New interface in upcoming 9-7 package.

mkk · Jul 11, 2009, 05:20 PM

As you can see from these pictures there's a new interface for the Catalyst Control Center in the upcoming 9-7 driver release. It's not a huge difference but unfortunately it takes a step back in accessibility. Most controls are now one mouseclick further away, and some two more. It may look nice but putting often accessed items furher away is a basic no-no when it comes to interface design. Fortunately the CCC from 9-6 seems to be doing fine with the 9-7 driver but that may of course not be an option with some later driver.

I wouldn't normally touch a leaked driver package but the talk of a new interface made me too curious.

(welcome screen)

(everything tucked under drop-down menus)

(two extra clicks to reach color settings)

Mac Daddy · Jul 11, 2009, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the info mkk not sure if I like it at first glance either but will await the official release and see how it works. I really like the interface used in the newer releases up too 9.6.

xProg · Jul 11, 2009, 05:39 PM

any opengl performance improves ?

Judas · Jul 11, 2009, 06:32 PM

actually visually it looks like the older style control panel......

Jul 11, 2009, 05:20 PM	#1
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,379 Rep Power: 120 System Specs	New interface in upcoming 9-7 package. As you can see from these pictures there's a new interface for the Catalyst Control Center in the upcoming 9-7 driver release. It's not a huge difference but unfortunately it takes a step back in accessibility. Most controls are now one mouseclick further away, and some two more. It may look nice but putting often accessed items furher away is a basic no-no when it comes to interface design. Fortunately the CCC from 9-6 seems to be doing fine with the 9-7 driver but that may of course not be an option with some later driver. I wouldn't normally touch a leaked driver package but the talk of a new interface made me too curious. (welcome screen) (everything tucked under drop-down menus) (two extra clicks to reach color settings) Last edited by mkk; Jul 11, 2009 at 06:08 PM.

Jul 11, 2009, 05:28 PM	#2
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: New interface in upcoming 9-7 package. Thanks for the info mkk not sure if I like it at first glance either but will await the official release and see how it works. I really like the interface used in the newer releases up too 9.6. __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jul 11, 2009, 05:39 PM	#3
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