SSD02 - Supporting Specification of User Interfaces



		SSD02 - Supporting Specification of User Interfaces

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Contents
1 Allocation to V-Model and Methods Allocation
2 Brief Characteristics
3 Requirements
3.1 Requirements for Interfaces
3.2 Requirements for the Methods Support
3.3 Requirements for Functions
3.4 Other Requirements

Contents		1 Allocation to V-Model and Methods Allocation 2 Brief Characteristics 3 Requirements 3.1 Requirements for Interfaces 3.2 Requirements for the Methods Support 3.3 Requirements for Functions 3.4 Other Requirements

1 Allocation to V-Model and Methods Allocation

V-Model

SD2.5 - Interface Description

Interface Description.Description of the Interfaces

SD3.2 - Specification of Requirements for External Interfaces of SW/HW Unit
Technical Requirements.Technical Requirements for the Interfaces

SD4.2 - Design of Internal and External SW Interfaces
Interface Description. Description of the Interfaces

Method

DIAL - Dialog Design Modeling

2 Brief Characteristics
This service unit defines the requirements for tools used to

define contents and operating elements of user interfaces and its dynamic behavior and

specify the structures of user dialog with screen masks.

3 Requirements

3.1 Requirements for Interfaces

SSD02.I.1 Granularity The exchange of control parameters with SWFM01 - Workflow Management is possible for individual closed function packages of the tool by means of a disclosed, documented interface.
SSD02.I.2 Input interface to SSD20 - Transforming Code Backwards It is possible to integrate the interface specifications-generated with SSD20 from the physical schema specifications-from the object management without further transformation.
SSD02.I.3 Output interface to SSD10 - Supporting Component and Module Specification It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SSD10 via the object management without further transformation in order to be integrated into the specification of components and modules.
SSD02.I.4 Output interface to SSD14 - Generating User Interface Formats It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SSD14 without further transformation in order to generate physical schema specifications for interfaces.
SSD02.I.5 Output interface to SSD19 - Simulating Timing Behavior It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SSD19 via the object management without further transformation in order to simulate the expected time behavior.
SSD02.I.6 Output interface to SQA14 - Generation of Test Cases It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SQA14 via the object management without further transformation in order to generate test cases.

3.2 Requirements for the Methods Support

SSD02.M.1 DIAL - Dialog Design Modeling
SSD02.M.1.1 Symbols
SSD02.M.1.1.1 Mask types Symbols are available for the representation of all mask types required for a dialogue.
SSD02.M.1.1.2 State symbols Symbols are available for the representation of states connected with the individual mask types. It is possible to mark these symbols by text.
Examples are horizontal lines marked by text with screen types put in front.
SSD02.M.1.1.3 Transition symbols Symbols are available for the representation of the transition from one state to another.
SSD02.M.1.2 State transitions
SSD02.M.1.2.1 Alternative state transitions It is possible to represent alternative state transitions in dialog diagrams.
SSD02.M.1.2.2 Conditional state transitions It is possible to represent conditional state transitions in dialog diagrams.

