[Cuis-dev] [IMPROV] Preferences Menu With Better Feedback

[Gerald Klix]

On 9/5/21 8:00 PM, Juan Vuletich wrote:
> On 8/31/2021 4:24 PM, Gerald Klix via Cuis-dev wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 8/31/21 6:22 PM, Juan Vuletich via Cuis-dev wrote:
>>> Hi Folks,
>>>
>>> On 8/31/2021 10:50 AM, Gerald Klix via Cuis-dev wrote:
>>>> If you load the VectorGrahics package, many of the nice bitmap
>>>> icons are replaced with much simpler circles,
>>>> that show some visual feed back on mouse-over.
>>>>
>>>> I suppose, if we want the old icons back,
>>>> we need to provide some nice vector graphics/SVG icons
>>>> and probably we need to implement a cache for scaled
>>>> bitmaps computed from those graphics.
>>>>
>>>> I am not the graphics and numerical algorithms expert.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Just my 0.02€,
>>>>
>>>> Gerald
>>>
>>> Before Casey Ransberger and I built the current look and feel, Cuis 
>>> was still looking like Squeak 3.7 (from where it was forked). This 
>>> was about 10 years ago, and most platforms still used gradients and 
>>> photorrealistic art. So, we followed suit.
>>>
>>> These days, this already makes Cuis look a bit dated. So, for the 
>>> window buttons, in VectorGraphics, I chose to build simpler, modern 
>>> looking, scalable icons. I'm not really sure we want a full set of 
>>> SVG icons. For example, I'm running MacOS BigSur, Ubuntu 20.04 and 
>>> Windows 2019. They hardly use any icons in menus at all.
>>>
>> IMHO readability-wise the menu icon's are not that important.
>> They symbols are just too small.
>> I just like their consistency and it's just pleasant
>> to look at them. I would love to have an SVG version of them.
>> No clue, if this can be done in some automatic way.
> 
> We need to see if we can find manpower to do that. I'm not crazy about 
> it, but if we share the work, it can be done.
As I said, it isn't that important.
> 
>> When it comes to the new window controls, I would
>> like -- disregarding what Apple, Microsoft & Co do -- the
>> symbols to be permanently visible in gray circles.
>> On mouse over the should show their color.
>> This has a simple reason: It's easier for me to
>> associate symbols with a meaning than colors.
> 
> Just pushed an update to VectorGraphics. Take a look.
Much better! Thanks a bunch.
> 
>> I know, if I really want this, I can
>> implement this as an option.
> 
> If we all like the same, let's avoid unneeded options and let's keep it 
> simple.
If ever, it will certainly specific to Haver, but like the current
look and feel.
> 
>>
>> As always, just my 2 shekels,
>>
>> Gerald
> 
> Thanks,
>