[GRASS-dev] GSoC Ideas

[Anna Petrášová]

I believe the welcome screen would most likely be dismissed. The other
possible solutions Brendan brings up may be difficult to implement with
wxpython. But we tried to do something similar with Linda using the info
bar, which shows info/buttons for first-time users. She tested that with
mixed results, people often just dismissed it. But I think it could be
further refined. For example, maybe we could move it to map display to make
it more prominent. The other direction is to better detect when users are
doing something likely wrong (import projected data to default project) and
then suggest alternatives.

On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 12:05 PM Brendan <brendan.harmon at gmail.com> wrote:

> Personally I like the new interface, but Maris' proposal for wizards to
> create new projects sounds helpful. Rather than a startup screen that
> stalls users, there could be temporary icons floating on the map canvas
> that prompt users to create a new project in different ways. Would
> disappear as soon as data is added to the map. A helpful guide/shortcut
> that users could choose to ignore. Still, any startup hints might be
> annoying like Clippy the infamous paperclip. I can find an example from
> other software if the idea is of interest. Or the logo that pops up when
> you start GRASS could have buttons for creating new projects; if a user
> doesn't click on them while GRASS is starting, then it will open in the
> default / previous project.
> Best, Brendan
>
> On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 8:35 AM Anna Petrášová via grass-dev <
> grass-dev at lists.osgeo.org> wrote:
>
>> I agree with Vero. I am not sure we had enough time to evaluate the
>> current state yet. I don't remember the details of our discussions, so if
>> you provide a description of what exactly you mean, that would be helpful.
>> In terms of a GSoC project, the main issue I see is that the mentors need
>> to provide clear instructions on what the student should do, especially for
>> this case, and we apparently don't have a consensus here. So I would be
>> willing to mentor it only as long as we develop a plan ahead of time we can
>> all agree on. Given the past experience, I am somewhat skeptical we can all
>> agree on something:) But I'll try to be open to ideas!
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 8:12 AM Veronica Andreo <veroandreo at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Maris,
>>>
>>> Would you mind sharing more details on this idea? I'm afraid I was not
>>> able to attend/hear the discussion about this welcome screen in Prague. I
>>> hope though we do not end up with a new startup screen. It took so much
>>> time to reach an agreement and finally remove it.
>>>
>>> Vero
>>>
>>> El jue, 15 feb 2024 a las 9:00, Maris Nartiss (<maris.gis at gmail.com>)
>>> escribió:
>>>
>>>> Hello Anna, Vero.
>>>> I added the welcome screen idea we discussed during our Prague
>>>> meeting. I think it would be a good GSOC project as it is quite easy
>>>> and at the same time will allow to understand if it is the way to go.
>>>> Anna, would you be able to be a co-mentor as it is a GUI project? Or
>>>> who else could be?
>>>> Vero, your user-centric view also would be valuable.
>>>> Please edit the wiki accordingly.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Māris.
>>>>
>>>> sestd., 2024. g. 3. febr., plkst. 06:34 — lietotājs Anna Petrášová via
>>>> grass-dev (<grass-dev at lists.osgeo.org>) rakstīja:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hi,
>>>> >
>>>> > I created a GSoC Ideas 2024 page on grasswiki (as opposed to trac
>>>> wiki, which I think we should be moving away from):
>>>> > https://grasswiki.osgeo.org/wiki/GRASS_GSoC_Ideas_2024
>>>> >
>>>> > It's not updated yet, I plan to add more topics. If you want to
>>>> mentor a topic, we can discuss it here.
>>>> >
>>>> > Anna
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>>>
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