[News & Trends]:Differences and Choices between Aggregated MDI and Pure MDI

With the development of technology and the diversification of application scenarios, more and more enterprises are paying attention to and adopting multi document interface (MDI) to improve work efficiency and user experience. In the field of MDI, aggregated MDI and pure MDI are two common practical methods, each with its own characteristics and applicable scenarios. This article will focus on the differences between aggregated MDI and pure MDI, and explore how to choose the MDI method that suits oneself


Let's first understand what aggregation MDI is. Aggregating MDI is a method of aggregating multiple related documents or applications into one interface. It can distinguish these documents or applications through tags or other interface elements and provide a quick way to switch. The advantage of aggregating MDI is that it can centrally manage multiple tasks and workspaces, allowing users to switch and operate on different documents or applications more quickly, improving work efficiency. Meanwhile, aggregating MDI can also reduce screen space usage, making the interface more concise and tidy


By contrast, pure MDI is a method of displaying multiple documents or applications simultaneously in an interface, with each document or application having an independent window. Pure MDI can fully utilize screen space, allowing users to view and operate multiple documents or applications simultaneously. This approach is suitable for scenarios that require frequent switching and comparison of different document contents, such as editors, design software, etc. The disadvantage of pure MDI is that there are many interface elements, which may cause confusion and inconvenience for users


So how do you choose the MDI method that suits you? First, consider your own work scenario and needs. If you need to handle multiple related tasks or workspaces simultaneously, aggregating MDI is a good choice. It can provide quick switching and operation methods, allowing you to complete tasks more efficiently. If you need to view and manipulate multiple document contents simultaneously, pure MDI may be more suitable for you. It can fully utilize screen space, making it easier for you to compare and edit documents


In addition, consideration should also be given to user experience and habits. If users are accustomed to using MDI aggregation software, they can also consider using MDI aggregation when designing their own applications. This can reduce the learning cost and adaptation time of users, and improve the user experience. On the contrary, if users are accustomed to using pure MDI software, they can consider adopting a pure MDI approach when designing applications


In summary, aggregated MDI and pure MDI are two common MDI methods, each with its own characteristics and applicable scenarios. Choosing the MDI method that suits oneself requires considering one's own work scenario and needs, as well as user experience and habits. I hope this article is helpful for you in choosing and applying MDI methods.