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Old 04-08-2013, 10:18 AM   #17
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That will make the feature more discoverable, as opposed to putting it inside the library menu.
Not only will it be easier to discover it should be easier describe the advantages of using Virtual libraries over using multiple separate individual libraries.

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In such a case Doctor-Ohh is right and the VL feature should become the "base". i.e. it should be used in Preferences->Behavior and in the content server.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

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Name the feature Virtual Libraries

The UI
Replace the Restrict to dropdown with a new button that says "Virtual Libraries"
This button when clicked will popup a menu with the entries:
...~~~...
There are probably some wrinkles to work out with this proposal.
I love the proposal, wrinkles and all.

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A VL is defined as (friendly name, search). The friendly name will be used in the UI (titlebar/menus/etc.)
Using the VI friendly name in the UI is excellent.

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And one of the motivations for this change is to make this feature both easier to discover and describe. Virtual library meets both those goals.
Indeed it does.
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