Re: [Rhythmbox-devel] UI tweeks with mock up

[Jacek Wolszczak <shutdownrunner o2 pl>]

Hi
First of all I want you to see this. http://abtei.republika.pl/newui.jpg

I've been following the thread concerning UI tweaks and I have to say 
that I don't agree with some of your conclusions.
Imagine that rhythmbox is a sheet of paper. Using rhythmbox is similar 
to reading a book or sth. The elements you use the most frequently 
should be put at the top and the ones you use less frequently at the 
bottom. That's why search entry box shouldn't be moved. The least 
frequently used functions (by this I mean play order) should be put at 
the bottom.

As to the dead space as you call it. It could be used for some source 
specific functions: with ipod it's disconnect I guess(I don't have ipod 
so I don't know), with iradio (and future support for shoutcast and 
similar) "refresh stations info button", for daap something else. The 
advantage of it would be that you wouldn't have to use menu to access 
the most frequently used functions.

As to search entry field I'm currently using the idea by Victor 
Kojouharov (epiphany search field). With a bit of tweaking it should be 
acceptedy by everyone I think.

And as far as Browser Views is concerned. It could behave in a manner 
similar to the one used in nautilus sidebar. To show/hide it the user 
would have to click on paned1(sorry if it's not called like this. I 
forgot what it's called in English). I haven't provided any image 
showing what rhythmbox would look like with browser views visible, but I 
hope that you have a rich imagination:) With a similar method it should 
be possible to hide sources list with just a one click on paned2 (sorry 
once again for my sclerosis).

I hope that you will find at least one of these ideas useful.

Best regards