Group:
coordination system
Group:
graphical user interface
Topic:
attribute-value pairs as information
Topic:
data record
Topic:
database record
Topic:
dialog boxes in a user interface
Topic:
document-centered system
Topic:
editing data
Topic:
editor as the UserInterface
Topic:
knowledge representation by frames
Topic:
programming with forms
Topic:
property sheets for objects
Topic:
semi-structured text
Topic:
spatial vs. temporal representation
Topic:
spreadsheet
Topic:
structured editors
Topic:
windows for a UserInterface
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Subtopic: use dialogs and forms to interact with a tool 
| Quote: a form subwindow is used for interaction with a tool: fields, choices (includes menus), and buttons [»sweeRE7_1985]
| | Quote: if a Smalltalk command takes multiple parameters, edit a form; command not invoked until you request it; no mode [»teslL8_1981]
| | Quote: command parameters by an option sheet (a form); reduces memory requirements [»smitDC4_1982]
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Subtopic: expanded forms
| Quote: use expanded sections for data entry into a form; gives effect of the section popping forward and coming to life; works well [»hainDP3_1997]
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Subtopic: work-space window
| Quote: Smalltalk users keep a work-space window for commands; can reissue an old command with new parameters, like a form [»teslL8_1981]
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Subtopic: typewriters for forms
| Quote: typewriters still better for forms, and very short documents such as buck slips or telephone messages [»goulJD3_1985]
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Subtopic: examples
| Quote: fields in a Star record file displayed via a formatting document whose names correspond to fields; no inherent external representation [»smitDC4_1982]
| | Quote: a record file is a collection of fields; can display records in a table or as a form with fields; query by example [»smitDC4_1982]
| | Quote: DIALOGUE automatically places fields and titles on the display; rules about mis-alignment work 80% of the time [»vaskD_1982]
| | Quote: can initialize a blank document with a formatting layout, fixed text, graphics, and fields; acts as a form [»smitDC4_1982]
| Quote: a database form gives labels to fields, allowable values, descriptive information, default values, protection
[»shimBE4_1987]
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Related Topics
Group: coordination system (8 topics, 217 quotes)
Group: graphical user interface (24 topics, 512 quotes)
Topic: attribute-value pairs as information (57 items)
Topic: data record (57 items)
Topic: database record (22 items)
Topic: dialog boxes in a user interface (15 items)
Topic: document-centered system (12 items)
Topic: editing data (6 items)
Topic: editor as the UserInterface (10 items)
Topic: knowledge representation by frames (18 items)
Topic: programming with forms (26 items)
Topic: property sheets for objects (29 items)
Topic: semi-structured text (17 items)
Topic: spatial vs. temporal representation (21 items)
Topic: spreadsheet (28 items)
Topic: structured editors (35 items)
Topic: windows for a UserInterface
(21 items)
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