New SignMaker Review

[Steve Slevinski]

Hi List,

I'm almost done with the new SignMaker for the ISWA.  This be will used 
in SignPuddle 2 and released with the SignWriting Image Server GPL code:
http://www.signbank.org/signpuddle/swis/signmaker.php

Improvements
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Small Screen Support
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The entire SymbolPalette now fits on the screen without scrolling.  We 
may need to discuss the size of the SignBox, which has increased.  Can 
you see the whole SignBox and all of the Special Commands?


SignSpelling Sequence
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The sequence is now on the same screen as the SignBox.  You can write 
the sign and add the sorting information at the same time.  The sequence 
is the little square box on the top right.  You can drag a symbol from 
the SymbolPalette or the SignBox.  You can reorder the sequence by 
dragging the symbols around.  You can remove symbols from the sequence 
by clicking.  Blank boxes in the sequence are ignored.


Fine Movement and Grid
--------------------------------
There are now directional arrows in the special command section for fine 
tuning the placement of symbols.  Select a symbol (so it turns blue) and 
move it around 1 pixel at a time with any of the arrows.  If no symbol 
is selected, all symbols will more.  The icon in the middle of the 
arrows will turn on the SignBox grid for easier spatial comparison.


I've tested the new SignMaker in FireFox and Internet Explorer on Mac 
and Windows.  The only problem is with IE and the fine movement arrows.

Any feedback or comments are welcome.

Thanks,
-Steve



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