Yes, but you don't have to reload the master list page after every edit. Personally, I use popups only for minor editing and read-only information that can reasonably be displayed in a small window, and I always specify a window size, so that it (usually) won't block the parent window. This just seems less confusing for most users. Larger forms I prefer to launch in the same window.
I always have a means of getting back to the previous list, especially if getting to that point required some involved user input and a complex SQL search. The search form parameters get passed along as hidden fields, then resubmitted. It may be more overhead for the server, but once again, easier on the user. For instance, say you display a list of inventory items, with SKU, item name and price. If the user changes the item name or price, but doesn't see the changes reflected on the master list, they get worried. So the page needs to be updated, rather than just doing a simple 'back'. I've also seen some really nice user interfaces for this type of app using frames. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: RE: (Opinion) Pop-up or not to pop-up? > How can a pop up be less bandwidth? > > It still has to go back to the server to get the page!! Hence uses > bandwidth! > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dick Applebaum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, 8 July 2002 6:13 AM > To: CF-Talk > Subject: Re: (Opinion) Pop-up or not to pop-up? > > IMO, in the situation you describe, the popup is the best method: > > less bandwidth, net activity, web server activity > > better user experience > > can view both at once > > close the popup when through with no delay > > If the original page needs to be redisplayed as a result of the activity > > in the popup window, you lose most of the advantages. > > Dick ______________________________________________________________________ This list and all House of Fusion resources hosted by CFHosting.com. The place for dependable ColdFusion Hosting. FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
