Next update is in the works...
14/12/08 11:12 | Work In Progress
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It's been a bit since I posted
information here, so felt I should update everyone on where I am in
terms of the next update to iSlideRule.
I was working on the layout and method of selecting positions for the various scales on each rule and had a design that I thought would work well. I got it partially implemented and was using it, and realized that it was not a very effective or user-friendly way to do the selections. For only doing one set of rules, it wasn't too bad, but with multiple views for each rule, the design quickly became difficult and confusing to use. That told me that the design I was working on was not the correct way to do the selection of scales and positioning.
So; I'm back to working on a design that WILL work easily and seamlessly. This type of design work takes some serious thought on several fronts. What controls and UI elements does the iPhone have that can be used to perform these tasks? How do they interact with one another? Is there a better way or more optimal approach to take? Suffice to say, I'm definitely working on something... and I'm leaning to moving all the settings into the application itself since changing of scales within the app, and color scheme, etc. can and probably should be done from within the application, allowing the changes to be immediately seen.
As I proceed, I'll post more information as to what direction I'm taking on the ability to position the scales within the various rules, and views. In the meantime, I hope everyone has a wonderful, joyous, and safe holiday season!
Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year!
-Steve
I was working on the layout and method of selecting positions for the various scales on each rule and had a design that I thought would work well. I got it partially implemented and was using it, and realized that it was not a very effective or user-friendly way to do the selections. For only doing one set of rules, it wasn't too bad, but with multiple views for each rule, the design quickly became difficult and confusing to use. That told me that the design I was working on was not the correct way to do the selection of scales and positioning.
So; I'm back to working on a design that WILL work easily and seamlessly. This type of design work takes some serious thought on several fronts. What controls and UI elements does the iPhone have that can be used to perform these tasks? How do they interact with one another? Is there a better way or more optimal approach to take? Suffice to say, I'm definitely working on something... and I'm leaning to moving all the settings into the application itself since changing of scales within the app, and color scheme, etc. can and probably should be done from within the application, allowing the changes to be immediately seen.
As I proceed, I'll post more information as to what direction I'm taking on the ability to position the scales within the various rules, and views. In the meantime, I hope everyone has a wonderful, joyous, and safe holiday season!
Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year!
-Steve
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