In this lecture we: Explained the process of form and report design, applied general guidelines for formatting forms and reports, used color and know when color improves the usability of information, explained how to assess usability and describe factors affecting usability. | Business System Development CSC581 Lecture 16 Designing Forms and Reports 2 Summary of the previous lecture In previous lecture, we : Defined key database design terms. Explained the role of database design in the IS development process. Transformed E-R or class diagrams into normalized relations Merged normalized relations from separate user views into a consolidated set of well-structured relations. Chose storage formats for fields. Translated well-structured relations into database tables. Part - 1: Foundations for Systems Development Part - 2: Systems Planning and Selection Part - 3: Systems Analysis Part - 4: Systems Design Part - 5: Systems Implementation and Operation Outlines We today’s lecture we will: Explain the process of form and report design. Apply general guidelines for formatting forms and reports. Use color and know when color improves the usability of information. Format text, tables, and lists effectively. Explain how to assess usability and describe factors . | Business System Development CSC581 Lecture 16 Designing Forms and Reports 2 Summary of the previous lecture In previous lecture, we : Defined key database design terms. Explained the role of database design in the IS development process. Transformed E-R or class diagrams into normalized relations Merged normalized relations from separate user views into a consolidated set of well-structured relations. Chose storage formats for fields. Translated well-structured relations into database tables. Part - 1: Foundations for Systems Development Part - 2: Systems Planning and Selection Part - 3: Systems Analysis Part - 4: Systems Design Part - 5: Systems Implementation and Operation Outlines We today’s lecture we will: Explain the process of form and report design. Apply general guidelines for formatting forms and reports. Use color and know when color improves the usability of information. Format text, tables, and lists effectively. Explain how to assess usability and describe factors affecting usability. Forms vs. Reports Form A business document that contains some predefined data and may include some areas where additional data are to be filled in. An instance of a form is typically based on one database record. Report A business document that contains only predefined data. A passive document for reading or viewing data. Typically contains data from many database records or transactions. 7 Common Types of Reports Scheduled: produced at predefined time intervals for routine information needs Key-indicator: provide summary of critical information on regular basis Exception: highlights data outside of normal operating ranges Drill-down: provide details behind summary of key-indicator or exception reports Ad-hoc: respond to unplanned requests for non-routine information needs The Process of Designing Forms and Reports User-focused activity Follows a prototyping approach Requirements determination: Who will use the form or report? What is the purpose of the form or .
