Talk:Regina Subsector/Touch-Map
This page is dedicated to my friend Zack (aka BlindGuy) who first asked for some help making Traveller subsector maps more user-friendly for those who are blind or have limited eyesight. Zack inspired this project when I asked him to check out some other image-mapped subsector maps that I'd made for my SBRD Traveller campaign, and he said they worked OK with his tablet and software. The project goal is to make a subsector map that will work well for Zack on his tablet touch-screen with read-aloud software; of course, we hope that this will also be of help to other Traveller fans who are blind or have limited eyesight. --SpaceBadger (talk) 02:37, 29 October 2013 (EDT)
Please use this Discussion page for discussion of the Regina Subsector pilot page.
Please use the Touch Maps Discussion page for discussion of touch-maps in general.
Planned Steps (X = Completed)
X 1. Copy SEC data for Spinward Marches sector from Travellermap.com.
X 2. Create Regina Subsector map at scale=128 using Post procedure at Travellermap.com.
X 3. Upload map to Traveller Wiki as Touch_Regina_128.png.
X 4. Work with map display, pixel size, etc to get desired view on page.
X 5. Take measurements from final map size to calculate image-mapping areas.
X 6. Import SEC data to MS Access for slicing/dicing/formatting.
_ 7. Combine image-mapping data and SEC data in Access query for copy/paste to this page.
_ 8. Get it all in working order for user testing.
_ 9. Get feedback from test user(s) on desired tweaks for optimal functionality on
target system of tablet with touch screen and read-aloud software.
_ 10. Lather, rinse, repeat steps 7, 8, 9, 10 until user(s) are satisfied.
_ 11. Expand project to all subsectors of Spinward Marches.
_ 12. Templates???
_ 13. “How-To” section on Touch-Map page to let others expand to other areas of Charted Space.
--SpaceBadger (talk) 02:37, 29 October 2013 (EDT)
Zack (or other test users), you can use this page to comment or give us feedback on how the current draft is working, suggestions for improvement, etc (use Edit tab above) - or if you have any problem navigating the Edit tab, just message me and I will paste your comments here. --SpaceBadger (talk) 02:37, 29 October 2013 (EDT)