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How to use UI standards to cut your Notes development time by 15% or more (continued)
To summarize, we'll populate our subform with the four fields shown in Table E.
| Field name |
Type |
Value |
| Ftr_CreatedOn |
TimeDate, Computed for display |
@Created |
| Ftr_CreatedBy |
Text, Computed |
@If( @IsNewDoc & @IsDocBeingSaved ; @If( $Anonymous="1" ; "Anonymous" ; @Name( [Abbreviate] ; @UserName ) ); @Return( Ftr_CreatedBy ) ) |
| Ftr_UpdatedOn |
Text, Computed for display |
@Subset( @Subset( @Text(@Date($Revisions)) ; -1) ;1) |
| Ftr_UpdatedBy |
Text, Computed for display |
@Subset( @Subset( @Name([Abbreviate];$UpdatedBy) ; -1) ;1) |
And we'll use the "Hide when" formulas for the Created line:
We'll do the same for the Updated line:
@IsUnavailable( $Revisions ) | @IsUnavailable( $UpdatedBy ) | @IsAvailable( $Anonymous )
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What does all this look like in when it's in use? Figure C shows a simple database form using the StdFrmHeader and StdFrmFooter subforms.
FIGURE C
 
The StdFrmFooter subform completes the UI of a very simple form. Roll over picture for a larger image.
Wrapping up
User interface standards have compelling benefits but they don't come for free or without effort. You need to document the standards that make the most sense for your organization, then create design objects that support and reinforce those standards.
Remember, these types of standards won't be implemented or accepted by your development community if they're not involved in the decision making process. Get them involved early on in the proceedings and give them real decision-making authority in the process. That way, they've got ownership in the final product. This always helps with 'buy-in'.
What's your thought about standards? Too much, not enough, just right? Give me your thoughts or suggestions at recheandia@dominopower.com.
Richard Echeandia is a Principal with Tactica Technology Group, a Lotus Premium Business Partner in Dallas, Texas. He is a frequent speaker at Lotus seminars and conferences and has been a computer consultant for over 16 years. He can be reached via email at recheandia@dominopower.com.
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