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1. Is the main purpose for the rich list to select items for an action to be performed on them later (e.g. by clicking a global action button)? | 1. Is the main purpose for the rich list to select items for an action to be performed on them later (e.g. by clicking a global action button)? | ||
* If yes, ask the second question | * If yes, ask the second question | ||
* If not, use the [[Rich Manipulation List]] | * If not, use the [[../Rich Manipulation List|Rich Manipulation List]] | ||
2. Can the user make an informed selection based on icon/preview, title and two lines of description? | 2. Can the user make an informed selection based on icon/preview, title and two lines of description? | ||
* If yes, use the [[Rich Selection List]] | * If yes, use the [[../Rich Selection List|Rich Selection List]] | ||
* If she wight need more information, use the [[Rich Manipulation list]] | * If she wight need more information, use the [[Rich Manipulation list]] | ||
=== Related Patterns === | === Related Patterns === | ||
[[Rich Manipulation List]]; [[Rich Selection List]]; [[Edit Lists]] | [[../Rich Manipulation List|Rich Manipulation List]]; [[../Rich Selection List|Rich Selection List]]; [[../Edit Lists|Edit Lists]] | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 2 September 2008
Summary
Rich lists provide more information than just an item's name. They can be used for selection or manipulation of objects.
Solution
[place mockup here]
Ask the following questions:
1. Is the main purpose for the rich list to select items for an action to be performed on them later (e.g. by clicking a global action button)?
- If yes, ask the second question
- If not, use the Rich Manipulation List
2. Can the user make an informed selection based on icon/preview, title and two lines of description?
- If yes, use the Rich Selection List
- If she wight need more information, use the Rich Manipulation list