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I use Jasc PaintShop Pro to prototype all my web app screens. I keep
different things (screen background, different buttons or menus) in
separate files and just copy them into whatever screen I'm mocking up.
If I'm really disciplined I use layers so that I can easily add, move
and remove elements. I can also use vector layers to keep button and
label text separated so that it's easily changed.
Most recently I've used this to create a mock-up of a change request
from an external customer. "I really want to know how you did that," he
said. "A girl has to have some secrets," I replied. I think we're
getting the contract.
I've used Visio in the past but it's a bit to rigid and clunky for me,
even for Windows interfaces.
Lisa
Lisa
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From: bounce-techwr-l-53104 -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com On Behalf Of Diane Evans
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 9:10 AM
Subject: Tools Question
Here's a topic that I haven't seen discussed lately. What tools do you
use
for prototyping user interfaces? </snip>
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