#2913 NORM Trial-3: need way to represent % downloaded of files over the mesh

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#2913: need way to represent % downloaded of files over the mesh
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  Reporter:  erikb   |       Owner:  Eben   
      Type:  defect  |      Status:  closed 
  Priority:  normal  |   Milestone:  Trial-3
 Component:  sugar   |     Version:         
Resolution:  fixed   |    Keywords:         
  Verified:  0       |  
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Changes (by Eben):

  * status:  new => closed
  * resolution:  => fixed

Comment:

 Well, there is a specif set of guidelines for progress within the Journal
 itself (copies, saving encoded video, downloads, etc.).  This is
 completely separate from in-activity progress, and in the end I think it's
 up to activities to do what's best for their purposes.  Here are a few
 basic guidelines and controls which might apply.

 There is a general guideline (though admittedly rather hidden) in HIG for
 a general case.  The idea is to represent things which are inactive or
 absent with a white outline and no fill.  Of course, this applies mainly
 to icons for objects within the UI, and isn't always suitable. That can be
 found here:

 http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_Human_Interface_Guidelines/The_Sugar_Interface/Icons#Active_vs._Inactive_Icons

 We have a standard sugar progress bar, which can certainly be employed for
 this task. There is also a design (I don't think it's implemented yet) for
 a "spinner" (indeterminate progress indicator) which can be used when a
 reasonable estimate of the "% complete" can't be made.  I think
 integration of either of these two controls within any UI should suffice.
 We'll likely add further guidelines about their usage to the HIG when we
 get a chance, but right now the control section is sparse and likely won't
 be fleshed out before FRS.  For instance, it's good practice to always
 allow cancellation of any such operation.

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