CHAPTER 2
Container Views
2-20 Auxiliary Views
Status Slips 2
When an application begins an operation that takes more than a few seconds
to complete, the application should display a message describing its busy
status. The application can display the status message in a view that’s
already displayed, or it can display the message in a status slip. Figure 2-19
shows a typical status slip.
Figure 2-19 A status slip reports on a lengthy operation
A status slip contains some or all of the following items:
■An icon visually identifies the application or the operation in progress.
■A title names the application or the operation in progress.
■A message provides additional information about the operation in
progress (for example, “Searching Names...”, “Connecting to desktop”,
and so on).
■A progress indicator shows that the system is busy, and may show
elapsing progress.
■A Stop or Cancel button allows a user to halt the ongoing operation.
■A Close box allows a user to put away the status slip without halting the
ongoing operation.
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