From 1db5ac57ec88cd5e79eac2404b76f3e5c244ee80 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ed_ Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:02:57 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] remove gui layout refinement track --- .../audit_report.md | 40 ---------------- .../gui_layout_refinement_20260223/index.md | 5 -- .../metadata.json | 8 ---- .../gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md | 39 ---------------- .../proposal.md | 46 ------------------- .../gui_layout_refinement_20260223/spec.md | 30 ------------ 6 files changed, 168 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/audit_report.md delete mode 100644 conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/index.md delete mode 100644 conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/metadata.json delete mode 100644 conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md delete mode 100644 conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/proposal.md delete mode 100644 conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/spec.md diff --git a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/audit_report.md b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/audit_report.md deleted file mode 100644 index 4c21ace..0000000 --- a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/audit_report.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,40 +0,0 @@ -# GUI Layout Audit Report - -## Current Panel Distribution -The GUI currently uses a multi-column layout with hardcoded initial positions: - -1. **Column 1 (Left):** Projects (Top), Files (Mid), Diagnostics (Bottom). -2. **Column 2 (Center-Left):** Screenshots (Top), Theme (Mid), System Prompts (Bottom). -3. **Column 3 (Center-Right):** Discussion History (Full Height). -4. **Column 4 (Right):** Provider (Top), Message (Mid-Top), Response (Mid-Bottom), Tool Calls (Bottom). -5. **Column 5 (Far-Right):** Comms History (Full Height). - -## Identified Issues - -### 1. Context Fragmentation -- **Projects**, **Files**, and **Screenshots** are related to context gathering but are split across two different columns. -- **Base Dir** inputs are repeated for Files and Screenshots, taking up redundant vertical space. - -### 2. Configuration Fragmentation -- **Provider** settings (API keys, models, temperature) are on the far right. -- **System Prompts** (Global and Project) are in the center-bottom. -- These should be unified into a single "AI Configuration" or "Settings" hub. - -### 3. Workflow Disconnect (The "Chat Loop") -- The user composes in **Message**, views in **Response**, and then manually adds to **Discussion History**. -- These three panels are physically separated (Column 3 vs Column 4), causing unnecessary eye travel. - -### 4. Visibility of Operations -- **Diagnostics** and **Comms History** are related to monitoring "under the hood" activity but are at opposite ends of the screen (Far Left vs Far Right). -- **Tool Calls** and **Last Script Output** are the primary way to see AI actions, but Tool Calls is small and Script Output is a popup that can be missed. - -### 5. Tactical UI Density -- Heavy use of `dpg.add_separator()` and standard `dpg.add_text()` labels leads to "airy" panels that don't match the "Arcade" aesthetic of dense, information-rich displays. -- Lack of clear visual grouping for related fields. - -## Recommendations for Phase 2 -- **Unify Context:** Merge Projects, Files, and Screenshots into a tabbed "Context Manager" panel. -- **Unify AI Config:** Merge Provider and System Prompts into an "AI Settings" panel. -- **Streamline Chat:** Position Discussion History, Message, and Response in a logical vertical or horizontal flow. -- **Operations Hub:** Group Diagnostics, Comms History, and Tool Calls. -- **Arcade FX:** Implement better visual cues (blinking, color shifts) for state changes. diff --git a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/index.md b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/index.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3c5ec4b..0000000 --- a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/index.