Description: UI: The Base preview for recent opened files isn't it. The transparency around the icon feels off Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open Base 2. Create a database with the wizard default settings.. and save 3. Close (go back to start center) Actual Results: See screenshot Expected Results: Not totally sure, but this doesn't look nice Reproducible: Always User Profile Reset: No Additional Info: Version: 7.2.0.0.alpha0+ (x64) Build ID: 4e3ce9dd6ace0b22f7b3f45cf2338b201f4dc305 CPU threads: 4; OS: Windows 6.3 Build 9600; UI render: default; VCL: win Locale: nl-NL (nl_NL); UI: en-US Calc: CL
Created attachment 168725 [details] Screenshot
There is no preview of the database file, it has always only ever been an icon, so I guess what you are seeing there is kind of expected. The ODB file contains several subcomponents, the question is then which one should be displayed if it were decided to implement a preview thumbnail? The main ODB window is a container from which there is no single extractable previewable content, which is probably why it only makes sense to display the Base icon. Can't comment on the transparency issue though, I guess that would have something to do with the background fill. Setting to confirmed, but not really certain what can be done about it.
(In reply to Alex Thurgood from comment #2) > There is no preview of the database file, it has always only ever been an > icon, so I guess what you are seeing there is kind of expected. > Kind off. The old start center had a white background. Which made the icon pop out.. dislike the grayish transparency. Certainly if you put between Writer previews or something like that. So reducing transparency, putting bit white in it, maybe.. not a graphic designer
Enlarging the icon to fill the whole 'preview area' will do too, IMHO
(In reply to Telesto from comment #4) > Enlarging the icon to fill the whole 'preview area' will do too, IMHO +1 to that if we can't get some kind of real preview. Personally, I would suggest the first form in the list of forms as the preview, but if no form was present, what then, the first table (grid view).
Instead of enlarge an icon (which is everywhere else the same size) I would suggest to make an "dummy preview" image which describe an generic database. there will be an white dummy preview with the database icon bottom right (as everywhere else). (for sure if an preview is not possible only)
This topic has been discussed in the design meeting. Andreas' proposal to create a dummy preview sounds like the best solution until a real preview is possible. Do you volunteer with the graphic, Andreas?
Created attachment 170030 [details] base_preview.png
Created attachment 170031 [details] base_preview.svg origin file if you'd like to change something.
Many thanks, Andreas!
Heiko Tietze committed a patch related to this issue. It has been pushed to "master": https://git.libreoffice.org/core/commit/db28ff6b4b1af86e1b4f1d817cf7216d5d26f29a Resolves tdf#139453 - Image for Base in start center It will be available in 7.2.0. The patch should be included in the daily builds available at https://dev-builds.libreoffice.org/daily/ in the next 24-48 hours. More information about daily builds can be found at: https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Testing_Daily_Builds Affected users are encouraged to test the fix and report feedback.
Created attachment 171107 [details] Large MIME type in protected presentation file (In reply to Telesto from comment #4) > Enlarging the icon to fill the whole 'preview area' will do too, IMHO This is how the situation in older LibO version (can't recall the exact version). Current dummy preview hasn't been able to provide the highest aesthetic level. I have tried to figure out a nice looking design that is pleasing to the eye but failed. And the most important thing that dummy preview doesn't provide any actual information. Another reason is that some documents such as encrypted / password protected documents also use large MIME types.
Created attachment 171111 [details] Screenshot (In reply to Rizal Muttaqin from comment #12) > ...provide the highest aesthetic level. Shown image appears as crisp as the submitted [1] to me. https://gerrit.libreoffice.org/c/core/+/111534/4/icon-themes/colibre/res/base_thumbnail_256.png > Another reason is that some documents such as encrypted / password protected > documents also use large MIME types. How do you create an encrypted / password protected database?
(In reply to Heiko Tietze from comment #13) > > How do you create an encrypted / password protected database? Of course, encrypted database are not currently supported. My emphasis is that if there is no actual information that can be extracted as a preview, then it is better to leave this MIME type to be large similar with encrypted / password protected document.
verified as fixed in: Version: 7.2.0.2 / LibreOffice Community Build ID: 614be4f5c67816389257027dc5e56c801a547089 CPU threads: 4; OS: Linux 5.4; UI render: default; VCL: gtk3 Locale: en-AU (en_AU.UTF-8); UI: en-US Calc: threaded