The typical terminology I've come across in other EDA suites is either "border" or frame". I feel "template" could be confused with the "New project from template" function in the KiCad Manager.
I think the task of integrating these functions into the eeschema/pcbnew is beyond my ability at the moment, although I do think it is a good idea. Michael On 30 August 2017 at 19:37, Ruth Ivimey-Cook <[email protected]> wrote: > Michael > > Is it very clear from the context what a 'worksheet' is? Is worksheet a > term that is used in multiple other relevant applications? > > Although it is longer (which I dislike) at least the 'layout' version > gives additional information that would assist a reader in determining its > purpose and remembering that. In general: good UX design involves reducing > cognitive load. > > I wonder if using the word 'template' helps? > > - Worksheet Layout Editor > - Worksheet Templates > - Worksheet Template Manager > - Drawing Template Editor > - Drawing Templates > > I agree it would be good to merge the tools for this editor with others, > such that UI actions & appearance possible in one are also elsewhere > (consistency); however I can see a point in having the worksheet be edited > using a tool that knows what it is editing, and thus can offer appropriate > help and context. > > On 29/08/2017 20:53, Michael Kavanagh wrote: > > Cheers! Sorry about the policy violations, I'll be more careful next time. > Which of "Worksheet Editor"/"Worksheet Layout Editor" would be the > preferred application name? I like the former best. > > Regards, > Michael > > On 29 August 2017 at 17:25, Wayne Stambaugh <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Michael, > > Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > Post to : [email protected] > Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~kicad-developers > More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp > > >
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