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

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)

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.
• Task: Final polish of widget spacing, colors, and tactile feedback.
• Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 4: Iterative Refinement and Final Audit' (Protocol in workflow.md)