3.3 Requirements for Functions

SSD02.F.1 Handling conventional user interfaces
SSD02.F.1.1 Entering the target system
SSD02.F.1.1.1 Masks It is possible to enter the target system for masks.
SSD02.F.1.1.2 Lists It is possible to enter the target system for lists.
SSD02.F.1.2 Entering the size
SSD02.F.1.2.1 Masks It is possible to specify the size of a mask via lines and columns.
SSD02.F.1.2.2 Lists It is possible to specify the size of a list via lines and columns.
SSD02.F.1.3 Graphical elements
SSD02.F.1.3.1 Representation It is at least possible to represent graphical elements as horizontal and vertical lines.
SSD02.F.1.3.2 Field attributes It is possible to add field attributes to graphical elements.
SSD02.F.1.4 Literals
SSD02.F.1.4.1 Position It is possible to represent literals at any position.
SSD02.F.1.4.2 Field attributes It is possible to add field attributes to literals.
SSD02.F.1.5 Variables
SSD02.F.1.5.1 Position It is possible to represent a variable at any position. Variables are input or output fields.
SSD02.F.1.5.2 Field attributes It is possible to add field attributes to variables.
Field attributes are the attributes "protected", "underlined", etc.
SSD02.F.1.6 Allocation of attributes
SSD02.F.1.6.1 Direct selection When allocating field attributes it is possible to get a selection range well-suited to the target system.
SSD02.F.1.6.2 Default settings It is possible to preset the values for the field attributes.
SSD02.F.1.6.3 Changing the Default Settings It is possible to change a valid presetting without nullifying its global default settings.
SSD02.F.1.7 Interaction control
SSD02.F.1.7.1 Cursor It is possible to determine the first input field.
SSD02.F.1.7.2 Function keys It is possible to assign values to the function keys.
SSD02.F.1.8 Data definition
SSD02.F.1.8.1 Global When setting a variable it is possible to access globally valid data structures.
SSD02.F.1.8.2 Local When setting a variable it is possible to limit the domain to the object (mask or list).
SSD02.F.1.9 Preview
SSD02.F.1.9.1 Masks It is possible to represent a mask in the environment of the target TP monitor.
SSD02.F.1.9.2 Lists It is possible to select a representation corresponding to the environment of the target system.
SSD02.F.1.10 Copying
SSD02.F.1.10.1 Masks It is possible to copy a mask together with all connected information.
SSD02.F.1.10.2 Lists It is possible to copy a list together with all connected information.
SSD02.F.1.11 Module Allocation It is possible to allocate processing modules to objects. Objects are masks, lists, variables, etc.
SSD02.F.1.12 List layout
SSD02.F.1.12.1 Header It is possible to define header information for each list in a special area.
SSD02.F.1.12.2 Footer It is possible to define footer information for each list in a special area.
SSD02.F.1.13 Group control change
SSD02.F.1.13.1 Simple group control change It is possible to define a single-stage group control change for a list.
SSD02.F.1.13.2 Nested group control change It is possible to define a nested group control change for a list.
SSD02.F.1.13.3 Trigger It is possible to combine several variable field contents used as trigger for a group control change.
SSD02.F.2 Handling window-oriented user interfaces
SSD02.F.2.1 Windows
SSD02.F.2.1.1 Window types
SSD02.F.2.1.2 Single window interface It is possible to allocate the type "Single Window Interface" to a window. A window of type "Single Window Interface" is placed alone and controls no other dependent windows within its window frame.
SSD02.F.2.1.3 Multiple window interface It is possible to allocate the type "Multiple Window Interface" to a window.
As a primary window, a window of type "Multiple Window Interface" controls other dependent windows within its window frame.
SSD02.F.2.1.4 Modal windows It is possible to define a window as modal.
A modal window definitely expects a reaction of the user prior to continuing with the dialog. Parallel processing by the user at another window is therefore excluded.
SSD02.F.2.2 Window representation
SSD02.F.2.2.1 Window frame alterable in scale It is possible to put a frame alterable in scale on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.2 Window frame rigid in scale It is possible to put a frame rigid in scale on a window.
Pop-up windows usually have a rigid frame.
SSD02.F.2.2.3 Window title It is possible to allocate a title to a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.4 Vertical scroll bar It is possible to put a vertical scroll bar on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.5 Horizontal scroll bar It is possible to put a horizontal scroll bar on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.6 Closing box It is possible to put a closing box on a window.
When activating the closing box, the window will be shut and removed from the screen.
SSD02.F.2.2.7 Minimization box It is possible to put a minimization box on a window.
When activating the minimization box the window is displayed as an icon.
SSD02.F.2.2.8 Window icon It is possible to allocate an icon to the window used in case of minimization.
The allocated icon represents the window after the minimization box has been activated.
SSD02.F.2.2.9 Maximization box It is possible to put a maximization box on a window.
After activating the maximization box the window fills the entire screen.
SSD02.F.2.2.10 Command panel It is possible to put a command panel on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.11 Predefined events for windows It is possible to allocate predefined events to a window.
Predefined events are moving the mouse, pressing mouse buttons, changing the size of windows, activation and deactivation of windows.
SSD02.F.2.3 Command panels
SSD02.F.2.3.1 Predefined pull-down menus It is possible to integrate predefined pull-down menus into command panels.
Predefined pull-down menus contain basic window-oriented commands like refresh, move, change size, close active window, etc., or they contain commands for help functions like help about help, help index, help for function keys.
SSD02.F.2.3.2 Command definition It is possible to define commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.3 Code section for commands It is possible to deposit commands together with a code section.
SSD02.F.2.3.4 Hierarchical grouping of commands It is possible to group commands hierarchically whereby each level of refinement of a hierarchy branch corresponds to a pull-down menu in the command panel.
