[Qgis-developer] Master branch splash screen

Sun Sep 8 19:15:36 PDT 2013

Already changed :)

- Nathan

On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Ted <tiruchirapalli at gmail.com> wrote:

> Think the issue is dragged for no reason. We have a dev / master branch
> splash screen that says 1.9 alpha while we debate on leaf ...
>
> its important to have a splash screen that's relevant. So, high time that
> we change that.
>
> The debate can go on after that.
>
> My 2 cents
>
>
> Ted
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Anita Graser <anitagraser at gmx.at> wrote:
>
>> 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<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-**<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<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<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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