Activities/XoEditor - Revision history

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	== Where to get XOEditor ==		== Where to get XOEditor ==

	The XOEditor Activity is available on the [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4085 Sugar Labs Activity portal]. The source code to XOEditor is available on [~~http~~://~~git~~.sugarlabs~~.org~~/xo-~~colors gitorious~~].		The XOEditor Activity is available on the [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4085 Sugar Labs Activity portal]. The source code to XOEditor is available on [https://github.com/sugarlabs/xoeditor-activity/ github].

	== Using XOEditor ==		== Using XOEditor ==

Walter at 14:39, 7 April 2012

2012-04-07T14:39:26Z

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	[[Image:XOEditor-icon.svg]]		[[Image:XOEditor-icon.svg]]

	==About XOEditor==		== About XOEditor ==

	XOEditor is an Activity that can be used to create different color combinations for the XO icon at the heart of the Sugar interface.		XOEditor is an Activity that can be used to create different color combinations for the XO icon at the heart of the Sugar interface.

			== Where to get XOEditor ==

			The XOEditor Activity is available on the [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4085 Sugar Labs Activity portal]. The source code to XOEditor is available on [http://git.sugarlabs.org/xo-colors gitorious].

	== Using XOEditor ==		== Using XOEditor ==
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	The dots can be dragged across the screen to be organized into different arrangements. These arrangements are saved to the Sugar Journal and restored when you resume the Activity.		The dots can be dragged across the screen to be organized into different arrangements. These arrangements are saved to the Sugar Journal and restored when you resume the Activity.

	== ~~Where to get~~ XOEditor ==		== Learning with XOEditor ==
	The XOEditor Activity is available on the [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addon/4085 Sugar Labs Activity portal]. The source code to XOEditor is available on [http://git.sugarlabs.org/xo-colors gitorious].

	~~== Where to report problems ==~~
	You can report bugs and make feature requests [https://bugs.sugarlabs.org/newticket?component=Portfolio on our bug-tracking system] (You need to create an account first). To list all open tickets of XOEditor you can use [https://bugs.sugarlabs.org/query?status=accepted&status=assigned&status=new&status=reopened&component=Xoeditor query component=Xoeditor]. You are also welcome to leave comments/suggestions on the [[Talk:Activities/XoEditor]] page.

	~~== A word to educators~~ ==

	While XOEditor is primarily intended to be used as a simple utility for changing the colors in the Sugar interface, it can be used to introduce some color concepts, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochrome monochrome], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complementary_colors complementary colors], and some aspects of [http://interisciplinary-lab.wikispaces.com/file/view/jacobson.pdf color expression].		While XOEditor is primarily intended to be used as a simple utility for changing the colors in the Sugar interface, it can be used to introduce some color concepts, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochrome monochrome], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complementary_colors complementary colors], and some aspects of [http://interisciplinary-lab.wikispaces.com/file/view/jacobson.pdf color expression].
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	:Which color combinations do you like? Why?		:Which color combinations do you like? Why?

	== A word to developers ==		== Modifying XOEditor ==

			* The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs. The use case for such a modifcation would be that it would let the learner explore a broader range of color combinations. (The XO colors were chosen to meet a specific, narrow set of criteria: legibility and colorfulness. What are some other criteria?)

			* The original Javascript version of XOEditor let you look at the color pairs on top of different background colors. It would be a nice feature to add to the Python version. The use case for such a modification is that colors appear differently depending upon the context in which they are viewed. This modification would allow the learner to explore the impact of background color on perception.)

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			Please add your suggestions and/or patches and/or use cases here.

			=== A word to developers ===

	The [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addons/versions/4085#version-2 original version of XOEditor] was written in Javascript and bundled into an instance of Browse. The original [[Activities/XoEditor/XoEditor.xml\|XML file]] is in the wiki. As of Version 3, XOEditor has been rebased to Python.		The [http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/addons/versions/4085#version-2 original version of XOEditor] was written in Javascript and bundled into an instance of Browse. The original [[Activities/XoEditor/XoEditor.xml\|XML file]] is in the wiki. As of Version 3, XOEditor has been rebased to Python.
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	== ~~Suggestions for enhancements~~ ==		== Where to report problems ==
			You can report bugs and make feature requests [https://bugs.sugarlabs.org/newticket?component=Portfolio on our bug-tracking system] (You need to create an account first). To list all open tickets of XOEditor you can use [https://bugs.sugarlabs.org/query?status=accepted&status=assigned&status=new&status=reopened&component=Xoeditor query component=Xoeditor]. You are also welcome to leave comments/suggestions on the [[Talk:Activities/XoEditor]] page.
	* The colors used in XOEditor are from [~~http~~://~~git~~.sugarlabs.org/~~sugar~~-~~toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class~~]. ~~An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different~~ list of ~~color pairs. The~~ use ~~case for such a modifcation would be that it would let the learner explore a broader range of color combinations~~. ~~(The XO colors were chosen to meet a specific, narrow set of criteria: legibility and colorfulness~~. ~~What are some other criteria~~?)

	* The original Javascript version of XOEditor let you look at the color pairs on top of different background colors. ~~It would be a nice feature to add to the Python version. The use case for such a modification is that colors appear differently depending upon the context in which they~~ are ~~viewed. This modification would allow the learner~~ to ~~explore~~ the ~~impact of background color on perception.)~~

	~~----~~

	~~Please add your suggestions and~~/~~or patches and/or use cases here~~.

	== Credits ==		== Credits ==

	XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].		XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].

