Comment 0 for bug 986704

For the upcoming new features the current library layout it to static.
We should start a discussion what is the right sustainable library layout that is able to be extended by the new features.

Attached you find a mock-up as first draft.
Features:
* Current "search" box with filter function should become an Index based Search box like Google or similar to the clementine search box
* The filter function is moved to the the top of the track table.
* The filter box is divided in two parts the edit box where user friendly inputs are expected and the technical part which reflects the current active Filter. This is important if the there is an implicit filter active from one of the new features.
* An option to Group the track table by a selectable column. If it is grouped by Album, the cover art is displayed. (like Clementine Does.
* Between the tree view and the track table is a new third column with "Tabs for special purpose"
** This should work like Harry Potters "Room of Requirement" ;-)
** The mock-up shows the filter Tab which work like the filter of Banshee
** Any new Feature can introduce a new tab
** The tabs should be grouped by perspectives like eclipse for "Live" "Mass Tagging" and "Preparing" ...

Here is a list of possible tabs:
* Library Filter
* Lyrics
* Artist Information
* Tabed Playlist (Norten Comander)
* Text Editor
* Desktop (Drag and Drop Target)
* Auto DJ Controls
* Library player
* Sampler
* Key Mixing
* Track Associations
* Track Selector
* tbc ...