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    * Navigation Patterns - Select patterns appropriate for the application content
    * Navigation Patterns - Select patterns appropriate for the application content
    * Content Patterns - A collection of consistent ways to present content
    * Content Patterns - A collection of consistent ways to present content
    ** [[Projects/Usability/HIG/Layout/Image|Images]] - Guidelines and patterns for displaying images
    ** [https://techbase.kde.org/Projects/Usability/HIG/Layout/Image Images] - Guidelines and patterns for displaying images
    ** [[Projects/Usability/HIG/IconsAndText|Icons and text]] - Patterns for consistently showing icons with text
    ** [https://techbase.kde.org/Projects/Usability/HIG/IconsAndText Icons and text] - Patterns for consistently showing icons with text
    ** [[Projects/Usability/HIG/Layout/ViewingVsEditing|Viewing vs Editing]] - Patterns and guidelines for laying out content that is primarily viewed.
    ** [https://techbase.kde.org/Projects/Usability/HIG/Layout/ViewingVsEditing Viewing vs Editing] - Patterns and guidelines for laying out content that is primarily viewed.
    ** [[Projects/Usability/HIG/SearchPattern|Search and Filter]]- Patterns for exposing search and filter functions
    ** [https://techbase.kde.org/Projects/Usability/HIG/SearchPattern Search and Filter]- Patterns for exposing search and filter functions
    ** [[Projects/Usability/HIG/Layout/Wizard|Wizard]] - Patterns for guiding the user through a series of step to accomplish a task
    ** [https://techbase.kde.orgProjects/Usability/HIG/Layout/Wizard Wizard] - Patterns for guiding the user through a series of step to accomplish a task
    ** [[Projects/Usability/HIG/Tooltip|Tooltips]] - Patterns for consistent presentation of information in tooltips.
    ** [https://techbase.kde.orgProjects/Usability/HIG/Tooltip Tooltips] - Patterns for consistent presentation of information in tooltips.

    Revision as of 03:41, 25 September 2014

    Viewing and Navigation

    Viewing and Navigation encompasses the wide variety of behaviors and operations that allow users to navigate the interface and affect its presentation.

    Access functions

    Grouping

    • Arrange associated controls by using a labeled group box or an unlabeled frame.
    • Allow users to resize aligned groups by placing a splitter between the groups.
    • Use tabs to show related information on separate pages.

    Complex views

    • Use a list view to show some items out of one category.
    • Use a tree view to show items with a single, natural, hierarchical categorization.
    • If you really need to create your own widget follow the guidelines for custom controls.
    • Double check the guidelines about plotting diagram/charts.

    Patterns

    • Navigation Patterns - Select patterns appropriate for the application content
    • Content Patterns - A collection of consistent ways to present content
      • Images - Guidelines and patterns for displaying images
      • Icons and text - Patterns for consistently showing icons with text
      • Viewing vs Editing - Patterns and guidelines for laying out content that is primarily viewed.
      • Search and Filter- Patterns for exposing search and filter functions
      • Wizard - Patterns for guiding the user through a series of step to accomplish a task
      • Tooltips - Patterns for consistent presentation of information in tooltips.