ACBF Editor Feature

Asked by Joe Black

Hi Robert,
I want to ask you some questions:
01. How to set text alignment in text editor area ?

02. Is there an easy way to create a balloon text point marker in addition to the manual way?
In single balloon text I can use feature auto detect balloon text area (F7 or T) but in multiple balloon text which is adjacent to each other and pile I must to draw manual rectangle point marker, because feature auto detect broken in multiple adjacent balloon text.
Can you add some features to make another shape like eclipse and square point marks to make it easier to make balloon text area marks?

03. Can you add some features to undo one point mark than you have to remove all point marks (esc) and feature to edit your point marks which you have created like drag point marks to right place?

thank you and best regards.

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Robert Kubík (Pastierovič) (just-me) said :
#1

Hi Joe,

Q1: Currently default text alignment is for all text-area types as centered, 'commentary' type is aligned to left and 'formal' is justify. This could be overridden in stylesheet definition, but it's not supported yet by editor nor readers.
http://acbf.wikia.com/wiki/Body_Section_Definition#Text-area

Q2: It's not that easy to write an algorithm to extract text-bubble outline. It's computer vision problem. Current algorithm cannot cope with adjucent bubbles. I have an idea for a different algorithm which will work for all text bubbles but will not remove the arrow. I can put an option to preferences dialog so the user can select the one he prefers. Can take some time to develop and test.

Q3: I can add a feature to remove last point (by pressing BACKSPACE). That should be simple. Dragging point to a different position is much bigger task.

Thanks for ideas.
Regards

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Joe Black (joeblack) said :
#2

OK my next question is:

How to make text area blend with background or transparency? or maybe can you add features to create overlay area which functions like watermarks in image, not permanent but can only be seen through acbf viewer!
I just want to make a small logo text as a sign of my work and also a credit title to the person who has helped me.

Thanks.

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Robert Kubík (Pastierovič) (just-me) said :
#4

Hi,

there is 'transparent' attribute defined for text-area in the specs, but has not been implemented yet in editor/viewer.

Cheers

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Joe Black (joeblack) said :
#5

Thanks for the answer, it's solve my questions.