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262  An example custom controller for a particular user interface  An example custom controller for a particular user interface
263  ============================================================  ============================================================
264    
265  As an example of  As an example of a novel controller built using these
266    methods, we present the controller in Fig. [ref-figloomcontrol]_.
267  This is work in progress, and we are already experimenting with  This controller is intended for an interface where
268  more advanced controllers for this application.  rotating the multiple left- and right- heading connections
269  ... will be reported later.  around the currently focused node is the main action.
270    For this, the horizontal wheel corresponds geometrically closely
271  ..  comment  to what the user sees on the screen. XXX Loom img?
272    The handles can be used to control zoom factors for the
273      FenPDF: zooming and size of the fisheye  focused node and the peripherally shown nodes.
   
         - not ready yet  
         - maybe still screenshots?  
         - potential target anyway  
   
 Loom: rotating the connections  
274    
275  .. figure:: loomcontrol.jpg  .. figure:: loomcontrol.jpg
276     :width: 7.5cm     :width: 7.5cm
277     :label: figloomcontrol     :label: figloomcontrol
278    
279  - a controller with two 1D handles and a horizontal wheel     A fully functional controller prototype, with two
280       absolute arm controls and a wheel control. All three
281       controls have enough friction
282       to retain their position.
283    
284    We must stress that
285    this constoller is still very much work in progress;
286    we are constantly experimenting with
287    more advanced controllers for this application.
288    The results
289    will be reported in more detail later.
290    
 .. only the horizontal wheel is relevant for loom, but the  
    controller has simply outlook  
291    
292  Another example: combining two degrees of freedom  Another example: combining two degrees of freedom
293  =================================================  =================================================
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304  Practical tips  Practical tips
305  ==============  ==============
306    
307    In this Section, we summarize some of our practical experiences
308    on building controllers.
309    
310  Mechanics  Mechanics
311  ---------  ---------
312    

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