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Subject: Re: Cayenne Modeler
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2017 12:16:27 +0300
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> Changing the iconography and removing the color both at the same time =
made
> the modeler so much harder to use.


I don't have such a strong feeling about this, but I still agree with =
Tony. I had the same exact experience after the upgrade. And even after =
months on the new Modeler, I always have to pause when locating the =
"Edit" button to not hit "Remove" by mistake (and vice versa).

> Color is a significant indicator and I really think you should rethink =
the
> idea of toning it down so completely.

+1. Just like we went back and added color to the model nodes, I suggest =
we try and re-add color to the icons.

Andrus


> On Aug 19, 2017, at 12:06 PM, Tony Giaccone <tgiaccone@gmail.com> =
wrote:
>=20
> Started using Cayenne 4.0 Modeler, and let me just give a few =
thoughts.
>=20
> Positives:
>=20
> The UI  functionally is an improvement. A number of the things that =
used to
> annoy me are now fixed. Retention of Datasource, for example. The =
Modeler
> feels snappier, more responsive.
>=20
> Negatives:
>=20
> Changing the iconography and removing the color both at the same time =
made
> the modeler so much harder to use. Muted colors, mean you lose the =
feedback
> that could provide you with reassurance your making the right choice. =
Wow,
> I can't say this enough. Toning down the color of elements in the UI =
makes
> it so much harder to use. This overwhelmed all the other positives and =
made
> the Modeler using the Modeler unpleasant.  I found myself spending a =
lot
> more time waiting for the labels that hover if you linger on an item, =
to be
> certain I was doing the right thing. Over time I guess this will get
> better, but as an overall change, I can't say how much I dislike this.
>=20
> Color is a significant indicator and I really think you should rethink =
the
> idea of toning it down so completely.
>=20
>=20
> Tony Giaccone