User interface.

[warren mann]

I'd like to take this opportunity to pipe in :)  I've been using Paint Shop
Pro under windows and I think it has a lot going for it.

I agree with Sean that imaging software has different UI requirements than
other programs.

Also, is Krayon development open to volunteers?  I was getting ready to
start a graphics app of my own, but would rather help out on an existing
project.  I have an idea for a feature that isn't in any other graphics app
I'm aware of.

Thanks,
Warren



> -----Original Message-----
> From: kimageshop-admin@max.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de
> [mailto:kimageshop-admin@max.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de]On Behalf Of
> Sean Pecor
> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 1:11 PM
> To: kimageshop@max.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de
> Subject: User interface.
>
>
> Hey John,
>
> <question>
> Would you be willing to take a serious look at a user interface
> concept for
> Krayon if I mocked one up? Some of the changes I'd propose are
> dramatic, so
> some requests aren't for the short term, but I'm already seeing
> the gestation
> in Krayon of an interface that I'm not going to love. I'd love it
> more than
> Gimp, of course, but I love most things more than Gimp, so we're
> not making
> much progress :).
> </question>
>
> <ego>
> I've used Photoshop for 6 years, Gimp for about 9 months,
> Lightwave 3D for
> several years. I'm an accomplished software developer, and
> through my small
> company (www.digitalspinner.com) I've led the design of over 100
> web sites
> using the aforementioned tools.
> </ego>
>
> <reasoning>
> I think Krayon has the potential to evolve into a powerful and productive
> tool for digital design (web sites, multimedia, etc.). However,
> I'm watching
> user interface rules being applied to Krayon that are meant more for
> text-oriented applications like Kwrite, Kword, etc.
> </reasoning>
>
> I've got some sound concepts that a) aren't frustrating like
> kivio's wierd
> panels, and b) significantly decrease mouse clicks and cursor
> movement that
> ultimately slow down and obstruct the creative process.
>
> All the best,
>
> Sean.
>
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