
Introduction
Newton Interface Design
Now that you have a general idea of a Newton application, let us turn to the more abstract issues of good user interface design. There are several helpful guidelines that we will give you. The most important principle for you to remember, however, and unfortunately the hardest to actually put into practice, is this:
- The Newton is not a personal computer.
- Do Not Design for a Personal Computer
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- General Design Guidelines
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- Newton Applications Must Be Easy to Use
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- Anticipate the User's Action
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- Give the User Update Information
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- Do Not Underestimate the Value of Whizbang Features
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- When to Leave Partial Views
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- Use the Correct Proto or viewClass
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An online version of Programming for the Newton using Macintosh, 2nd ed. ©1996, 1994, Julie McKeehan and Neil Rhodes.
Last modified: 1 DEC 1996