I think we should separate the process from finding common groups/labels from the GUI design. GRASS uses pull-down menus, ArcGIS uses a foldable tree widget. One user might prefer the first, another the second.
ArcGIS uses many levels of nesting in its toolbox, and does not offer a way for the user to search for a tool by keyword. SEXTANTE also uses a toolbox, but with a flat, one-level nesting and a powerful search widget, which makes a whole big difference. But the point is that they all (and SAGA, QGIS, etc.) face the same basic problem, i.e. how to sort hundreds of tools into groups that make sense (i.e. tools that are commonly used together are in the same group) and how to tag/label them so it becomes obvious for the ("typical") user where to look for them. This could be unified across open source GIS apps to a large degree, boosting productivity for users that switch between apps and reducing learning times. Ben -- Benjamin Ducke {*} Geospatial Consultant {*} GIS Developer benducke AT fastmail.fm On Wed, Jan 4, 2012, at 11:04, Michael Barton wrote: > On Jan 4, 2012, at 8:45 AM, Martin Landa wrote: > > > Personally I didn't find toolbox interface > > in ArcGIS intuitive. I guess it's not our goal. > > > Hopefully not. > > Michael > _______________________________________________ > grass-dev mailing list > grass-dev@lists.osgeo.org > http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/grass-dev > _______________________________________________ grass-dev mailing list grass-dev@lists.osgeo.org http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/grass-dev