[openbeos] Re: BeOS/Haiku UI question

Hi all,

> The BeOS way from preflets tends to be (Apply)/Revert/Close. I have 
> also explained why I think that is  a very sensible way of doing 
things.
> 
> I think your opinions are somewhat biased by your experience of 
> Windows. You understand what "Cancel" does because of your experience 
with windows,

Yes, I admit my guilt: I am tainted with Windows!

But so will be many users that at some point in time may try Haiku. Not 
I that I think that this creates an unsurmountable learning curve for 
most people, so be it. :-)

Stephan Assmus <superstippi@xxxxxx> wrote on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:48:13 
+0100
> 1) for settings that cannot be applied live:
> Defaults Revert Apply (leaves window open) Tab-Close (applies 
> settings too)

Hmmm.... I think in this case, Tab-Close should not apply changes. At 
least that's what I understood.

As a visual feedback to the user, preferably the Apply button should be 
disabled when you open the window, and enabled only when there is a 
change to apply.

> 2) for settings that are applied live:
> Defaults Revert Tab-Close (simply closes window)

Sounds good to me.

"Marcus Overhagen" <marcusoverhagen@xxxxxxxx> wrote on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 
23:49:45 +0100 CET
> - The order of [Defaults] [Revert] and optionally [Apply] buttons 
> should be consistent

I fully agree with this. Consistency is very important.

> Some preferences use "Save", "Use", "Done" and "Apply". I think this 
> should be reviewed,
> and changed into "Apply".

Agreed here too.

Thank you guys. I have a much better understanding now.

Cheers!

Koki

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