Re: naming for 'mutually exclusive selection'

Radio buttons come from the concept of a radio have a distinct channel, 
sometimes even selected by pushing buttons, thus the original radio 
buttons. Radioing would be distinct selection of channels (see the find 
station button on a radio). I just suggested 'radio'-x as the base, 
because it matches the function of 'mutually exclusive selection'. Even 
my Sony Clie's Franklin Thesaurus shows the radioing inflection of radio.

As for internal vs external consumption, I think the noun/verb radio vs 
adjective 'radioable' are valid.

-Jeff

Charles Goodwin wrote:

> Jeff Buhrt wrote:
>
>> The term 'radio' (-ing, -button, etc.) is commonly understood by GUI 
>> people and designers.
>
>
> Thanks for the comments, Jeff.
>
> The one thing I would note is that the -able behavioural widgets are 
> not aimed at 'normal' XWT developers, or even theme designers.  They 
> are for facilitating widget creation, ie the library widgets and 
> custom widgets.  Hence it's more important that the name convey the 
> meaning rather than be recognisable.
>
> Although could you elaborate on the use of the term 'radioing', please?
>
> - Charlie
>
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