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> I do think that the HVAC system could use permanent buttons, or at least persistent screen buttons. Um, this is exactly what the article is about: Tesla used
by phailhaus 2y ago
> I do think that the HVAC system could use permanent buttons, or at least persistent screen buttons.
Um, this is exactly what the article is about: Tesla used to do this. There used to be a persistent "defog" button right at the bottom, but now it's hidden behind the Temperature indicator, which looks like it only lets you adjust up/down.
- thebruce87m 2y ago> Um, this is exactly what the article is about The article is about being unfamiliar with a car after 5 minutes. If the button was a physical button you’d still have to look for it since you are still unfamiliar with the car. Before downvoting, ask yourself: * “Would this article exist if the person found the button within 5 minutes?” * “Would this article exist if the person was familiar with the car?”
- mkroman 2y agoAnd they would've found it, because it wouldn't be hidden.
- dim13 2y agoThat's also, what's article is about. > This is one reason why hard-buttons are so effective in old-school cars. They all use these same standard icons so it’s easier for new users to scan across them and find the one you want without any training.
- dingaling 2y agoThat's not the point of the article, but we'll take a corollary of your statement. Imagine a physical button for the demister that's hidden behind a temperature display LCD that hinges down. There's no indication that the temperature display moves or reveals anything, no affordances, other than on a statement on page 3-11-A of the vehicle manual. Would it be acceptable to be confused in that instance even after many five-minute periods?
- thebruce87m 2y agoOf course it would be. That’s not what my comment is about.