More links to config dialogs
| Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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| KiCad |
Fix Released
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Bug Description
Running 5.1.2
Some time ago, I suggested a change to the drop down for PCBNew that added the link to "Edit pre-defined sizes". IMHO This was a nice feature. Thanks for doing it.
Now I suggest that other similar functions have links to configuration setting pages. This is a bit of a philosophical design change, but has the potential to provide a more friendly user experience.
For example, on the "DRC Control" popup screen, it would be REALLY CONVENIENT to have a button there to jump to the page (popup, whatever) that configures the Rules. This may require multiple buttons depending on the number of setup parameter locations.
This is not quite context sensitive help screens (which is also a great idea), but rather an assist to both noobs and experienced users alike.
Sorry I'm not a dev, but I'd be happy to help if I can.
Barry
| tags: | added: ui |
| Jeff Young (jeyjey) wrote | #1 |
| Changed in kicad: | |
| status: | New → Triaged |
| importance: | Undecided → Wishlist |
| milestone: | none → 6.0.0-rc1 |
| summary: |
- Ease of Use Enhancement - wide scope + More links to config dialogs |
| KiCad Janitor (kicad-janitor) wrote | #2 |
| Changed in kicad: | |
| status: | Triaged → Expired |
| Changed in kicad: | |
| importance: | Wishlist → Unknown |
| status: | Expired → Fix Released |
We did this for Grid Settings (now in the grid menu), but there are still a bunch of other places where it would be useful.