New Invoicing - Files - 'View' and 'Delete' UI
There is a significant design flaw in the new Files UI:
1. The delete button will remove an attachment on a single click, rather than prompting a confirmation.
2. The 'View' file button is directly next to the delete button increasing the chance of accidentally clicking delete instead. Given the point above there's no way of recovering the attachment as clicking it will instantly remove that file.
In the old invoicing you could simply click the file name to view rather than clicking a 'View' button. The delete button was under a cog and initiated a second click to confirm deletion of an attached file.
Jeremy Whish
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Lucas Bruno
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I agree this creates a real usability problem, especially for users handling important invoices and client documents daily. Having the delete action trigger instantly without any confirmation is risky on its own, but placing it directly beside the View button makes accidental clicks far more likely.
The older workflow was much safer because viewing files was simple while destructive actions required an extra step. Even a small confirmation popup or moving Delete into a secondary menu would greatly reduce accidental data loss and improve confidence in the interface.
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Dennis Cole
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This is POOR design and thought.
Just get rid of the new invoicing. It's absolute rubbish.