SSD02.F.2.3.5 Changing commands It is possible to change commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.6 Moving commands It is possible to move commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.7 Deleting commands It is possible to delete commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.8 Deactivating the command mode It is possible to allocate the mode "deactivated" to commands.
In this case the corresponding commands cannot be executed. The deactivation is marked on the screen by means of optical information. Usually the command text is not displayed in the usual color but in shadowy gray.
SSD02.F.2.3.9 Function keys/key combinations It is possible to deposit function keys or a key combination to commands.
The corresponding command will then be activated by pressing either the function key or the key combination.
SSD02.F.2.3.10 Mnemonic command abbreviations It is possible to deposit a mnemonic command abbreviation to commands.
The corresponding command will then be activated by entering the mnemonic command abbreviation. Usually this is a specially marked character (e. g. by underlining it) in the command itself.
SSD02.F.2.3.11 Copying of commands to a library It is possible to copy commands into a library.
SSD02.F.2.3.12 Copying of commands from a library It is possible to copy commands from a library into a command panel.
SSD02.F.2.4 Control element
SSD02.F.2.4.1 Static control element
SSD02.F.2.4.1.1 Text It is possible to insert static text as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.1.2 Group frame It is possible to insert group frames as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.1.3 Icons It is possible to insert icons as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.1.4 Bit maps It is possible to insert bit maps as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2 Switches
SSD02.F.2.4.2.1 Push-buttons It is possible to insert push-buttons as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.2 Radio-buttons it is possible to insert radio-buttons as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.3 Check boxes It is possible to insert check boxes as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.4 Vertical scroll bars It is possible to insert vertical scroll bars as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.5 Horizontal scroll bars It is possible to insert horizontal scroll bars as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.6 Hot spots It is possible to insert hot spots as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.3 Fields
SSD02.F.2.4.3.1 Input fields It is possible to insert input fields as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.2 Input field lists It is possible to insert input field lists as control elements into a window area.
Input field lists are used to collect multi-line inputs. The input field list can be navigated by means of scroll bars.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.3 List boxes It is possible to insert list boxes as control elements into a window area.
List boxes are used to display multi-line outputs. The display can be navigated by means of scroll bars.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.4 Combo boxes It is possible to insert combo boxes as control elements into a window area.
A combo box combines the functions of an input field with a list box displaying the corresponding selection options either permanently or only explicitly after pressing a drop-down button.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.5 Data types It is possible to allocate data types to fields.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.6 Selection of control elements It is possible to select control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.7 Moving control elements It is possible to move selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.8 Deleting control elements It is possible to delete selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.9 Copying control elements It is possible to copy selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.10 Definition of presentation parameters It is possible to specify presentation parameters for selected control elements.
Presentation parameters are type font/type size, foreground color, background color.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.11 Combination of control elements It is possible to combine selected control elements into groups.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.12 Alignment of control elements It is possible to align selected control elements left or right in a raster.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.13 Horizontal alignment of control elements It is possible to align selected control elements horizontally to each other with the same distance.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.14 Vertical alignment of control elements It is possible to align selected control elements vertically to each other with the same distance.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.15 Specifying the distance between control elements It is possible to specify the required vertical and horizontal distance between control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.16 Adjusting the size of control elements It is possible to automatically adjust the size of selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.17 Adjusting presentation parameters of control elements It is possible to adjust automatically the presentation parameters of selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.18 Copying control elements into a library It is possible to copy control elements selected in a window area into a library.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.19 Copying control elements from a library It is possible to copy control elements from a library into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.4 Events
SSD02.F.2.4.4.1 Predefined events for control elements It is possible to allocate predefined events to control elements.
Predefined events are moving the mouse, pressing mouse buttons, selecting list entries, ending field inputs, activation and deactivation of switches.
SSD02.F.2.4.4.2 Code section for an event It is possible to deposit a code section to each event.

