Summary

This chapter has described the different types of dialogs available in Series 60. Using example applications, it has demonstrated how to create the most commonly used types. Dialog types range from providing simple notifications to the user through to sophisticated data display and data entry capabilities.

Some guidance has been given about when each type of dialog should be used. It is recommended that you also consult the Series 60 UI Style Guide in the SDK documentation for further detailed information.

Dialogs are commonly used UI component that can be employed to convey information to the user or to query information from them. In the following chapters, you will learn about other controls that can be used to communicate with the user, such as lists and editor controls.