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The example below use more optimized layouts for portrait and landscape than 2.3 versions. These are for the phone (Galaxy III). Tablets may require different layouts as well.

• Action Bar - The Action Bar means we no longer have room for the file name and mode. I've moved those items to just below the top info panel in place of the progress notifier. When the progress notifier is being updated it can replace the file name temporarily.
• Action Bar icons - Typically there are at least two menu option icons available on all platforms regardless of orientation. I've prioritized 3D and measure in normal mode and Snap and Report in Measure mode.
• 4.0 menus - Menus are simplified in 4.0 since most don't show icons.
• Single line landscape info bar - Landscape has always suffered from a lack of vertical screen space. For 4.0 we'll go to single height on the top and bottom info bars to maximize that space.

Job name in progress notifier position mode at right justified status

The new action bar makes some items more equal than others and requires prioritizing functions. The menu order and listing for main mode 4.0 is this:

1. 3D view
2. Measure Mode
3. View
4. Settings
5. File
6. Save - Note that we have not had Save on the menu before due to the 6 item limit and instead have only saved when exiting. Without the 6 item limit we should allow the user to save on demand similar to SitePlan

Also notice that Track is no longer an option on the menu. Instead it will move permanently to the screen below the zoom controller. We can also remove the option to remove it from the Preferences tab.

The measure mode menu for 4.0 has the following priorities:

1. Snap
2. Report
3. View
4. Exit Measure
5. 3D
6. Clear
7. Settings
8. File
9. Save

Note that I expanded the measure mode to include File, Save and Settings. With 2.0 menus the goal was to not go to multiple menu screens. We no longer have to make that compromise for 4.0 systems. 2.3 systems will still function but will end up with a More menu item.