3.4 Other Requirements

SSD02.O.1 Upward compatibility It must be possible to process objects generated with an older release of the tool with the later release of that tool, without loss of information and functionality.
SSD02.O.2 Procedural command language The tool has a procedural command language that can be applied by the user to generate and run macros or procedures.
SSD02.O.3 Complexity There is no limitation of the complexity caused by the tool itself.

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SSD02.I.1	Granularity	The exchange of control parameters with SWFM01 - Workflow Management is possible for individual closed function packages of the tool by means of a disclosed, documented interface.
SSD02.I.2	Input interface to SSD20 - Transforming Code Backwards	It is possible to integrate the interface specifications-generated with SSD20 from the physical schema specifications-from the object management without further transformation.
SSD02.I.3	Output interface to SSD10 - Supporting Component and Module Specification	It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SSD10 via the object management without further transformation in order to be integrated into the specification of components and modules.
SSD02.I.4	Output interface to SSD14 - Generating User Interface Formats	It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SSD14 without further transformation in order to generate physical schema specifications for interfaces.
SSD02.I.5	Output interface to SSD19 - Simulating Timing Behavior	It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SSD19 via the object management without further transformation in order to simulate the expected time behavior.
SSD02.I.6	Output interface to SQA14 - Generation of Test Cases	It is possible to transmit the interface specifications to SQA14 via the object management without further transformation in order to generate test cases.

SSD02.M.1	DIAL - Dialog Design Modeling
SSD02.M.1.1		Symbols
SSD02.M.1.1.1	Mask types	Symbols are available for the representation of all mask types required for a dialogue.
SSD02.M.1.1.2	State symbols	Symbols are available for the representation of states connected with the individual mask types. It is possible to mark these symbols by text. Examples are horizontal lines marked by text with screen types put in front.
SSD02.M.1.1.3	Transition symbols	Symbols are available for the representation of the transition from one state to another.
SSD02.M.1.2	State transitions
SSD02.M.1.2.1	Alternative state transitions	It is possible to represent alternative state transitions in dialog diagrams.
SSD02.M.1.2.2	Conditional state transitions	It is possible to represent conditional state transitions in dialog diagrams.

