Mouse:Pointer Operation Feedback
From KDE-HIG_Wiki
The pointer may adopt a variety of shapes, depending on its context of use. For example, when moved over the edges of a window, the pointer indicates that the window may be resized by showing a double-headed arrow. When located over a link, the pointer turns into a hand. When the zoom mode is active, a small magnifying glass is displayed next to the pointer.
Besides that, the pointer changes its shape to provide feedback on drag and drop operations. When dragging an object from one location to another, the pointer has to indicate that an object is dragged, in which manner it is dragged, and where it may be dropped. These issues are handled in section Pointer and Destination Feedback in chapter Drag and Drop Operations
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Standard Pointer Feedback
Qt™ defines a set of standard pointers which can be adjusted to KDE themes.
Guidelines
Provide the following standard pointers in the described situations:
Table5.1.
Too see this table, open http://www.kde.org/areas/guidelines/html/mouse.html
Related
Acceptable Response Times
Types of Visual Feedback
Drag and Drop Pointer and Destination Feedback
Application-specific Pointer Feedback
Sometimes it is required to provide additional pointer feedback. For example, in applications that use different interaction modes, the mouse pointer should indicate the currently selected mode or tool.
Mostly, such tools change the mode of interaction permanently (e.g. the paint paint brush tool in graphics applications, or the zoom tool in image and document viewers). Sometimes, the tool is activated for one single action only. Afterwards, the interaction mode is set back to the default or previously activated mode (e.g. the pipet tool to choose colors is sometimes implemented that way).
Guidelines
Use icons for application-specific pointer feedback in consistency with other KDE applications.
That means, before designing a new cursor, cooperate with the developers of other KDE applications which provide similar tools and functions.
When designing a new pointer icon, make sure it is clearly indicated where the cursor's insertion point is.
Create cursors in consistency with the KDE <todo>Community Identity Style</todo>.
Related
Acceptable Response Times
Types of Visual Feedback
KDE <todo>Community Identity Style</todo>
Drag and Drop Pointer and Destination Feedback
