Optimization of the Frame Settings Window (Improving Layout and Size)

[onesounds]

Current Problem Description

Currently, the Frame Settings window displays all available settings at once, regardless of their priority or frequency of use. This leads to a few usability issues:

• Difficulty in navigation: It is hard for users to find specific settings quickly because everything is shown on a single screen.

• Display issues: Depending on the user's screen resolution, the bottom part of the window often gets cut off or goes beyond the screen bounds.

Proposed Solution

To improve the user experience, I suggest the following changes:

• Allow Resizing: Enable the window to be resized by the user.

• Implement TabControl: Organize settings into logical groups using a tabbed interface (e.g., General, Design, Advanced).

By rearranging the menu to prioritize frequently used settings and moving technical options to an "Advanced" tab, we can address both the visual clutter and the window size issue simultaneously.

Suggested Categorization (Example)

While the current grouping is a good start, a slightly more refined adjustment would be beneficial. For instance, an "Advanced Settings" tab could house options that are not typically required by the average user, such as:

• Animation Speed

• Virtual Desktop Display settings

• Show folder size in menu

• File Show/Hide Regex patterns

Expected Benefits

• A cleaner, more intuitive UI that highlights primary settings.

• Better accessibility for users with smaller screens or lower resolutions.

• Scalability for adding more settings in the future without overwhelming the layout.

[PinchToDebug]

It's faster to change settings if you can see all of them at the same time instead of stumbling in menus going back and forth. Screens that can't fit the window are having trouble with other applications, so this isn't a unique problem. Also if you check the screenshot you sent you can clearly see that your eyes have to move left and right constantly, and I find that exhausting.
I've rewritten the settings before in a similar way to what you're suggesting and I found it very counterintuitive as it was much slower to use.

The way I see the settings, it's functionality over design. But I’m not against adding an alternative settings menu that can be accessed via a button, combo box, or something similar.