On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM, Max Linke <max_li...@gmx.de> wrote: > On Sat, 26 May 2012 23:33:36 +0100 > Albert Santoni <albe...@mixxx.org> wrote: > >> Yeah, although I like the work that was done to add support for a tree >> in the left pane of our library, I think it's a bit awkward to >> actually navigate a file tree there because you have to constantly >> expand the divider. If we could somehow move file navigation back to >> the right-hand pane, that might be nicer. > > Isn't this what we are doing now in "Browse"?
Yes, I'm criticizing the current implementation's usability, but trying to still be positive. :) Now is a good time to suggest that everyone interested in doing any work on the library go and look at old versions of Mixxx. We're going in circles: Mixxx 1.4 and 1.5: - Tree view in the left-hand pane - (Fun fact: The library used to be a single in-memory QList.) http://g1.idg.pl/ftp/linux/mixxx14.jpg http://www.threadbox.net/files/blogpics/sets/mixxx/mixxx.png Mixxx 1.6: - Elimination of the left-hand pane, replaced with a combobox - Search box added, placed above the library beside the combobox - "Browse" mode added. This was a "flat" browse mode, where the library showed the contents of a directory, and you could browse by double clicking on a directory name, or on ".." to go back up. (Based on QDirModel I think...) http://download.net.pl/img/3c565e8562e46edf8171795cea824dce.png.png Mixxx 1.7: - Nothing really changed in the library Mixxx 1.8: - New QtSql-based library + TrackInfoObject cache - The left-hand pane is back, but it only supports 1 level of children (it wasn't really a tree). - iTunes / Rhythmbox sources - Crates, Playlists - Auto DJ introduced because the "NEXT" playback mode on the decks was eliminated - Bulk BPM detection, better song properties dialog http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hUprAdIclgE/TCwnmXHaw4I/AAAAAAAAAtw/eetZSEfj4cc/s1600/Screenshot-Mixxx+1.8.0~beta2.png Mixxx 1.9: - Inline track editing (double-clicking on the the table to edit track metadata) - Revamped search function, faster everything. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hUprAdIclgE/TPniOgGWFWI/AAAAAAAAA6M/_6SUXHBkM4M/s1600/Picture+12.png Mixxx 1.10: - The left-hand pane is turned back into a tree! - Directory browsing now happens back in the left-hand pane, like in Mixxx 1.4. - Auto DJ improvements, recordings saved in the library, other incremental improvements. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hUprAdIclgE/TPniOgGWFWI/AAAAAAAAA6M/_6SUXHBkM4M/s1600/Picture+12.png > > Also what do you think of the option to view the library with a grid of > Album Covers? I've read in some Bug reports that people miss the > possibility to search through your library by picture when they use > DJ-Software and I've thought this could be a nice way to bring this > back. I think we should prioritize improving the usability of the library in general before we expand to features like this that won't necessarily benefit many users. For example, addressing the difficultly organizing playlists and crates (possibly by offering a two-pane view) is one thing you could tackle. That said, I'm a big fan of the library preview player and Keith's track selector because they're both relative self contained, they benefit a large number of users, and they didn't require redesigning the library to implement. :) Cheers, Albert > > Also thanks for the great comments. > > best Max > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > _______________________________________________ > Get Mixxx, the #1 Free MP3 DJ Mixing software Today > http://mixxx.org > > > Mixxx-devel mailing list > Mixxx-devel@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/mixxx-devel -- Albert Santoni Developer, Mixxx http://www.mixxx.org http://www.oscillicious.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Get Mixxx, the #1 Free MP3 DJ Mixing software Today http://mixxx.org Mixxx-devel mailing list Mixxx-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/mixxx-devel
