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Re:OpenRocket by sibovg on Wednesday March 18, 2026 @07:55PM (#47432892)
Thanks for the suggestion, I've added it to our home page.
Re:OpenRocket by drewbuschhorn on Wednesday March 18, 2026 @07:59PM (#47432928)
Nice, it's much more clear to a layman like me! (Not the gp)
Re:OpenRocket by chillfox on Wednesday March 18, 2026 @08:53PM (#47433378)
Nice, that actually looks really good. I was not expecting that.

Usually when there's no screenshot or video for GUI apps I assume it's because the creator is not proud of it, so a sign that the UI will be shit.

Re:OpenRocket by sibovg on Wednesday March 18, 2026 @09:08PM (#47433507)
We spend a lot of effort on our UI and UX. I dare to say it's one of OpenRocket's defining features. There's still much work to be done though.
Re:OpenRocket by jaredhansen on Thursday March 19, 2026 @12:58AM (#47435141)
This is one of my favorite things about HN.

I'm into rockets, and clicked the link earlier today. I shared the suggestor's view, but didn't bother to post. I came back now, saw the comment thread had updated significantly, noticed that OP had addressed the suggestion, clicked again -- and noticed, hey wow, there are cool screenshots now, these are a lot more interesting, this is better than I thought!

Re:OpenRocket by hermitcrab on Thursday March 19, 2026 @09:47AM (#47439377)
That is a big improvement.

A short looping video of the software in action might also be good. But a lot more effort.

Re:OpenRocket by sitagosan on Thursday March 19, 2026 @09:49AM (#47439410)
The screenshots looks great, definitely helps someone unfamiliar like me get a feel for what to expect.
Re:OpenRocket by DetroitThrow on Thursday March 19, 2026 @03:42PM (#47444811)
The product is much cooler than I thought. Great update.