I don't like a drop-down selecter. I would prefer some tabs on the right
and a third column to add stuff like Daniel suggested. Another thing is
that I want to have access to the preview deck all the time, to preview
some of the tracks in a playlist/crate/library. 

I've attached a design that I would like

best,
Max


On Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:34:43 +0800
"keithsalisb...@gmail.com" <keithsalisb...@gmail.com> wrote:

> If you're looking for space, in truth the "tree" on the left could
> replaced by some kind of "drop down" selector - the fact is you're
> never using (or selecting) more than one item at a time, so while its
> a sexy tree view, its generally using up lots of space.
> 
> 2012/4/22 Daniel Schürmann <dasch...@mixxx.org>
> 
> > Hello Mixxx,
> >
> > I think it is time, to think about a library layout redesign for the
> > future versions of  Mixxx.
> >
> > Every time, we think about new library features it is always an
> > issue where to place the controls. The current practice, to put
> > them on top of the track table is limited to a thin bar, which does
> > not consumes much of the valuable vertical space.
> >
> > I have made a proposal that takes the fact in account, that most new
> > displays have a wide screen format. It's based on my evaluation of
> > various media players.
> >
> > For me, Clementine-Player and Banshee have an Interface where the DJ
> > actually finds what he is looking for in a suitable time.
> > Mixxx makes a good progress with all the new finding features but
> > it is a bit hampered by its too static library layout.
> >
> > Here is my proposal is based on my personal taste (... and I am not
> > a DJ).
> >
> > "library layout redesign with tabs for special purpose"
> > https://bugs.launchpad.net/mixxx/+bug/986704
> >
> > This is a call for your Ideas and preferences, to get proposal
> > widely accepted.
> > So please leave your comment here, comment the Bug #986704 (better
> > retrievable), or file your own bugs or wish-list. Every detail
> > matters.
> >
> > Thank you in advanced.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Daniel
> >
> >
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