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,5 +0,0 @@ -# Track gui_layout_refinement_20260223 Context - -- [Specification](./spec.md) -- [Implementation Plan](./plan.md) -- [Metadata](./metadata.json) diff --git a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/metadata.json b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/metadata.json deleted file mode 100644 index 359f06f..0000000 --- a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/metadata.json +++ /dev/null @@ -1,8 +0,0 @@ -{ - "track_id": "gui_layout_refinement_20260223", - "type": "refactor", - "status": "new", - "created_at": "2026-02-23T12:00:00Z", - "updated_at": "2026-02-23T12:00:00Z", - "description": "Review GUI design. Make sure placment of tunings, features, etc that the gui provides frontend visualization and manipulation for make sense and are in the right place (not in a weird panel or doesn't make sense holistically for its use. Make plan for adjustments and then make major changes to meet resolved goals." -} diff --git a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md deleted file mode 100644 index 7ca0ac0..0000000 --- a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,39 +0,0 @@ -# Implementation Plan: GUI Layout Audit and UX Refinement - -## Phase 1: Audit and Structural Design [checkpoint: 6a35da1] -Perform a thorough review of the current GUI and define the target layout. - -- [x] Task: Audit current GUI panels (AI Settings, Context, Diagnostics, History) and document placement issues. d177c0b -- [x] Task: Propose a reorganized layout structure that prioritizes dockable/floatable window flexibility. 8448c71 -- [x] Task: Review proposal with user and finalize the structural plan. 8448c71 -- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 1: Audit and Structural Design' (Protocol in workflow.md) 6a35da1 - -## Phase 2: Layout Reorganization [checkpoint: 97367fe] -Implement the structural changes to panel placements and window behaviors. - -- [x] Task: Refactor `gui.py` panel definitions to align with the new structural plan. c341de5 -- [x] Task: Optimize Dear PyGui window configuration for better multi-viewport handling. f8fb58d -- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 2: Layout Reorganization' (Protocol in workflow.md) 97367fe - -## Phase 3: Visual and Tactile Enhancements [checkpoint: 4a4cf8c] -Implement Arcade FX and increase information density. - -- [x] Task: Enhance Arcade FX (blinking, animations) for AI state changes and tool execution. c5d54cf -- [x] Task: Increase tactile density in diagnostic and context tables. c5d54cf -- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 3: Visual and Tactile Enhancements' (Protocol in workflow.md) 4a4cf8c - -## Phase 4: Iterative Refinement and Final Audit [checkpoint: 22f8943] -Fine-tune the UI based on live usage and verify against product guidelines. - -- [x] Task: Perform a "live" walkthrough to identify friction points in the new layout. b3cf58a -- [x] Task: Final polish of widget spacing, colors, and tactile feedback based on walkthrough. ebd8158 - - [x] Task: Revert Diagnostics to standalone panel and increase plot height. ebd8158 - - [x] Task: Update Discussion Entries (collapsed by default, read-only mode toggle). ebd8158 - - [x] Task: Reposition Maximize button (away from insert/delete). ebd8158 - - [x] Task: Implement Message/Response as tabs. ebd8158 - - [x] Task: Ensure all read-only text is selectable/copyable. ebd8158 - - [x] Task: Implement "Prior Session Log" viewer with tinted UI mode. ebd8158 -- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Iterative Refinement and Final Audit' (Protocol in workflow.md) 22f8943 - -## Phase: Review Fixes -- [x] Task: Apply review suggestions (Align diagnostics test) 0c5ac55 diff --git a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/proposal.md b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/proposal.md deleted file mode 100644 index 1b88abb..0000000 --- a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/proposal.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,46 +0,0 @@ -# GUI Reorganization Proposal: The "Integrated Workspace" - -## Vision -Transform the current scattered window layout into a cohesive, professional workspace that optimizes expert-level AI interaction. We will group functionality into four primary dockable "Hubs" while maintaining the flexibility of floating windows for secondary tasks. - -## 1. Context Hub (The "Input" Panel) -**Goal:** Consolidate all files, projects, and assets. -- **Components:** - - Tab 1: **Projects** (Project switching, global settings). - - Tab 2: **Files** (Base directory, path list, wildcard tools). - - Tab 3: **Screenshots** (Base directory, path list, preview). -- **Benefits:** Reduces eye-scatter when gathering context; shared