Design Of A Design Representation - 1104 Words

6.3. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN The design should provide a complete picture of the software, addressing the data, functional, and behavioral domains from an implementation perspective. Each of these characteristics is actually a goal of the design process. To evaluate the quality of a design representation, we must establish technical criteria for good design. Design should exhibit an architectural structure that †¢ Has been created using recognizable design patterns †¢ Is composed of components that exhibit good design characteristics. †¢ Can be implemented in an evolutionary fashion, there by facilitating implementation and testing. †¢ Design should be modular. †¢ Design should contain distinct representation of architecture, interfaces and†¦show more content†¦User, from there, can view Help Tutorial, can go to SME Project Details Module, Deactivated Components Module or DE-Manager Change Details Module. The architectural design of CARETS Admin Reports in shown in figure given below. Fig. 6.2. CARETS Admin Reports Functional Architectural Model 6.4. INTERFACE DESIGN User Interfaces determines how the user will interact with the system. Interface design should be analyzed, planned and implemented in detailed and organized manner. Following aspects should be kept in mind while designing the interface: †¢ It should satisfy all user’s requirements. †¢ Keep it simple, elegant and efficient. †¢ Easy to use, learn and implement. †¢ Reduce burden on user’s memory †¢ Increase speed of operation and learning †¢ Maintain consistency. 6.4.1. SAMPLE OF FORMS, REPORTS AND INTERFACES 6.4.1.1. Input Forms Input forms can have various control features such as Menu Bar, Text Box, Toggle Buttons, List Box, Dropdown List, Check Box, Radio Buttons, and Calendars etc. Fig. 6.3. Login Form Fig. 6.4. Deactivated Components Form Fig. 6.5. DE-Manager Change Form Showing Calendar Calendar feature is not supported in Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. User will have to give the date in required format. 6.4.1.2. Output Report Format While designing the output, few things should be kept in mind: †¢ Purpose of the output? †¢ Who will use the information and how? †¢ What information to be included? †¢ Will the output be printed,