Fold 'n' Drop Window Interaction

Fold 'n' Drop Window Interaction 566

Posted by timothy on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:21PM from the what-about-window-smashing dept.

Mints writes "Following up on recent "Desktop Innovation" stories that have left some disappointed, I thought Pierre Dragicevic's exploration of Fold 'n' Drop warranted mention. Described as "a new interaction technique for seamlessly dragging and dropping between overlapping windows", Fold 'n' Drop allows the user to interact with layered or overlapping windows in a very intuitive manner. Refreshingly, Mr. Dragicevic provides both a sample implementation, in Java, and video demos. Mr. Dragicevic is a researcher in Human-Computer Interaction at Intuilab, Toulouse."

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A-ha! (Score:5, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:24PM (#13110023)

So THAT'S what the backs of windows look like.

the server has folded up and dropped dead alright (Score:1, Funny)

by t35t0r ( 751958 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:25PM (#13110042)

mirror anyone?

Fold 'n' Drop Windows Interaction (Score:4, Funny)

by gooman ( 709147 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:26PM (#13110054) Journal

Huh? I was expecting an article on laptops.

Neat! (Score:5, Funny)

by HisMother ( 413313 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:32PM (#13110088)

Tried the Java demo. It's a neat idea. It takes a minute or to to get used to it, but then it starts to feel as natural as clearing off your desk with the back of your hand when you and the secretary need someplace to ... well, put something down.

Please note (Score:5, Funny)

by Monte ( 48723 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:32PM (#13110094)
I would like to announce the following desktop metaphors that I will be reserving for my own development:
- Hit & Run
- Smash & Grab
- Smoke & Joke
- Crumple & Toss
- Bind & Dump
- Pinch & Splash
- Wipe & Flush (a garbage collection routine for above)
- Twist & Shout
- Spin & Puke
- Slap & Tickle
Thank you. I will be announcing my API Real Soon Now.
Re:Innovation or Eye Candy? (Score:5, Funny)

by elbondo ( 785702 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:39PM (#13110141)

It has been proven through the FPS genre that the majority of the world is very, very good at violently jerking the mouse while holding down the mouse button.

Re:It's already a solved problem. - Me Too! (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:48PM (#13110192)

Did you just compare Expose to dragging things to the task bar???

Lame...

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:5, Funny)

by TubeSteak ( 669689 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @10:59PM (#13110239) Journal

keep your 3D shapes out of my 2D world.
:Grumbles: Friggin advanced users think they can just add dimensions wherever they damn well please

Re:Neat! (Score:3, Funny)

by pintpusher ( 854001 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @11:02PM (#13110254) Journal

It took me many tries, but I finally got myself a virtual PAPER AIRPLANE

Re:Interesting (Score:2, Funny)

by Sneeka2 ( 782894 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @11:02PM (#13110257)

I'm using a Mac, you insensitive clod.

Alternatively ... (Score:5, Funny)

by I don't want to spen ( 638810 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @11:03PM (#13110261) Journal

... I find a sharp blow to the Solar Plexus will also produce a satisfying fold and drop.

practical joke (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @11:14PM (#13110324)

Heh, I just tried the OriMado implementation for Win XP that's linked to on that page.

It doesn't work perfectly, but it was enough to totally freak my sysadmin out when I called him over.

"My windows are folding! What's wrong with my machine?"

His eyes widen, he scratches his head and goes off to spend the rest of the afternoon on support.microsoft.com looking for a "folding window" bug.

Poor guy. System admin for a public comms company, straight out of community college, doesn't have a clue about my comp sci degree and my penchant for playing dumb (My ticket to management!).

I should really stop tormenting him, but GOD it's fun. You should have seen his face when I installed the MacOSX emulating ObjectDock. The guy just about died when I told him my PC had gone "all Maccy".

Re:WTF???? (Score:2, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @11:16PM (#13110339)

jesus, you zealots can't wait to shit on anything that doesn't come from the mecca in cupertino. I've read more bitter posts from apple fanboys in this story that I can credit. if it's on a computer and it didn't come from stevie's ass it's just no good, right? fuckin jerks.

