It’s been fun poking around and checking out this UI3 update but I’ve got some notes specifically about the properties panel
- The default size is too small. The text seems too small, the inputs seem to small. I increased the interface scale size to 110% so that its easier to scan
- In the old UI, width, height, X, and Y were grouped together. Now they they live in two different sections, something just doesn’t feel right. I’ve been getting tripped up every time I go look for any of those properties.
- Since the icons and input layouts for every property has been totally re-thought and reconfigured, its taken a while to get used to and understand where everything is. It’s sorta been disrupting my workflow. Its like learning a whole new app.
- The properties panel is kinda not easy to scan and parse. Because theres no rhyme or reason to the placement of the inputs and controls, its not effortless to scan and locate the properties im looking for.
- Hiding the boolean properties in that “more” menu seems like an odd choice. I know its contextual and if you select a couple shapes, it appears as a first class citizen but its sorta not obvious. Because, once again everything is so small.
- Because everything is so small and the organization of the inputs and controls seems a little chaotic, im almost getting photoshop panel vibes.
