The Pidoco Usability Suite is a cloud-based collaboration software by Pidoco GmbH for creating, sharing and testing wireframe

Wireframe

Wireframe or wire frame may refer to:* Wire-frame model, visual presentation of a three dimensional or physical object used in 3D computer graphics* Website wireframe, a basic visual guide used in web design...

s, mockup

Mockup

In manufacturing and design, a mockup, or mock-up, is a scale or full-size model of a design or device, used for teaching, demonstration, design evaluation, promotion, and other purposes...

s and prototype

Prototype

A prototype is an early sample or model built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from.The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον , "primitive form", neutral of πρωτότυπος , "original, primitive", from πρῶτος , "first" and τύπος ,...

s of websites, mobile apps and enterprise software applications.

Pidoco Usability Suite

The Pidoco Usability Suite is a cloud-based collaboration software for planning, designing and testing websites, web applications, mobile apps and enterprise software. The software tool enables users to quickly create clickable wireframes, mockups and interactive low-fidelity prototypes of GUIs without programming by using drag-and-drop placement of pre-fabricated elements. Pidoco allows users to share projects with team members and other project stakeholders for real-time online collaboration, reviewing and user testing. The web application is used to visualize requirements, collaborate in the design phases of software development, involve end users, and generate optimized specifications for traditional or agile development processes. Pidoco is browser-based and thus compatible with Windows, Mac OS and Linux.

Functionality

Pidoco is structured into several views that give access to various functions. The functions include:

• Editor – Creating, sharing and exporting wireframes, mockups and prototypes


• Simulator – Reviewing and discussing projects and requirements


• Tester – Testing prototypes for usability with end users online

Versions

The Pidoco Usability Suite is marketed in three editions:

• Basic – The Basic edition is the entry-level version which includes the editing functions.
• Classic – The Classic version includes all Basic functionality and additional sharing options as well as real-time collaborative editing capability for teams.
• Expert – The Expert version is the top-of-line version and includes all Classic functions as well as testing functionality and additional collaboration options like screensharing, VoIP connection, chat and session recording.

Compatibility

The Pidoco Usability Suite is a browser-based application that runs on various operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS and Linux. Supported browsers include Internet Explorer 7+, Firefox 3.0+, Chrome 4+, and Safari 4+ for the simulation and testing functions that allow teams to collaborate on prototypes by gathering feedback. Creating and editing prototypes is supported in Firefox 3.0+, Chrome 4+, and Safari 4+.

Requirements

Pidoco is a JavaScript/SVG based tool that uses open web standards. It is offered on the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model and does not require download or installation. The software can be accessed online via the application homepage, so a broad-band internet connection and a web browser software are necessary to use the Pidoco software.

Software-as-a-Service

Pidoco operates on the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and is available as standard hosted SaaS option, hosted dedicated server option or as an in-house installation. Attributes of SaaS include flexibility and scalability, multi-tenant capability, recurring subscription fees rather than upfront capital cost, and require no internal hardware.

See also

• Software prototyping
  Software prototyping
  *Software prototyping, refers to the activity of creating prototypes of software applications, i.e., incomplete versions of the software program being developed...
  
  
• Software visualization
  Software visualization
  Software visualization is the static or animated 2-D or 3-D visual representation of information about software systems based on their structure, size, history, or behavior....
  
  
• Website wireframe
  Website wireframe
  A website wireframe, also known as a page schematic or screen blueprint, is a visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website. The wireframe depicts the page layout or arrangement of the website’s content, including interface elements and navigational systems, and how they work...
  
  
• Collaboration
  Collaboration
  Collaboration is working together to achieve a goal. It is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together to realize shared goals, — for example, an intriguing endeavor that is creative in nature—by sharing...
  
  
• Usability
  Usability
  Usability is the ease of use and learnability of a human-made object. The object of use can be a software application, website, book, tool, machine, process, or anything a human interacts with. A usability study may be conducted as a primary job function by a usability analyst or as a secondary job...
  
  
• List of collaborative software

External links

Official resources

• https://pidoco.com/en/guided-video-tour-wireframe – Guided tour of Pidoco Usability Suite.
• https://pidoco.com/en/help – Official Online Help for Pidoco Usability Suite.