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ABSTRACT | '''ABSTRACT | ||
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This project aims Implementing complete ODT/SXW files import and export (i.e. enable the import of ODT files as files, not just as formatted text). This is achieved by using a plug-in to import ODT files, stand alone from the Scribus' stub. | This project aims Implementing complete ODT/SXW files import and export (i.e. enable the import of ODT files as files, not just as formatted text). This is achieved by using a plug-in to import ODT files, stand alone from the Scribus' stub. | ||
'''MOTIVATION''' | |||
ODT is a univeral open source format which is very popular making essential to be imported into the Scribus. Scribus makes desktop publishing with free and open software possible and, I found it necessary to import ODT files as it is into the workspace, for making it work better. I found first phase of this project has been executed last GSoC, i.e. GSoC 2008, which motivates me to complete that ODT importing part. | ODT is a univeral open source format which is very popular making essential to be imported into the Scribus. Scribus makes desktop publishing with free and open software possible and, I found it necessary to import ODT files as it is into the workspace, for making it work better. I found first phase of this project has been executed last GSoC, i.e. GSoC 2008, which motivates me to complete that ODT importing part. | ||
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OBJECTIVES | '''OBJECTIVES''' | ||
Complete ODT import and export plug-in for Scribus | |||
Document the plug-in correctly and neatly. | Document the plug-in correctly and neatly. | ||
'''CHALLENGES''' | |||
CHALLENGES | |||
The major challenges that will be faced during the implementation of this project are | The major challenges that will be faced during the implementation of this project are | ||
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TIME LINE | '''TIME LINE''' | ||
Following is the detailed road map of implementing the project. | Following is the detailed road map of implementing the project. | ||
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PROJECT OUTCOMES | '''PROJECT OUTCOMES''' | ||
The expected outcomes of this project are as follows | The expected outcomes of this project are as follows | ||
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-Clean Documentation for the above plug-in. | -Clean Documentation for the above plug-in. | ||
ABOUT ME | '''ABOUT ME''' | ||
Name: Anoop Thomas Mathew | Name: Anoop Thomas Mathew | ||
Revision as of 20:59, 28 March 2009
ABSTRACT This project aims Implementing complete ODT/SXW files import and export (i.e. enable the import of ODT files as files, not just as formatted text). This is achieved by using a plug-in to import ODT files, stand alone from the Scribus' stub.
MOTIVATION
ODT is a univeral open source format which is very popular making essential to be imported into the Scribus. Scribus makes desktop publishing with free and open software possible and, I found it necessary to import ODT files as it is into the workspace, for making it work better. I found first phase of this project has been executed last GSoC, i.e. GSoC 2008, which motivates me to complete that ODT importing part.
OBJECTIVES
Complete ODT import and export plug-in for Scribus
Document the plug-in correctly and neatly.
CHALLENGES
The major challenges that will be faced during the implementation of this project are
-Reading out ODT files
-Open an ODT in the workspace by converting it to a master document
More discussion with the community is needed to decide upon the above said challenges
TIME LINE
Following is the detailed road map of implementing the project.
Phase I – Gather it up
April 28-May 08 – Understand the XML formatting of ODT files. Read out the documentation of Scribus completely especially more about how to program Scribus. Communicate with mentors and clear basic doubts about the project.
Phase II –Rip him off
May 08-May 17 –Design the structure of the plug-in and discuss in the irc about the structure.
Phase III – Code him out
May 18- May 27 –Open the ODT files independent from the Scribus+ Add ODT file import option in Scribus
May 28 – Testing
May 29- June 27 –Link both plug-in and Scribus and debug
June 28- August 1 – Complete the coding and sync the entire project.
Phase IV – Pack Up
August 1-August 17 – Complete the documentation and completely comment up the code(Clean Coding).
Note: Timeline doesn’t include interaction with the mentor every day.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
The expected outcomes of this project are as follows
-The ODT files can be imported as files itself using a plug-in not as texts as at present.
-Clean Documentation for the above plug-in.
ABOUT ME
Name: Anoop Thomas Mathew
IRC Nick: atmb4u
Email ID: atmb4u@gmail.com
Location: Kerala, India
Timezone : GMT + 5:30
I am Anoop Thomas Mathew, and am currently studying for B. Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering, at College of Engineering, Chengannur, Kerala, INDIA.
I have been using Gnu/Linux for the past 5 years, starting off with RHEL 4 through ubuntu.
I have good knowledge in C,C++, java and Python, and I've been into coding them for past 5 years.
I am a member of FSF for last 3 years and had been fixing a few bugs in Vim text editor. I am in the Vim development mailing list for more than one year. I scribus, I don’t have any previous experience, but I expect to work with scribus through GSoC 2009.