[Users] Bug 984737 - UX recommendation. Feedback invited

[Markus Stockhausen]

> Von: users-bounces at ovirt.org [users-bounces at ovirt.org]" 
> Gesendet: Freitag, 20. September 2013 22:18
> An: users
> Cc: Eldan Hildesheim
> Betreff: [Users] Bug 984737 - UX recommendation. Feedback invited
> 
> Hi,
> 
> Here is a solution recommendation for Bug 984737 - usability: webadmin 
> difficulty in assigning client ip, no gateway possible". Please provide any 
> feedback. Here is a brief > flow and description -
> ...
> Rationale: The basic view is kept uncluttered so that the user can focus 
> on the relationships. Upon mouseover, the details show up as it does 
> today  but the action (gear) icon is located prominently next to the name 
> of the entity and it remains in view for the entire time the mouse is over 
> the entity block or the details panel to maximize discoverability. A more 
> specific mouse over event is designed to present the menu of actions 
> available in a more sizable widget upon demand.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Thanks
> Malini

Wow, nice to see that such a thing is open for discussion on the mailing
list. I stumbled right across the same problem a week ago and asked 
myself if I'm too stupid to operate this dialogue. Two days and a good 
sunday morning coffee later I finally formed an opinion about that. 

Working with an UI always starts with learning the basic concept. If
you go with OVirt your scope will be:

- Left click objects to open a new window with details
- Right clicki objects to get a context menu
- Using "quick" buttons to make something with a selected object

What you do not learn:

- drag & drop objects (e.g. to move a VM)
- hover over a object to get a drop down menu

That said I like and hate that network setup for being different. It is very
simple to use and understand but it does not fit into the general concept. 
Moving icon locations around will make it easier but it will not mitigate
the stylistic inconsistencies.

Sorry for opening this for a broader discussion but I had to write down
my sudden inspiration. 

Best regards.

Markus
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