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Experiment 7

Exp 7

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Experiment

Aim: Implementation of Different Kinds of Windows.

Objectives: From this experiment, the student will be able,


 To stress the importance of a good interface design.
 To bring out the creativity in each student – build innovative applicationsthat are user
friendly.

Outcomes: The learner will be able to


 To apply the core concepts and implementation guidelines of HumanComputer
Interaction to improve them
 To understand, identify, analyze and design the problem, implement usingcurrent
techniques and skills.
 To engage in continuing professional development and higher studies.

Hardware / Software Required: Any tool or technology can be used forimplementation


e.g., VB, DOTNET, JAVA, PHP, etc.

Theory:
A window is an area of the screen, usually rectangular in shape, defined by a borderthat
contains a particular view of some area of the computer or some portion of aperson’s dialog
with the computer. It can be moved and rendered independently onthe screen. A display may
contain one, two, or more windows within its boundaries.

People’s tasks must be structured into a series of windows. The type of window usedwill
depend on the nature and flow of the task. There are two types of windows:
Primary Window and Secondary Windows.

Primary Window: The primary window is the first one that appears on a screenwhen an
activity or action is started. A primary window should contain constantlyused window
components such as frequently used menu bar items and controls (forexample, control bars)
used by dependent windows

Secondary Windows
Secondary windows are supplemental windows. A secondary window is typicallysmaller than
its associated primary window and smaller than the minimum displayresolution. Secondary
windows may be dependent upon a primary window ordisplayed independently of the
primary window.

Dependent Secondary Window


 It can only be displayed from a command on the interface of its primarywindow.
 It is typically associated with a single data object, and appears on top of theactive
window when requested.
 It is movable, and scrollable.
 If necessary, it uses the primary window’s menu bar.
 In general, dependent secondary windows are closed when the primarywindow closes,
and hidden when their primary window is hidden or minimized.

Independent Secondary Window


 It can be opened independently of a primary window.
 An independent secondary window can typically be closed without regard tothe state
of any primary window unless there is an obvious relationship to the primarywindow.

TYPES OF SECONDARY WINDOWS

1. Dialog Boxes: Dialog boxes are used to extend and complete an interaction within a
limited context. Dialog boxes are always displayed from another window, either
primary or secondary, or another dialog box. They may appear as a result of a
command button being activated or a menu choice being selected, or they may be
presented automatically by the system when a condition exists that requires the user’s
attention or additional input.

2. Property Sheets and Property Inspectors: The properties of an object in aninterface


can be displayed in a variety of ways, for example, the image and name ofan icon on
the desktop. Secondary windows provide two other techniques fordisplaying
properties, property sheets and property inspectors.
3. Message Boxes: Use for displaying a message about a particular situation
orcondition. If a message requires no choices to be made but only
acknowledgement,include an ok button and optionally a help menu. If the message
requires the user tomake a choice, include a command button for each option. Include
OK and Cancelbuttons only when the user has the option of continuing or stopping
the action.

4. Palette Windows: Palette windows are modeless secondary windows thatpresent a


set of controls. Palette windows are distinguished by their visual appearance,a
collection of images, colors or patterns. The title bar for a palette window is
shorterand includes only a close button.
5. Pop-up Windows: Use pop-up windows to display:
- Additional information when an abbreviated form of the information is themain
presentation.
- Textual labels for graphical controls.
- Context-sensitive Help information.

Procedure:
For every window designed for the application explain:
- Purpose
- Description
- Components
- Kind window

Conclusion:
Using windows it is much easier to switch between tasks and to maintain one’scontext, since
one does not have to reestablish one’s place continually. In addition, Windows provide access
to more information than would normally be available on asingle display of the same size.
Overwriting, or placing more important informationon top of that of less importance at that
moment.

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