Support and General Use > User Interface and Voice
Pressing LEFT to get to WPS from file root
Mikerman:
Given the (controversy) over this feature, I can't easily envision anyone committing it to Rockbox (but, hey, stranger things happen in life--witness the last U.S. presidential election). But I find it interesting and somewhat informative (if not humorous) how this thread simply will not die out.
markun:
--- Quote from: Mikerman on January 26, 2007, 01:33:01 PM ---... left-to-WPS still would seem helpful, ergonomically.
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--- Quote from: goffa on January 26, 2007, 10:54:40 AM ---2) left currently does nothing at the root menu, so why not allow it to do something
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--- Quote from: fml2 on January 29, 2007, 04:13:39 AM ---I wouldn't probably use that root menu.
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--- Quote from: fml2 on January 29, 2007, 04:13:39 AM ---As for the root menu, I don't quite like the WPS entry there.
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What do you guys think of it now it's implemented? Any suggestions for improvements?
bascule:
Although I was never convinced that left-to-WPS was a Good ThingTM, I also didn't think I'd like the root menu. However, I was wrong.
For me personally it allows easy navigation between File Browser and Database, using only the joystick on my H120, which I find quicker and easier than the Quick Menu (YMMV :P ).
You can still startup on any screen you like.
For new users, especially the great number of new iPod users who say 'Where's the menu', 'Why can't I see anything' it should improve their immediate 'User Experience' impressions of Rockbox.
I think, although many will see it as unecessary, that it improves the professional presentation of the software.
I know there are many valid opposing views here, but for me it makes Rockbox even better ;D
EDIT:
With apologies to the poster concerned, but this is an example from this very thread of what I was talking about :)
--- Quote from: xxtechn9ne on January 29, 2007, 06:10:06 PM ---i figured it out ; I just switched from database to all to get back to the menu i was talking about thanks again febs
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--- Quote from: Febs on January 29, 2007, 07:21:48 PM ---That's the File Browser, not a menu.
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Llorean:
The Main Menu presentation also helps to move from appearing to be an Operating System (where the main concentration is file access and interaction with files / stored data) to a Firmware (you're now essentially given a list saying 'here are the main things this device can do').
keuleJ:
I think the new main menu is just great!
And for those who don't like it, they can choose another start screen, great!
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