16 Mar
2012
16 Mar
'12
3:16 p.m.
On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 11:42, Vincent Massol <vincent(a)massol.net> wrote:
Hi everyone,
I'd like to propose to add an Image macro that would do the following:
* display a border
Not every one will like to have a border !
* display a caption (if it's defined by the user)
Nice to have, but some wants the caption over, some want it aside, and some
like it under.
* display a link to see the image full screen
Which link ? a link to the attachement ? Would not a lightbox be better ?
but some may not like it either.
* define default sizes and scale it to the default one
but allow
specifying other sizes
What would be the default size ?
Basically the idea is to be able to easily display
images as on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_and_fauna_of_Orissa
Should we imitate wikipedia ?
Well, I completely understand there is a need, and I have wear my evil suit
for the above remarks. I would like to put your attention to the fact that
there is plenty of solutions to fit the need. I think having a macro to
produce all these functionalities is a must have, but we need it fully CSS
customizable. Moreover, a simple link to see the image in actual pixel size
does not provide a good experience to the reader, leaving the current page,
using back button, and so on. If we want to provide something useful in
most case, it should also allow a lightbox display solution.
The question is then, do we need a single macro with many options, or
choice of macro from which you may choose your preferred display solution ?
Do you intend to package your macro by default or put it as an extension ?
The idea is that we would use it on xwiki.org but I also think it makes
it nicer for people who wish to display images in their wikis.
WDYT?
Thanks
-Vincent
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