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[Lionel RUIZ <astro2kpremium@xxxxxxx>]

Hi everybody,


> I want the NS12 UI to be very simple, clear, clean, and elegant.

The best interface for me is NO interface... :-)
 
> I like the lower display readout on Stellarium 0.11 that auto-hides the
> main icons. However, I think users should be able to click on the
> location or date to change those easily.

Changing date that way could be fun (you mean by clicking with the mouse/remote ?).
Not much practical with dome projection though.
 
> I don't like the Stellarium multi-window approach for settings. I think
> we should keep all configuration settings in one window, with tabs for
> organization (like NS 11 and earlier).

A desktop use is not a planetarium use...
 
> Does anyone have any other suggestions?

I would suggest having the world map that can be drawn with spherical distorsion at a fixed defined position into the dome.
That way if we click we change of place and the public know where we are and where we go.
It is interesting when I jump from a place to an other to change of mythology and sky story that people can localize the place accurately.
 
> Using this approach, we need icons for:
> 
> Constellation lines/labels/art (that's 3 icons)
> Equitorial and Azimuthal grids (2)
> Landscape
> Cardinal Points
> Atmosphere
> Planet/Nebula labels (2)
> Track object
> Find window
> Config window
> Help window
> Quit 

Like the old method but circular ?
 
> Did I miss any besides the time controls?

Lat/Lon easily modify process.
 
> I would prefer final icons that are SVG format (I use Inkscape) so I can
> scale or refine as needed.

I do love Inkscape too.
 
> We will want different states: hover, state on, state off, disabled
> (only for track).

> On screen, I think the icons will be about 40 pixels square.

Too big for old XGA systems.
As it's vector graphics, it should be scalable depending on the screen size (but seriously, aside for preparing scripts on a normal computer, why bother ?).
 
Best regards,
 
Lionel RUIZ