Actually I would say that isn't the case. A field is a field. The Flash versions look a bit sleaker, but they aren't radical departures from the norm. Take a look at the output and I think you will agree. A text field looks like a text field. A drop down looks like a drop down. The only things that look different are the things not supported - like calendar popups. But we have been using JavaScript/DHTML versions of those for a while now and users don't seem to have an issue with them.
On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:42:34 -0500, Dave Merrill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Except that it's desirable for an app to have a consistent look and feel for > users. My impression is that Flash forms look, and behave, a bit different > from std html. > > Dave Merrill > > > > In my testing, a simple form with, say, 4 text inputs plus a submit > > > button will take quite a bit to load (when it loads - it often > > > requires a page refresh). > > > > A simple form with only four fields isn't a particularly > > compelling candidate to replace with a Flash form, and even > > Macromedia will tell you that Flash forms should not be used to > > replace every form. Where you have multi-step processes and > > complex data entry is where Flash forms start to shine, and as > > Ray pointed out, the initial hit is worth it because the user > > experience is so much more solid and easy to use and you can do a > > lot more with validation, feedback, etc. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~| Logware (www.logware.us): a new and convenient web-based time tracking application. Start tracking and documenting hours spent on a project or with a client with Logware today. Try it for free with a 15 day trial account. http://www.houseoffusion.com/banners/view.cfm?bannerid=67 Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:4:194702 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/4 Subscription: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=s:4 Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/unsubscribe.cfm?user=11502.10531.4 Donations & Support: http://www.houseoffusion.com/tiny.cfm/54
