From: Doug B. <dou...@gm...> - 2012-07-26 14:01:25
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As you may know, a web-based version of Gramps has been underway for three years. It is now nearing completion! You can always see the latest version running at: http://gramps-connect.org/ Try it! You can view the site in three modes: * not logged in - should see data of people dead and public. If either a person is dead, or any data is marked private, you should not be able to see it. Living people are marked with "[Living]" (as determined in Preferences -> Text). * logged in as regular user, ID: admin1, password: gramps. You can see all data, run reports, export data, but cannot change the database. * logged in as super user, ID: admin, password: gramps. You can edit, delete, add, import, and access Admin pages There are still weeks of programming left, but the majority of functionality is now functional. Highlights: * Uses standard Gramps Database API, so all reports, tools, and plugins will work * Database backend can utilize professional databases (SQL-based) for collaboration and performance on Very Large Trees * Web design is based on CSS; you can change the way it looks under User -> Profile (uses Narrative Web CSS styles) * All file formats (GEDCOM, Gramps XML, etc) can be imported/exported on the website (import files must currently be on the web) * All data is viewable; most is also editable * Notes have markup which can be edited in a WYSIWYG editor * Editing a person requires a "Reason for change"... should that be added to all changes? * All reports can be run from the website (currently PDF output only) * History tab shows all past activity on an item; logging being added throughout Caveats: * Lots of bugs left; still checking integrity * Deleting an item may cascade and delete other related items * Referenced item viewing/editing not implemented * Reordering and deleting list items not complete * Can't upload media yet * No representation of pedigree yet (other than reports) You can also run your own version (testing only!). Details at: http://www.gramps-project.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gramps-Connect Let me know what you like, don't like, and would most like to see. -Doug |