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11. GRAPHICAL GUIDES AND RULES
These chapters describe the graphical layout and style of the communicator. To achieve an aesthetic and high quality
appearance, the graphical guides should be closely conformed to. The two most important criteria are consistency and
clarity. These can be achieved with good contrast, adequate empty space (loose layout) and finished graphical
elements. Consistency is achieved by using common controls, common dialogs, system palettes and system fonts. In
the interest of consistency, use ready-made components where possible.
11.1 Frames
11.1.1 Application frame
Between the Application Area and the Command Button Area, there is a vertical frame that separates the command
button texts from the application texts. This frame is automatically created in the application.
Note that NO component or control is allowed to overlap the Application frame.
Figure 50: An application frame
11.1.2 Dialog frame
A dialog frame is used in different kinds of note and dialog. The dialog frame size is dynamic, i.e. only occupies the
space the components need. However, maximum sizes are defined for dialogs to prevent their overlapping with the
Indicator Area and Command Button Area. The component size inside dialogs must be restricted to prevent the dialog
frame from becoming too wide. The size is not limited automatically - it must be restricted manually. In views with a
Narrow Indicator Area, the maximum dialog width is 402 pixels and the maximum height 175 pixels. In views with a
Wide Indicator Area, the maximum width is 338 pixels and the maximum height is 175 pixels.
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