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Screenshots for 1.3, page layout



I am planning to implement ledgersmb shortly so it was good to see some screenshots of 1.3.

One thing that I think could be improved is the page layout. I think it is important for the page to be laid out as well as possible. In particular, I think it looks much better if input fields all line up below each other. For example,

Contact screen:
http://ledgersmb.org/files/account.png

It would be much better if Customer Number, Starting Date, Credit Limit and Discount fields all lined up below each other.

To achieve this, field names have to be chosen carefully so they are of a similar length or if this is not possible then consider moving the field to a different column.

e.g.

Cust No:
Start date:
Credit Limit
Discount:
Bus type:

These suggested field names are similar enough in length now to allow for the input boxes to all be aligned below each other.

It may seem a bit pedantic but I think it will make a big difference to the application if a lot of thought is put into page design and layout. An aligned layout is easier on the eye, easier to read and therefore quicker and more userfriendly to use.

But, great product overall and good to know 1.3 is coming on nicely.