RE: Treeviews and project trees..

Is it that the users find the tree view difficult to use, or just
difficult to learn? It may still be appropriate to stick with a slightly
extended learning curve if the tree view turns out to be the most
efficient and comfortable interface in a situation of regular repetitive
use. 

The usability of a tree can be affected by very subtle differences in
function and behavior. Increasing the hit area of line items and
open/close controls is very helpful, even by 10 percent. Also, if
possible, animating the transitions between the open and closed states
of nodes of the tree will help users maintain a sense of context.
Animation is especially helpful in mitigating the negative affects of
the click target moving after it's clicked (for instance, when
collapsing a branch).

Cheers,
-Abel


- Abel L. Lenz
- Director of User Experience, Founder
- New Tilt, Inc.
- 617.591.0400x205

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Susan-Jillian Smith [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 4:48 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [AIGAExperienceDesign] Treeviews and project trees..

Hi there.. does anyone know of some good resources on the design of
treeviews ? This is a topic that I am dealing with in a design for an
application that the users are finding too difficult to use - as they
are not technically inclined. They find the tree structure far too
confusing. What alternatives to a treeview do you have experience with
and found customers were comfortable using? What has been your
experience with the icons used in treeviews..are they a help or a
hindrance? 

any suggestions would be appreciated.
thanks
susan

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