WLCP new features preview

andrew_c
 September 02, 2008, 03:33 AM posted in General Discussion

The next version isn't ready yet, but I think that WLCP has made acquired some useful new features that I wanted to share.

I recently saw a post, which I can't find anymore, suggesting aligning characters and Pinyin in the CPod PDF file.  Related to this, Jane pointed out to me a few weeks ago a really nice way to align bopomofo with the corresponding character.  I really like these ideas, since I don't pay enough attention to the characters when reviewing. The next version however, will allow you to view the expansion sentences in this way if you desire.

 

I've also made the documents to be fully customizable to each individual user's liking.  This is achieved using style sheets to control the appearance (I like my characters BIG), and XSLT to control the content (Pinyin vs. bopomofo, traditional vs. simplified, or all of the above now if you prefer).

 

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andrew_c
 September 03, 2008, 10:06 AM

The error message for replying to this post seems to be gone.  Thanks CPod!

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andrew_c
 September 03, 2008, 11:10 AM

Jane emailed me while replying to this message was broken, offering some ideas.  She suggested first a larger offset of the bopomofo and literal translation.

She also suggested a layout that would allow for covering up the English translations, to avoid giving it away:

In response to both of these suggestions,  they are definitely possible, and are the whole point of this customizability.  You'll be able to choose from whichever style best suits you, and I'll make sure that one of these styles incorporates the ideas that you have proposed.

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adiiasdadasda
 September 03, 2008, 12:39 PM

test

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andrew_c
 September 04, 2008, 04:02 AM

Both the dialogue sentences and vocabulary are now included in the HTML document.  An option is available to use traditional characters or bopomofo, unlike the vocabulary tab.

A vocabulary MP3 file is now put together by WLCP.  I personally can't wait to start studying the Supplementary Vocabulary, which has been completely inaccessible to me up until now.

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jane
 September 04, 2008, 08:05 AM

Andrew

I am so looking forward to using the new version when it is ready.  You have really enriched my learning experience.

 

Many thanks for all your work!