Improved Media Management - Revision history

JonCruz: /* Related Bugs */

2010-01-03T09:55:55Z

Related Bugs

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	This is a collection of related bugs to help give an overview of user problems:		This is a collection of related bugs to help give an overview of user problems:

			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/165952 165952] png resolution not imported
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/170628 170628] Paste raster image
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/170931 170931] Gradient collection
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/171169 171169] export/import/edit/generate color palettes
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/171543 171543] Please support non-square pixels in bitmaps
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/171584 171584] Assumed/specified import DPI
	* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/171842 171842] Add an option to the preferences-dialog: "Auto embed images"		* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/171842 171842] Add an option to the preferences-dialog: "Auto embed images"
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/272520 272520] Dragging and dropping images into the inkscape document always creates an absolute link
	* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/297702 297702] Cannot open SVG file that was saved from a PDF opened with "Embed Images" option set		* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/297702 297702] Cannot open SVG file that was saved from a PDF opened with "Embed Images" option set
	* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/355028 355028] Embed images fails silently when images are in a locked layer		* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/355028 355028] Embed images fails silently when images are in a locked layer

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2010-01-03T09:30:40Z

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	* Presentations		* Presentations
	** [http://river-valley.tv/ingimp-a-smorgasbord-of-usability-adaptive-uis-and-visually-arresting-graphic-design-for-2009/ ingimp: A Smorgasbord of Usability, Adaptive UIs, and Visually Arresting Graphic Design for 2009]		** [http://river-valley.tv/ingimp-a-smorgasbord-of-usability-adaptive-uis-and-visually-arresting-graphic-design-for-2009/ ingimp: A Smorgasbord of Usability, Adaptive UIs, and Visually Arresting Graphic Design for 2009] - Michael Terry
	** [http://www.infoq.com/presentations/pragmatic-personas Pragmatic Personas: Putting the User back in User Stories]		** [http://www.infoq.com/presentations/pragmatic-personas Pragmatic Personas: Putting the User back in User Stories] - Jeff Patton

JonCruz: /* HID */

2010-01-03T09:19:16Z

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			* Presentations
			** [http://river-valley.tv/ingimp-a-smorgasbord-of-usability-adaptive-uis-and-visually-arresting-graphic-design-for-2009/ ingimp: A Smorgasbord of Usability, Adaptive UIs, and Visually Arresting Graphic Design for 2009]
			** [http://www.infoq.com/presentations/pragmatic-personas Pragmatic Personas: Putting the User back in User Stories]

JonCruz: /* Issues */

2009-12-31T21:20:45Z

Issues

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	* Links containing ".." are not handled correctly. (?)		* Links containing ".." are not handled correctly. (?)
	* To embed a linked image or extract an embedded image, the user must use extensions, which is poorly discoverable.		* To embed a linked image or extract an embedded image, the user must use extensions, which is poorly discoverable.


			== Related Bugs ==

			This is a collection of related bugs to help give an overview of user problems:

			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/171842 171842] Add an option to the preferences-dialog: "Auto embed images"
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/297702 297702] Cannot open SVG file that was saved from a PDF opened with "Embed Images" option set
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/355028 355028] Embed images fails silently when images are in a locked layer
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/386069 386069] Embed extension fails
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/386664 386664] "Gather Resources" option for gathering fonts and images
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/388919 388919] showstopper: font embedding doesn't work as expected
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/415374 415374] Include an option to embed bitmaps in "Save As"
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/441179 441179] File->Import always uses ~/Desktop as the default path
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/499252 499252] edit bitmap externally doesn't follow file path
			* [https://bugs.launchpad.net/inkscape/+bug/501627 501627] No Drag and Drop from Ksnapshot possible: Now produces linked image not found

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Tweenk: /* Issues */

2009-12-29T01:48:46Z

Issues

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	** References to SVG content in other documents, for example SVG fonts		** References to SVG content in other documents, for example SVG fonts
	** Embedded binary fonts (TTF, OTF, etc.)		** Embedded binary fonts (TTF, OTF, etc.)
	* SVG ~~images have been reported to always embed~~. ~~(Must verify this)~~		* It's not possible to create a link to another SVG image.
	* Inkboard does not transmit linked images. In fact it doesn't currently work at all.		* Inkboard does not transmit linked images. In fact it doesn't currently work at all.
	* Links containing ".." are not handled correctly. (?)		* Links containing ".." are not handled correctly. (?)

Tweenk: /* Proposals */

2009-12-29T01:46:51Z

Proposals

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	* Default to embedding images when pasting and Drag and Dropping ~~pixel data~~		* Default to embedding images when pasting and Drag and Dropping.
	* When Drag and Dropping a file, ask whether to embed or to link		* Create a pref setting that allows the user to set the default paste and DnD behavior to linking.
	* ~~Add~~ a ~~link option to the import~~ dialog that ~~defaults to off~~		* When Drag and Dropping a file with the right mouse button (Windows) or middle mouse button (Linux), ask whether to embed or to link.
	* ~~Embedded~~ images ~~as hybrid links~~: embedded ~~raster data with info about its original location~~. If the ~~original file exists, it is watched for modifications~~ and ~~updated~~		* Import dialog should have 2 radio buttons: "Embed" and "Link", with "Embed" being selected by default.
			* Create a dialog that lists external and embedded media referenced by the document.
			* Provide a right click menu item for images: Embed / Extract (which one is displayed would depend on whether the image is linked or embedded).
			* Provide a right click menu item to fix broken links.
			* Allow the user to select between an absolute and relative link when importing.

