One of my databases uses a lot of (>32) fields, with many views. And I
chose to leave certain, infrequently used, fields out of _any_ view --
if I need them, I get them through the Edit Record dialog. I'm
wondering about usability...
1. It first strikes me that I'd like best to be able to tap on a record
near a particular field to bring up the Edit Record dialog
_already_scrolled_and_focused_on_the_tapped_field_for_immediate_editing_
so that I don't have to hunt for my interesting field to edit it. I
think I wouldn't want text selected, just the cursor at the start of
the field (if appropriate).
2. Alternately, I suppose I could set the "use this view to edit
record" checkbox, but then I wouldn't be able to reach all fields. And
if in such a restricted edit view I toggle the "All" button in the
upper right hand corner, I again lose my place, the edit record dialog
being repositioned at the top of my list of fields -- could the field
I'm focused in remain in the top or center of the screen when "All" is
toggled?.
3. Or, should I just add a set of extra "Edit-only" views that include
the hidden fields? E.g. for travel & expense, I already have a Lodging
view which includes only about 7 relevant fields but leaves out the
often unused "Reservation Confirmation Number"; should I add a Lodging-
Edit view which includes it rather than defaulting to the All Fields
view to find it when I might need it?
Any experiences or suggestions which way would be best?
Finally, I also wish for an addition to List field drop-downs in the
Edit Record dialog: "Edit List..." that takes me to the List editing
dialog for that field, allowing me to modify the valid entries for a
List field from the Edit Record dialog (and then rebuilding the
database), without having to jump over to the Edit Database dialog.
Thanks again.
twv@
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Tom Vrankar
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Portsmouth
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1847 West Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871-1087
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