musescore/MuseScore

Linked staves representation in Layout panel: Use icon instead of [LINK]

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#26532 opened on Feb 16, 2025

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Description

Instead of this [LINK] text, we could perhaps show a beautiful icon.

As a bonus, we could consider giving that icon a tooltip, that displays to which other staff this staff is linked.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktopdesign
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
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blocked
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
C++ basicsQt basicsFamiliarity with MuseScore UI codebase
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
70
Research direction
Examine the source code files related to the Layout panel's representation of linked staves. Look for where the '[LINK]' text is generated (likely in a UI component). Identify the appropriate icon to use (maybe from the existing icon set). Implement the icon and add a tooltip that shows the target staff's name. Refer to the issue comments for any specific icon suggestions or design decisions. Ensure the change is localized and doesn't break existing functionality.