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GraphicalInterface
A graphical interface approach for the converter
The first try
I started the project and following the classic style, I made this:
The project can still be modified, because it doesn't have too much code. I hope it's ok.
Introduction
As not all users know how to use command line tools, a Graphical Interface would help them get the best from the converter.
Details
Here's a possible layout i've been considering for the converter:
And a possible skin for the interface:
Of course this is just the first try and I am open to any suggestions.
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I like the design (and the skin too :-) but could you add a few use cases ? Like:
Also, how exactly can a user batch-convert multiple files ? Are they saved in one target dir or in their original dir while given an .amv/.mtv extension ?
Well, the user clicks on the add media button and he can choose one file at a time to be converted. Then the filename is written in a box, in the "different format choosing box". There will be another box right near the first one wich specifies the output file. Once the user has chosen the input/output files, he can choose the format to convert to (the controls will be in the "Conversion specific options" box), maily AMV and MTV (and later ACT) and the framerate and resolution and he hits ADD. Now the files and their corresponding settings will be added in the "input output filelist" box. The last step is to press "Convert" and watch the show :).
About the batch-thing, I will have a linked list holding the options and settings for each file added to conversion and fire FFMpeg for each of them.
I think I understand, but wouldn't it be simpler if you had one list or table that hold the inputfilename, outputfilename and their corresponding settings ? If I understand correctly, you now have two lists, "different format choosing box" holds the input-output-filenames and "input output filelist" holds the inputfilename, outputfilename and their corresponding settings. I also don't understand why the different format choosing box isn't called "filename box" or something like that - the destination format is chosen in the "conversion specific options". I'll understand better when I see the app off course, so as long as you keep later adjustments in mind while you code it, my questions (and ramblings) don't matter that much; if you think it has to be done this way, then it probably is :-)
Looks great Alex, good work !
Is anyone still working on this GUI? I'm willing to try and help if any help is needed.