Scott Rossi wrote:
<TANGENT - maybe doesn't apply> I recently followed an interesting discussion between user interface professionals regarding the use of "wizards" to aid in data collection and whether they were still appropriate. Some folks stated that wizards are a viable means to help guide a user through a process, while a couple of folks said maybe their use was outdated and a bit passé. But most people were of the former opinion: a "wizard" type form is completely appropriate, especially when the choices a user makes on one screen affect the options available on another. Breaking down large sets of options into smaller, manageable, less intimidating chunks is another reason to use a wizard, and when all was said and done, several folks realized it's probably the term "wizard" itself which we perceive as somewhat antiquated. But regardless of how you refer to it, a wizard implementation is perfectly acceptable and appropriate. </TANGENT>
FWIW, I found this article from the folks at User Interface Engineering a good read (lots of other great stuff there too):
<http://www.uie.com/articles/wizard/> -- Richard Gaskin Fourth World LiveCode training and consulting: http://www.fourthworld.com Webzine for LiveCode developers: http://www.LiveCodeJournal.com LiveCode Journal blog: http://LiveCodejournal.com/blog.irv _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
