Design a prototype CAD GUI layout #10BRL-CAD
Status: ClosedTime to complete: 100 hrs Mentors: Jacob B, IshwerdasTags: graphic art, prototype, photoshop, interface, design

BRL-CAD's usability is notoriously complex and ''expert friendly''. MGED and Archer are the main geometry editors, with drastically different user interfaces.

This task involves evaluating the features provided by MGED and Archer, then designing a new GUI layout that encompasses their features while improving usability. Rationale for design decisions and layout should be provided.

References:

  • http://brlcad.org/design/gui

Provide one or more mock-up images (png, pdf, psd, html, whatever)

Search for other similar GCI tasks (look at previous years too) to avoid making a similar design. You can use any tools, but your work must be original.

Uploaded Work
File name/URLFile sizeDate submitted
gui.jpg295.7 KBDecember 09 2014 15:53 UTC
Gui.psd1.7 MBDecember 09 2014 15:54 UTC
FinalGui.jpg289.4 KBDecember 10 2014 10:45 UTC
FinalGui.psd1.8 MBDecember 10 2014 10:50 UTC
Comments
Matt Ron December 3 2014 22:05 UTCTask Claimed

I would like to work on this task.

Mandeep Kaur on December 4 2014 00:13 UTCTask Assigned

This task has been assigned to Matt R. You have 100 hours to complete this task, good luck!

Melange on December 7 2014 04:13 UTCTask due soon

There are less than 24 hours left until the deadline, please submit your work soon.

Melange on December 8 2014 04:13 UTCTask Reopened

Melange has detected that the final deadline has passed and it has reopened the task.

Aditya Gulation December 9 2014 14:47 UTCTask Claimed

I would like to work on this task.

Mihai Neacsu on December 9 2014 14:49 UTCTask Assigned

This task has been assigned to Aditya Gulati. You have 100 hours to complete this task, good luck!

Aditya Gulation December 9 2014 15:53 UTCReady for review

The work on this task is ready to be reviewed.

Aditya Gulation December 9 2014 15:58 UTCNew File

Sir,


I have Uploaded a New file named,"Gui.jpg".


I Have Also Uploaded its Psd.


The GUI Is Based On Photoshop.


I Could Not Find Some Icons Of The Tools That I Have Used From Mark's Task. If You Say I Can Replace them.


Hope You Like Them.


Regards,


Aditya

Sean on December 10 2014 04:21 UTCnot sure what they all do

Not sure what all those icons do, but they sure do look nice. ;)


This design is interesting and unique, but leaves me with a few questions and concerns.  First the questions: What is the history tab is for?  How are the current commands different from the toolbar commands and why would we display them twice?  I get opacity, but what are the color sliders for -- to merely change the currently selected object temporarily/permanently?


The concerns: there's a lot of empty and unusable space in the design, particularly on the command panel and other surrounding panels.  There's also a lot of inconsistency on the font sizes -- the most prominent aspect of this entire design is the word COMMAND.  Not sure why. ;)


 

Sean on December 10 2014 04:21 UTCTask Needs More Work

One of the mentors has sent this task back for more work. Talk to the mentor(s) assigned to this task to satisfy the requirements needed to complete this task, submit your work again and mark the task as complete once you re-submit your work.

Aditya Gulation December 10 2014 10:51 UTCReady for review

The work on this task is ready to be reviewed.

Aditya Gulation December 10 2014 11:02 UTCNew Files

Sir,


I have Uploaded a New File and Its psd, With The Changes That You Desired.


The Answers To Your Questions Are As Followed.


History Tab - It Is The Tab Aside The Command Tab In Archer Application.


Current Commands - Some Of The Tools Might Consist Of Some Options That Have Been Provided Here.


Color Sliders - When I Work With BRL-CAD I Find It Really Annoying, How Changing The Color Or Material Is So Difficult, So I Inserted It In The Object Window Itself.


 Spaces In Command Window - I Have Right Now Only Viewed Three Commands In The Command Tab But When A Users Fills Up The Command Menu At That Time He Will Need A Bigger Window.


Hope You Like My New Design.


Please Make More Design Tasks.


Regards,


Aditya

Popescu Andrei on December 10 2014 11:46 UTC

Awesome design, Aditya, thanks for providing the explanation regarding the commands.


Well done ! We re courious to see more of your work :)

Popescu Andrei on December 10 2014 11:46 UTCTask Closed

Congratulations, this task has been completed successfully.