If you give me the icons as png files I will make this as an addon.
On Aug 13, 12:23 pm, Shadow <[email protected]> wrote: > I have posted this on the 'Support Forums' under Chrome suggestions > however also felt it appropriate to post it on the Chromium discussion > group; for discussion purposes. > > Let me know what you think. > > ----------------------------------------- > > Original > Post:http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=237226f0615d2dbc > Post with > Mock-ups:http://www.shadowsplace.net/general/chrome-esque-icon-based-orbital-c... > > ----------------------------------------- > > Chrome prides itself on being a fast and efficient browser. This icon- > based orbital context menu suggestion would set chrome apart from the > 'others', by revamping the currently 'boring' and monotonous right > click menu, which is currently common across all browsers (at least > ones that I've used!). Take a moment to read the brief below, and let > me know what you think of the idea. > > - Menu Design - > > Designed in a Chrome-esque fashion, right click items are instead > represented by icons and placed in a circle around the right click > position. The icons would be a monotone colour, matching the dominant > GUI colour of Chrome (depending on theme of course), but ultimately be > simple outlines of the 'action' in question. Icons such as a printer > would represent the action 'Print...', while a floppy disk would > represent the action 'Save As...', view page source represented by a > magnifying glass over a text-filled page just to lead a few ideas. I > might make a mock-up and post it on here assuming I get time! > > Icons are more memorable and quickly identifiable then searching a > menu full of text. This icon based orbital context menu would mean > actions such as Back, Forward, Reload could all be formed much faster, > not dissimilar to 'gestures'. Placement examples include where the > 'Back' icon/action would be optimally placed to the 'left' of the > orbital menu, while 'Forward' icon/action would be optimal on the > 'right'. > > This menu is similar to that used in 'The Sims' and 'Left 4 Dead'. > > Icons would appear after the user right clicks; a short animation as > if the icons were 'emerging' from the right click origin (as opposed > to all appearing instantly, all at once). When hovered, the icon would > appear 'highlighted' and given a more dominant position. This is > explained in more detail, below. > > - Menu Usability - > > The user would ultimately select an option my moving the mouse in the > direction of the action. The action is then 'highlighted' (by > increasing in size and increase in icon brightness, possible with a > light 'aurora' behind it), while a text label of the action in > question could also appear. The mouse action would be unique in that > when the user holds down the right click button, the menu appears, and > the action will be selected once the user releases the right mouse > button. This of course could be an option in the settings depending on > the user's preference. Alternatively the orbital context menu would > stay open until the user clicks again. > > The mouse action used to say preset words in 'Left 4 Dead' would be > the optimal mouse selection method while the mouse action in menus of > 'The Sims' would be similar to the 'alternative' (set on an option > basis in Chrome 'Options') method. While the later method would be > somewhat less efficient, it would still be easier to navigate than the > current implementation. > > The orbital menu would resize depending on how many actions are > available, for example, when right clicking in a text box, the number > of actions is greater than the context menu of a link. Icons would be > about 48x48 at most, however could also resize based on the current > 'zoom' level of a web page. > > - Overall - > > This feature would set Chrome apart with a unique context menu that > could potentially also make its way into the 'download' and 'history' > pages as well. The icons are easier to 'remember' and would speed up > user browsing time. > > Take a moment to leave your thoughts below. I already can imagine the > implementation, can you?! > > ----------------------------------------- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Chromium Discussion mailing list: [email protected] View archives, change email options, or unsubscribe: http://groups.google.com/group/chromium-discuss -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
