Common HCI

When we say that all the applications in an integrated package have a common HCI it means their menus, icons and even keyboard shortcuts are similar. This means that the keys you press fo do something in one part of the package, are the same as you press for the same operation in another part.

The clips below show the similarity between the Edit Menus in three parts of an Integrated package.

Advantages!

• It is easier for a user to move between the different parts of the package.
• The don't have to learn about new menus, icons and shortcuts.

So this makes learning to use integrated packages quick and easy.

 

 

What you have to do!

Either in a new Word Document or in your Brain. Under a Main Heading Common HCI complete the following tasks.

1. Explain by what is meant by 'Common HCI'.
2. Explain the advantage of having a common HCI shared by the different parts of the integrated package.
3. Explain why you might recommend an Integrated package to a beginner.

 

 

What you should now be able to do!

• Explain what is meant by the term 'Common HCI'.

• Give the advantages of having a common HCI.

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Continue to Section 3: Integration Example