Re: Improve import/export of maths

Hi,

On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 3:30 AM, Jean Bréfort
<jean.brefort@normalesup.org> wrote:
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> Hi Kassay,
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> Thanks for your interest.
>
> The idea for now is convert mathml to rtf and back, and we'll also need
> to convert mathml to latex (actually itex) which is the language we use

FYI, converting mathml to latex has been working since the summer of
2008. Is there anything missing from your perspective?

Not strictly math import / export, a useful feature is in-document
editing of math equations. This was proposed by Ryan (?) and should be
straightforward to implement. A math editor with preview function
might also be useful.

> to edit maths in abiword. I don't know which format uses open office (or
> libre office these days) but it would also be nice to imort maths from
> there (as well as export of course).
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> I suppose you can develop on Windows, but I can't help there, using
> Linux since 10+ years.

Yeah developing on Windows is be OK. Several people here on the list
are Windows experts. But some care need to be taken not to break Linux
build.

Akos, the developers and other prospective students are always nice
and willing to help. Feel free to discuss with us your ideas and apply
to whatever projects interesting to you.

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> You might come on IRC (#abiword at irc.gimp.net) to discuss with us.
>
> Best reagrds,
> Jean
>
> Le dimanche 03 avril 2011 à 21:02 +0200, kassay farkas akos a écrit :
>> Hello everyone!
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>> My name is Kassay Akos (you can call me Akos), first year student of  Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. I heard about Google Summer of Code from a friend, and I'd like to apply this year. I am familiar with the C language, and i am sure that I can learn c++ really quickly.
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>> The most interesting subject for me it would be to improve import-export of maths in abiword. I already downloaded abiword and tried to export maths to open office and i figured out some aspect that need improvement.
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>> Im scared a little bit, because i feel that everyone around here has some kind of experience, which i don't have but as I said i am willing to learn.
>> I didn't understand if i can develop on Windows, but if not Linux is fine for me too.
>>
>> I'm looking forward to your replies! Thank you for your time!
>>
>> with respect,
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>> Akos
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