ICE-RS cycle 2007-01-25
Summary
The main outcome of the previous cycle was the changes to how MathType images are rendered and Books generated to support MathType. Work continued on the python render but not as much as expected because of the requirements of MathType. We also all had a merry Christmas and have started the year of rather happy.
This cycle we will be focused on rolling out version 1.1 which has the MathType support and resolved faults with 1.0. Testing/development to continue on the python render within the development team then rolled out to select users and get some of our pilot users setup to use ICE.
Predicted work units: 60
Overview of completed tasks
Additional unit tests for the Python render.
Get new units tests to pass for the Python render.
Write Python module to resize text heave gifs for MathType.
Continue with marking up a PHD dissertation
Additional tasks
automation of OpenOffice.org 2.1 on the Mac
MathType objects fixed for Books
ICE build for win32 supports subversion 1.4
Outstanding tasks
Create Word APA 5th ICE template
Overview of new tasks
Build version 1.1 of ICE:
Testing of MathType objects in Books
Book testing and sign off by PG and DdB
First chapter in a Book to start on the correct page
Update HTML for embedding objects to use the object element
See the tickets for version 1.1 for more info
Setup an ICE-RS pilot user
Create Word APA 5th ICE template
Python render testing/improvements
Discussion items
The Trac ticket components “Server” and “Referencing” to be added to track tasks required for implementing the referencing and server components of ICE.
Two main ares requiring development for ICE-RS, referencing and ICE web service, were discussed and investigate tasks identified.
Referencing in ICE
Connecting to Zotero Database – use the sqlite library via ICE
CSL code and the processors
Choose a format for storing references in separate files (Mods or RDF)
Process for sharing an endnote library
Server version of ICE
Test ICE on a separate system as an external user
How multi-threading options
Controlling access to the checkout copy of the content
Checking for permission when browsing
Using the revision number on the files name for editing
About the cycle notes
The cycle notes are used to summarize the outcomes of the completed cycle and provide stakeholders with an overview of the tasks for the next cycle. They are also used to raise any issues for discussion and provide other information for those who are unable to attend the meetings. Specific information on tasks to be completed are available in the ticketing system, see below.
More information
http://ice.usq.edu.au/trac/roadmap
Modified: Jan 16, 2007