Node UI Elements with Infinite Canvas

[MS00-GitIt]

Feature Request: Node UI Elements with Infinite Canvas

Summary:

I would like to propose the addition of Node UI Elements and an Infinite Canvas feature to the Node Editor. These features would greatly enhance the user experience, making the tool more versatile and user-friendly.

Detailed Description:

1. Node UI Elements:

• Customizable Nodes: Allow users to create and customize nodes with various UI components like sliders, dropdowns, text fields, and buttons. This would enable more interactive and dynamic node designs, tailored to specific workflows.
• Node Grouping: Introduce the ability to group multiple nodes into a single, reusable unit. This would help in managing complex node setups, improving organization and reusability.
• Node Preview: Implement a preview window within each node to display real-time results or visual feedback directly within the node itself.

2. Infinite Canvas:

• Unlimited Workspace: Implement an infinite canvas that allows users to create and arrange nodes without running out of space. The canvas should be zoomable and pannable, providing a seamless experience when navigating large node networks.
• Smart Navigation: Introduce navigation aids such as a minimap, snapping, and auto-arrangement features to help users manage and organize nodes more effectively on the infinite canvas.
• Bookmarks & Annotations: Allow users to set bookmarks or add annotations on the canvas, making it easier to return to specific sections or keep track of important nodes.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Flexibility: These features would allow users to design more complex and interactive node networks.
• Improved Organization: Grouping and infinite canvas would help users keep their projects organized, even as they grow in complexity.
• Better User Experience: The addition of customizable UI elements and smart navigation tools would make the Node Editor more intuitive and accessible.

Conclusion:

Integrating Node UI Elements and an Infinite Canvas into the Node Editor would significantly boost its functionality, making it a more powerful and user-friendly tool for developers and designers. I believe these enhancements would be highly valued by the community.

[mscolnick]

Can you be a bit more concise in your own words?

[MS00-GitIt]

This https://github.com/carefree0910/carefree-drawboard
but with better nodes in marimo's signature sytle.

[mscolnick]

We do have something already in the dependency viewer for navigating the each cell and their dependencies