THIS IS A TEST INSTANCE. ALL YOUR CHANGES WILL BE LOST!!!!
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The goal of the sidebar feature is to enhance user experience by adding sidebar for 3 apps: Writer, Impress & Calc.
Sidebar Background
For AOO, there is already a UNO API for plugable sidebar controls in general. There is a C++ framework for the side bar used in Impress.
For Symphony sidebar, we can get detailed introduction here.
UX Design Explorations
Sidebar UX design from explorations by Kevin Grignon can be found in the links belowon the AOO UX wiki:
- http://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/AOO_4.0_Dockable_Task_Pane_(Task_Bar)_Design_Explorationhttp://wiki.openoffice.org/wiki/AOO_UX_Design_Exploration_-_Docked_Task_Pane_Container_-_Tab_User_Interface_Design
Per the discussion in the mail thread, Beveled tab option is preferred.
AOO Sidebar Framework Investigation
Sidebar framework technical investigations by Andre Fischer can be found on the AOO Dev wiki:
Development Plan
Following are development plan items:
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Look & Feel design explorations | UX | Kevin Grignon | Ongoing |
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AOO sidebar framework investigation | DEV | Andre Fischer | Ongoing | |
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