Walter: /* Suggestions for modification */

2012-04-05T20:37:11Z

Suggestions for modification

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	== Suggestions for ~~modification~~ ==		== Suggestions for enhancements ==

	* The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs. The use case for such a modifcation would be that it would let the learner explore a broader range of color combinations. (The XO colors were chosen to meet a specific, narrow set of criteria: legibility and colorfulness. What are some other criteria?)		* The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs. The use case for such a modifcation would be that it would let the learner explore a broader range of color combinations. (The XO colors were chosen to meet a specific, narrow set of criteria: legibility and colorfulness. What are some other criteria?)

ChristophD: capital letters in Activity

2012-04-05T19:24:32Z

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	[[Image:XOEditor.png]]		[[Image:XOEditor.png]]

	You launch XOEditor from the Home View by clicking on the Activity icon. Once the ~~activity~~ has opened, you will see an XO icon in the center of the screen surrounded by colored circles. The circles are color "stroke-fill" combinations. By clicking on a circle, the XO icon takes on those colors. You can save a selected color combination using the Save Button on the Main Toolbar.		You launch XOEditor from the Home View by clicking on the Activity icon. Once the Activity has opened, you will see an XO icon in the center of the screen surrounded by colored circles. The circles are color "stroke-fill" combinations. By clicking on a circle, the XO icon takes on those colors. You can save a selected color combination using the Save Button on the Main Toolbar.

	:'''Did you know''' that as of Version 3, XOEditor will save your colors?		:'''Did you know''' that as of Version 3, XOEditor will save your colors?
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	On the Main Toolbar, from left to right:		On the Main Toolbar, from left to right:
	;The Activity Toolbar button: Used to open the Activity toolbar		;The Activity Toolbar button: Used to open the Activity toolbar
	;The Save Button: Used to save the currently selected colors as your new ~~activity~~ colors		;The Save Button: Used to save the currently selected colors as your new Activity colors
	;The standard Stop Button: Used to exit the Activity		;The standard Stop Button: Used to exit the Activity

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	The dots can be dragged across the screen to be organized into different arrangements. These arrangements are saved to the Sugar Journal and restored when you resume the ~~activity~~.		The dots can be dragged across the screen to be organized into different arrangements. These arrangements are saved to the Sugar Journal and restored when you resume the Activity.

	== Where to get XOEditor ==		== Where to get XOEditor ==

ChristophD: /* About XOEditor */

2012-04-05T19:23:29Z

About XOEditor

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	==About XOEditor==		==About XOEditor==

	XOEditor is an ~~activity~~ that can be used to create different color combinations for the XO icon at the heart of the Sugar interface.		XOEditor is an Activity that can be used to create different color combinations for the XO icon at the heart of the Sugar interface.

	== Using XOEditor ==		== Using XOEditor ==

Walter: /* Suggestions for modification */

2012-04-05T18:50:51Z

Suggestions for modification

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	== Suggestions for modification ==		== Suggestions for modification ==

	* The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs.		* The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs. The use case for such a modifcation would be that it would let the learner explore a broader range of color combinations. (The XO colors were chosen to meet a specific, narrow set of criteria: legibility and colorfulness. What are some other criteria?)

	* The original Javascript version of XOEditor let you look at the color pairs on top of different background colors. It would be a nice feature to add to the Python version.		* The original Javascript version of XOEditor let you look at the color pairs on top of different background colors. It would be a nice feature to add to the Python version. The use case for such a modification is that colors appear differently depending upon the context in which they are viewed. This modification would allow the learner to explore the impact of background color on perception.)

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	Please add your suggestions and/or patches here.		Please add your suggestions and/or patches and/or use cases here.

	== Credits ==		== Credits ==

	XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].		XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].

Walter: /* Suggestions for modification */

2012-04-05T18:46:27Z

Suggestions for modification

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	* The original Javascript version of XOEditor let you look at the color pairs on top of different background colors. It would be a nice feature to add to the Python version.		* The original Javascript version of XOEditor let you look at the color pairs on top of different background colors. It would be a nice feature to add to the Python version.

			----

			Please add your suggestions and/or patches here.

	== Credits ==		== Credits ==

	XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].		XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].

Walter: /* Suggestions for modification */

2012-04-05T18:45:40Z

Suggestions for modification

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	== Suggestions for modification ==		== Suggestions for modification ==

	The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs.		* The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs.

			* The original Javascript version of XOEditor let you look at the color pairs on top of different background colors. It would be a nice feature to add to the Python version.

	== Credits ==		== Credits ==

	XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].		XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].

Walter: /* A word to developers */

2012-04-05T18:43:52Z

A word to developers

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	self._game.colors[0], self._game.colors[1]))		self._game.colors[0], self._game.colors[1]))
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			== Suggestions for modification ==

			The colors used in XOEditor are from [http://git.sugarlabs.org/sugar-toolkit/mainline/blobs/master/src/sugar/graphics/xocolor.py the standand Sugar colors class]. An interesting challenge would be to modify the program to use a different list of color pairs.

	== Credits ==		== Credits ==

	XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].		XOEditor was written and is maintained by [[User:Walter]].

Walter: /* A word to educators */

2012-04-05T18:36:03Z

A word to educators

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	== A word to educators ==		== A word to educators ==

	While XOEditor is primarily intended to be used as a simple utility for changing the colors in the Sugar interface, it can be used to introduce some color concepts, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochrome monochrome], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complementary_colors complementary colors], and some aspects of [interisciplinary-lab.wikispaces.com/file/view/jacobson.pdf color expression].		While XOEditor is primarily intended to be used as a simple utility for changing the colors in the Sugar interface, it can be used to introduce some color concepts, such as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monochrome monochrome], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complementary_colors complementary colors], and some aspects of [http://interisciplinary-lab.wikispaces.com/file/view/jacobson.pdf color expression].

	Example projects/questions:		Example projects/questions: