Software simulation as a tool for usable product design
IBM Systems JournalPublished 1 January 1981
Ian A. Clark
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In this exercise a front-of-screen simulation of the Interactive Chart Utility was written before a working prototype was available in order to draft and test a series of on-line instructional (HELP) panels for incorporation into the final product.
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A design exercise that resulted in a draft set of panels for the online HELP facility of the Interactive Chart Utility (ICU) has been described. The exercise was undertaken before the program code was completed for the product and suggested certain modifications to the latter.
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