AJ Kerezy
Description
This feature request proposes the addition of a new user interface (UI) display option in Loopy Pro that allows users to view the UI without the plugin panel at the bottom. Additionally, it suggests enabling display mode switching via widgets or actions. The goal is to provide users with greater flexibility in managing screen real estate, especially in projects with numerous plugins, and to facilitate dynamic UI adjustments during live performances or complex sessions.
Problems
  • Limited Screen Space
    : In projects with many plugins, the current UI view that includes the plugin panel at the bottom reduces the available space for widgets and other UI elements, hindering workflow efficiency.
  • Lack of Dynamic Control
    : Users cannot currently switch between different UI display modes using widgets or actions, limiting the ability to adapt the interface on-the-fly during performances.
  • Inconsistent Project Behavior
    : The last used display option is shown when a new project is opened, but there is no way to set a specific display mode upon project load, leading to inconsistent UI states.
Proposed Solution
  • New Display Option
    : Introduce a UI display mode that excludes the plugin panel at the bottom, maximizing space for widgets and other interface elements.
  • Widget-Controlled Display Switching
    : Allow users to switch between different UI display modes using widgets or actions, enabling dynamic interface adjustments during sessions.
  • Project Follow Action Integration
    : Enable the setting of a specific display mode upon project load through project follow actions, ensuring consistent UI states across sessions.
Examples
  1. Live Performance Optimization
    : A performer sets up a widget to toggle between UI display modes, allowing them to hide the plugin panel during performance for a cleaner interface and reveal it when needed for adjustments.
  2. Complex Project Management
    : In a project with over 20 plugins, a user utilizes the new display mode to focus on widget interactions without the clutter of the plugin panel, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  3. Consistent Project Loading
    : A producer configures a project follow action to set the UI display mode to exclude the plugin panel upon loading the project, ensuring a consistent starting interface.
Benefits
  • Enhanced Workflow Efficiency
    : Provides users with the ability to manage screen space more effectively, especially in plugin-heavy projects.
  • Dynamic Interface Control
    : Facilitates real-time UI adjustments during performances or complex sessions through widget-controlled display switching.
  • Consistent User Experience
    : Allows users to define specific UI states upon project load, ensuring a predictable and tailored interface.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-15.