Grey out CWX indicator, if CWX panel is not open

DK1EY

I just saw that the CWX indicator is bright, even if the panel is deactivated (yes, I know, the CWX function is usable even with a closed panel). A switchable function of a button should be capable of being differentiated visually.



Please make inactive Panadapter/TX Panel/TNF/CWX indicator grey.

Ernest - W4EG

I agree with you about graying it out when it is inactive. 

Although, it is very obvious when it is in use or not.

Al K0VM

To me, grey out means " not available for selection".  It is obvious by observation if it is selected.
Just my opinion.
AL, K0VM

DK1EY

Al,

in my snapshot, posted above, the panadapter and TNF would be " not available for selection" following your argument.

That is the initial point that irritates me. 

• Panadapter grey: not selectable / bright: selectable
• TX Panel bright: selected / bright: not selected
• TNF grey: global TNF unselected / bright: selected
• CWX: bright: not selected / bright: selected

The meaning of the coloured buttons is not stringent.

What you mention is 100% right - obvious by observation - but there are a few tricks in GUI design, that differentiate a high-usability-GUI from a usable GUI.

In my opinion, Flex tries to deliver the best possible software and to convince with great features, not only concerning Amateur Radio hard-facts. I just talk about the soft-facts that could by implemented by changing a hex-number and a value.

SMOP

VY 73
Tom
DK1EY

DK1EY

Many thanks tor FRS for "#649 CWX: CWX icon is now grayed out when not open, lit up when opened" in 1.3.8. VY73 Tom DK1EY