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List:       kmail-devel
Subject:    Re: Search Dialog
From:       Thomas Zander <zander () kde ! org>
Date:       2004-01-05 23:03:18
Message-ID: 200401060003.26772.zander () kde ! org
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Don wrote:
> Sorry I don't like this "I'm an expert" checkbox, I think it makes the 
> dialog more complicated rather than simpler.

The trade-off here is more complexity in usage verses a more complex-mental 
model needed.  Or in other words; more knowledge in the world (on screen) 
verses more knowledge in the head.

With the huge amount of data available in those comboboxes its easy to get 
overwhelmed and lost.  What you mistake for more complexity is an added 
visual element that literally makes the thing less complex, by adding a tiny 
amount of complexity.  But since its visible that added complexity is very 
little; and IMO very much worth it.

That said; the idea should bounce around a little more to get perfected. I 
would also appreciate heading what you think is good about the proposal. Just 
saying you don't like it is less then constructive.

> Maybe it makes sense to consider a search window instead of a search 
> dialog. Replacing the buttons with toolbar buttons (and menu items). 

Toolbar buttons are very much allowed on dialog. So to get those you don't 
need a window.
I don't think a window is worth it.

> Also this way the context menu actions could have menu items also, I 
> think it's bad to have actions that are only accessible via a context 
> menu. (I'm thinking of the context menu that is associated with the 
> list of search results).
The popup gives convenience options. Just like all popups do. Selecting the 
item will show it in an open mainwindow where all these options are available 
as menu items and toolbar buttons.

Don't mistake added ease-of-use functionality with primary functions. You'll 
get a waterhead-like application if you do.
 
> I'm not sure about the replace/create new concept in the attached 
> dialog, it also seems to make things more complicated rather than 
> simpler.

More widgets is, again, not more complex. The way of working has gotten more 
to the point; and better represented on screen.

Overall; reading your email I feel you are not the right person to play 
dumb-user, please leave that to the usability experts.

> Maybe it would be better to discuss this kind of think after the 3.2 
> release, I'm not willing to test new code before then.

I did not intend otherwise.
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Thomas Zander
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