SudoCue 1.5.1.4: Two comments on user interface.
Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:34 pm
Hi Ruud,
Many thanks for your SudoCue program. I have used Angus Johnson's solver before coming to SudoCue, and I personally find that the difference between his solver and yours is that: your solver packs a lot more punch than his solver, but his solver is so much easier to use than yours.
Two specific comments on the user interface of your solver, version 1.5.1.4:
1. I note your new feature that allows selection of multiple squares. I am very used to holding down the Ctrl button while selecting the squares, and then right click on one of the selected squares with the Ctrl button still down. I do this very often in Windows Explorer to perform certain operations, such as archiving a selection of files. But instead of bringing up the popup menu, the whole grid gets hatched instead. I get thrown off by this almost every time.
2. When markers are not turned on, right clicking on a square and select Disable > Digit X has no effect at all. Could this be a bug?
Of course, these are just my very personal opinions, and I understand that designing a good user interface that satisfies all is a very tricky business. Still figuring out how to fully make use of your very powerful program.
Many thanks for your SudoCue program. I have used Angus Johnson's solver before coming to SudoCue, and I personally find that the difference between his solver and yours is that: your solver packs a lot more punch than his solver, but his solver is so much easier to use than yours.
Two specific comments on the user interface of your solver, version 1.5.1.4:
1. I note your new feature that allows selection of multiple squares. I am very used to holding down the Ctrl button while selecting the squares, and then right click on one of the selected squares with the Ctrl button still down. I do this very often in Windows Explorer to perform certain operations, such as archiving a selection of files. But instead of bringing up the popup menu, the whole grid gets hatched instead. I get thrown off by this almost every time.
2. When markers are not turned on, right clicking on a square and select Disable > Digit X has no effect at all. Could this be a bug?
Of course, these are just my very personal opinions, and I understand that designing a good user interface that satisfies all is a very tricky business. Still figuring out how to fully make use of your very powerful program.