To implement a series of GUI improvements aimed at enhancing user experience, including the addition of a progress bar, a modern redesign, immediate field validations, an "About" window, a dynamic background image slideshow, and saveable configurations.
Enhancements Overview
Progress Bar Addition
Description: Integrate a progress bar into the GUI to inform users about the completion status of ongoing processes.
Description: Redesign the GUI using JavaFX for a more contemporary and aesthetic appearance without adding new functionalities.
Design Guidelines:
Rounded shapes and colors for buttons.
A distinguishable color for the generate button.
HTML-like field validation.
A minimalist and clear design approach.
Immediate Field Validation
Fields for Validation: Project root, scale, and SourceMeter path.
Validation Rules:
Project Root: Must exist.
Scale: Integer between 1 and 16.
SourceMeter Path: Must exist and end with "SourceMeter.exe".
Visual Guide for Validation:
"About" Window
Description: Add an "About" menu item containing a brief description of the GUI application and a link to the CodeMetropolis website.
Background Image Slideshow
Description: Replace the static top image with a slideshow of 3-5 images changing every 3 seconds, including manual navigation controls.
Saveable Configuration Feature
Description: Allow users to save and load their settings to a local JSON file, with support for overwriting or renaming existing configurations.
Action Items
[ ] Implement a progress bar for ongoing processes.
[ ] Redesign the GUI using JavaFX according to the specified design guidelines.
[ ] Add immediate field validation for the specified fields with appropriate visual cues.
[ ] Create an "About" window/menu item with GUI application details and external links.
[ ] Develop a dynamic background image slideshow for the GUI's top section.
[ ] Implement a feature for saving and loading user configurations in JSON format.
Goal
These enhancements aim to make the GUI more interactive, visually appealing, and user-friendly, thereby improving the overall experience and efficiency for users.
Objective
To implement a series of GUI improvements aimed at enhancing user experience, including the addition of a progress bar, a modern redesign, immediate field validations, an "About" window, a dynamic background image slideshow, and saveable configurations.
Enhancements Overview
Progress Bar Addition
GUI Redesign with Modern Theme
Immediate Field Validation
"About" Window
Background Image Slideshow
Saveable Configuration Feature
Action Items
Goal
These enhancements aim to make the GUI more interactive, visually appealing, and user-friendly, thereby improving the overall experience and efficiency for users.