manual_slop/conductor/tracks/gui_layout_refinement_20260223/plan.md

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.

• Task: Audit current GUI panels (AI Settings, Context, Diagnostics, History) and document placement issues. d177c0b
• Task: Propose a reorganized layout structure that prioritizes dockable/floatable window flexibility. 8448c71
• Task: Review proposal with user and finalize the structural plan. 8448c71
• 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.

• Task: Refactor gui.py panel definitions to align with the new structural plan. c341de5
• Task: Optimize Dear PyGui window configuration for better multi-viewport handling. f8fb58d
• 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.

• Task: Enhance Arcade FX (blinking, animations) for AI state changes and tool execution. c5d54cf
• Task: Increase tactile density in diagnostic and context tables. c5d54cf
• 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.

• Task: Perform a "live" walkthrough to identify friction points in the new layout. b3cf58a
• Task: Final polish of widget spacing, colors, and tactile feedback based on walkthrough. ebd8158
  • Task: Revert Diagnostics to standalone panel and increase plot height. ebd8158
  • Task: Update Discussion Entries (collapsed by default, read-only mode toggle). ebd8158
  • Task: Reposition Maximize button (away from insert/delete). ebd8158
  • Task: Implement Message/Response as tabs. ebd8158
  • Task: Ensure all read-only text is selectable/copyable. ebd8158
  • 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)