I'm interested in reducing the number of pen taps I need to get my
work done in Shadow. I'm a former Brainforest user, and although I
think Shadow is a superior product, it takes me much more tapping to
get my work done in Shadow. Here are some suggestions that would
really improve the usability for me.
Sorry if these ideas are repeats. I did a quick check and didn't
notice them in this forum already.
PROBLEM: I often want to change List Preferences from the main Shadow
screen. This takes too many taps (open list, List-->Preferences)
FIX: I need a "details" button from main screen (list of outlines).
The best way to do this IMO is by changing List-->Rename to List--
>Preferences, and letting me change the filename in the List
Preferences box. In addition, adding a "Prefs" button beside New,
Open and Recent would be great.
PROBLEM: I need to be able to change line item type (task, checklist
item, note, ...) quickly and easily, e.g. right from the screen with
a pull down menu when some part of the screen is touched. Right now
it takes four taps.
FIX: Use the V menu. When an item is selected it acts on the item.
When nothing is selected it acts on the list, as it does now.
REQUEST: When importing, display an "in progress" box so I know it
hasn't failed on larger imports that take a long time. No one likes a
display that appears hung when it's working.
REQUEST: Numbering is great, but I like run-together numbering in the
style "1.4.2.3". Can I have it? Also, can I have numbering on all
levels automatically, not just the top three levels?
REQUEST: I need a shift/caps-lock indicator when entering an imported
list's title.
REQUEST: I need a repeating scroll in import memo picker. Tapping the
down arrow over and over again to get to the memo I need to import is
a drag.
Jeff, I'm interested in reducing the number of pen taps I need to get my work done in Shadow. I'm a former Brainforest user, and although I think Shadow is a...
ral613@...
Aug 22, 2001 7:19 pm
... Always welcome :) ... Open list, top right popdown lets you set category as in most apps; the category name isn't written, to save space, but you can still...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 22, 2001 7:34 pm
... Shadow screen. [...] ... outlines). ... set ... Maybe it's just because I'm a refugee from BrainForest and I'm exploring what Shadow can do, but I find I...
ral613@...
Aug 23, 2001 2:58 pm
... Changing that, to see what happens, you can do from within the list, many different ways. We're talking categories here, though ;) Changing the view...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 23, 2001 7:06 pm
... types ... Actually that's where you lost sync. :-) Let me work with it the way you designed it for now. ... you ... I want to change the type of *one* item...
ral613@...
Aug 23, 2001 7:56 pm
... I know. But *why*? Items generally fall into a view category and dont' change around much. Since they dont' change much, spending a few taps isn't a big ...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 23, 2001 9:23 pm
... Because I like to bang out a quick work breakdown for a project, with all tasks as note items, and without really being sure if the WBS is what I want. A...
ral613@...
Aug 23, 2001 10:11 pm
... hehe :) I usually go by vote, public opinion, email feedcback, "commonly known stuff" from other outliners, books, etc. Also, I asked a couple hundred...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 24, 2001 1:29 am
... common ... limited, we ... Agreed on that, Jeff. But it reminds of something I've always found annoying: to get to List/Preferences you have no Shortcut,...
samir.kasme@...
Aug 27, 2001 3:01 pm
... Never had a request for it, and I don't envision people going to it too often. ie: I never do. I set the options once, and I'm done :P Also, a shotcut is...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 27, 2001 3:27 pm
... found ... Be ... the ... a ... line ;- ... Sure you did! Right here a few days ago: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shadow-discuss/message/1997 --rick...
Rick Low
ral613@...
Aug 27, 2001 3:52 pm
... <grin> New house rule; don't make the burned out programmer eat crow ;) </grin> jeff -- "It's murder out there. You can't even travel around in your own...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 27, 2001 4:18 pm
... crow ;) ... OK, whenever we say things you don't want to hear, we'll use the word "Zimbabwe" somewhere in the posting. :-) Same thing in your reply if you...
Rick Low
ral613@...
Aug 27, 2001 5:29 pm
I too would like to see it easier to get at the list preferences, as I find the best format is something I change my mind on as the list grows, and I tend to...
kate_mahoney@...
Aug 29, 2001 6:36 pm
REQUEST: Numbering is great, but I like run-together numbering in the ... would ... I normally use the same numbering system for all lists, and would also like...
smasters@...
Aug 22, 2001 7:57 pm
... You can use autonumbering on any levels; its just currently only lockable for the top 3 levels. Currently, beyond level 3, its set sub-level by sub-level,...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 23, 2001 12:47 am
Hi, I (maybe...) have one "improving usability" suggestion, too... In the list preferences dialogue there's a button for setting the custom options, but the...
ianf@...
Aug 23, 2001 9:21 am
... Nothing wrong with using the custom style for individual items; but making the Custom button always available would confuse people who're just exploring...
Jeff Mitchell
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Aug 23, 2001 12:39 pm
... people ... hit ... could ... if ... with ... OK, I see your perspective. I'm glad that I just get to ask the Shadow questions, and don't have to answer...
ianf@...
Aug 24, 2001 2:29 am
... Yeah; I guess chalk it up as another option for "Expert mode", someday. (Reveal more buttons all at once, replace buttons with oicons to cram more in,...
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