NUKnightLab / NUKnightLab/StoryMapJS

Gigapixel image-mode overview is often smaller than it should be

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Description

The layout heuristics which depend on the original image size and the image aspect ratio do not always do the best job of filling in the available map space.

Current workaround is to use cartography mode which uses a different layout algorithm.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Gigapixel image-mode layout heuristics that use original image size and aspect ratio, then compare their behavior with cartography mode. Reproduce cases where the overview is smaller than the available map space and verify that the layout fills more of that space without losing the intended image view.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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