Opinions Wanted - Forms/Widget Preferences vs. Controls
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So, in my never ending avoidance of learning xpath I'm working on a "File Sorter" Widget.
Usually, I begin with a rough script and basic objects that will accomplish things, then plan out the rest after.
Surprisingly, that took less than an hour.At this stage I'm deciding whether to use scripted object controls (Some of Skarns Bits) for user input or to just go with the standard forms/widget preferences options.
Having read a few articles on Gui design, the primary goal should be to make things easy to use and accessible in as few mouse clicks as possible. From a scripting perspective using the standard forms/widget preferences is the easiest and quickest method. Last (but, not least) from a design/skinning perspective using scripted object controls allows for a more aesthectically pleasing widget and additional scripting features such as drag'n'drop, etc.
Eventually, I do get to the question. Was wondering what everyone's (scripters,users, etc.) opinions are on using standard preference forms vs scriptable controls? Does it really matter?
Guess I could upload some objects that use standard forms/preferences under DX Objects. Then the more detailed/scripted controls under widgets. Just want to hear what other people think.
Usually, I begin with a rough script and basic objects that will accomplish things, then plan out the rest after.
Surprisingly, that took less than an hour.At this stage I'm deciding whether to use scripted object controls (Some of Skarns Bits) for user input or to just go with the standard forms/widget preferences options.
Having read a few articles on Gui design, the primary goal should be to make things easy to use and accessible in as few mouse clicks as possible. From a scripting perspective using the standard forms/widget preferences is the easiest and quickest method. Last (but, not least) from a design/skinning perspective using scripted object controls allows for a more aesthectically pleasing widget and additional scripting features such as drag'n'drop, etc.
Eventually, I do get to the question. Was wondering what everyone's (scripters,users, etc.) opinions are on using standard preference forms vs scriptable controls? Does it really matter?
Guess I could upload some objects that use standard forms/preferences under DX Objects. Then the more detailed/scripted controls under widgets. Just want to hear what other people think.
