Hi, Once again, a team of sudents from Ecole Centrale Lyon (France) has chosen to work on Inkscape in the scope of their studies. (The same kind of work that brought LPE envelope, group and staking two years ago with Johan as mentor and the Spray tool last year mentored by Cédric). This year I will be the mentor of the team of six students, let me introduce them: Boughida Rafik Desgrange Yoann Ngom Mor Pais Vincent Soyer Baptiste Petit François (project leader)
This year will be focused on a better image management in the software (based on this blueprint: https://blueprints.launchpad.net/inkscape/+spec/image-properties-dialog-enha...). Basically, they will do : * enhancement of the image properties window * smart relinking tool * small enhancements of images in Inkscape : more relative links, use the resolution at import, let the user choose at import if he wants to embbed ot to link.
The project will start in january and will last 6 months. They only have 4 dedicated hours per week, but I'm sure they will find time to do a serious work. We will post regular updates of the project on this list. The students may also ask for technical help or advice on irc and I know that the team will know how to welcome them well.
I think the best is to use a branch. This time we will host it on launchpad and register it.
You are very welcome for any support, help, ideas, reviews or anything.
Cheers! Steren