Full sized layer visibility icons?

[Alex_M]

I really like how the beta of Photo is going. Especially now that we can color code layers/groups and adjust the layer thumbnail size. Awesome stuff! One thing that would complete the layers panel makeover for me is to make the layer/group visibility icon take the full space of the layer bars the same way the thumbnails take up the full space of the layer bars. They don't have to be square. A rectangle would work too and will save some space for the layer names.

One of the things I'm struggling the most with Affinity Photo and that I still can't get used to after 2 years of using it daily, is reliably hitting the visibility icon which is TINY. Literally 12x12 pixels (yes, I measured it). I have to really focus my attention in order to do the simple task of hiding/unhiding things as it's not easy to hit the tiny icons. I have nothing against minimizing icons and saving space on the interface. I say go for it. But when we are talking about icons that you click on multiple time a minute, wouldn't it be a good idea to make them a bit easier to use? If this can be addressed it would make Photo THAT much more fantastic and easier to work with in my opinion.

What do you guys think? Full size visibility icons or the tiny ones work well for you? 
BTW, I was unsure where to submit this thread. Please feel free to move it to the appropriate forum section if its place is not here.

[Chris B]

Hi Alex_M,

I see what you mean. I know some other apps have a hit area the size of the layer so I can imagine some people may struggle with ours when they are so used to the other apps.

I don't necessarily think this belongs in the beta forum so I'll move it to suggestions where more people are likely to see this and discuss it.

[Chris B]

On 3/3/2019 at 11:46 PM, Alex_M said:

One thing that would complete the layers panel makeover for me is to make the layer/group visibility icon take the full space of the layer bars

This should be coming soon  The icon won't be the height of the layers bar however the hit area will be, so if you hit above or below the checkbox, the visibility will change.

[Alex_M]

OMG, this made my day! Thank you!