Melchior wrote:
> * Stuart Buchanan -- Tuesday 20 November 2007:
> > http://www.nanjika.co.uk/flightgear/timeofday.xml
>
> I don't agree with the layout.
>
> - has no reset buttons. One should be able to quickly reset
> to normal rate, and not have to press the [-] as often as
> on has pressed the [+] button. That was bad on the keyboard,
> but it's unacceptable on a dialog.
Good point - fixed.
> - unclear wording: "Environment Rate: [+][-]"
> What is an environment rate? :-)
I thought it was clearer for new users than "Time Warp delta". I've
changed this to Time Warp.
> - makes dialog too wide (and thus breaks the column concept)
> I think the descriptions should be above the buttons.
I wasn't particularly bothered by it, but I've changed it to a more
vertical format, with separate lines for the title, value and buttons.
> That doesn't mean that I reject the submission. I might try
> some improvements myself, but this may take a while. And it's
> not urgent, as I don't really expect a major keyboard
> reorganization before the release.
No problem. I've updated the version referenced above with the
changes you suggested.
However, even if we don't do a full keyboard re-org, I think it would
be worth updating the dialog and getting rid of the key assignments
as they are confusing and get in the way.
-Stuart
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