[Sugar-devel] Jukebox, reorder capability to playlist

[Manuel Quiñones]

2013/11/17 Agustin Zubiaga Sanchez <aguz at sugarlabs.org>:
> Hi everyone!
>
> I am thinking in add this feature to Jukebox [1], in the next days for GCI
> 2013, but I need some tips about how implementing it (design).
> Some time ago I did some similar for Chart [2], with two simple arrow
> buttons [3] that work with the selected item.
> But in Jukebox, when you change the selection, it plays the selected item,
> and then this method won't work because you have to change the current
> playing track to reorder the list.
>
> So, what can I do?

Nice feature, Agustin.

I would say you just subscribe to GCI and let's discuss design and
implemantation later.  I can mentor you.

> Use double-click to play the track and implement that feature like in Chart,
> or do something like drag and drop (I think it isn't a good idea)?
> I want you opinions :)

Not defining anything here, just some random comments:

- Double click is a no-go.in Sugar.

- Drag and drop was discouraged in the original design of Sugar,
because it is a complex interaction.  With a touchscreen it is much
better and feels more natural, but there are other concerns like: 1.
it can interfere with scrolling, and 2. your finger overlaps the
elements.  So I think it can be an option, but not the only way to
sort the playlist.

I think the UI should be changed to have an active element (the media
being played) and a selected element.  And the two arrow buttons to
move the selected element, as you did with Chart.

Gary Martin (cc'ed) might have other suggestions.  Anyways is good to
add [DESIGN] in your subject.

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