Use Input 'Offline'


Input going to 0% functionality (current state) when no device is connected feels heavier than it needs to be.

It would be extremely helpful if we could work on our Input key-bindings without having the device connected. Changes would be limited to user action & multi-action section with ability to add, delete, modify, & organizing (group/folders in future updates). There's been so many times i've had a idea for a new shortcut or layout but was unable to access Input since I didn't have my CM2 device with me. ----- The action list can be stored locally so it's always available in the Input app. If a user modifies/deletes any action binded to a device key then push update to device when connected

If change mgmt is not feasible

  • create a new section called "Local Actions" that are then duplicated when added to a key-binding. Then the local action can be modified independently of key-bindings

  • OR

  • limit off-line editing to actions that are not binded to any device which allows users to modify/delete existing actions and create new actions (last resort IMO)

Positive Side Effects:

  • Allows potential customers to 'demo' Input and see what it has to offer! Also allows existing customers to "demo" other products

  • new customers can get a head start on device config while waiting for device to arrive. Helps to maximize chance of users getting max utility out of device sooner

  • Allows users to engage with Work Louder community, provide feedback, & learn best practices which can all help make the long waits for pre-orders less “painful”. Honestly, I was frustrated when I found out I couldn’t use Input over the ~5+ month waiting period.



100% Functionality Offline ( THIS IS THE WAY )

Recent news of the on screen cheat sheet provides a opportunity for `Input` to deliver utility to users with **and without** device.

  • Make the popup window interactive; when an action is clicked on -> fire that shortcut!

  • this allows users to access shortcuts & macros they’ve created while they are on the go without their device

  • to make sure the cheat sheet is always available, allow user to assign a hotkey to display cheat sheet in addition to the super secret touch sensor on CM2.

I repeat, ***THIS IS THE WAY***

Product
Input

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In Review

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Feature Request

Date

About 12 hours ago

Author

Scott Lanning

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