[troyb]

Okay. I think we're going to add a hidden default to get what you want here. What it will do is "only" force target="_blank" links in a new tab, other pop-ups--javascript or whatever will continue to open normally.

[Drayon]

Originally Posted by Handycam

OK, I really don't understand why anyone would use the new 5.5.2b3 "Links that create a new window" option.

Instead of just forcing target=_blank into a new tab, it forces pop-up windows into a new tab. What good is that?

The other options, like "links to other sites" at least force most (if not all) target blank links (which are mostly to other sites) in the same window. But the new checkbox, IMO, adds nothing to the game.

I doubt i can agree with much of what you posted. "Links to other sites" never opened in a new tab for me, they ALWAYS opened in a new window which is exactly what i DON'T want. The new check box does exactly what is required for me, that is, links in pages to open in a new Tab NOT a new window.

Im happy with the new setting...finally!!

[Handycam]

Originally Posted by troyb

Okay. I think we're going to add a hidden default to get what you want here. What it will do is "only" force target="_blank" links in a new tab, other pop-ups--javascript or whatever will continue to open normally.

Excellent! You guys rule.

[coldforge]

Speaking as one of the ones who was complaining about ßs 1 and 2, let me say that the new checkbox totally satisfies me, too. And if it ever conflicts with any poorly-programmed pop-up that should actually spawn but doesnt—it's a site preference. Lovely.

[Handycam]

How does the checkbox satisfy you if it cripples legit popups?

Yes, I'm currently using this and overriding by site on sites that use popups, but IMO this is a pain.

I can understand wanting to block extraneous windows (i.e. target-blank) but I don't understand wanting to force a tiny pop-up glossary window (for example) into an enormous, full-size window in another tab.

As long as the preference is added, even hidden as Troy says, to do what I would like to do, I'm happy. Even though I think the way Saft and Safaristand handle this issue is cleaner.

[zottel]

I agree with Handycam, here. I positively hate multiple browser windows, but small popups are ok. Now if they're forced into a new tab and thus have the size of the entire window, I can live with that. Just the old hidden preference, that's ok for me, and I'm glad I can do this again now.

I originally started this thread because I wanted to able to have everything in tabs again without everything being opened in the same tab/window.

It would be even nicer, though, if "_blank" targets could always be new tabs, and small popups would produce new windows.

Edit: An idea about UI integration: I agree that it wouldn't be a good idea to put something like "_blank" into the UI preferences—many users won't know what that means, and as I haven't designed a web page for a very long time, I must admit that I didn't know about that target="_blank" stuff myself before it was mentioned in threads about this subject.

So maybe you could call this "Open only popups in new windows" or sth similar. Everyone knows what popups are, as opposed to target="_blank" links. :-)

And I do believe this should be part of the commonly accesible features, as it's a great one.

[Handycam]

It would be even nicer, though, if "_blank" targets could always be new tabs, and small popups would produce new windows.

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[troyb]

Beta 4 has the new preference. If it turns out this is what everyone wants we'll make adjustments to the UI but for the time being, quit OmniWeb and run this terminal command:

defaults write com.omnigroup.OmniWeb5 OWOpenTargetBlankInTabs -bool True

This will allow javascript links to open in new windows but force target="_blank" as new tabs.

Enjoy!

[Handycam]

I said it before: you guys are the best!

[zottel]

Perfect, thanks! :-)

I still believe this should be a normal preference option, described understable for all as I stated above.