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Originally Posted By: VideoTrack
Well, seeing that I managed to 'rock the boat' yesterday (this was unintentional, although it appears that I managed to completely capsize it...), I thought it my duty to come up with practical ideas instead of talk. Talk is cheap. Ideas, and functional concepts are required. It was therefore my duty to put in some effort to restore normality - if that's possible.

So, I spent a little bit of time today with some 'ideas only' concepts of how the interface could be improved, by reducing clutter, an hopefully streamlining the look and appearance, so to speak.

This is a rough shot, only a day's work (including video), and is completely conceptual. It could be improved for sure, but it's a start.

I hope that others might think this has merit and could be taken further, or offer their own suggestions, as others already have.

(I hope PGM staff get a chance to see it too. Peter, feel free to PM me for design ideas.)

Watching on YouTube at larger size is perhaps more beneficial to see the new features.



Feel free to provide all comments, criticisms, good, bad, anything.

My intentions (as always) are only to provide ideas to improve and advance the product, nothing less.

None of the ideas in the video are difficult to implement too.

Best

Trevor

Nice job on the demo. But I would like to see them reorganize/refactor the toolbars (and menus and dialog boxes) rather than simply hiding them!


Totally agree the issues are far more than skin deep


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All of the above suggestion and comments can be put into BIAB.
You can have a Classic view option for those who don't want change or are stuck in the DOS Days and Themes for those who need change, these can be posted in the User Section Forum with a screen shot for anyone to download and change their layout with one click.
The themes will have Custom Menus, all dockable, movable and resizable units.

Have the best of both worlds NOT one Layout for All !

They had adjustable docks and menus in BB/RB 2013 but instead of improving them they got rid of them and went backwards.
You could have an option of icon big/small with or without text or text only NO icon.







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Originally Posted By: DEddy
Drag and Drop in BIAB.

Please consider having the ability to remove the Mixer window (hide) as this interferes with grabbing some instruments (see screenshot). Tough time trying to access Strings and no deal with getting to the Guitar.

For your consideration.



It should be very easy to do, but if they don't get around to it you can use a Tool to do it.
You always have the floating mixer window if you disable the main.
If you need it desperately, I can upload a tool.
I adjusted it manually but if you know the size you just key it in.

BB Custom.mp4

BB EDA Tool.mp4

BB EDA Layout.mp4


Just drag the cross-hair on the bottom right to the section you want to modify, click the minimize button or maximize if you want a big mixer (or just move it to the far right so you can just see a bit then you can move it back), then drag the cross-hair to the controls section, go to the Modify Window Tab, you have XY position & XY size, just key in size or use mouse wheel or cursor keys the on numbers.
You can also move the controls to the bottom and Chords to the top but it would be a lot easier if PG let you do this with a simple click n drag.
It's not permanent, next time you start it will be back to it's locked restrictive layout.
Will work with RB also.

It's a handy little Tool, maybe it should come with BB & RB smile

BB EDA Tool.mp4

BB EDA Layout.mp4

BB Custom.mp4


Just drag the cross-hair to the module you want to move.
Then use the mouse wheel or cursor keys on the XY size or position amounts.


I complain about things here, but in other forums I go outta my way to stick up for and Promote these PG Apps ! only trying to make em better.

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Hey SR, welcome back! Personally, I think you've got stacks of great ideas to offer.
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Hey SR, welcome back! Personally, I think you've got stacks of great ideas to offer.
Trev


Had to cool me down to take another round
Now I'm back in the ring to take another swing . . . smile

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Implement ctrl click for faders buttons etc. This is universal elsewhere.

Make it possible to set your own shortcuts using a shortcuts list/option

Make it possible to loop with one click - not loosing the settings once stopped (and clicked elsewhere)

Welcome back SR

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Zero zero,

Nice suggestion about use of CNTRL key.


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I think it would a good idea to prioritize what improvements should be made. Since BIAB moves slowly with changes, I would like to see some basic functions improved before any changes to the GUI are made. One thing among others is the abiliy to put more than 4 chords in a measure. This has been in the wishlist for many years. I'd like the ability to hide icons not used returned. Ray


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