On May 10, 2007, at 8:44 AM, Tim Jones wrote: > So, I'm letting my BR stand.
Except that RS has labelled it "not a bug". :( Like you; I think that it is, at least, confusing as it stands. It's also true that it isn't all that hard to learn the correct button in the IDE but should one expect the user of your own apps to second guess the nature of a default button? For example, in a Message Box (or Message Dialog), there is no editfield that can accept a return key-press. That's where a default button really makes the most sense. In a window with one or more editfields, would one normally have a Default button? I think not. At least I don't remember seeing one in any other application. Should RS do this in REALbasic? Not if it wishes to follow the true spirit of HIG guidelines regarding the latest software from all OSs. Just because there are two enter keys on a PC keyboard, does the average user know which one is the "Super" as the evaluation states. I never considered either key to be a super; just different keycodes or ascii keydown responses. It has always been up to the application to determine which one to use for what purpose. I prefer *not* to lay such traps in my own software to eliminate any possible confusion on the part of the user. Should Rb be any different? Conclusion: Design your software to be more "user friendly" than RS does in this specific case. ;-) Terry _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe or switch delivery mode: <http://www.realsoftware.com/support/listmanager/> Search the archives: <http://support.realsoftware.com/listarchives/lists.html>
