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'''ABSTRACT
'''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.


 
This project aims at implementing complete ODT files import (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 file. Export will as be taken into consideration while designing the import.


'''MOTIVATION'''
'''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 word processing 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 directly into the workspace, for making it work better.




'''OBJECTIVES'''
'''Objectives'''


Complete ODT import and export plug-in for Scribus
Complete ODT import and, if time permits, export for Scribus via plug-ins.


Document the plug-in correctly and neatly.
Document the plug-ins 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


-Reading out ODT files
*Reading ODT files.
*Extracting graphics, tables and formulas and if necessary convert them to a format that can be used by Scribus (e.g. SVG).
*Open an ODT in the workspace by converting it to a Scribus document
 
 


-Open an ODT in the workspace by converting it to a master document
'''The Plan'''


*First decode (read the XML) the ODT files.
*Convert the graphics in the ODT to SVGs and read the text content in the ODT.
*Make the entire imported thing into a frame inside the document, which will be scalable, pan-able and editable.




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 the documentation of Scribus completely, especially more about how to program Scribus. Communicate with mentors and clear basic doubts about the project.


'''TIME LINE'''
*Phase II –Rip him off


Following is the detailed road map of implementing the project.
May 08-May 17 –Design the structure of the plug-in and discuss its structure on IRC nad mailing list.


Phase I Gather it up
*Phase III Code him out


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.
May 18- May 20 –Open the ODT files using a newly created plug-in from the Scribus.


Phase II –Rip him off
-Convert the graphics in the ODT to SVGs and read the text content in the ODT.


May 08-May 17 –Design the structure of the plug-in and discuss in the irc about the structure.
May 20- May 28 – Testing -Phase I


Phase III Code him out
May 29- July 18 Make the entire imported thing into a frame inside the document, which will be scalable, pan-able and editable.


May 18- May 27 –Open the ODT files independent from the Scribus+ Add ODT file import option in Scribus
*Phase IV - Fix It


May 28 Testing
July 18 -July 28- Testing and Debugging Phase II.


May 29- June 27 –Link both plug-in and Scribus and debug
July 29 - August 7 – Complete the coding and sync the entire project.


June 28- August 1 Complete the coding and sync the entire project.
*Phase V Pack Up


Phase IV Pack Up
August 7-August 17 Complete the documentation and completely comment up the code (Clean Coding).


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:


Note: Timeline doesn’t include interaction with the mentor every day.
*ODT files can be imported with basic contents and to be expanding the support as time allows with a minimum guarantee for text,images,tables and formulas in ODT files to be imported into Scribus.(Not a complete ODT importer, which would be too large to be fit in the limited time frame of GSoC 2009.)


*Proper documentation of the functionality and the code.


'''PROJECT OUTCOMES'''


The expected outcomes of this project are as follows
'''Mentor'''


                  -The ODT files can be imported as files itself using a plug-in not as texts as at present.
Tsoots has agreed to mentor my project if I got selected. He is one of the administrative level experienced personalities in Scribus community.


                  -Clean Documentation for the above plug-in.


'''ABOUT ME'''
'''About Me'''


Name: Anoop Thomas Mathew
Name: Anoop Thomas Mathew
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Timezone : GMT + 5:30
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 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 been using GNU/Linux for the past 5 years, starting off with RHEL 4.
 
I have good knowledge in C, C++, Java and Python, and I've been into coding in them for the past 5 years.
 
I am a member of FSF since 3 years and had fixied a few bugs in the Vim text editor. I am in the VIM development mailing list for more than one year. I don’t have any previous experience with Scribus, but I hope to work with Scribus through GSoC 2009.
 
 
'''Why Me???'''
 
I am hardworking to attain a purticular goal.
 
My mentor will be able to communicate with me at any time he wish, I will be available, 24x7.


                      I have good knowledge in C,C++, java and Python, and I've been into coding them for past 5 years.  
I have experience in being with persons in other time zones.


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.
I am open, looking forward to constructive criticisms, which I found in Scribus irc (#scribus and #scribus-dev channels at freenode.net).

Latest revision as of 12:13, 30 March 2009

Abstract

This project aims at implementing complete ODT files import (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 file. Export will as be taken into consideration while designing the import.


Motivation

ODT is a univeral open word processing 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 directly into the workspace, for making it work better.


Objectives

Complete ODT import and, if time permits, export for Scribus via plug-ins.

Document the plug-ins correctly and neatly.


Challenges

The major challenges that will be faced during the implementation of this project are

  • Reading ODT files.
  • Extracting graphics, tables and formulas and if necessary convert them to a format that can be used by Scribus (e.g. SVG).
  • Open an ODT in the workspace by converting it to a Scribus document


The Plan

  • First decode (read the XML) the ODT files.
  • Convert the graphics in the ODT to SVGs and read the text content in the ODT.
  • Make the entire imported thing into a frame inside the document, which will be scalable, pan-able and editable.


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 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 its structure on IRC nad mailing list.

  • Phase III – Code him out

May 18- May 20 –Open the ODT files using a newly created plug-in from the Scribus.

-Convert the graphics in the ODT to SVGs and read the text content in the ODT.

May 20- May 28 – Testing -Phase I

May 29- July 18 – Make the entire imported thing into a frame inside the document, which will be scalable, pan-able and editable.

  • Phase IV - Fix It

July 18 -July 28- Testing and Debugging Phase II.

July 29 - August 7 – Complete the coding and sync the entire project.

  • Phase V – Pack Up

August 7-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:

  • ODT files can be imported with basic contents and to be expanding the support as time allows with a minimum guarantee for text,images,tables and formulas in ODT files to be imported into Scribus.(Not a complete ODT importer, which would be too large to be fit in the limited time frame of GSoC 2009.)
  • Proper documentation of the functionality and the code.


Mentor

Tsoots has agreed to mentor my project if I got selected. He is one of the administrative level experienced personalities in Scribus community.


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.

I have good knowledge in C, C++, Java and Python, and I've been into coding in them for the past 5 years.

I am a member of FSF since 3 years and had fixied a few bugs in the Vim text editor. I am in the VIM development mailing list for more than one year. I don’t have any previous experience with Scribus, but I hope to work with Scribus through GSoC 2009.


Why Me???

I am hardworking to attain a purticular goal.

My mentor will be able to communicate with me at any time he wish, I will be available, 24x7.

I have experience in being with persons in other time zones.

I am open, looking forward to constructive criticisms, which I found in Scribus irc (#scribus and #scribus-dev channels at freenode.net).