I should probably also mention that the data logging / reporting
software I was referring to is collaborative, such that the data is
immediately shared with other users logged into the system working on
the same task. Because of this, a save button is superfluous—probably
even detrimental to the understanding of the way in which the software
works. I recognize, of course, that this is an edge case, but a common
one in the industries I work in.
Jack
On Oct 17, 2008, at 11:18 AM, Rich Rogan wrote:
As Jack pointed out, saving data as the user enters it, is always a
valuable
feature. I differ with Jack in that a "Save" button can be a benefit
in this
case as well, as it reinforces to users that their data has been
saved,
Jack L. Moffett
Interaction Designer
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