SSD02.F.1	Handling conventional user interfaces
SSD02.F.1.1	Entering the target system
SSD02.F.1.1.1	Masks	It is possible to enter the target system for masks.
SSD02.F.1.1.2	Lists	It is possible to enter the target system for lists.
SSD02.F.1.2	Entering the size
SSD02.F.1.2.1	Masks	It is possible to specify the size of a mask via lines and columns.
SSD02.F.1.2.2	Lists	It is possible to specify the size of a list via lines and columns.
SSD02.F.1.3	Graphical elements
SSD02.F.1.3.1	Representation	It is at least possible to represent graphical elements as horizontal and vertical lines.
SSD02.F.1.3.2	Field attributes	It is possible to add field attributes to graphical elements.
SSD02.F.1.4	Literals
SSD02.F.1.4.1	Position	It is possible to represent literals at any position.
SSD02.F.1.4.2	Field attributes	It is possible to add field attributes to literals.
SSD02.F.1.5	Variables
SSD02.F.1.5.1	Position	It is possible to represent a variable at any position. Variables are input or output fields.
SSD02.F.1.5.2	Field attributes	It is possible to add field attributes to variables. Field attributes are the attributes "protected", "underlined", etc.
SSD02.F.1.6	Allocation of attributes
SSD02.F.1.6.1	Direct selection	When allocating field attributes it is possible to get a selection range well-suited to the target system.
SSD02.F.1.6.2	Default settings	It is possible to preset the values for the field attributes.
SSD02.F.1.6.3	Changing the Default Settings	It is possible to change a valid presetting without nullifying its global default settings.
SSD02.F.1.7	Interaction control
SSD02.F.1.7.1	Cursor	It is possible to determine the first input field.
SSD02.F.1.7.2	Function keys	It is possible to assign values to the function keys.
SSD02.F.1.8	Data definition
SSD02.F.1.8.1	Global	When setting a variable it is possible to access globally valid data structures.
SSD02.F.1.8.2	Local	When setting a variable it is possible to limit the domain to the object (mask or list).
SSD02.F.1.9	Preview
SSD02.F.1.9.1	Masks	It is possible to represent a mask in the environment of the target TP monitor.
SSD02.F.1.9.2	Lists	It is possible to select a representation corresponding to the environment of the target system.
SSD02.F.1.10	Copying
SSD02.F.1.10.1	Masks	It is possible to copy a mask together with all connected information.
SSD02.F.1.10.2	Lists	It is possible to copy a list together with all connected information.
SSD02.F.1.11	Module Allocation	It is possible to allocate processing modules to objects. Objects are masks, lists, variables, etc.
SSD02.F.1.12	List layout
SSD02.F.1.12.1	Header	It is possible to define header information for each list in a special area.
SSD02.F.1.12.2	Footer	It is possible to define footer information for each list in a special area.
SSD02.F.1.13	Group control change
SSD02.F.1.13.1	Simple group control change	It is possible to define a single-stage group control change for a list.
SSD02.F.1.13.2	Nested group control change	It is possible to define a nested group control change for a list.
SSD02.F.1.13.3	Trigger	It is possible to combine several variable field contents used as trigger for a group control change.
SSD02.F.2	Handling window-oriented user interfaces
SSD02.F.2.1	Windows
SSD02.F.2.1.1	Window types
SSD02.F.2.1.2	Single window interface	It is possible to allocate the type "Single Window Interface" to a window. A window of type "Single Window Interface" is placed alone and controls no other dependent windows within its window frame.
SSD02.F.2.1.3	Multiple window interface	It is possible to allocate the type "Multiple Window Interface" to a window. As a primary window, a window of type "Multiple Window Interface" controls other dependent windows within its window frame.
SSD02.F.2.1.4	Modal windows	It is possible to define a window as modal. A modal window definitely expects a reaction of the user prior to continuing with the dialog. Parallel processing by the user at another window is therefore excluded.
SSD02.F.2.2	Window representation
SSD02.F.2.2.1	Window frame alterable in scale	It is possible to put a frame alterable in scale on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.2	Window frame rigid in scale	It is possible to put a frame rigid in scale on a window. Pop-up windows usually have a rigid frame.
SSD02.F.2.2.3	Window title	It is possible to allocate a title to a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.4	Vertical scroll bar	It is possible to put a vertical scroll bar on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.5	Horizontal scroll bar	It is possible to put a horizontal scroll bar on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.6	Closing box	It is possible to put a closing box on a window. When activating the closing box, the window will be shut and removed from the screen.
SSD02.F.2.2.7	Minimization box	It is possible to put a minimization box on a window. When activating the minimization box the window is displayed as an icon.
SSD02.F.2.2.8	Window icon	It is possible to allocate an icon to the window used in case of minimization. The allocated icon represents the window after the minimization box has been activated.
SSD02.F.2.2.9	Maximization box	It is possible to put a maximization box on a window. After activating the maximization box the window fills the entire screen.
SSD02.F.2.2.10	Command panel	It is possible to put a command panel on a window.
SSD02.F.2.2.11	Predefined events for windows	It is possible to allocate predefined events to a window. Predefined events are moving the mouse, pressing mouse buttons, changing the size of windows, activation and deactivation of windows.
SSD02.F.2.3	Command panels
SSD02.F.2.3.1	Predefined pull-down menus	It is possible to integrate predefined pull-down menus into command panels. Predefined pull-down menus contain basic window-oriented commands like refresh, move, change size, close active window, etc., or they contain commands for help functions like help about help, help index, help for function keys.
SSD02.F.2.3.2	Command definition	It is possible to define commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.3	Code section for commands	It is possible to deposit commands together with a code section.
SSD02.F.2.3.4	Hierarchical grouping of commands	It is possible to group commands hierarchically whereby each level of refinement of a hierarchy branch corresponds to a pull-down menu in the command panel.
SSD02.F.2.3.5	Changing commands	It is possible to change commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.6	Moving commands	It is possible to move commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.7	Deleting commands	It is possible to delete commands.
