On Mar 16, 2012, at 3:16 PM, Denis Gervalle wrote:
On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 11:42, Vincent Massol <[email protected]> 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 !
You don't have to use this macro… I'm not proposing to remove the wiki syntax for images… :) In addition this would be the default and we can imagine a border="true|false" param.
* 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.
Same.
* 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.
See the images on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_and_fauna_of_Orissa
* define default sizes and scale it to the default one but allow specifying other sizes
What would be the default size ?
To be defined.
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 ?
On this topic yes since it's a good idea.
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 ?
One macro with parameters.
Do you intend to package your macro by default or put it as an extension ?
By default in XE I think since I can see this macro as very useful for users. But this choice can be made later on. Thanks -Vincent
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