* Building a graph in a Context presentation
@ 1999-11-30 22:39 Jannie Hofmeyr
1999-12-01 11:52 ` Hans Hagen
1999-12-01 14:13 ` Hans Hagen
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From: Jannie Hofmeyr @ 1999-11-30 22:39 UTC (permalink / raw)
Dear Group
One of my applications of Context will be to create screen presentations. It
appears that the functionality to build up a list of items sequentially in
successive pages is already therev (s-pre-00.tex). What I particularly need
to
do, however, is to sequentally build up a graph with explanatory text
appearing
next to the graph as each bit is inserted (i.e., as successive stuff is
added
to the graph, an itemised list builds up next to the graph). Typically, I
produce the series of graphs with gnuplot and its metapost terminal (what a
pleasure to finally be able to do that!).
Is there a way of building text and graphics in combination in Context? I
wouldn't mind doing this manually, i.e. creating each successive page as a
separate entity. However, I then need to put the graph and the existing text
in
exactly the same place, so that I can create the illusion of a sequential
build
on a single page. This means I must avoid slight shifts in graphs and text
placing when paging.
As I understand it from art-pres.pdf and reading s-pre-00.tex, Context, when
building an itemized list, does it by successively uncovering hidden parts
of a
page. Would this be possible with a Metapost graph?
Fervently-hoping-that-my-problem-can-be-solved-ly yours
Jannie
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* Re: Building a graph in a Context presentation
1999-11-30 22:39 Building a graph in a Context presentation Jannie Hofmeyr
@ 1999-12-01 11:52 ` Hans Hagen
1999-12-01 14:13 ` Hans Hagen
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From: Hans Hagen @ 1999-12-01 11:52 UTC (permalink / raw)
Cc: ntg-context
At 12:39 AM 12/1/99 +0200, Jannie Hofmeyr wrote:
>Dear Group
>Is there a way of building text and graphics in combination in Context? I
>wouldn't mind doing this manually, i.e. creating each successive page as a
>separate entity. However, I then need to put the graph and the existing text
>in
>exactly the same place, so that I can create the illusion of a sequential
>build
>on a single page. This means I must avoid slight shifts in graphs and text
>placing when paging.
When using MP, I suggest to say \input mp-tool too, since that provides you
with a high res bbox.
In your MP graphics, when they should overlap, you should make sure they
have the same dimensions. Something:
path finalbbox ; finalbbox := unitsquare xscaled .. yscaled .. ;
setbounds currentpicture to finalbbox ;
One way of putting text alongside a figure is
\startfiguretext{none}{\externalfigure[graph.2][width=.3\hsize]
text
\stopfiguretext
However, I have a beta presention style that will probably suit your
purpose better. (I have a few styles that sort of guide you through the
presentation. One may disagree with me, but I think it's a bit better that
way than the traditional build-up-a-page).
I will sent you that style later, so that you can see if it suits.
Hans
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* Re: Building a graph in a Context presentation
1999-11-30 22:39 Building a graph in a Context presentation Jannie Hofmeyr
1999-12-01 11:52 ` Hans Hagen
@ 1999-12-01 14:13 ` Hans Hagen
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From: Hans Hagen @ 1999-12-01 14:13 UTC (permalink / raw)
Cc: ntg-context
Btw,
at our site there are a few preliminary versions of presentation styles
other than the ones in the distribution:
www.prgama-ade.nl -> about pragma -> company presentations
In due time these and others styles will make it into the distribution.
Hans
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