1. LEGUP Interface Ideas
Tyler Hinman

2. What should LEGUP do? Basic Functionality Puzzle Play
Open (either type or one particular puzzle)
Save
Undo
Puzzle Play
Point-and-click interface
Hideable list of illustrated rules
Two modes: Use rules, or just solve!

3. Two Modes Use rules Just solve! Can change modes at any time
Show the list of rules on the right
Select rule, and drop on grid
Two more options within this mode: Require rule justification for every move, or don’t
Just solve!
Hide the list of rules
Just click on the grid to change states
Can change modes at any time

4. Pointing and Clicking Left click Right click
On rule: Pick up rule (no dragging needed)
On grid: If rule is picked up, apply to clicked cell; otherwise, change cell’s state
Dragging supported for changing cell states, to apply same state to consecutive cells
Right click
On rule: Rotate rule
On grid: If rule selected, rotate rule; otherwise, summon previously used rule

5. Other Notes on Mouse Usage
Point-and-click is easiest, but simple keyboard shortcuts can also be supported (Ctrl+O, Ctrl+S, etc.)
Of course, left clicks will also perform their expected functions (scroll buttons, menus)
Support the scroll wheel!

6. Do I Have To Draw You A Picture?
Using my utterly anemic drawing ability, I shall now clumsily wield a marker and attempt to sketch some vague semblance of what I’ve so eloquently described in words, although the actual user interface will hopefully be designed a little more cleanly, perhaps venturing outside the realm of just rectangles, which is all I can draw without causing derisive laughter