Your feedback is very welcome and I feel like the app improved quite a bit because of it.
It is just that this whole project became a whole lot bigger than I expected when I started with it. The initial plan was a simple user friendly interface for only the tools Argyll provides so I could create a profile for my printer with it.
Since then many features have been added and many parts don‘t even rely on Argyll anymore (although they are based on it). Most of it are things I will never use myself - actually I only created 2 profiles with ChromIQ outside of testing.
And although I am proud of what we achieved here I feel that interest in this is pretty low overall.
Every now and then a new person pops up and shows some interest and offers help but once I write back I jever hear from them again. And I see the download statistics. The most downloads a release had when I did not update it for a few days was 120. Maybe this number grows over time but I feel that printing itself isn‘t this popular anymore and only a fraction of people that still own a printer will be interested in profiling it.
This is understandable.
Here's what I have in mind. With your current setup, you should be able to get it up and running in no time.
Turned Algorithm
I don't think it is fundamentally different from Patch Reordering, so you can proceed with incorporating it into the new workflow. However, I would suggest implementing it differently to fit your current workflow.
ChromIQ-Link
It should serve as a seamless bridge between ChromIQ and i1Profiler, providing universal, two-way communication between the two applications.
Revised Workflow
In my opinion, a good workflow would be to start by converting .ti2 to .txf, with your Patch Reordering process. Once the measurements are completed in i1Profiler, convert the resulting .mxf file to .ti3 with reserve Patch Reording.
The .mxf format is well-established and should be considered the baseline standard for interoperability. However, be mindful of any potential copyright or licensing issues associated with its use.
So, the process is straightforward, with no need to turn off Patch Spacers.
A simple concept
.ti2 → .txf: Apply your Patch Reordering algorithm.
.mxf → .ti3: Apply the reverse Patch Reordering to restore the original patch sequence.
You're providing a great tool, so don't impose unnecessary restrictions that limit its usefulness.
Importing measurement data into ChromIQ should be optional
ChromIQ Profile Generator can now take full advantage of the .ti3 file, which should contain all the relevant information required for printer profile creation.
A better driver for the i1Pro2/3 may eventually become available, although probably not in the near term.
In the meantime, you can still take full advantage of ChromIQ by using Spot Measurement.
Since refinement typically involves only a small number of patches, Spot Measurement actually has an advantage in this situation.
ChromIQ Toolkit
A complete suite of conversion tools (i1Profiler → .ti3 and .ti2 → .txf), ensuring accurate translation and compatibility between the ArgyllCMS and i1Profiler workflows and conventions.
I would encourage you to give my suggestions careful consideration, as they are based entirely on my personal experience and perspective.
