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List:       kde-usability
Subject:    Re: [kopete-devel] Metacontact::photo() part III, contactlist photo
From:       Matt Rogers <mattr () kde ! org>
Date:       2004-12-05 6:58:11
Message-ID: 200412050058.12002.mattr () kde ! org
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On Sunday 05 December 2004 12:55 am, Duncan Mac-Vicar P. wrote:
> Ok guys, I have the code to show the photo in the contact list. Before
> commiting anything I want to discuss some issues. (look the referenced
> screenie) (don't blame it, quick prototype to get the thing working, this
> email purpose is exactly to discuss the final look)
>
> http://aseigo.bddf.ca/dms/32/85_kopete-yay.png
>
> for kde-usability guys, please read my blogs entries in kdedevelopers.org
> if you are not aware of this topic and you are interested.
>
> As a summary Kopete now uses KABC photo in tooltips, and since now, it can
> show the photo in the contact list. Integration to allow import/sync
> between specific protocol avatars and the photo is coming too. I am not
> subscribed to usability so CC to me or kopete-devel is appreciated.
>
> 1- Should I make a new style [1] or just use the current detailed view?

I think the current detailed view would be enough, but i'm not sure. I'm wary 
of adding another option.

> 1.1- in case [1] I want to hear ideas about this style.
> 2- Should I put the photo AND the icon (like the screennie) [3] or use the
> smile icon only if no picture available [2]
> 2.1 in case [2], the photo doesn't show if the metacontact is offline or
> not. Does making the photo b/w if offline makes sense?. In cas [3] what to
> show in contacts where no photo is avaiable to alow all cells have the same
> height?
>

I think choice 2 is the best here. and as said on IRC, i think the following 
logic should apply 

if ( havePhoto() )
	showPhoto();
else
	showSmiley();


Matt
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