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List:       kde-devel
Subject:    Re: kcontrol modules: slider abuse needs cleaning
From:       Jonathan Singer <jsinger () genome ! wi ! mit ! edu>
Date:       2002-05-31 2:19:26
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> This in turn leads to a great inconsistencies in the interface. Some precise
> numerical values are set by numbers only, some have a slider on top (well, to
> the right) of it. Why? I totally understand sliders from Slow to Fast. Why do
> we need sliders to change numerical values like "Look&Feel / Win Behavior /
> Focus / Moving / Snap Zones". I don't see this.


One advantage of having sliders even for precise numerical values is that it
gives the user an idea of what a reasonable range of settings is. For
instance, off the top of my head, what 'Snap Zone' setting would I want?

Even for the energy settings, where I have a better intuitive feel for what
to go with, it's nice to have a visual cue in order to not have to think
about it.

Personally, I also find the arrows in Qt spinboxes difficult to click, but
that's another issue....

 
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