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4.2.2 Dialogs
A dialog is a screen type used to get detailed input from t he
operator, for example a SCSI I D, a nam e or a password. See
Figure 4.6.
? Ok
Main Dialog text
Dialog Entry value
?
Figure 4.6 Standard Dialog Layout.
The dialogs come in several forms, but there are only a few main
types.
Dialogs, Discrete Values
The dialog in Figure 4.7 is used to enter discrete values. It handles
one character or digit at a time. The digit or character being
manipulated is said to be in focus. The digit or character in focus is
shown in inverse video. As the character map on the screen used
restricts the flexibility of the inverse display of the character, som e
digits and characters may appear to be mutilated when inverted.
For example, the “0” digit appears as an open rectangle when
inverted.
The Up and Down arrows on the left are used to increment (up
arrow) or decrem ent (down arrow) the value of the character or
digit in focus. If increment is selected and the value of the
character of digit in focus is at its highest legal value, it wraps to
its lowest legal val ue and vice versa.
? Ok
Fixed IP address
00.000.000.000
?
Figure 4.7 Dialog layout, entering discrete values
The Right arrow (on the right) is used to shift the focus one place
to the right. I f the focus is already at the rightmost position, the
focus wraps to the leftmost position.
The Ok button is used to accept the value displayed.
If the value was changed, the selected and original values will then
be displayed as messages. The operator may then accept or reject
the change.The discrete value type of dialog does a running check
of the validity of what the user enters, and changes it if needed.