RE: [Hardhats-members] Migrating vista console module routines to cleint side GUIs

[Cameron Schlehuber]

And for most dialogues in VistA, one can use the “^?” to see where one can “jump” to.  Then having identified the field number or name, prefix the number or name with the “^” and you’ll be taken to that “field”.  You can jump ahead or back (unless the programmer has instructed that “jumps” be disallowed when the context is not appropriate).   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clemens, John Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 9:37 AM To: hardhats-members@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: RE: [Hardhats-members] Migrating vista console module routines to cleint side GUIs   "From what i have observed, the only problem with the classic roll and scroll interface is that all options are presented to the user in a linear fashion. "   In my opinion that is its strength, not a problem, primarily if you are visually impared. Try working blindfolded for a day and you'll see there's no need for discussion about which technology works best. A "visual" interface can't hold a candle to it. It is worth having roll and scroll for that reason alone.   John Clemens Mon-Fri, 0730-1600 phone 650.464.7585 (personal cell)     From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wasif Toor Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 2:39 AM To: hardhats-members@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Hardhats-members] Migrating vista console module routines to cleint side GUIs I completely agree with the fact that "users should not be forced to rely on a mouse or other pointing device". I've experienced that myself, specifically with people doing their front desk operations. Registration, Scheduling, Insurance Verification/ Eligibility and similar operations are vital for the whole process and their speed and efficiency impacts the whole process.   From what i have observed, the only problem with the classic roll and scroll interface is that all options are presented to the user in a linear fashion. On the contrary, if we have something similar to the ScreenMan interfaces in VistA, people will have the option to pick and choose whatever information they want to enter/retreive. This will greatly effect the efficiency of the whole process.   Is such a transition, easily possible? From what we all understand, processes like registration are tightly coupled with the roll and scroll interface and getting rid of this would essentially mean that we will have implement the business logic ourselves.     Regards,   Wasif    On 5/3/06, Gregory Woodhouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   On May 3, 2006, at 5:37 AM, Mike Schrom wrote: I wouldn't be quite that pessimistic. Older practice management systems, many still in use (my office for example), still use character based interfaces. Windows keyboard shortcuts are still faster than point, click, point, click, point, click.   It's funny that you would say that given that a significant interest of mine is accessibility of user interfaces to users relying on assistive technologies (screen readers, voice recognition systems, etc.) I completely agree that users should not be forced to rely on a mouse or other pointing device.   Gregory Woodhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Those who are enamored of practice without theory are like a pilot who goes into a ship without rudder or compass." --Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)