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Tweenk: /* Issues */

2009-12-29T01:40:07Z

Issues

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	* If relative links are used, moving SVG with linked assets to another directory can break it.		* If relative links are used, moving SVG with linked assets to another directory can break it.
	* If absolute links are used, moving SVG and its linked assets to a different computer can break it.		* If absolute links are used, moving SVG and its linked assets to a different computer can break it.
	* Editing linked images externally or using ImageMagick extensions might unexpectedly overwrite valuable images~~, if the user is not aware that he created a link to the original~~.		* Editing linked images externally or using ImageMagick extensions might unexpectedly overwrite valuable images.

	Issues with embedding:		Issues with embedding:
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	** On Linux, pasting into an unsaved document usually creates the image file in the user's home directory, but it depends on the directory from which Inkscape was started.		** On Linux, pasting into an unsaved document usually creates the image file in the user's home directory, but it depends on the directory from which Inkscape was started.
	** It's not possible to paste images into a document opened from a read-only directory.		** It's not possible to paste images into a document opened from a read-only directory.
	** Users often don't expect this behavior, and don't ~~move~~ the image files along with the document.		** Users often don't expect this behavior, and don't include the created image files along with the document when sending it to others or uploading them to web servers, which results in broken documents.
	* Embedded bitmaps cannot be edited externally.		* Embedded bitmaps cannot be edited externally.
	* Link management / embedding management should be uniform across many asset types, not just those referenced in <image> elements.		* Link management / embedding management should be uniform across many asset types, not just those referenced in <image> elements.

Tweenk: /* Issues */

2009-12-29T01:38:29Z

Issues

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	** On Linux, pasting into an unsaved document usually creates the image file in the user's home directory, but it depends on the directory from which Inkscape was started.		** On Linux, pasting into an unsaved document usually creates the image file in the user's home directory, but it depends on the directory from which Inkscape was started.
	** It's not possible to paste images into a document opened from a read-only directory.		** It's not possible to paste images into a document opened from a read-only directory.
			** Users often don't expect this behavior, and don't move the image files along with the document.
	* Embedded bitmaps cannot be edited externally.		* Embedded bitmaps cannot be edited externally.
	* Link management / embedding management should be uniform across many asset types, not just those referenced in <image> elements.		* Link management / embedding management should be uniform across many asset types, not just those referenced in <image> elements.

Tweenk: /* Issues */

2009-12-29T01:36:59Z

Issues

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	Note: first two ~~issues~~ describe problems that are inherent, while the third ~~lists~~ issues that are specific to Inkscape and its current feature set.		Note: first two lists describe problems that are inherent, while the third has issues that are specific to Inkscape and its current feature set.

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	Issues with embedding:		Issues with embedding:
	* Embedding assets increases their size by 33%. For Web-hosted SVGs, this increases bandwidth usage.		* Embedding assets increases their size by 33%.
	* Embedding prevents sharing of linked assets (same PNG in multiple SVG files~~, etc.~~)		** For Web-hosted SVGs, this increases bandwidth usage.
			* Embedding prevents sharing of linked assets across documents (e.g. same PNG background in multiple SVG files)
	* Text-editing an SVG with embedded images is resource-intensive.		* Text-editing an SVG with embedded images is resource-intensive.
	* Embedding copyrighted fonts in the document might be illegal.		* Embedding copyrighted fonts in the document might be illegal.
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	* Paste has become disconnected from drag-n-drop. They should use a unified code path, and behaviors need to be consistent.		* Paste has become disconnected from drag-n-drop. They should use a unified code path, and behaviors need to be consistent.
	* Pasting an image selection results in a auto-generated .png file with a deterministic, but meaningless name being created in the document's directory.		* Pasting an image selection results in a auto-generated .png file with a deterministic, but meaningless name being created in the document's directory.
	** Pasting an image into an unsaved document on Windows requires administrator privileges. This is because if the document's directory is unwritable or not known, Inkscape writes the file to the current directory. On Windows, that's the installation directory.		** Pasting an image into an unsaved document on Windows requires administrator privileges. This is because if the document's directory is unwritable or not known, Inkscape writes the file to the program's current directory. On Windows, that's the installation directory.
	** On Linux, pasting into an unsaved document usually creates the ~~images~~ in the user's home directory, but it depends on the directory from which Inkscape was started.		** On Linux, pasting into an unsaved document usually creates the image file in the user's home directory, but it depends on the directory from which Inkscape was started.
	** ~~Cannot~~ paste into a document opened from a read-only directory.		** It's not possible to paste images into a document opened from a read-only directory.
	* Embedded bitmaps cannot be edited externally.		* Embedded bitmaps cannot be edited externally.
	* Link management / embedding management should be uniform across many asset types, not just those referenced in <image> elements.		* Link management / embedding management should be uniform across many asset types, not just those referenced in <image> elements.

