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Other Usability Techniques


Table 22 describes other usability techniques you can use.

Table 22. Other Usability Techniques
Usability Technique
Description

Use the Defer Write Record property.

You can use the Defer Write Record Property to avoid using a TBC. For more information, see About Transient Data.

Place all required fields on a single view.

Placing all required fields on a single view helps the end user to finish the transaction. If necessary, you can use a transient business component to store interim data.

Avoid using too many pop-up elements.

Too many pop-up elements can be distracting.

Use a list view as a picklist.

You can use a list view as a picklist to provide a way for the user to pick records from the UI.

Use the selector.

The Selector forces the end user to choose between several options that are be available.

Use the hierarchical selector.

The Hierarchical Selector forces the end user to make several mutually dependent decisions. Make sure you avoid cascading a series of selector views with only relevant options.

Push data to the Customer Dashboard.

Push data to the Customer Dashboard when a task UI that captures customer information must push that data into the pane of the customer dashboard.

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