Hi Panjak: I frequently have to accommodate many options and types of navigations depending on the business and client and the need to align the application with a specific usage and therefore sometimes the navigation structure. This may also be affected by the technology used, and the ramifications of what the widgets offered by a third party may be able to provide.
For example, if the development is using Infragistics and there isn't going to be alot (or any) customization to the behaviors, then the Infragistics package will offer an array of options that I can work with and play off of. For a navigation system that works horizontally, you might consider tabs that are managed in the same way that FireFox allows them to be managed, with a widget at the end of the tab that allows the user to add or remove or reorder the tabs quickly. Or, if the navigation is left-hand, a tree structure or the Outlook drawers approach may be considered. However, you may want a widget where more than one "drawer" may be left open (not the typical Outlook behavior). The looks of these may be controlled via the AppStylist, so when I say it is like something, I do not mean to compromise the design because of the package, but I am trying to show how the technology may offer as well as limit some of the options. Java-based is where I have gotten the best customization from the developers. The problem with customization is that it can take a good deal of additional time and them it can weigh down the interface, depending on what you designed. I typically avoid imagery and will work with style sheets so that when a change is needed, I can make it on the style and have it permeate an environment. I hope this helps in some way. Jennifer =========================================== Hi I am looking for pointers on how to design desktop menus for a typical windows desktop application. My problem is that in our application we have around 170 -- Cheers Pankaj Generally, this communication is for informational purposes only and it is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. In the event you are receiving the offering materials attached below related to your interest in hedge funds or private equity, this communication may be intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of such fund(s). All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect those of JPMorgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates. This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential, legally privileged, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Although this transmission and any attachments are believed to be free of any virus or other defect that might affect any computer system into which it is received and opened, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus free and no responsibility is accepted by JPMorgan Chase & Co., its subsidiaries and affiliates, as applicable, for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether in electronic or hard copy format. Thank you. Please refer to http://www.jpmorgan.com/pages/disclosures for disclosures relating to UK legal entities. ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe ................ http://www.ixda.org/unsubscribe List Guidelines ............ http://www.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://www.ixda.org/help
