At 09:58 10/08/2004 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 8/9/04 10:07:56 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> MDI, ActiveX how many people need these vs things like answer file with
> extension. Seems not many from looking at the bugzilla votes. If you want
> these features, vote for them:-)
>
> Tuviah
> -- As long as RR states support for Win95/98/2k, MDI will remain important
for a polished shipping app on Windows. Being forced to rewrite ones app to work
around lack of MDI is a poor answer if one has to support older Windoze. I
feel Ken's spec could go a long way to solving MDI support untill a more final
design could be made. All I am asking is perhaps to meet me half way to help me
dance with the Gates's 800lb Critter.
If you ask the gorilla today, he will say you should consider avoiding MDI. Or, to be exact,
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/winui/winui/windowsuserinterface/windowing/multipledocumentinterface.asp says:
The multiple-document interface (MDI) is a specification that defines a user interface for applications that enable the user to work with more than one document at the same time.
Note MDI is an application-oriented model. Many new and intermediate users find it difficult to learn to use MDI applications. Therefore, many applications are switching to a document-oriented model. Therefore, you may want to consider other models for your user interface.
So although there's a large existing base of applications using MDI (and many users who are familiar with it), most new apps (including those from MS itself) will not use it. The users' familiarity with the older standard may mean you need to explain the situation to them, including pointing out the advice on the MS site.
-- Alex.
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