Post-installation Icon on desktop

[james147]

Do you know if we can execute some commands in this such as launching Kickoff Menu etc?

You could, but the widget is meant to be placed on the desktop, not launched in a window. Launching it in a window just makes development easier.

[wakeup]

Umm, I see. I was considering creating a tutorial applet or widget. E.g "Getting Started in 5 minutes..." so capturing users' key presses or clicks would be very nice... Also translation support.

[james147]

Umm, I see. I was considering creating a tutorial applet or widget. E.g "Getting Started in 5 minutes..." so capturing users' key presses or clicks would be very nice... Also translation support.

No reason why the applet cannot be converted into a program, not sure what you mean by capturing the users key presses the widget does that and so can applications.

My idea was a widget that was viable on the desktop from the start so that users can see it even before knowing what to do. But a application icon on the desktop can also work.

[wakeup]

Ok then this would be great. I meant that this widget could be converted into a tutorial widget (or app). The texts are a bit long to read and if we could show as action instead of showing as text.

For example; If you've ever played Widelands, in tutorial mode it tells to click somewhere. If you don't want to click, it moves your cursor to do it.

[james147]

For example; If you've ever played Widelands, in tutorial mode it tells to click somewhere. If you don't want to click, it moves your cursor to do it.

Not sure how easy that would be to do in qml... that is, across different applications.

[dmeyer]

I did start to create an introduction widget, but I did not have enough time/commitment to finish it or design it properly

If you want to see something like this the best way is to get involved in a project (existing one, or start a new one). You don't have to be a coder to do this, you can start by designing the application and writing the content to go inside it. My widget is written purely in QML/Javascript so is very easy to understand and contribute to if you wish (QML is designed for designers more then coders so is very easy to get into). I am willing to help you with this is you want, but I don't have the time to be the main maintainer for this project any more (there are other things I want to see in KDE more then this currently).

This is the original thread about it, there was a lot of interest in it, but no was stepped up to help with the content or coding beyond what is in there so the project stagnated as I am not the best designer/writer which this needs more then a good coder

I actually tried to extend from this (added some functionality and features) but then I changed distros and haven't picked it up again.

KDE Help Center is actually really good but I think its not being as actively maintained/developed. We need to put some focus on it and build on its very good base. I know a desktop widget has other benefits but I wonder if its really necessary. We could figure out a first boot script for the Help Centre to automatically pop up.

[james147]

I think the help centre is a little be to detailed for most people on the first run, no one likes being hit by a wall of knowledge when they first start something. The widget was meant to quickly describe how to use their newly installed system without bogging them down with the details you need to put in the help centre. It also allows for better interactivity then the help centre.

[dmeyer]

I think the help centre is a little be to detailed for most people on the first run, no one likes being hit by a wall of knowledge when they first start something. The widget was meant to quickly describe how to use their newly installed system without bogging them down with the details you need to put in the help centre. It also allows for better interactivity then the help centre.

Probably true. Also with a QML plasmoid we could probably embed videos.