I am currently working on updating the older v.0.18 QRG for the current FC stable version (v.0.19.2). To make the update better fit the needs of Users, Power Users, and Developers, I decided to open this discussion for suggestions and other input.
Some items that I am already addressing:
- Formatting -- The 0.18 QRG used tables as placement formatting. While this is a simple and fast way to layout text, it also commonly introduces a great deal of complexity into a document. The file size becomes significantly larger and PDF rendering can be quite awkward depending upon the reader used. As such, I will be eliminating tables for the general layout. They will still be used to provide data, but not for generalized placement of paragraphs, headers/footers, etc.
- Icons -- The icons used in the 0.18 QRG are exceedingly large compared to what one sees in the actual program. As the program is opensource, I intend to use the actual icons provided in FC v.0.19.2. I shall use use the medium size as these tend to be clear and consistent while not so large as to dramatically eat up page space.
- Commands -- Following bejant's example, all commands will be as they are presented in the GUI. This is a QRG for the GUI. It is meant to allow rapid reference to what the User actually sees. As a result, I will not be including source code. That said, every command will also be a link pointing to the appropriate Wiki page where one can find the greater details such as the source code.
- Record the current version of each guide and set this aside as a backup --DONE
- Activate "set version on file closure" for all files -- DONE
- Remove tables used solely for general layout -- DONE
- Adjust icons for better sizing (visually and bit wise) -- Working
- Compare Commands to FC v.0.19.2, striking through deletions
- Note Command changes in FC V.0.19.2
- Addt Commands and Toolbars new in FC v.0.19.2
- Proof Read by several volunteers
- Verify existing Wiki links
- Add missing and fix broken Wiki links
- Add Wiki links for all new Commands
- Revise according to Proof Reader recommendations
- Publish FC v.0.19.2 QRG