Michael's dashboard

Michael replied on March 26, 2009 10:46 to the problem "Very small problem" in Balsamiq:

This also happens if you edit the size and placement with the property panel, and then move it.

A comment on the idea "Help me design the Linking Mockups Feature" in Balsamiq:

I agree that the linking affect should only be application in full screen mode. – Michael, on March 20, 2009 10:03

Michael replied on March 20, 2009 09:26 to the idea "Help me design the Linking Mockups Feature" in Balsamiq:

My team has created (manually) a linked mockup html set of webpages that user workflow flow. Our plan is to use it to demo, but then also to usability test.

In doing this, we have realized the need to display a little marker on wherever the linkable hotspots are. To do this, we placed a little arrow above each linkable hotspot. This was to give the viewer an idea on where to click.

However I would like this to be toggled on or off. If I am doing usability testing, I want the arrows off so that the user is forced to think about where to click. For demo purpose, I want the arrows to know where to click.

Here is an example:



I hope this can be a part of your design.

Michael replied on March 12, 2009 17:39 to the idea "Scratch Out line thickness" in Balsamiq:

Or how about opacity.

Michael shared an idea in Balsamiq on March 08, 2009 17:36:

Right click on text entry gives you easy access to the embedded tokens.

Many of the UI controls now offer the ability to embed tokens (links, checkboxes, options, etc) right inside the text.



However I will admit that I keep forgetting the syntax. I'd even like to see an expansion of this powerful capability by adding even more embedded token capabilities.

I propose that when entering text, you can right click and get a list of compatible tokens. Click these will insert the corresponding token. Quick access to insert these tokens.

Michael asked a question in Balsamiq on March 08, 2009 12:02:

Use icons within text...

I would love to see the ability to embed an icon from within a text blocks.

Imagine if each icon had a code equivalent and using that code within your text block would output the icon.

For example:
Imagine I want to add a close icon to my tabs bar, I could look up the code for the icon and use it in the tab bar like this.





I got this idea after reading this request and a few others.

http://getsatisfaction.com/balsamiq/t...

This would give us tremendous flexability

Michael replied on March 06, 2009 12:07 to the idea "Provide a 960 grid background" in Balsamiq:

The latest release now has gridlines instead of notebook. For 960 grid, you can take a 960 image and import it as an image and then lock it as your background. This is what I do.

Here is a 960 background:

Michael replied on March 04, 2009 22:23 to the idea "Help me design the Check for Updates Feature" in Balsamiq:

This is what I would like to see:

Michael replied on March 04, 2009 18:01 to the idea "Help me design the Check for Updates Feature" in Balsamiq:

I'm only partially following this thread so pardon me if it's been brought up. But why not have the user selected the frequency of when to check for upgrades.

- Each time
- Every day
- Each week
- Each month
- Never

Michael replied on March 04, 2009 01:49 to the problem ""Enter" button doesn't save/close text components" in Balsamiq:

I just tested this on the preview release and see it is NOT fixed. I cant hit enter and save/close a UI text edit.

Michael replied on March 04, 2009 01:37 to the praise "Perhaps the most unusual use of Balsamiq..." in Balsamiq:

That's cool - can you post a pic?

Michael replied on March 04, 2009 01:36 to the problem ""Enter" button doesn't save/close text components" in Balsamiq:

I noticed this too, but thought it was related to the posting you wrote about fixing a problem with Japanese users needing the enter key when writing text.

A comment on the idea "Upgrade notice" in Balsamiq:

Great - Mark this resolved!! – Michael, on March 03, 2009 22:33

Michael replied on March 03, 2009 21:04 to the idea "Help me design the Check for Updates Feature" in Balsamiq:

Whatever you do here, please also consider this. It's very important...

http://getsatisfaction.com/balsamiq/t...

Michael gave praise in Balsamiq on March 03, 2009 02:55:

Perhaps the most unusual use of Balsamiq...

Today I was having a new gas heating system installed. There was some confusion on the piping arrangement that was very specific to ensure safe and effective operation of the steam boiler. I needed to quickly create a drawing to show a heating consultant through email.

I had many ways I could have done this, including a full-blown CAD system that I'm an expert in. However I decided to give Balsamiq a try. I had my drawing done in just two minutes!



I know it's an unusual use of Balsamiq, but it was a very effective way to get my point across.

Oh and I have now have heat again. :)

Michael replied on March 01, 2009 14:31 to the idea "Re: IPHONE CONTROLS, NEW ICONS AND MUCH MORE!" in Balsamiq:

Guess I'll need to learn Objective C and start writing iPhone apps.

Michael shared an idea in Balsamiq on March 01, 2009 12:29:

Re: IPHONE CONTROLS, NEW ICONS AND MUCH MORE!

Love the new release with the new iPhone bits.

Here is a vision for Balsamiq Mockups ported to the iPhone:

Michael started following the idea "Custom icons in tree pane" in Balsamiq.

Michael replied on February 27, 2009 14:41 to the problem "Love the new XS icons - Can we correct vertical alignment of text on the icon with label UI?" in Balsamiq:

Thanks

Michael reported a problem in Balsamiq on February 21, 2009 16:02:

Love the new XS icons - Can we correct vertical alignment of text on the icon with label UI?

Love the new XS icons - Can we correct vertical alignment of text on the XS icon with label UI?

See below - when the icon is XS. Would prefer ABS Middle Baseline.