[GUI plugin] Palette Switcher

[BetterRed]

Originally Posted by skil-phil

Regarding the above comment I have found that this only seems to apply to light themes.
If I select a dark theme (and preferences/look and feel/ is set to dark) then all is fine and 'CSS Live' is visible.

So this is not a problem for me now as I prefer dark themes.
Would be interesting to know if there a fix for this though.
Phil

I didn't realise the colour scheme specified in Look and Feel (which is what this plugin does) is also applied to the Book editor, but I see it is

Anyone else think the PI needs an Exit button, exiting other calibre dialogue's via the title bar exit button, often means Cancel?

@dunhill - currently, I have 15 calibre installs, two 'regular' Windows installs, one 'regular' Linux install, and 12 Windows portables. None of them have the Configuration folder in the locations you cite in first post.

Sometimes its better to provide no information, rather than provide what could be misleading information.

BR

[skil-phil]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

Anyone else think the PI needs an Exit button, exiting other calibre dialogue's via the title bar exit button, often means Cancel?

@dunhill - currently, I have 15 calibre installs, two 'regular' Windows installs, one 'regular' Linux install, and 12 Windows portables. None of them have the Configuration folder in the locations you cite in first post.

BR

Agree on an exit button.

My config folder is as the original post. (Linux Mint 21)
Maybe a statement that that is the standard/normal folder but it could be located elsewhere depending on the environment setup.
Phil

[BetterRed]

My concern is that non English speakers may interpret what's written as proscriptive… maybe something like :

Palettes are stored in the palettes/ subdirectory inside Calibre’s configuration folder: which can be opened via Preferences->Miscellaneous->Open calibre configuration folder

Even better, put an Open Config folder button in Palette Switcher.

BR

[Comfy.n]

@dunhill here's a 1.0.5.100 version that includes the 'Open Palettes Folder' button

[JSWolf]

I have a some more suggestions.

• Remember the window size
• Allow selecting the palette to see what it looks like but allow an exit of the plugin back to the palette that was in use before the plugin was run
• Allow exporting the exiting in use palette

[dunhill]

Version 1.0.6 Shows the palette applied in the plugin title in the first thread. I'm very busy but I promise to implement the suggestions received.

Version 1.0.7 Remembers the plugin window size.
Added exit button.

[skil-phil]

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by dunhill

Version 1.0.6 Shows the palette applied in the plugin title in the first thread. I'm very busy but I promise to implement the suggestions received.

Version 1.0.7 Remembers the plugin window size.
Added exit button.

[dunhill]

Now I'm traveling, but this weekend I'm adding the button to open the palettes folder. Following Comfy.n's simple and effective prompts

[BetterRed]

@dunhill - suggestion: separate the operational features — Apply, Import, Export, Delete, and Restore — from the administrative features — Configure, Open (palette folder), About, and Exit.

Perhaps a line or a gap between the two button groups - or two button groups side by side :



BR

[dunhill]

Originally Posted by BetterRed

@dunhill - suggestion: separate the operational features — Apply, Import, Export, Delete, and Restore — from the administrative features — Configure, Open (palette folder), About, and Exit.

Perhaps a line or a gap between the two button groups - or two button groups side by side :

Attachment 220982

BR

I read them I'm looking at summarizing the buttons or giving a view of flaps already in preparation, like some integrations. Even if I'm on vacation I plan to expand and improve the plugin. Possible changes for a version 2

[shelbie]

Great plugin idea — having a modular way to manage and switch custom color palettes makes Calibre much more flexible and user-friendly. The import/export support and automatic detection of .calibre-palette files are especially useful for people who like consistent UI setups across devices.

We often cover customization and optimization tools on our platform, and projects like this fit perfectly into that space — simple, practical solutions that improve everyday user experience. Looking forward to seeing how it evolves, especially with more feedback from Windows and macOS users.