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0 pointsdckimGUY5mo ago0 comments

Thanks for joining in on this discussion. I know the wiki is a little bit rough at this point, though it does have some pictures of the keyboard layouts.

I would like to point out that the program does have 'drag-edges' now, so that should be a good 'selling-point' for new users.

What I am really hoping for is some input on what the menu should have...

For example, I know it needs to have font, just right off the top of my head, font selection is pretty crucial.

Of course, you can still do that from the console in the browser simply because the entire software is browser-based.

On that note, I would also point out that it is fully-offline and has no external dependencies. This is a super great point for anyone who likes to keep there own work private and have full control over their intellectual property.

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gus_massa5mo ago

From another somewhat similar project, I remember that when a user arrives to the site for the first time, instead of an empty page the user get an editable page with a few examples and a link to the help. It's easier to start to play with the tool if there are already a few boxed with some text.

dckimGUYOP5mo ago

Thank you so much for following up with another reply, this is really helpful.

I will think about how to do that... I know that the interface and menu does not yet have an 'easy-button' to simply enter an editable text thing.

Strangely enough, make sure the CAPS LOCK is OFF, then you only need to press E and the Z on the keyboard to make that happen, then press the ENTER key.

That will most likely be too much for a new user, so I have been considering just putting that onto a single clickable button on that side menu. Because the program is very configurable, and doesn't really reduce the outcomes: I basically need to do the work of identifying the basic set of parts that a beginner might want.

So, we are back to the subject of choosing the 'starter menu'.

Thank you very much for your valuable input, and for taking the time to follow up from your last post.

-dckimGUY

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