A model for substituting command-line-text user-interfaces with graphical user interfaces in existing software applications

M.Com. (Informatics)In this study the issue on User Interface Management Systems (UIMSs) is addressed. Specific attention is given to the design principles regarding development of user interface management systems that allow the creation of graphical user interfaces for existing text-oriented command-line applications. As an introduction the concept of user interface management systems is discussed and a working and formal definition is derived. Thereafter a survey is discussed concerning user interface tools. A user interface management system architecture is proposed; \he planning, design and development aspects of user interface management systems are addressed, and the effect of human factors in the design of a user interface management system is discussed. Attention is also given to various interaction and dialogue models ..