SSD02.F.2.3.8	Deactivating the command mode	It is possible to allocate the mode "deactivated" to commands. In this case the corresponding commands cannot be executed. The deactivation is marked on the screen by means of optical information. Usually the command text is not displayed in the usual color but in shadowy gray.
SSD02.F.2.3.9	Function keys/key combinations	It is possible to deposit function keys or a key combination to commands. The corresponding command will then be activated by pressing either the function key or the key combination.
SSD02.F.2.3.10	Mnemonic command abbreviations	It is possible to deposit a mnemonic command abbreviation to commands. The corresponding command will then be activated by entering the mnemonic command abbreviation. Usually this is a specially marked character (e. g. by underlining it) in the command itself.
SSD02.F.2.3.11	Copying of commands to a library	It is possible to copy commands into a library.
SSD02.F.2.3.12	Copying of commands from a library	It is possible to copy commands from a library into a command panel.
SSD02.F.2.4	Control element
SSD02.F.2.4.1	Static control element
SSD02.F.2.4.1.1	Text	It is possible to insert static text as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.1.2	Group frame	It is possible to insert group frames as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.1.3	Icons	It is possible to insert icons as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.1.4	Bit maps	It is possible to insert bit maps as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2	Switches
SSD02.F.2.4.2.1	Push-buttons	It is possible to insert push-buttons as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.2	Radio-buttons	it is possible to insert radio-buttons as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.3	Check boxes	It is possible to insert check boxes as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.4	Vertical scroll bars	It is possible to insert vertical scroll bars as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.5	Horizontal scroll bars	It is possible to insert horizontal scroll bars as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.2.6	Hot spots	It is possible to insert hot spots as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.3	Fields
SSD02.F.2.4.3.1	Input fields	It is possible to insert input fields as control elements into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.2	Input field lists	It is possible to insert input field lists as control elements into a window area. Input field lists are used to collect multi-line inputs. The input field list can be navigated by means of scroll bars.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.3	List boxes	It is possible to insert list boxes as control elements into a window area. List boxes are used to display multi-line outputs. The display can be navigated by means of scroll bars.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.4	Combo boxes	It is possible to insert combo boxes as control elements into a window area. A combo box combines the functions of an input field with a list box displaying the corresponding selection options either permanently or only explicitly after pressing a drop-down button.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.5	Data types	It is possible to allocate data types to fields.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.6	Selection of control elements	It is possible to select control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.7	Moving control elements	It is possible to move selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.8	Deleting control elements	It is possible to delete selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.9	Copying control elements	It is possible to copy selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.10	Definition of presentation parameters	It is possible to specify presentation parameters for selected control elements. Presentation parameters are type font/type size, foreground color, background color.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.11	Combination of control elements	It is possible to combine selected control elements into groups.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.12	Alignment of control elements	It is possible to align selected control elements left or right in a raster.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.13	Horizontal alignment of control elements	It is possible to align selected control elements horizontally to each other with the same distance.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.14	Vertical alignment of control elements	It is possible to align selected control elements vertically to each other with the same distance.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.15	Specifying the distance between control elements	It is possible to specify the required vertical and horizontal distance between control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.16	Adjusting the size of control elements	It is possible to automatically adjust the size of selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.17	Adjusting presentation parameters of control elements	It is possible to adjust automatically the presentation parameters of selected control elements.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.18	Copying control elements into a library	It is possible to copy control elements selected in a window area into a library.
SSD02.F.2.4.3.19	Copying control elements from a library	It is possible to copy control elements from a library into a window area.
SSD02.F.2.4.4	Events
SSD02.F.2.4.4.1	Predefined events for control elements	It is possible to allocate predefined events to control elements. Predefined events are moving the mouse, pressing mouse buttons, selecting list entries, ending field inputs, activation and deactivation of switches.
SSD02.F.2.4.4.2	Code section for an event	It is possible to deposit a code section to each event.

SSD02.O.1	Upward compatibility	It must be possible to process objects generated with an older release of the tool with the later release of that tool, without loss of information and functionality.
SSD02.O.2	Procedural command language	The tool has a procedural command language that can be applied by the user to generate and run macros or procedures.
SSD02.O.3	Complexity	There is no limitation of the complexity caused by the tool itself.