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ultracello
Description:
When adjusting parameters via sliders, the internally selected value can be a high-precision float (e.g. 0.5966716) while the UI displays a rounded value (e.g. 0.6). This can mislead users into thinking the value is exactly what is shown.
Problem:
  • Slider interaction often lands on a non-rounded internal value, but the UI shows a rounded number without any hint.
  • Users may assume they selected an exact value (e.g. exactly 0.6) when they actually did not.
  • This can cause subtle inconsistencies when matching settings, recreating sounds, comparing presets, or troubleshooting automation.
Proposed Solution:
Add a clear, minimal rounding indicator whenever the displayed value is not equal to the actual internal value.
Recommended implementation (low UI impact, high clarity):
  • Append a small indicator symbol next to the displayed value, e.g. "≈".
- Example: "0.6 ≈"
  • Only show the indicator when rounding is happening:
- Condition: displayedValue != actualValue (after formatting/rounding for display)
  • Optional (but very useful): On tap/long-press/hover, show a tooltip or popover that reveals the exact value:
- Example tooltip: "Displayed value is rounded. Actual: 0.5966716"
Alternative implementations (if preferred):
  • Show a secondary smaller line only when needed:
- Main: "0.6"
- Secondary: "exact: 0.5966716"
  • Use a short label instead of a symbol:
- Example: "0.6 (rounded)"
Benefits:
  • Eliminates confusion about whether the shown value is exact or rounded.
  • Improves trust and transparency in parameter editing.
  • Helps users reproduce settings accurately (especially with automation, presets, and A/B comparisons).
  • Keeps the UI clean because the indicator appears only when necessary.
Examples:
  • User drags a slider and the parameter internally becomes 0.5966716, but the UI formats to 0.6:
- Display: "0.6 ≈"
- Tooltip: "Displayed value is rounded. Actual: 0.5966716"
  • If the internal value is exactly 0.6:
- Display: "0.6" (no indicator)
This summary was automatically generated by GPT-5.2 Thinking on December 27, 2025.