Last updated on 12 November 2023
Whether you are a Jieshuo user or have recently come across Jieshuo demos or posts, it is likely that you have encountered the “main menu.” In this post, let’s delve into the main menu and discuss how you can customize it according to your preferences.
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The main menu serves as the central location where all of Jieshuo’s functions are conveniently accessible. These functions are the same functions that can be assigned to gestures or added to autoclicks, preceded by the “%” sign. Within the main menu, you have the flexibility to change navigation types, move between onscreen elements, access Jieshuo’s settings, and much more.
The difference between the Main Menu and the “Multi-Column Menu”
The default gesture to open the main menu is swiping down and then right. However, it’s important to note that the main menu is not simply a list of Jieshuo’s functions. It is composed of multiple parts.
When you activate the main menu, you will find items arranged in a vertical view. Each row contains only one item, stacked vertically. This layout allows a limited number of items to be displayed on the screen before requiring scrolling. Additionally, the main menu features a “more” button. To activate it quickly , you can use the “right shortcut gesture” by either swiping down or swiping right, depending on your preference option. On the other hand, using the left shortcut gesture should tap the cancel button that closes the menu.
Tapping the “more” button takes you to the “multi-column menu.” In this menu, items are organized in rows and columns, allowing more items to be displayed simultaneously without the need for scrolling. Tapping “more” again leads you to the list of all the functions that you can activate.
Customizing the Main and Multi-Column Menus
Both the main menu and the multi-column menu can be customized to suit your needs. You have the ability to decide which items should be included in these menus. You can add functions that you frequently use, as well as shortcuts to open specific apps, extensions, and tools. It’s important to note that adding extensions and tools is only available in the pro version of Jieshuo.
To customize the menus, you need to go to “Jieshuo settings,” then select “Advanced settings,” and tap on “Menu Customization.” By checking the “use the multi-column menu” checkbox, the multi-column menu becomes the default menu that appears when activating the main menu, eliminating the need to tap “more” to reach it. If you leave the checkbox unchecked, you will first see the vertically sorted menu, and tapping “more” will take you to the multi-column menu, keeping each of them separated with its own list of shortcuts.
To customize the main menu or the multi-column menu, you press the desired option.
When customizing the menus, you will be presented with a list of all the default or the previously added items . Double-tapping an item allows you to replace it with your preferred choice, whether it is an app, an extension, or a function. Long-pressing an item provides several options:
- Move up: This option allows you to move the item up by one position.
- Move down: This option enables you to move the item down by one position.
- Delete: Selecting this option removes the item from the menu.
- Move: By choosing this option, you can move the item to the desired location by swiping to or touching the item that you want the moved item to be placed after. Double-tap to confirm the move. the moved item should be positioned after the item that was in focus when you double-tapped.
To add new shortcuts, you can select “Add.” Once you have added all the desired items, simply go back. Tapping “Default” allows you to restore the menu to its default items.
It is worth mentioning that when choosing either the vertical main menu or the multi-column menu as the default menu upon activating the “Main menu”‘ an “actions” button will be available near the bottom of the screen. This button opens a menu featuring content that dynamically changes based on the focused element. It includes options such as editing the alias of the focused element, adding its text as a dictionary entry, placing it in the blacklist, and reading the properties of the focused node. Moreover, if the focus is on an edit box, additional options to clear, copy, or paste will be available. Any actions associated with the element will be displayed, as well as any included links, and more. However, if the focus is an unlabeled button, the “Actions” button will be replaced by the “Add label” button, enabling the user to give a label or name for the button.
The Floating Menu
Aside from the vertical and multi-column menus, there is also the “floating menu.” By default, it is not enabled. Enabling and customizing the floating menu can be done through the menu customization settings. When enabled, the floating menu remains on the screen and is typically located near the top, below the status bar items.
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