dirkwhoffmann
commented
5 years ago I though about merging all preferences windows myself a couple of times. Eventually, it might be a good idea to do so. I didn't do it yet, because it's a lot of work and I was simply unsure if it's a good idea. I propose to first assemble some mockup in Interface builder to get a feeling about the consequences.
If a tab based preferences window is implemented, the following dialogs could be merged into one:
- Rom preferences
- Devices preferences (Joystick, Mouse)
- Video prereferences
- Emulator preferences (maybe renamed to 'Misc'?)
- Hardware preferences
- Keymap (the one which opens when you select menu item "Keyboard -> Customize Key Map ...")
Hence, the tabs could be:
Roms | Hardware | Video | Emulator | Devices | KeymapAdvantages:
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This approach would fit well with Mortinus' request #483. Instead of just saving the video settings, all settings in the tabbed dialog would be saved to a config file.
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It is clear which dialog should open when Cmd+comma is typed (there is only one).
Disadvantages:
- The new dialog would be a bloated elephant, at least implementation wise.
Alessandro1970
puleyo
UgoCaneFifone
michellekg
So, how about combination of all settings in one window but on different tabs? You know, like system settings or settings in many other apps. And if possible lets assign a familiar shortcut to settings - Cmd+, (Cmd + comma).