Re: [Kidbasic-devel] Icons

[tony007 <sup...@go...>]

On 15/11/06, Ian Larsen <dr...@gm...> wrote:
>
> I've fixed a few things in the trunk of the svn repository.
>
> Compilation no longer requires different commands in the LEX directory
> for unix and windows, a simple "make" will do for both.  (Does anyone
> know how to automate this with qmake?)


You can probably do this from the BASIC256.pro file using the 'system'
function.
i.e.
MADE_LEX = TRUE
exists( ./LEX/Makefile ) {
    system( make -C ./LEX ):MADE_LEX=FALSE
}
eval( MADE_LEX = FALSE ) {
    error( Couldn't make LEX project - aborting... )
}

I've haven't tested this cause I'm at work and have an urgent 'crisis' to
deal with...
Take a look at http://doc.trolltech.com/4.2/qmake-function-reference.htmlfor
more information.

Also, I've added a resources directory, where icons are stored.  These
> are then compiled into the executable using qt's handy resource
> compiler, so there's no need to distribute .png's with the
> application.
>
> As far as icons go, I'm looking for ideas for good symbols that are
> universal for New Program, Debug, etc.  I think a green triangle and
> red square are fairly standard for Run and Stop.


I've got a graphic designer friend who has said he will make some button
icons. He has vast amounts of experience creating graphics for educational
software aimed at children, but said it might take him a week or so to get
it done as he's really busy at the moment I can give him the ones you've
done so far to give him an idea of the 'theme' if you like. Let me know if
you want to take advantage of the offer or not Ian?

btw. Ian, are you sure about disabling the dock window toolbars in the code?
I thought you meant you'd set them to be not-visible by default so that they
don't clutter up the app when it's loaded. What about the person who a)
doesn't compile from source but downloads the binaries and b) has a large
resolution screen. I've always thought it's better to offer functionality
but give users to option to use or not use it as they choose. Just my two
cents worth...

tony

-Ian
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