I suggest the standard workspace can be better optimized for the vast majority of users. This need not wait until the user is secure enough or frustrated enough to learn how to modify the palette on their own.
1. The 2D selection tool is on the wrong side of the palette given that it is the most used tool. The 3D selection tool should be nested behind it.
2. The Flyover tool should be at the bottom of the palette. Keep the 2D tools as a block with 3D tools below them.
3. Nest least-used tools behind those of the same general type which see greater usage.
4. Bring back two dimensions--straight and angled--and place them at the bottom of the palette but above the 3D tool(s). Nest angled behind straight. Hunting down dimensions on a distant palette is a time waster.
5. Why is the spiral tool taking up valuable space? If there were ever a cause to nest a tool, this is it. In all my years with the Seattle User Group, I've only met one person who used this tool.
I believe the palette as it exists serves few and a couple of tweaks will improve usability substantially. The majority of users will continue to click on icons. While using key commands is a goal, this shouldn't cause us to loose track of optimizing this essential palette. Thanks.
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I suggest the standard workspace can be better optimized for the vast majority of users. This need not wait until the user is secure enough or frustrated enough to learn how to modify the palette on their own.
1. The 2D selection tool is on the wrong side of the palette given that it is the most used tool. The 3D selection tool should be nested behind it.
2. The Flyover tool should be at the bottom of the palette. Keep the 2D tools as a block with 3D tools below them.
3. Nest least-used tools behind those of the same general type which see greater usage.
4. Bring back two dimensions--straight and angled--and place them at the bottom of the palette but above the 3D tool(s). Nest angled behind straight. Hunting down dimensions on a distant palette is a time waster.
5. Why is the spiral tool taking up valuable space? If there were ever a cause to nest a tool, this is it. In all my years with the Seattle User Group, I've only met one person who used this tool.
I believe the palette as it exists serves few and a couple of tweaks will improve usability substantially. The majority of users will continue to click on icons. While using key commands is a goal, this shouldn't cause us to loose track of optimizing this essential palette. Thanks.
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