YaST/Style Guide/Dialogs/Overview Dialogs

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What is an overview dialog?

This dialog is used to provide an overview of detected, unconfigured and configured items (e.g. modems, sound cards).

Properties of an overview dialog

• The heading consist of module name + "Overview"
• The items are displayed in a table
• If detailed information is necessary it is provided by a rich text field at the bottom of the table. The conten of the rich text field changes when the user changes the item in the table.
• To configure the items within the table a set of three push buttons with the labels "Add", "Edit", "Delete" is used. These three push buttons are aligned left.
• To provide "expert options" or other settings like "set default" align the corresponding push button on the right. Try to avoid menu buttons or combo boxes as they hide their content from the user.
• If filtering is needed use the space above the table. The current filter is displayed as a text label on the left side, the "Set Filter" combo box is aligned on the right.

Examples

• Overview of Modems