@VectorStyler
Subject:
Confirmations and Improvement Suggestions for Update 1.3.022
Here are my confirmations and some suggestions for improvement regarding update 1.3.022.
"Quad" Naming and Japanese Localization Fixes
In my previous message, I shared my guess regarding the "Quad" naming in the menu, but I might have overthought it.
In the era of Japanese letterpress printing, a "Quad" was pronounced as "KUWATA". It referred to a spacing material used to fill gaps, which essentially meant a "ZENKAKU (full-width) space". However, this term is rarely used in modern Japanese printing environments today.
Given this background, I would like to propose the following corrections for the Japanese localization of the menu. Please also refer to the attached visual reference image
(menue.jpg).
[image: 1785550712488-menue.png]
(U+2000): "二分スペース"
(U+2001): "全角/クワタ"
Letterpress experts might have different opinions, but considering its practicality as a modern DTP tool, I believe the names proposed above (and shown in the image) are the most intuitive and optimal for current users.
Suggestion for Menu Grouping
Regarding the menu structure, I recommend inserting a separator line to group the items inherited from the letterpress era (such as U+2001) separately from the items of the digital era (such as U+2002). (Please refer to the suggested layout on the right side of menue.jpg). This visual separation will make the menu much easier for users to understand.
Chronic Issue with Space Character Input via Japanese Keyboard
There is a chronic bug regarding space input from the keyboard when using the Japanese input method (Kana-Kanji conversion / IME). Normally, the following standard codes should be inputted depending on the key operation, but currently, VectorStyler inputs a completely different space character.
When typing a Half-width space key: U+0020 (U+100001 false)
When typing a Full-width space key: U+3000 (U+100001 false)
Resolving this keyboard input issue will drastically improve the usability for Japanese users. Thank you as always for your great work!
Best regards,