[Openlp-dev] Feature Suggestion: Max height for non-text slides (+ proof of concept code)

[Ian Knight]

On 27/02/16 01:43, Mattias Põldaru wrote:
> 26.02.2016 13:22 Ian Knight kirjutas:
>>
>> I propose adding an option to the settings that allows users to 
>> choose to cap the maximum height of these to a desired amount.
> Why not make this the default and not let the user to choose?
Depending on screen resolution/window size as well as user preference 
(I'd go for quite small myself, but someone with poorer vision might 
want a larger slide size), I think users would appreciate to ability to 
change it, even if we make this the default.

>> In addition, the auto-scrolling on the list is currently setup to 
>> ensure the next slide is visible in the viewport. I propose adding 
>> another option to the settings so that the user can select whether 
>> they want the current, previous, or next slide to appear at the top 
>> of the viewport when the slide is changed.
> Which option would satisfy most of the users or would be the expected 
> behavior?
> I myself when picking with mouse don't want it to jump at all.
> When changing items using keyboard, then maybe the preferred way 
> depends on how many items fit into the viewport at the same time. More 
> possible items meaning more visible history.
I like that it jumps, but would prefer that the currently selected slide 
remain on screen, partly because I like to see where I'm at (despite the 
preview screen), but also because the option for clicking on the current 
slide to advance effects in PowerPoint is a pain to use if the list 
keeps scrolling to the next one.
I suspect some people would also like the option to have the previous 
slide visible so they can easily go back.
As you mentioned, some people don't want it auto-scrolling at all, and 
for some people it will depend on how many items fit into the viewport, 
so having the option to choose seems like the way to go to me.

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Regards,

Ian Knight
ian at knightly.xyz


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