Update: Prototype on node forms

On Monday I started researching recent efforts to date on node forms. There has been a lot of activity in this area recently and things have really taken off this week -- largely pushed by newcomer to the usability group: SteveJB.

To cut a long story short. Consensus was quickly reached that 'vertical tabs' or 'drawers' as we are more affectionately calling them, are probably the best way forward with node forms. They allow a lot of flexibility while not disorientating the user, and providing all the settings, options and other 3rd party fieldsets in quickly accessible areas one click away with little or no scrolling.

I have put together a prototype for default drupal 6 to 'feel' this interface. I have some notes on it where you can join in the discussion.