Development of a General-Purpose Settings Scene

[brylie]

This issue aims to create a comprehensive settings scene within the app to house various user configurations. This scene will be a central place for users to customize and adjust settings such as display preferences, audio levels, MIDI configurations, and any other customizable features of the app.

Objectives

• Centralized Settings: Develop a user-friendly interface where users can access and modify all settings of the app.
• Categorization: Organize settings into logical categories for ease of navigation (e.g., Display, Audio, MIDI, etc.).
• Intuitive UI: Ensure the settings interface is intuitive, easy to navigate, and clearly labeled.
• Immediate Feedback: Provide immediate feedback for any changes made in the settings (e.g., preview for display changes).
• Persistence: Settings should be saved persistently, so they remain the same between app sessions.

Implementation Details

1. Scene Structure: Create a new scene with a layout suitable for displaying various settings categories and options.
2. UI Components: Use appropriate Godot UI nodes like Tabs, CheckBoxes, Sliders, ColorPickers, etc., for different types of settings.
3. Saving and Loading: Implement functionality to save and load user settings, potentially using Godot's ConfigFile class.
4. Default and Reset Option: Include the ability to revert to default settings.
5. Integration: Ensure the settings scene is easily accessible from the main app interface and that settings are applied globally across the app.

Requirements

• Designing and developing the UI layout for the settings scene.
• Implementation of various UI components for different settings.
• Logic for saving, loading, and applying settings.
• Testing for functionality, usability, and persistence of settings.

Impact

• A dedicated settings scene will significantly enhance user experience by providing a centralized and organized interface for customization.
• It will cater to a diverse user base by allowing personalization according to individual preferences and needs.
• This addition will improve the overall accessibility and usability of the app.

Next Steps

• Draft initial design mockups for the settings scene layout.
• Develop the scene with necessary UI components and categorization.
• Implement the logic for handling and persisting user settings.
• Conduct user testing for feedback and make iterative improvements.