Objective
Simplify the slider interaction and provide a less distracting slider cursor.
Design Revisions
| Revision | Current Design | Issues | Proposed Changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Click to Slide | Clicking the numerical area of the slider does not move the slider. | Adjusting values at the top range requires careful cursor control to avoid accidentally activating the numerical input. | Remove detection of left clicking in the numerical input area. |
| 2. Click to Enter Number | Clicking the numerical area of activates the number entry. | This disrupts slider use. | Clicking the slider activates the numerical entry and allows the slider to slide |
| 3. Grab icons changed | Grabbing hand icons are used | This is obscuring and cartoon like | Use sb_up_arrow and sb_h_double_arrow, up and side-to-side. |
| 4. Ctrl Clicking | New Feature | Reset Button is optionally hidden | Ctrl Left Click the slider to reset it |
| 5. Optional Reset and Link Buttons | Reset and Brush Link buttons are always displayed | Button are optionally hidden | Preferences > Tool Options > Paintbrush Tool > Show Brush Reset Buttons & Show Brush Update Buttons |
Benefits
Sliders will always slide on a single click, improving usability during tasks like painting.
Users can simplify the GUI with Preference options to unwanted hide buttons.
No cartoon hands.
Ctrl Left clicking to reset.