[request] better Preset popup menus within buttons

[Detour DJ]

Hi All, I'm not sure if this has been covered elsewhere, but here goes: Currently, either clicking or tapping within the "fader" section of a preset button or fader button, the variable parameter(s) jumps to whatever value matches that relative point in the preset/fader range. I think it could be WAY more helpful if clicking/tapping the range would open either a window listing the steps for preset buttons, or showing a larger, easier fader for fader buttons. With preset buttons, this feature is already available by right-clicking the range, which opens a menu window, then clicking "Steps" at the bottom of that window shows the set of selectable presets. But that method is far slower and less intuitive than what I'm suggesting. It would really be nice to click/tap the preset range, have a list of presets pop up, then pick your desired preset. And if you want to really go over the top, allow the presets to be sub-buttons, with assignable background color/image. This way, instead of creating buttons for red, yellow, etc, a designer can set a single "Color" button with the desired steps (taking up far less screen space), make it a preset button, and then quickly choose colors with just 2 clicks/taps. The same could apply for gobos and any other step-based options. As for the larger fader, this just makes sense so that you can have finer control over the fader's range.

[support]

Understood and noted.

[support]

Done in V8.1.24.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4593

[Detour DJ]

AWESOME!!! Can't wait to check it out!

[Detour DJ]

I don't see any change in the way the preset/fader buttons operate. What should I be expecting?

[support]

Sorry, our mistake.
The only thing we presently added is a popup menu showing the names of the steps (with a right click over the Preset button).

[Detour DJ]

I'm trying my current show on a MacBook Pro, which utilizes both preset and fader buttons, but I see no difference with the new software regarding the preset buttons. Right-clicking operates exactly as before, whether it's over the button or the preset slider areas. Is it working differently on the PC version?

I don't know coding, but this is how I think it would be most useful: Right-click over a preset button (but not the slider area) and you get the current standard menu. Left-click or tap (for touchscreens) on the slider area, and only the list of presets appear. If possible, the list should appear as a small window of buttons too, with some way to add color/image to them like normal page buttons. To me, this would be the most effective and efficient use of presets...if it's possible. Thanks for all your efforts!

[support]

We just double-checked, with V8.1.24 under El Capitan:
- right click over the slider area shows the names of the steps (button with "Preset slider" option)
- right click over the button, outside of the slider area, shows the traditional button's menu (Edit, Rename, Move, ...)

[Detour DJ]

I downloaded the latest version, but it's only 8.1.23. I see something about a "Fix" file for 8.1.24. Do I need to use that?

[support]

Yes Sir.