[TYPO3-hci] Clipboard UI change

[Bernhard Kraft]

Hi !


Yesterday I proposed a change in the UI of the clipboard.

Instead of the button switchin between copy&cut mode I introduced
a dropdown box for this task:

http://think-open.org/kraftb/copycut.jpg

Thread in the core-list:
http://lists.netfielders.de/pipermail/typo3-team-core/2007-November/010848.html
(second Bugtracker ID wrong in subject)

Bugtracker entries regarding this case:
http://bugs.typo3.org/view.php?id=2936
http://bugs.typo3.org/view.php?id=4126



Probably all of you know the problems with buttons in HCI applications:
* Does a button represent the current state/status of the interface/application
* Or does a button represent the action taken when pressed.


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If you take the case of a real-world problem:
A light-switch in your flat or office it's clear. The light-switch represents
the current status. If its in upper position it's probably off - if it's in the
lower position the lights are on (or vice versa - depending on how your electrics
are cabled :)

so it represents the current state - probably indicated by some leds:
http://www.germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50178643/Stairway__Switch_with_Indicator.jpg
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I think by replacing the current "uninformative" icons by a drop down which shows the
current state by selecting the correct <option> tag - and allows to select the wanted
copy mode - you have a great plus in usability.

Please test the patch if you have time and are interested in this case - and give a veto
or plus in the core list.


thx,
Bernhard