Design of Computer Output

Identify Computer Output Needs

IdentifySpecific output and its needs
Select methods(printed or display)
Format Required
Output Objectives
To Convey Information
Trigger an action
Signal important event, problem or
warnings
Confirm an action.
Types of Output
Report
Document
Message
Origin of Output
Retrieval from a data store.
Transmission from a process or activity.
Directly from an input source.
Key Output Questions:
Who will receive the Output?
What is its planned use?
How much detail is needed?
When and how often is the Output
needed?
By what methods?
How to present the information?
Tabular format: Like in accounts payable,
bills, mark list etc.
Conditions:
 Details dominate and few narrative
comments or explanations are needed.
 Details are presented in discrete categories.
 Each category must be labeled.
 Totals must be drawn or comparisons made
between the components.
Cont..
Graphic format: like pie-chart, bar graph,
curve chart etc.
Conditions:
 To improve the effectiveness of output
reporting for the targeted recipients.
 To manage information volumes.
 To suit one’s preference.
Cont..
Using Icons.
Color presentations.
Designing printed Output
Type of printers:
1. Impact printers
2. Non- printers.
Designing visual display Output
Layout of display screens:
1. Physical dimensions of the screen
2. Number of rows and columns of data that
can be displayed
3. Degree of resolution
4. Number of colors available
5. Methods of highlighting.
Thank You….!!