FEEDBACK WANTED: New Resource Toolbar on Desktop
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When I am clicking to change which panel has focus I MUST click somewhere that does not initiate any action, I often end up using impolite language when trying to change focus kicks off an unwanted action. You are asking that what appears to be a safe place to click, isn't.
The checkboxes have expanded click zones. It's an inconsistency to not have it with the primary toggle, and I for one am greatly looking forward to a change in the dynamic toolbar that actually improves the click situation rather than making it worse. Anyone could test this for themselves. The time it takes to slightly lower the mouse to the expanded click zone for the toggle is significantly less than the time it takes to drag the mouse over to the oval.0 -
You are asking that what appears to be a safe place to click, isn't.
I wondered if that was the problem. I sometimes run into that if I have Factbook tags turned on.
Perhaps an option to use extended click zones (if it does not result in excessive code bloat) ?
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The checkboxes have expanded click zones.
Thanks for pointing this out. Should help.
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The checkboxes have expanded click zones. It's an inconsistency to not have it with the primary toggle
As I said initially, my Dad needed expanded click zones. I hate them. I expect Logos to go with those who like them. I merely wished to point out there is a flip side which needs to be considered when determining the size of the expanded active area. A request to consider the other side of an issue is not the same as asking that it not be done - it's a request to ensure you have all relevant factors in your mind when you decide how to do it. Don't solve one problem by creating another.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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A request to consider the other side of an issue is not the same as asking that it not be done - it's a request to ensure you have all relevant factors in your mind when you decide how to do it. Don't solve one problem by creating another.
The intention of my comment was not to disagree, but to highlight the inconsistency. You make a solid point here. Considering the lack of dead space in Logos, I have found that to be a problem as well, though it usually happens to me somewhere in the resource panel. I suppose that's one of the problems of Logos being feature rich - links are everywhere!0 -
My apologies - I'm a bit grumpy today.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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I wanted to increase the font size (to help out these tired old eyes) and the help said to go to "search" and used a slider to do that. I went to "search" in the secondary tool bar and it had no slider. Disappointed I am.
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After poking around I found the solution to my problem. Under "view" there is a - and a + for increasing or decreasing font size.
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I was hesitant re: the subscription format and new layout, but I went ahead and early subscribed. I am so happy I did. I absolutely love the new format, very clear to understand where to find things ( after a couple goes[:)] ) I don't ave enough time in the day to spend using Logos. So enjoyable! Thank you!
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Hi David - and welcome to the forums
I wanted to increase the font size
Does the information at https://support.logos.com/hc/en-us/articles/29439681440525-Where-do-I-find-on-the-dynamic-toolbar#TextSlider help?
and the help said to go to "search" and used a slider to do that.
Where, in which help document, did you see that?
Graham
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Where, in which help document, did you see that?
I think they just copied the main resource text-slider guidance into the search panel help.
"If myth is ideology in narrative form, then scholarship is myth with footnotes." B. Lincolm 1999.
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Is there a way to change all books in a panel to the same toolbar configuration as the currently-focused book in the panel? Could there be in the final iteration?
I am getting very tired of whack-a-mole hiding the secondary menu when I navigate from book to book in a panel.
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I think they just copied the main resource text-slider guidance into the search panel help.
I'll let them know, thanks!
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This new layout would be significantly improved if it took fewer clicks to activate some of the features.
For example, I really don't like needing to click on "Interlinear" and then toggle the switch on every time (same for the Factbook, etc).
Could clicking on "Interlinear" simply activate the previous selections. Then the ˇ could offer the dropdown menu to add or subtract the other options?
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I've noticed that when I look at the primary toolbar and see "Home" I feel some confusion.
It would make more sense to me if the tab was labelled "Panel". But "Favorites" opens in a separate panel.
It would make more sense to me if "Favorites" was on the "Tools" tab which, unfortunately, is fairly crowded already. Perhaps on the "View" tab?
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I would prefer if the default was that the Secondary Toolbar be closed. As it is, when I open a new tab I have to close the Secondary Toolbar.
I agree completely.
I also agree. Logos, please add an option to hide the secondary toolbar by default upon opening a new resource panel.
Every time I open a saved layout, I have to close the secondary toolbar of multiple resource panels. The secondary toolbar opening by default not only adversely affects function, it also creates a visually annoying and cluttered appearance, especially when a saved layout is opened.
Adding an option to hide the secondary toolbar by default in my opinion is such an essential need that I’m surprised it was not originally included even prior to beta testing.
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It seems like I am continuously clicking to toggle the secondary menu out of sight. And it is becoming annoyingly distracting.
I would appreciate some way to force the secondary menu bar into hiding without that final click. There should be an option to auto hide when I click back in the book.
In addition to an option to hide the secondary toolbar by default, this idea would be very helpful when the secondary toolbar is needed. It would be more efficient than the current method of closing the toolbar because it would allow a user to stay focused on the text rather than looking up at the toolbar.
Really, I would like both menus to go into hiding and use a hotkey or move the mouse to the top of the pane (like you do in full screen) to lure the menu back into sight.
This is a great idea! I know nothing about programing, but since the capability already exists in full screen, I would hope it would not be too difficult to implement.
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I would like it if the bright blue "New" capsule disappeared after I clicked on it, or at least was no longer blue. Having already looked at what it refers to, I don't know when something actually new has been added. I also find it distracting that the most visible aspect of the new nav bar is functionally irrelevant.
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