vertical space for lists. - -## 2. AI Settings Hub (The "Brain" Panel) -**Goal:** Unified control over AI persona and parameters. -- **Components:** - - Section (Collapsing): **Provider & Models** (Provider selection, model fetcher, telemetry). - - Section (Collapsing): **Tunings** (Temperature, Max Tokens, Truncation Limit). - - Section (Collapsing): **System Prompts** (Global and Project-specific overrides). -- **Benefits:** All "static" AI configuration in one place, freeing up right-column space for the chat flow. - -## 3. Discussion Hub (The "Interface" Panel) -**Goal:** A tight feedback loop for the core chat experience. -- **Layout:** - - **Top:** Discussion History (Scrollable region). - - **Middle:** Message Composer (Input box + "Gen + Send" buttons). - - **Bottom:** AI Response (Read-only output with "-> History" action). -- **Benefits:** Minimizes mouse travel between input, output, and history archival. Supports a natural top-to-bottom reading flow. - -## 4. Operations Hub (The "Diagnostics" Panel) -**Goal:** High-density monitoring of background activity. -- **Components:** - - Tab 1: **Comms History** (The low-level request/response log). - - Tab 2: **Tool Log** (Specific record of executed tools and scripts). - - Tab 3: **Diagnostics** (Performance telemetry, FPS/CPU plots). -- **Benefits:** Keeps "noisy" technical data out of the primary workspace while making it easily accessible for troubleshooting. - -## Visual & Tactile Enhancements (Arcade FX) -- **State-Based Blinking:** Unified blinking logic for when the AI is "Thinking" vs "Ready". -- **Density:** Transition from simple separators to titled grouping boxes and compact tables for token usage. -- **Color Coding:** Standardized color palette for different tool types (Files = Blue, Shell = Yellow, Web = Green). - -## Implementation Strategy -1. **Docking Defaults:** Define a default docking layout in `gui.py` that arranges these four Hubs in a 4-quadrant or 2x2 grid. -2. **Refactor:** Modify `gui.py` to wrap current window contents into these new Hub functions. -3. **Persistence:** Ensure `dpg_layout.ini` continues to respect user overrides for this new structure. diff --git a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/spec.md b/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/spec.md deleted file mode 100644 index 29e07a5..0000000 --- a/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/spec.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,30 +0,0 @@ -# Specification: GUI Layout Audit and UX Refinement - -## Overview -This track focuses on a holistic review and reorganization of the Manual Slop GUI. The goal is to ensure that AI tunings, diagnostic features, context management, and discussion history are logically placed to support an expert-level "Multi-Viewport" workflow. We will strengthen the "Arcade Aesthetics" and "Tactile Density" values while ensuring the layout remains intuitive for power users. - -## Scope -- **Review Areas:** AI Configuration, Diagnostics & Logs, Context Management, and Discussion History panels. -- **Paradigm:** Multi-Viewport Focus (optimizing floatable/dockable windows). -- **Aesthetics:** Enhancement of Arcade-style visual feedback and tactile UI density. - -## Functional Requirements -1. **Layout Audit:** Analyze current widget placement against holistic use cases. Identify "weirdly placed" features that don't fit the expert-focus workflow. -2. **Multi-Viewport Optimization:** Refine dockable panel behaviors to ensure flexible multi-monitor setups are seamless. -3. **Visual Feedback Overhaul:** Implement or enhance blinking notifications and state-change animations (Arcade FX) for tool execution and AI status. -4. **Information Density Enhancement:** Increase tactile feedback and data density in diagnostic and context panels. - -## Non-Functional Requirements -- **Performance:** Ensure layout updates do not introduce lag or violate strict state management principles. -- **Consistency:** Maintain "USA Graphics Company" tactile interaction values. - -## Acceptance Criteria -- A comprehensive audit report/plan for adjustments is created. -- GUI layout is reorganized based on the audit results. -- Arcade FX and tactile density enhancements are implemented and verified. -- The redesign is refined iteratively based on user feedback. - -## Out of Scope -- Modifying underlying AI SDK integration logic. -- Implementing new core MCP tools. -- Backend project management logic.