# 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
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
- [~] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Iterative Refinement and Final Audit' (Protocol in workflow.md)