[lively-kernel] iPad related features release (see video)

[Robert Krahn]

Thanks for letting us know, this is great stuff! 

I ike the video :)


On Friday, May 11, 2012 at 8:47 PM, Hubert Hesse wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> the bachelor's project is happy to announce that our work on Lively
> Kernel on the iPad is ready to be released. You will find improved iPad
> support on all pages in the webwerkstatt now.
> 
> Some of the features include, but are not limited to:
> * Simplified selection gesture (tap through morph hierarchy)
> * PieMenus: Select a morph, then touch & hold. Experienced user can
> make a gesture without waiting for the menu to appear
> * adjusted tools, e.g. Parts Bin, Object Editor and ColorChooser
> (replacement for StyleEditor)
> 
> 
> Please refer to the video we made for you:
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8GKWrReyk4
> 
> 
> = Selections =
> 
> In general selections trigger onTap(), but some morphs such as buttons
> implement the selection onDoubleTap(). You can overwrite the event
> handlers onTap(), onDoubleTap() and onHold() as you like. Button for
> example open a selection onDoubleTap().
> In some cases you might want to disableSelection() entirely on a
> finished part.
> 
> = Tools =
> 
> Due to the limited amount of available screen space we tried to reduce
> the number of open tools. Therefore tools like Parts Bin and Object
> Editor update their target to the currently selected morph
> ($world.currentlySelectedMorph). On a desktop they use Halo target as
> fallback.
> 
> Currently we are working on tools with native look and feel. The next
> visible change will be the Parts Bin. But there are more collaboration
> related features to come soon.
> 
> We are looking forward to receive your feedback.
> 
> Kind regards,
> Hubert
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