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Add option for collapsable fields for faster browsing

šŸ“‹ Summary

Add an option in LaunchBox to make grouped library views collapsible, allowing users to collapse and expand sections for faster browsing in large collections.


ā— Problem

Navigating large libraries can become slow and difficult, especially when arranging media by grouped fields such as:

  • Developer

  • Genre

  • Publisher

  • Region

  • Release Date Year

  • Source

  • Title (A to Z)

With many groups expanded at once:

  • Browsing takes longer

  • Scrolling becomes less efficient

  • Large views can feel cluttered and harder to manage


šŸ’” Proposal

Add collapsible group headers for grouped library views:

  • Allow each group to be expanded or collapsed individually

  • Add Collapse All and Expand All controls

  • Support keyboard shortcuts for:

    • Collapse All

    • Expand All

This would make it easier to jump through large libraries without keeping every section open.


šŸ“¦ Benefits

  • Makes grouped views faster and easier to browse

  • Reduces clutter in large libraries

  • Helps users focus only on the groups they want to view

  • Could improve responsiveness by reducing how much content is expanded at once


šŸ’” Notes

  • Should be optional, with current behavior unchanged by default

  • Group collapse state could potentially persist while browsing

  • Keyboard shortcuts would make this especially useful for power users

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  • AstroBob changed status to Open To Community
    Team•

    Apr 2

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    Hi there!

    Thanks so much for submitting this request and for taking the time to explain your use case — that context is always super helpful.

    I’ve gone ahead and fleshed out the main idea using the info you provided, and I’m opening it up to the community for further discussion and feedback. Please let me know if this fleshed-out version doesn’t match your original intended request.

    Feel free to let me know if you have any extra thoughts, examples, or edge cases you think might be relevant!

    Cheers,
    The LaunchBox team

  • KevinInSeattle

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    Apr 2

    Add option for collapsable fields for faster browsing

    Problem: Navigating large libraries in Launchbox can be slow and difficult.

    Proposal: Add an option to enable collapsible fields when the media is being arranged by Developer, Genre, Publisher, Region, Release Date Year, Source, Title (A-Z). This will allow for faster scrolling and hopefully keep cache size low. Additionally, having icons for 'collapse all' and 'expand all' would also be useful.