Table 22. Other Usability Techniques
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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. |