Devices nested under Atlas/References/Devices/

Context and Problem Statement

Devices were a top-level folder with a single inventory file. Looking up devices is a thinking/reference-mode action. Top-level placement was inconsistent with the mode-based structure.

Considered Options

• Move Devices/ to Atlas/References/Devices/.
• Keep Devices/ at top-level.
• Put Devices under Atlas/People/-equivalent slot.

Decision Outcome

Chosen option: “Atlas/References/Devices/”, because devices are reference material; References lives inside Atlas; therefore Devices nests there. Three-level nesting is acceptable because Quick Switcher makes path depth irrelevant for retrieval. Consistency with mode-based design wins.

Pros and Cons of the Options

Atlas/References/Devices/

• Good, because devices are reference material (manuals, specs, warranty info).
• Good, because mode-based consistency.

Top-level Devices/

• Bad, because breaks mode-based consistency.

Under Atlas/People/-equivalent slot

• Bad, because devices aren’t people-shaped.