Stop showing copy notification

[mtaylorfsmb]

Type: Feature Request

I don't remember seeing this behavior before but starting with 1.45.0 every time I copy data from the query results window I get a notification in the lower right of the window saying the data was copied with a Close option. I want to disable this option. The reason I don't like it is:

1. It shows up to 3 notifications that honestly provide no real value over a simple notification in the status bar or equivalent.
2. The notifications don't go away so you have to close the message even though it is just a notification.
3. Even though you only see 3 notifications on the screen, it appears that the others are still there because if you had, say 5, notifications then you have to close all 5 even though you only see 3 at a time.

I would like to request the following:

1. Make the notification a toast that automatically goes away after a few seconds. This is pretty standard for "non-critical" notifications.
2. Give me an option to not show this notification at all.

Azure Data Studio version: azuredatastudio 1.45.0 (8eff468, 2023-07-24T18:22:12.106Z)
OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.19044
Restricted Mode: No
Preview Features: Disabled
Modes:

[chris-tietgen]

Tbh, I don't mind the notification as most of the time prior to this release the copy wouldn't even work using CTRL+C. At least now I will know. Hopefully copying has been fixed in general.

I agree with your two suggestions, though.

[rolovargas]

Please please please provide the option to disable this notification!
It's so unnecessary.
I don't know of any other app that shows this kind of notification for a Copy.

[DrMarkX]

I agree, either have a toggle to turn off or a timeout setting on the notifications show they do not continue to stack.

[stahler]

Agree with the requests. Doesn't add value, detracts from a workflow and takes up precious space on a small screen.

[dubeg]

I wonder what prompted the team to add this "feature".

[cg-tm]

I wonder what prompted the team to add this "feature".

My guess is a long-standing issue where data wouldn't copy to the clipboard immediately. For whatever reason data studio had to 'process' that for even basic stuff like a single cell.

That's a lot better now so this popup/notification progress (similar to save as CSV/Excel) is now the confirmation the copy is 'done'

[stahler]

If you have three notifications you have to click on them multiple times to close.

[cg-tm]

Yup, seems like they already fixed it for the dev build though (either can turn it off entirely and when on it'll disappear after 3 seconds)

#24037

So hopefully part of insiders/full production soon!

[cheenamalhotra]

Yes indeed. The fix is now merged in main:

• Notifications will auto-close in 3 seconds (when they show up)
• You will have an option to disable them completely with below setting:
  

This support will be available in the September release (v1.46+).

[cheenamalhotra]

Will proceed to close this issue as fix is now available in the latest insiders build.
Thanks!

[PaulSpoerry]

I hate this so much I'm tempted to just install the insiders build just to not have to see it!

[barrygrow]

I too hate this so much, I am installing the Insiders Build 1.46.0!

[jagdishrajan]

While I prefer to stay with the main release I have to move to the insider's build because of how disruptive this feature is. It's amazing that such a pointless feature implemented without a setting to turn it off has been so disruptive.

[jkmuka]

I hope future iterations will think through the UX more. Productivity and efficiency are some of what I believe many of us are seeking in ADS and this popup runs counter to that. Even if you try to ignore it and leave the 3 notifications, the top one is constantly refreshed whenever a new copy operation is performed. Our eyes are continuously scanning the results area for meaningful errors, results, server name, warnings, etc. This copy notification is a huge distraction and steals attention in even the most menial of tasks.

[anthonylevine]

I know this is closed, but I cannot express how frustrating it is to have to close pop-up notifications each time I hit Control + C.

[Charles-Gagnon]

If you update to the latest version we've added the ability to disable this notification. Thank you for your feedback everyone!

[anthonylevine]

Thank you.

[richardtallent-erm]

While removing the pop-up is nice, can anyone tell me where we're tracking the issue that selecting a single cell and hitting Ctrl-C does not IMMEDIATELY push that data into my clipboard? Why is it taking 3-5 seconds to update the clipboard?

I could understand if I was trying to copy and paste thousands of records, which may not be loaded into the grid, but for copying text from a few rows and columns that are directly viewable on my screen should take milliseconds.