Virtual Machine Row Management Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing graphical user interfaces for managing virtual machines require users to switch between different portions of the interface to add or remove rows, disrupting the workflow and making it inefficient to configure virtualized hardware resources.
Innovation Solution
A row module is introduced that generates a graphical user interface with visual indicators adjacent to rows, allowing users to add or remove rows by selecting these indicators, thereby streamlining the process of modifying virtualized hardware resources without disrupting the workflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users switch between different portions of the interface to add or remove rows, then the existing graphical user interface can manage virtual machine configurations, but the workflow is disrupted and efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the row addition/removal functionality directly into the table interface by placing visual indicators (plus and minus signs) adjacent to each row. This allows users to perform row operations within the same interface area where they view and configure virtual machine settings, eliminating the need to switch between different interface portions and maintaining workflow continuity.
2Productivity
If visual indicators are added adjacent to each row, then users can add or remove rows without switching interface portions, but the interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by adding visual indicators only where needed - specifically adjacent to each row in the table. The plus sign appears next to rows where addition is appropriate, and the minus sign appears next to rows where removal is appropriate. This localized approach provides the necessary functionality without unnecessarily complicating the entire interface.
Data Source
AI summary
A graphical user interface may be provided. In some embodiments, the graphical user interface may include a plurality of rows. A first row may include a first entry field and a first visual indicator and a second row may include a second entry field and a second visual indicator. The first entry field may be assigned a first profile. A selection of a second profile for the second entry field may be received and a selection of the second visual indicator may be received. A third row may be added in response to the selection of the second visual indicator after the selection of the second profile to be assigned to the second entry field.