(In follow-up to Josh Gray ‘s suggestion regarding color picker >> https://plus.google.com/113418323387583377848/posts/28pYQWzeQu3 )

I mean: in addition to the usual color picker, it would be possible to choose an indexed color from a color palette (of like 16 or 32 colors). Let’s say one could define color at index 0 for background, at index 1 for main text, index 2 for accent, index 3 for header background etc.

Defined at desktop’s level (no necessity for container level, just like PowerPoint or Word), it would be easy to change a whole setup’s look by simply switching the palette/scheme — as said, just like in PowerPoint. Darkness becomes Light, Lead becomes Gold etc. 

Changing palettes should be possible by script also. Think of palettes for Dawn, Day, Dusk, Night — combined with a simple scheduling script = awesomenesss^3.

Palettes could be saved with a template, like Styles. Import/export in JSON-format would be great, too, but not a must.

Pierre Hébert , I know you’re little on time, but let’s hear your opinion. There’s still the open “inheritance” topic and I think Color Schemes would to a great extent be a proper exchange.

Originally shared by Lutz Linke

Pierre Hébert , I re-uploaded the Excel file to Box with the calculations for Zooper Widget scaling patch:

https://app.box.com/s/hdj5buwi3quqt89rwql9

Here’s the calculations:

Factors (based on LL’s values):

factorW = screenWidth(target) / screenWidth(orig)

factorH = screenHeight(target) / screenHeight(orig)

factorDpi = screenDensity(target) / screenDensity(orig)

Scaling Patch:

preset_widgetwidth(target) = preset_widgetwidth(orig) x factorW

preset_widgetheight(target) = preset_widgetheight(orig) x factorH

pref_widget_scale(target) = (width > height)

   ? pref_widget_scale(orig) x factorH/factorDpi

   : pref_widget_scale(orig) x factorW/factorDpi

preset_dpiheight(target) = preset_dpiheight(orig) x factorH/factorDpi

preset_dpiwidth(target) = preset_dpiwidth(orig) x factorW/factorDpi

The factor for pref_widget_scale seems to depend on the ratio of the widgets, wether it’s narrow of wide.

(Follow up to https://plus.google.com/u/0/106201536507820539535/posts/65Aueho1qek)

I just uploaded two new version of test templates with corrected scaling factors. Tried on tablet with various simulated resolutions and DPIs, looks like I’m on the right path now.

They’re here: https://app.box.com/s/hdj5buwi3quqt89rwql9

Difference between V2 and V3 is calculation of available vertical space (V2: approximate; V3: based on 48dp/56dp high action bar, propably closer to reality).

Requires Zooper Widgets Pro, naturally.

Would be great if you guys could test these:

– download test template for your device (just ~90kB)

– apply in LL

– take screenshot and send it to me for comparison

– optional download i.e. the original template for Nexus 4 720×1280 for comparison

Save to merge w/o wallpaper when applying, adds additional desktop that can be deleted afterwards. No scripts, styles and other stuff in template.

Templates uploaded:

1080×1920 388dpi Samsung Galaxy Note 3

1080×1920 424dpi Sony Xperia Z2

1080×1920 431dpi Samsung Galaxy S5

1080×1920 441dpi Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z1

1080×1920 445dpi Google Nexus 5

1200×1920 324dpi Google Nexus 7 (2013)

1440×2560 538dpi LG G3

480×800 218dpi Samsung Galaxy S2

720×1280 306dpi Samsung Galaxy S3

720×1280 Google Nexus 4 (resized)

768×1280 Google Nexus 4

800×1280 213dpi AsusPad MemoPad 7 HD

Thanks in advance!!

Should only be raised as name suggests when exporting a template. Would allow to do some cleaning up (attaching items, clearing flags, etc) semi-automatically. Fail must however not prohibit export.

Download (just 90kB) to sd/Lightning Launcher, apply (with merge! to not harm your current setup), take a screenshot, remove desktop added.

Please send screenshot and comment.

Thanks a lot in advance.

Originally shared by Lutz Linke

Please test: demo templates for my ZW-scaling suggestion (https://plus.google.com/+LutzLinke/posts/4UVqKs9Etut).

Pierre Hébert and all others:

I created a demo page with some Zooper Widgets on 720×1280, 320dpi and exported as template (just 96kB). This template loaded on different screen will result in incorrectly scaled ZWs (see attached screens).

