[instaviz-users] Localize this, please

[Rui Carmo]

On Nov 24, 2008, at 10:06 PM, Glen Low wrote:

> Rui
>
> On 24/11/2008, at 11:46 PM, Rui Carmo wrote:
>
>> A1) There ought to be a preview on the graphs list (probably a FAQ
>> by now)
>
> I was thinking about an alternative view that has the graphs drawn
> instead of the names. Probably be a 2.0 feature :-)
>
>> 2) I find two-finger scroll and double-tapping clumsy. Maybe it's
>> just me, but I'd be perfectly OK with one-finger scroll and
>> selection and "Add" and "Edit" buttons.
>>
>> (then again, I am one of those who think most operations on the
>> iPhone should be one-handed)
>>
>> 3) The graph should auto-center when zooming out
>
> Yup. You could raise 1 + 3 as tickets.

Will do. I keep forgetting the mailing-list password, and am fast  
approaching Kid Time (any second now), so I might only get around to  
it tomorrow.

Regarding 2), I keep wondering if a Safari-like button bar wouldn't  
make sense.

Scenario:

- Hitting "+" on the button bar enters add mode (you then draw the new  
node)
- Single tap on an item selects it for edit/deletion (you can then  
redraw or delete it)
- Scrolling can be effected by dragging background with single finger

Sure, it's modal, but can be done with one hand :)

>> 4) The transparent color might best be conveyed by a light-grey
>> checkerboard pattern (a common UI convention in most drawing
>> applications)

Here's a thought, re: your reply to this in another e-mail - what  
about just using the wording "Default" inside the control?

> Thanks for the observations and praise. I knew I should have invited
> you to this group sooner :)

Erm. Wait until I start nit-picking :)

R.