Add option for collapsable fields for faster browsing

📋 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.


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


💡 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.


📦 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


💡 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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Status

Open To Community

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LaunchBox for Windows

Date

About 14 hours ago

Author

KevinInSeattle

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