[Qgis-developer] Master branch splash screen

[Anita Graser]

Hi Larry,

Am 07.09.2013, 19:29 Uhr, schrieb Larry Shaffer <larrys at dakotacarto.com>:
> 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.

I just like the colors. It will only be used for a couple of days, and  
there are a lot of other things that still requrire attention before the  
Hackfest and FOSS4G, so I think I'll leave it.

> 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.

Sorry, I don't think I can pull that off.

> 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.

Once we have some photos to chose from, I'm sure we'll find a way to make  
a decent splash. I'm not emotionally invested in either "master" or "dev"  
use. If we need the space, I'll happily get rid of "master".

Best wishes,
Anita




>
>
> 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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