[sword-devel] Interested in?

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On Tuesday 22 April 2003 11:17 am, SW wrote:
> I'm going to ask this again. Are you interested in having maps available
> for the Sword? If so I can help in this area with the creation and
> graphics. We just need a graphics display module (png would be the best
> because of gif and now jpeg copyright issues).

Hi, technically we can display images AFAIK though no modules do. (If I'm 
wrong here someone correct me). And well I was planning on attempting to 
scratch my map itch this summer once classes and related time eaters are over 
with and I can devote some time to doing it.

Though the way I am currently thinking maps ought to be done is a bit more 
interactive than just displaying a map. Imagine, viewing a map of say the 
divided kingdom, you click on Jerusalem and you're transported to a more 
detailed map of the city at the time. Or you click on another location and 
are taken to the ISBE's entry for that area, or an archaeological general 
book or something else neat like that.

> In addition, has anyone thought of including a VRML display module?
>
> I believe you'll find that "If you build it they will come". Add the map
> reader and picture display capabilities and you'll have graphic artists and
> cartologists starting to appear. Stick in a VRML module and people
> experienced in 3D will step forward. Heck, I fall into both categories. I
> have both graphics and 3D experience.

VRML I'm skeptical about mostly because of size issues. I mean if there's a 
way to do it without needlessly bloating the libraries and what not I'm all 
for it.


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