[Qgis-developer] Master branch splash screen

[Larry Shaffer]

Hi,

On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 2:26 AM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at> wrote:

> next try: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.**com/u/42637169/qgis21_**
> 1generic.png<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42637169/qgis21_1generic.png>
>
> now in green with "dev" instead of "2.1" :)
>

I like the layout and color selection. Not sure I understand the leaf (?)
background, though QGIS is used quite a bit for forestry and bio-sciences.

Just a thought: maybe instead try a bunch of translucent icons (new icons
for add layers?) floating/swirling around. I realize this is just an
interim splash, but could be something like that might make a good graphic
for the web site as well. That really is one of QGIS strongest core
features: its ability to work with so many providers, both open and
proprietary. Plus those new layer icons look good.

If the new group photo is similar to the last two (a row or two of faces),
then the use of both dev and master words in the layout means dev may cover
some faces. 'Master' is really from git nomenclature, while dev is probably
more commonly understood. So, I suggest just removing master and lowering
dev to make more room for the photo. Maybe try dev in the master's yellow,
then.


Regards,

Larry



> Best wishes,
> Anita
>
>
> Am 07.09.2013, 10:05 Uhr, schrieb Nathan Woodrow <madmanwoo at gmail.com>:
>
>  Yes which is why I would rather not give the dev builds numbers apart from
>> a commit ID and how far pass the last git tag it was.
>> http://stackoverflow.com/**questions/3300746/deriving-**
>> application-build-version-**from-git-describe-how-to-get-**a-relatively<http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3300746/deriving-application-build-version-from-git-describe-how-to-get-a-relatively>
>>
>> - Nathan
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:53 PM, Ramon Andiñach <custard at westnet.com.au
>> >wrote:
>>
>>  Just for curiosity, did anyone have that problem with 1.9?
>>>
>>> -ramon.
>>>
>>> On 07/09/2013, at 15:40 , Nathan Woodrow wrote:
>>>
>>> > Hey Anita,
>>> >
>>> > I would just remove the 2.1 number as people might thing it's a
>>> released
>>> version. Maybe replace it with Dev
>>> >
>>> > - Nathan
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:34 PM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at>
>>> wrote:
>>> > Hi Larry,
>>> >
>>> > Here's a generic 2.1 splash
>>> > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.**com/u/42637169/qgis21_**0generic.png<https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42637169/qgis21_0generic.png>
>>> >
>>> > Best wishes,
>>> > Anita
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Am 06.09.2013, 21:20 Uhr, schrieb Larry Shaffer <
>>> larrys at dakotacarto.com
>>> >:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Hi Anita,
>>> >
>>> > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at>
>>> wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Is it ok if we take a pic in Brighton?
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > +1 from me. I think that's an excellent choice of photo.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > It could be something generic until then. If you want, I  can whip
>>> > something up.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Right now, any users checking out the latest nightly are presented
>>> with a
>>> > splash that denotes 1.9 (assuming they have the splash turned on)
>>> instead
>>> > of 2.1. Not a big deal, but could confuse some users.
>>> >
>>> > Maybe replace that with a new layout that will basically be the same as
>>> > when the Brighton photo is included? May be good to have the layout's
>>> style
>>> > be similar to the new stable version's splash, e.g. square corners and
>>> > choice of font; but, not too similar, so it is easy to see at a glance
>>> > which version you have launched.
>>> >
>>> > Regards,
>>> >
>>> > Larry
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Best wishes
>>> > Anita
>>> >
>>> > On Fri, Sep 6, 2013 at 7:49 PM, Larry Shaffer <larrys at dakotacarto.com>
>>> > wrote:
>>> > > Hi,
>>> > >
>>> > > Does anyone have an idea for what the splash screen of the master
>>> branch
>>> > > builds should be?
>>> > >
>>> > > Regards,
>>> > >
>>> > > Larry
>>> > >
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