So I created a few patched templates that should scale correctly directly after applying for the following devices or resolutions:

720×1280 Nexus4

768×1280 Nexus4

800×1280 213dpi, i.e. AsusPad MemoPad 7 HD

800×1280 149dpi, i.e. Toshiba AT700 10″ Tablet

1080×1920 388dpi, i.e. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

1080×1920 424dpi, i.e. Sony Xperia Z2

1080×1920 431dpi, i.e. Samsung Galaxy S5

1080×1920 441dpi, i.e. Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony XperiaZ1

1080×1920 445dpi, i.e. Nexus5

1200×1920 324dpi, i.e. Nexus7(2013)

1440×2560 538dpi, i.e. LG G3

You can download them here:

https://app.box.com/s/hdj5buwi3quqt89rwql9

You can merge to test and delete that desktop afterwards.

Formulas used are a bit different (see LLTemplateScale_V2.xlsx):

preset_widgetwidth >> x Ratio Width

preset_widgetheight >> x Ratio Height

pref_widget_scale >> x 1/Ratio DPI

preset_dpiheight >> x Ratio Height/Ratio DPI

preset_dpiwidth >> x Ratio Width/Ratio DPI

If you own a device listed above (or a similar device with matching resolution and dpi), could you please test, do a screenshot and send it to me and Pierre?

Thanks for your help!!

Pierre Hébert and all others:

I created a demo page with some Zooper Widgets on 720×1280, 320dpi and exported as template (just 96kB). This template loaded on different screen will result in incorrectly scaled ZWs (see attached screens).

So I created a few patched templates that should scale correctly directly after applying for the following devices or resolutions:

720×1280 Nexus4

768×1280 Nexus4

800×1280 213dpi, i.e. AsusPad MemoPad 7 HD

800×1280 149dpi, i.e. Toshiba AT700 10″ Tablet

1080×1920 388dpi, i.e. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

1080×1920 424dpi, i.e. Sony Xperia Z2

1080×1920 431dpi, i.e. Samsung Galaxy S5

1080×1920 441dpi, i.e. Samsung Galaxy S4, Sony XperiaZ1

1080×1920 445dpi, i.e. Nexus5

1200×1920 324dpi, i.e. Nexus7(2013)

1440×2560 538dpi, i.e. LG G3

You can download them here:

https://app.box.com/s/hdj5buwi3quqt89rwql9

You can merge to test and delete that desktop afterwards.

Formulas used are a bit different (see LLTemplateScale_V2.xlsx):

preset_widgetwidth >> x Ratio Width

preset_widgetheight >> x Ratio Height

pref_widget_scale >> x 1/Ratio DPI

preset_dpiheight >> x Ratio Height/Ratio DPI

preset_dpiwidth >> x Ratio Width/Ratio DPI

If you own a device listed above (or a similar device with matching resolution and dpi), could you please test, do a screenshot and send it to me and Pierre?

Thanks for your help!!

Since after restoring an LL template with Zooper Widgets those in many cases need adjustments, I did some investigations how to improve this issue. If this could be applied, Pierre Hébert , LL would be REALLY the BEST (well, it already is… but anyway) template-able launcher.

I exported a template on my Nexus 4 (768×1280), imported on my tablet (800×1280), fixed some widgets, re-exported and compared.

Findings:

File “*manifest*”:

screenDensity 320 >> 213 >> Ratio 0,6656

screenWidth: 768 >> 800 >> Ratio 1,0417 >> Ratio*dpi 1,5649

screenHeight 1184 >> 1216 >> Ratio 1,0270 >> Ratio*dpi 1,5430

If those ratios would be applied to the values (verified, worked great!!) in Zooper Widgets’ preset.json (inside widgets_data settings file) as followed, the ZW widgets would look quite perfect immediatelly after the applying the template.

preset_widgetwidth >> x screenWidth ratio

preset_widgetheight >> x screenHeight ratio

pref_widget_scale >> x Max(Ratio W*dpi,Ratio DpiH*dpi)

preset_dpiwidth >> x Max(Ratio W*dpi,Ratio DpiH*dpi)

preset_dpiheight >> x Max(Ratio W*dpi,Ratio DpiH*dpi)

I’m not pretty sure about that “Max(…)” since the only difference between my devices’ screens is dpi and width (768×1280 and 800×1280), but according to calculations and tests it works.

Here’s a sheet with my calculations for those interested:

https://app.box.com/s/ed5lpo9walfry4cb088x