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<blockquote data-quote="MJEggertson" data-source="post: 45438" data-attributes="member: 845"><p>I really like what I'm seeing so far. There is alot of potential here. I'll post again after I get a better chance to fiddle and tweak with it. The most obvious things I noticed were:</p><p></p><p><strong>Window sizes</strong>: This has already been brought up. Unless you have a very high-res display, some of the windows will not fit. Windows 2,3 and 4 are particularly high. I usually design programs to run in an 800x600 screen, though its probably best to stick to 640x480 until WinXP gets more market penetration. You'd be surprised at the number of users that never change their screen resolution (or don't know how) from the Windows default of 640 for older versions and 800 for the XP line. I'd recommend increasing the number of frames and decreasing the info per frame.</p><p></p><p>Less cluttered frames will also make the app easier to interact with, as the frames will be more recognizeable, and less confusing. I know how much of a pain redesigning the frames is, but I honestly think it needs to be done.</p><p></p><p>Might I also suggest auto-center start up position?</p><p></p><p><strong>Taskbar-Friendly</strong>: This looks like a VB app, right? If so, you're designing it for the windows environment, so you should consider the task bar. When prompting the user with a series of windows (ala "Wizard" style), I usually like to see a single window on load-up that shows in the task bar, and then loads other frames that are showed modally, and invisible to the task bar. That way, new windows aren't constantly appearing and disappering or jumping around int he task bar. Its a minor thing, but I consider it good programming practice.</p><p></p><p><strong>Toolbox-style prompts</strong>: Why are the windows resizeable? I mean, they really don't need to be. Design them to be adequately small (fitting in low-res screens), and then you can present them as static sizes. That will save you *alot* of time by not having to write frustrating Form_Resize() code. Make sure you keep the minimize button though, as the user may want to hide the interface.</p><p></p><p><strong>Program-bugs</strong>: I played around alot with the Authorities and Law frame. Very nice. I did notice something though. In the bottom scroll areas, where you can select churches, merc groups, etc, the properties do not remain set when you use multiple quantities. An array offset error perhaps? I'd also suggest keeping the alignment seperate from the church name, that way users can type in their own name (as can already be done), but the program will still be able to know the alignment of the custom name. People won't be restricted to the Greyhawk setting that way, and by allowing the user to type in names, your program all of the sudden has infinite setting appeal. This probably applies for all the pull-down boxes.</p><p></p><p>That's all for now, I'm going to keep a close eye on this program, you've done a great job so far, Walter.</p><p></p><p>-Mike</p><p><a href="mailto:mike@3eprofiler.com">mike@3eprofiler.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MJEggertson, post: 45438, member: 845"] I really like what I'm seeing so far. There is alot of potential here. I'll post again after I get a better chance to fiddle and tweak with it. The most obvious things I noticed were: [b]Window sizes[/b]: This has already been brought up. Unless you have a very high-res display, some of the windows will not fit. Windows 2,3 and 4 are particularly high. I usually design programs to run in an 800x600 screen, though its probably best to stick to 640x480 until WinXP gets more market penetration. You'd be surprised at the number of users that never change their screen resolution (or don't know how) from the Windows default of 640 for older versions and 800 for the XP line. I'd recommend increasing the number of frames and decreasing the info per frame. Less cluttered frames will also make the app easier to interact with, as the frames will be more recognizeable, and less confusing. I know how much of a pain redesigning the frames is, but I honestly think it needs to be done. Might I also suggest auto-center start up position? [b]Taskbar-Friendly[/b]: This looks like a VB app, right? If so, you're designing it for the windows environment, so you should consider the task bar. When prompting the user with a series of windows (ala "Wizard" style), I usually like to see a single window on load-up that shows in the task bar, and then loads other frames that are showed modally, and invisible to the task bar. That way, new windows aren't constantly appearing and disappering or jumping around int he task bar. Its a minor thing, but I consider it good programming practice. [b]Toolbox-style prompts[/b]: Why are the windows resizeable? I mean, they really don't need to be. Design them to be adequately small (fitting in low-res screens), and then you can present them as static sizes. That will save you *alot* of time by not having to write frustrating Form_Resize() code. Make sure you keep the minimize button though, as the user may want to hide the interface. [b]Program-bugs[/b]: I played around alot with the Authorities and Law frame. Very nice. I did notice something though. In the bottom scroll areas, where you can select churches, merc groups, etc, the properties do not remain set when you use multiple quantities. An array offset error perhaps? I'd also suggest keeping the alignment seperate from the church name, that way users can type in their own name (as can already be done), but the program will still be able to know the alignment of the custom name. People won't be restricted to the Greyhawk setting that way, and by allowing the user to type in names, your program all of the sudden has infinite setting appeal. This probably applies for all the pull-down boxes. That's all for now, I'm going to keep a close eye on this program, you've done a great job so far, Walter. -Mike [email]mike@3eprofiler.com[/email] [/QUOTE]
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