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  • Published 27 Jul 2018

Workspaces even more simple ... A proposal

Hi, I've posted this comment already in the devtalk concerning the workspaces, but maybe here would be the better space to post the idea.

The idea is quite simple. As the workspaces are supposed to speed up ones workflow, it would be helpful if the tools offered would be reduced to the task at hand. Here is the text I've written earlier:

As a workspace demands certain tasks, it would be nice, if the interface would support the workflow by reducing the amount of information displayed. So only to the needed tools would be shown. The properties panel is very complex for a beginner, as it displays tools necessary in various different tasks. To lower the complexity one solution would be to offer the tools according to the chosen workspace.Common tasks in blender would be: Modelling, Shading, Animating, Simulating, Exporting Compositing and Footage Editing and also for some: Scripting.

The below graphic illustrates how the properties panel could adjust to the chosen workspace.

Maybe in future the properties tabs could be shown and hidden by the individual users, so everyone can create a workspace according to his or hers personal needs.

(The graphic had to be done quickly, but I hope it transports the main idea)

180727-blender_2-8_Workspaces.png

christian.macbeer
27 Jul 2018