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author Eugene Ostroukhov <eugeneo@symbian.org>
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:33:07 -0700
changeset 354 0bceeb415e7f
parent 229 716254ccbcc0
permissions -rw-r--r--
Bug 2892 - Import wgz file from Import menu should have same functionality as File New Project Create from wgz


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<p>Create a progress indicator to inform users that the application is loading data. For an example of how to create a progress indicator popup for a widget, see <a href="GUID-9405C97E-4784-4043-BA75-77518EF0A38F.html#GUID-9405C97E-4784-4043-BA75-77518EF0A38F">STEW: indicating progress</a>.</p>
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<p>For general guidelines on acceptable response times on mobile devices, see <a href="http://library.forum.nokia.com/topic/Design_and_User_Experience_Library/GUID-A34281EC-A40A-403F-A3E1-74E7C9BD2784.html" target="_blank">Actions and feedback</a>.</p>
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