[kde-guidelines] Styleguide: Splitter

[Thomas Pfeiffer]

On 27.09.2013 11:06, Heiko Tietze wrote:
> I'm not sure if this really needs a guideline.
>
> Viewing and Navigation > Grouping
> * Allow users to resize aligned groups by placing a splitter between the
> groups.
> http://techbase.kde.org/Projects/Usability/HIG/Splitter

Are splitter really only used between groups? How about e.g. a splitter 
between two text areas?

> == Purpose ==
> A ''splitter'' is a visual separator between two grouping elements. It allows
> the user to resize the adjacent groups.
> == Example ==
> == Guidelines ==
> === Is this the right control ===
> * Always put splitter between aligned grouping controls and allow the user to
> resize.

Why always? What is a splitter good for if everything fits on the screen 
perfectly?

> === Behavior ===
> * Store splitters' position and adjust control size accordingly on next login.
> ===  Appearance ===
> * Define a minimum size for areas that cannot be undercut by users.
> * Make splitters at least 5 pixels wide so that they can be easily clicked by
> any input device.
>
> == Implementation ==
>
> [[Category:Usability]][[Category:Behavior]][[Category:Viewing_and_Navigation]]
> [[Category:Grouping]]