JJZolx, I would also agree that a scanning activity indicator (as detailed as possible, but no more detail than is accurate) is necessary. Feedback is critical in GUIs. The current web UI really isn't very dynamic in nature, and the periodically updated information could use some improvement. Even a "Scanning..." vs. Album/Artist/Song count indicator at the top of the Web UI would be very useful and in my opinion, should be present on at least the standard (default) skin. To me, the default skin should be a Best in Class example, where all the features, especially those that would be standard on any modern app, should be present. What other skins do is inconsequential, as this becomes a matter of user preference.
The server log that gets created via log.txt is virtual - earlier data is overwritten, and there's no way to capture the log after the fact. You have to enable debugging via command line ahead of time to capture. This doesn't seem the best to me. I would prefer that log results always go to a file, regardless of how you started the app (slim.exe vs. command line). And you should be able to change debugging flags dynammically, where updates immediately are reflected in the log output. This is pretty standard in any robust server app. I would also agree that basic debug and server information should always be present and output to a) the log, and b) an info page via the web UI. I'm not trying to make more work for people - just adding my 2c for the next time such items are visited, or when someone has a hankerin' to craft some code. -- MrC _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
