Re: [Dynapi-Help] documentation, presence, etc.

[Richard :o\) <ma...@ri...>]

hi,
This is going to be a great help when it's operational,. my ideas:

Logo: I'm sorry I really don't like these,- much to much going on, and not
clear what it is.
I think something simpler which could also be used as a "powered by DynAPI2"
button on the sites would be better.. Maybe something like this:
http://www.cakewalk.com/hf/images/cakelogo.jpg

Site:
*The current server is very slow, although it's only a temp server now I
guess?
* The "All Classes" option is good to have an overview, it would be nice if
the methods etc became visible inline, like a treeview, or a popup info div.
Couldn't a hierarchal menu system be used here?
* Some kind of color-coding or icons would be nice to see if the methods and
properties of a class are documented yet, and if the documentation has been
deemed correct and finished (ie file is locked from further modification).
* Besides the Methods and Properties a General_info (to warn of any bugs or
incompatibilities) and an Example section would be nice.
* a search engine would be a great help, maybe this one:
http://www.dynamic-core.net/knowledgebase/article-2000/Setting%20up%20your%2
0own%20search%20engine.htm
* maybe a printable version could be made.
 Anyway keep up the good work, if I can help on anything specific let me
know (dhtml, javascript, asp, database-design or whatever)

Richard :o)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jannon Frank" <ja...@cs...>
To: "dynapi-help" <dyn...@li...>
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 2:51 AM
Subject: [Dynapi-Help] documentation, presence, etc.


> So the API reference documentation project is almost ready to begin.
>
> Go to:
> http://emc2.caltech.edu/~schlam/dynapi2/
>
> I want everyone to just click through and check it out for now.  I want to
> get any suggestions of schema changes anyone might have.  I figure I'll
take
> those for a few days before finalizing it and having people start filling
> out the DB.  Which means, don't submit anything now. (1) because I'm not
> going to guarantee it gets carried over if any schema changes are made and
> (2) I haven't tested submission yet.
> The proprties page isn't up yet, but the property fields are: name, type,
> and description.
>
> Also, there's been talk about setting up a home page at sourceforge for
> DynAPI2.  I think that's a great idea.  I'd like to see more of a presence
> out there for the project and a more friendly face, something new users
and
> developers can easily grab on to.  Just cuz there's some confusion going
> around with Pascal's site and then users can go to sourceforge, and
there's
> also IlMaestro's site, whish I guess is the official one right now.  I
guess
> with the documentation DB and the templates being created, we'll get
there.
> just my $.02.  Oh, I also think the DynAPI could use a logo.  When you go
to
> the site above there are three versions of one I kinda like.  It'd be good
> to hear your thoughts.
>
> lata
> -j
> <jf...@us...>
>
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