Tweenk: /* Issues */

2009-12-28T20:48:50Z

Issues

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	* Pasting an image selection results in a auto-generated .png file with a deterministic name.		Note: first two issues describe problems that are inherent, while the third lists issues that are specific to Inkscape and its current feature set.
	* Moving linked assets breaks the ~~SVG assets~~ are ~~linked from~~.
	** Some users have seen this have issues with ~~not-yet-saved documents. (needs more clarification)~~		Issues with links:
	* ~~Linked vs. Embedded should be uniform across many asset types,~~ not ~~just those referenced in <image> elements~~.		* Unsophisticated users might not understand how linked assets work.
	** <image> elements to ~~PNG, JPEG, SVG and other images.~~		* When moving SVG to another computer (via e-mail or to a web server), users can forget to include the linked assets.
	** ICC color profile files (~~.icc, .icm, etc.~~)		* When the linked asset is moved, the SVG will break.
	** CSS stylesheet files (.css)		* If relative links are used, moving SVG with linked assets to another directory can break it.
	** Cursor files (.cur, .~~csr)~~		* If absolute links are used, moving SVG and its linked assets to a different computer can break it.
	** GIMP palette files (.gpl)		* Editing linked images externally or using ImageMagick extensions might unexpectedly overwrite valuable images, if the user is not aware that he created a link to the original.
	** SwatchBook files (.swb)
	** Script files (.js)		Issues with embedding:
	** WebFonts		* Embedding assets increases their size by 33%. For Web-hosted SVGs, this increases bandwidth usage.
	*** TrueDoc™ Portable Font Resource (.pfr)		* Embedding prevents sharing of linked assets (same PNG in multiple SVG files, etc.)
	*** Embedded OpenType (.eot)		* Text-editing an SVG with embedded images is resource-intensive.
	*** PostScript™ Type 1 (.pfb, .~~pfa)~~		* Embedding copyrighted fonts in the document might be illegal.
	*** TrueType (.ttf)
	*** OpenType, ~~including TrueType Open (.ttf)~~		Issues with the current implementation:
	*** TrueType with ~~GX extensions~~		* Paste has become disconnected from drag-n-drop. They should use a unified code path, and behaviors need to be consistent.
	*** Speedo		* Pasting an image selection results in a auto-generated .png file with a deterministic, but meaningless name being created in the document's directory.
	*** Intellifont		** Pasting an image into an unsaved document on Windows requires administrator privileges. This is because if the document's directory is unwritable or not known, Inkscape writes the file to the current directory. On Windows, that's the installation directory.
	* Paste has become disconnected from drag-n-drop. These should really be unified. The code paths and behaviors need to ~~be consistent~~.		** On Linux, pasting into an unsaved document usually creates the images in the user's home directory, but it depends on the directory from which Inkscape was started.
	* ~~Linked asset SVGs emailed can miss also sending those~~ linked assets.		** Cannot paste into a document opened from a read-only directory.
	* Linked asset SVGs published to a ~~web server~~ can ~~miss also sending those assets~~.		* Embedded bitmaps cannot be edited externally.
	* ~~Linked asset SVGs edited~~ externally or using ImageMagick extensions might overwrite valuable images ~~unexpectedly.~~		* Link management / embedding management should be uniform across many asset types, not just those referenced in <image> elements.
	* Absolute links cause problems for SVGs moved from one system to ~~another~~.		** Raster images (PNG, JPEG, SVG, others)
	* Links should include relative links that also include ".."		** ICC color profiles
	* Embedding interferes with ~~external editing of placed bitmaps.~~		** CSS stylesheets
	* Embedding assets increases size by 33%.		** GIMP palettes, SwatchBook files
	* Embedding prevents sharing of linked assets (same PNG in multiple SVG files, etc)		** Scripts
	* ~~Embedding causes issues with~~ editing SVG ~~files in text editors. Problems increase numbers and sizes of~~ images ~~increase~~.		** References to SVG content in other documents, for example SVG fonts
	* Embedding ~~increases bandwidth for web~~-~~hosted SVGs~~.		** Embedded binary fonts (TTF, OTF, etc.)
	* ~~Several misc bugs need addressing~~		* SVG images have been reported to always embed. (Must verify this)
	** Pasting an image into an unsaved document on Windows requires administrator privileges.		* Inkboard does not transmit linked images. In fact it doesn't currently work at all.
	** ~~Not possible to~~ paste into a document opened from a read-only directory.		* Links containing ".." are not handled correctly. (?)
	** ~~Sometimes unexpected location of~~ images ~~pasted into an unsaved document.~~		* To embed a linked image or extract an embedded image, the user must use extensions, which is poorly discoverable.
	*** ~~Unsaved image pastes might need~~ to ~~be considered~~ in ~~a "pending" state~~.
	** SVG images have been reported to always embed. (Must verify this)
	** Inkboard does not transmit linked images.

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