[Qgis-developer] Re: Updates and feedback on GIS icon theme

[Robert Szczepanek]

Hi,

>>>> Vector metaphor has shape of "V" letter, so once explained it's easy to
>>>> remember. If used only in this context there is no risk to mix it up
>>>> with eg. (poli)line feature. I tested many options including Anita's
>>>> semi-transparency. They are much nicer, but you can mix them up with
>>>> eg.
>>>> polygon.
>>>
>>> "once explained" ... Well, that's the problem ;) People just tend to not
>>> read the manuals.
>>> If I understand you correctly you chose this representation because it's
>>> a symbol for "vector" in general? I always thought it was the symbol for
>>> line. Danger of mix up even here I think.
>> There is always danger (line and polygon), so it's more a question of
>> shape.
> Polygon with V-shape? Would be better visible than the line maybe.

This can be an option. I will test it.

>> We need some infrastructure and concept to cooperate. At the moment you,
>> gvSIG team and me are working on the same.
> Any ideas, svn?
> 
>> regards,
>> Robert
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Anita

Some SVN solutions by Jorge and Jody follow your post on graphics ML.

regards,
Robert