Roadmap vs. Phase Indicator

[Former Member]

I am creating a wizard dialog, and am trying to decide whether to use a Roadmap or a Phase Indicator. At first glance, it seems to be simply personal preference... Can someone highlight the reasons for using one over the other?

Thanks,

-Dave

[detlev_beutner · Accepted solution]

Hi David,

the proposed use of the phase indicator are "larger steps which may require more time by the user" whereas the roadmap should be used for "small steps of a clearly defined work process", see http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/de/77a04028f40160e10000000a1550b0/frameset.htm and http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/55/9abe6671d0d64fba6c91e6ea9e1185/frameset.htm under "Use".

Technically of course you are free to decide between them. It's a matter of unified UI to follow the recommondations (even if it may be hard to say what are "small step" or "large step" wizards...

Hope it helps

Detlev