertical splitters could also be removed when set to hidden? Or are the panels are doing their thing when hidden? (If yes, how is that useful? Panels provide some sort of visual function)

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I think the original request was for hiding and showing panels (or the original sidebar that was in early versions of CUI) by double-clicking on the divider. The setting was just a consequence of having that feature.

Anyway, it doesn't matter that much, just something to consider if this were to be implemented.

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I'm totally against this suggestion. It's quite desirable to have WSH panel mod/JScript panel instances doing non-UI related tasks in the background while hidden. If you have a problem with a given script, remove it. If you know what you're doing, scripts can be edited to prevent things happening when their height or width is zero. That should be enough.

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@19379 commented on 2016. szept. 11. 22:07 CEST:

I'm totally against this suggestion. It's quite desirable to have WSH panel mod/JScript panel instances doing non-UI related tasks in the background while hidden. If you have a problem with a given script, remove it. If you know what you're doing, scripts can be edited to prevent things happening when their height or width is zero. That should be enough.

Well, it still can be hidden then. Although I don't see much point in having a panel that doesn't show anything.
If this is the case a separate disable option might make mores sense.

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