Pinning columns

The following example of pinning columns, taken from the Shift Setup application, applies whenever columns can be pinned (e.g. the Base Selection window).

The "End Time" datum isn’t clearly visible on the screen due to the width of the columns (and that of the application). Pinning the name column, however, gives it precedence.

The column shifts to the left, because the scroll bar now affects only the unpinned items. Scrolling to the right produces the following output:

"Pinning" enables the user to keep the "Name" datum visible at all times; even while scrolling back and forth to read all other data. Since the name is always displayed, the user is always sure of the item (e.g. "Midnight to Midday") to which the datum (e.g. "12:00 PM") pertains.

If unpinned, however, this column would act like any other; its placement with respect to the other columns would not change, and it would be subject to scrolling off the screen.