NF EN ISO 9241-16 : 1999

1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and definitions
4 Application of this part of ISO 9241
    4.1 Appropriateness of direct manipulation dialogues
    4.2 Applying the recommendations
    4.3 Evaluation of products
5 General information
    5.1 Metaphors
    5.2 Appearance of objects used in direct manipulation
    5.3 Feedback
    5.4 Input devices
6 Manipulation of objects
    6.1 General considerations
    6.2 Pointing and selecting
    6.3 Dragging
    6.4 Sizing of objects
    6.5 Rotating
7 Additional recommendations for direct manipulation of
    text objects
    7.1 Pointing and selecting
    7.2 Sizing of text
8 Additional recommendations for direct manipulation of
    windows
    8.1 General considerations
    8.2 Pointing and selecting
    8.3 Sizing of windows
9 Additional recommendations for direct manipulation of
    control icons
    9.1 Pointing and selecting
Annex A (informative) Sample procedure for assessing
applicability and adherence
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to
                       International publications with
                       their relevant European publications

Gives guidance on the design of direct manipulation dialogues. The user directly acts on objects on screen, e.g. by moving them, pointing at them or changing their physical characteristics (or values) using an input device. Generally these objects fall into two categories, and are typically graphical, concrete, representations of abstract software or capabilities and structures. a) Interface object - Introduced into the interface so users can perform tasks related to the use of the computer application and system. b)Task object - Metaphorical representation of a real-world artefact manipulated to support the user's task