Sliders (Gauges)

Figure 1. Interactive gauge

Summary Select only one value. Range must be continuous. No discrete values allowed, e.g. no/yes. Only used within Forms. Min and max are always numerical. Keypad possible.

Java Gauge Related design guidelines Forms

Sliders are available for Java Forms. They can be used to set a value from a continuous range. The user drags on the slider marker to change the current value. Sliders are controlled inline directly in the form. The user can type a new value with the virtual keypad, which appears after tapping the current value.

Slider (Gauge)
Figure 2. Active slider	Only available in Forms. Single tap on current gauge value bubble launches numeric keypad. To step back or accept, use the handle to slide the keyboard down. In landscape mode tapping, the current value bubble launches full-screen editor. Min and max values are: Always numerical values. Under the slider. Value change: Via dragging the slider handle. Numerical input.