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Discussion in 'Control Software' started by goldentuna, Feb 27, 2023.

  1. goldentuna

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    I done a lot of searching but haven't found anything ...

    Is there any update coming, or any way to change the GUI layout so that the lower tabs (console, 3d view, GCode editor, etc) could be moved to the right half of the window - And the sliding Jog, Feed, speed controls moved to below the position and arrow keys?

    It would be such an improvement for the layout and using the space better ... especially for seeing the model view.
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Not at this time, thanks.
     
  3. goldentuna

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    Peter thanks for the reply.

    Is there a way to enlarge the bottom half with the model view. Using the mouse to pull it up?

    I can't see a way. But I've also seen screen shots where that area is larger than mine.
     
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    Thanks, I've tried every way but portrait mode. I'll give that a whirl.

    I just like it to make sure I really have the right file, and I didn't mess up the tool path.

    I even tried the "widescreen" macro that's out there, but then realized I couldn't because it was for 2000 wide screens. A macro like that for 1280 resolution would be great...
     
  6. Peter Van Der Walt

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    What resolution is your screen? We recommend 1920x1080 or better
     
  7. goldentuna

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    My laptop is 1920 x 1080, but I can't use that in portrait mode.

    My Windows tablet is 1280 x 800. If I turn that to portrait mode it would be perfect...except the feed and tool sliders drop down and overlay the bottom tabbed sections.

    I guess it would be great if we could resize each of the sections.
     
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    We aren't going to make major changes to accomodate an low resolution tablet unfortunately no.
     
  9. goldentuna

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    Peter, thanks. At least your portrait idea can help. Switching to that to view and confirm the file, and the go back to landscape.
     

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