This is what I am currently doing.....
I'm not sure how "Zen" it is (although I'm no expert! ;-) )
I suppose I've just become accustomed to the "grayed button" paradigm.
In fact, the more I think about it, it becomes somewhat slapstick! You present
a user with an active button and when he hits it, you respond with "Don't
push that button!"
Regardless... this is the option I'm going with.
I may "roll my own" gadget later (Although I'm a gadget virgin!)
Thanks for your suggestion!
Dan
Peter Epstein wrote:
> The Palm UI guidelines call for keeping the button appearance unchanged, and
> allowing it to be pressed, but presenting a dialog if the button is pressed
> when inappropriate to do so. This gives the user a chance to learn why the
> button can't be used at this time - something not possible with disabled
> buttons. For an example, try running Datebook and immediately tapping the
> Details button without first tapping in an event. Works great, easy to
> implement, very Zen ;-)
> --
> Peter Epstein
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