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List:       kopete-devel
Subject:    RE: [kopete-devel] Metacontact::photo() part III, contactlist photo
From:       "Iori Yagami" <yagami () netcabo ! pt>
Date:       2004-12-05 11:41:54
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Hi.

I have some ideas about this , maybe it can help.

1 -> ... well , the current style appears to be good .. but  if anyone can
think of another better , feel free.

2 -> for this , and I hate to sound like a copycat , but trillian 3.0 (
alpha ) makes this very nicely :

	The smile icon disappears , the status information become integrated
with the photo ( there is a little sign on top of the photo if the user is
in brb mode ). Also , there seems to be available enough space for the third
or second line to be the away status reason ( like away , or brb , or on
class , or working , etc )

	If the user is offline , the photo should be black and white , yes.

	Also , an important thing here , is for all contacts to have the
same space. Also , trillian does this very well , in my opinion. If a
metacontact doesn't have a photo , an symbolic icon will be appear. ( if he
is status normal , some protocol or "normal" icon ... if he is away , like a
NA sign , etc )

If you want a screenshot of trillian , just say so ,I will make one
available.

If noone cares about this , and thinks that trillian usuability is rubbish ,
I was just trying to help !

-----Original Message-----
From: Duncan Mac-Vicar P. [mailto:duncan@kde.org] 
Sent: domingo, 5 de Dezembro de 2004 6:55
To: kopete-devel@kde.org
Cc: kde-usability@kde.org
Subject: [kopete-devel] Metacontact::photo() part III, contactlist photo


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?
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?

any idea sor comments are welcome.

cheers
Duncan

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