Re:It's already a solved problem. (Score:4, Funny)

by StikyPad ( 445176 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @11:41PM (#13110469) Homepage

I guess using the shift key in combination with other letters to achieve uppercase is a monstrosity too?

It's just second nature for me.

Re:Keyboard Navigation Mouse Navigation (Score:1, Funny)

by drsquare ( 530038 ) writes: on Tuesday July 19, 2005 @11:57PM (#13110553)

Learn to read.

You must be new here.

I got dibs on: (Score:3, Funny)

by edalytical ( 671270 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @12:08AM (#13110595)
- Cover & Penetrate
Re:Innovation or Eye Candy? (Score:5, Funny)

by Excelsior ( 164338 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @12:14AM (#13110613)

It has been proven through the FPS genre that the majority of the world is very, very good at violently jerking the mouse

FPS...sure, call it whatever makes you feel better, buddy.

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @12:32AM (#13110687)

_____

Re:A-ha! (Score:0, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @12:34AM (#13110691)

How come the back of my Window still says DOS on it?

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Re:Innovation or Eye Candy? (Score:5, Funny)

by Punboy ( 737239 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @12:35AM (#13110697) Homepage

Actually, I think he called it a mouse. The FPS stands for Free Porn Stealing

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:4, Funny)

by edalytical ( 671270 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @12:38AM (#13110712)

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Re:A-ha! (Score:5, Funny)

by shmlco ( 594907 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @01:03AM (#13110832) Homepage

Only on Windows. On a Mac, the back of each window has a white glowing Apple logo.

I See It Now (Score:2, Funny)

by fumcr ( 773722 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @01:24AM (#13110927)

People will start making origami windows

Re:Mac OS X Expose and Drag & Drop (Score:4, Funny)

by gardyloo ( 512791 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @01:27AM (#13110942)

You should try mapping Expose to a multi-button mouse. I have a 5 button mouse that has each Expose function mapped to a separate button.

The Inquisition will see you now.

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:2, Funny)

by Brataccas ( 213587 ) writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @01:29AM (#13110952)

Re:A-ha! (Score:5, Funny)

by AtrN ( 87501 ) * writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @01:48AM (#13111052) Homepage

In forth the back of the "window" is where the comments live.

Re:It's already a solved problem. (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @02:40AM (#13111217)

Didn't answer the challenge? Check. Got all pissy? Check. Went for the appeal to authority? Check.

That's all three: you've just shown that you're talking out of your ass.

Re:GUI Inconsistancies... (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes: on Wednesday July 20, 2005 @04:07AM (#13111480)

UPDATE: I had my mother test it out to see if a surface user could cope with it, and after struggling with it for a few minutes, finaly gave up.

Why should listen to someone who lives with his mom?

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A-ha! (Score:5, Funny)

the server has folded up and dropped dead alright (Score:1, Funny)

Fold 'n' Drop Windows Interaction (Score:4, Funny)

Neat! (Score:5, Funny)

Please note (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Innovation or Eye Candy? (Score:5, Funny)

Re:It's already a solved problem. - Me Too! (Score:1, Funny)

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Neat! (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Interesting (Score:2, Funny)

Alternatively ... (Score:5, Funny)

practical joke (Score:1, Funny)

Re:WTF???? (Score:2, Funny)

Re:It's already a solved problem. (Score:4, Funny)

Re:Keyboard Navigation Mouse Navigation (Score:1, Funny)

I got dibs on: (Score:3, Funny)

Re:Innovation or Eye Candy? (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:1, Funny)

Re:A-ha! (Score:0, Funny)

Re:Innovation or Eye Candy? (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:4, Funny)

Re:A-ha! (Score:5, Funny)

I See It Now (Score:2, Funny)

Re:Mac OS X Expose and Drag & Drop (Score:4, Funny)

Re:Does it solve a problem that exists??? (Score:2, Funny)

Re:A-ha! (Score:5, Funny)

Re:It's already a solved problem. (Score:1, Funny)

Re:GUI Inconsistancies... (Score:1, Funny)

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