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Figure 11.6
New Zoo Order Status The New Zoo output display
Retailer Order # Order Date Order Status screen is uncluttered and orients
Animals Unlimited 933401 09/05/2012 Shipped On 09/29 users well. (Three screenshots
934567 09/11/2012 Shipped On 09/21 from App Cooker application.
934613 09/13/2012 Shipped On 09/21
934691 09/14/2012 Shipped On 09/21 Copyright © 2011 by Hot Apps
Bear Bizarre 933603 09/02/2012 Partially Shipped Factory SARL. Reprinted with
933668 09/08/2012 Scheduled For 10/03 permission.)
934552 09/18/2012 Scheduled For 10/03
934683 09/18/2012 Shipped On 09/28
Cuddles Co. 933414 09/12/2012 Shipped On 09/18
933422 09/14/2012 Shipped On 09/21
934339 09/16/2012 Shipped On 09/26
934387 09/18/2012 Shipped On 09/21
934476 09/25/2012 Backordered
Stuffed Stuff 934341 09/14/2012 Shipped On 09/26
934591 09/18/2012 Partially Shipped
934633 09/26/2012 Backordered
934664 09/29/2012 Partially Shipped
Press any key to see the rest of the list; ESC to end; ? for help.
For more detail place cursor over the order number and hit the Enter key.

The output produced from the design display is pictured in Figure 11.6. Notice that it is
uncluttered, but it still gives a basic summary of the shipping status. The display orients users
as to what they are looking at with the use of a heading. Instructions at the bottom of the display
provide users with several options, including continuing the present display, ending the display,
getting help, or getting more detail. This display provides context for users attempting to com-
plete a task such as checking on the status of an order.
Output displays in an application should show information consistently from page to page.
Figure 11.7 shows the display that results when the user positions the cursor over the order num-
ber for a particular retailer. The new display presents more details on Bear Bizarre. In the body
of the display, the user can see the retailer’s order number, complete address, the order date, and
the status. In addition, a detailed breakdown of the shipment and a detailed status of each part of
the shipment are given. A contact name and phone number are supplied, along with the account
balance, credit rating, and shipment history. Notice that the bottom portion of the display advises
the user of options, including more details, ending the display, or getting help. Users are pro-
vided control over what they might do next while viewing the display.

Figure 11.7
If users want more details
Order # Retailer Order Date Order Status regarding the shipping status, they
933603 Bear Bizarre 09/02/2011 Partially Shipped can call up a separate screen.
1001 Karhu Lane
Bern, Virginia 22024

Units Pkg Description Price Amount Detailed Status
12 Each Floppy Bears 20.00 240.00 Backordered Due 10/15
6 Each Growlers 25.00 150.00 Backordered Due 10/15
2 Each Special Edition 70.00 140.00 Shipped 09/02
1 Box Celebrity Mix 150.00 150.00 Shipped 09/02
12 Each Santa Bears 10.00 120.00 Backordered Due 10/30
800.00
Contact Account Balance Credit Rating Last Order Shipped
Ms. Ursula Major 0.00 Excellent 08/21/2011 On Time
703-484-2327

Press any key to see the rest of the list; ESC to end; ? for help.