Fwd: Interest in GSoC Project – Variable units on numerical input

[Heiko Tietze]

(Forwarding and replying here with approval)

The topic [1] is "Variable units on numerical inouts" starting with bug 72662 
"Use Different Measurement Units for Line vs Page Properties (e.g. point vs 
inch)" sounds reasonable.

We allow to enter a different unit like "1 in", which is then converted into the 
unit defined via the options like "2.54 cm". Many users don't know about this 
hidden gem and we need at least a way to make it more transparent.

The proposal was to have a context menu at the spin edit and to keep the value 
without conversion. We have to store it per control, and some believe this is 
too much micromanaging bug 72662 comment 19.

Some step ahead is how GIMP allows formulas [2], tracked in bug 158685. Could be 
a nice icing on the cake.

So the question is if someone wants to mentor this project.


[1] 
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Development/GSoC/Ideas#Variable_units_on_numerical_input
[2] https://librearts.org/2020/07/how-to-use-math-input-in-gimp/

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Subject: 	Interest in GSoC Project – Variable units on numerical input
Date: 	Wed, 5 Feb 2025 17:54:22 +0530
From: 	Random Forest <randomforest33 at gmail.com>
To: 	heiko.tietze at documentfoundation.org



Respected Sir,

I hope you are doing well. I am interested in applying for GSoC 2025 with 
LibreOffice and would like to work on the "Variable units on numerical input" 
project idea. I have been making contributions while exploring the LibreOffice 
codebase. Some of my contributions include tdf#158624, tdf#158280 and tdf#153251.

To strengthen my understanding and proposal, I would appreciate any guidance on 
relevant parts of the codebase, possible challenges, and the expected approach 
for this feature.

I would also like to know what criteria are important for getting selected for 
GSoC with LibreOffice. Are there specific expectations regarding contributions, 
proposal structure, or prerequisite tasks that would improve my chances?

Would you be open to providing feedback on my initial approach and helping me 
refine my proposal? Looking forward to your insights.

Best regards,
Ujjawal

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