Mozilla SVG implementation

Brief history

• Basic libart-based SVG implementation started early 2001 for Crocodile Mathematics project (Alex)
• 21.12.2001: Linux port & first checkin onto CVS trunk by Bradley. Mac port by James/Peter
• 06.08.2002: new branch 'SVG_20020806_BRANCH' with refactored backend code; new GDI+ backend with text support. (Alex, bug#182533)
• Since then (all development on that branch):
  • Presentation attributes implemented (fill="red" instead of style="fill:red;")
  • Viewbox implemented -> autosizing of content
  • Text implementation on linux for libart backend by Leon (bug#190760)

Availability

• Best to build from source!
• 6 different types of builds available:
  • 3 platforms: Linux, Windows, Mac
  • 2 versions: trunk or SVG_20020806_BRANCH (only Windows, Linux)
  • choice of backend on Windows branch build: GDI+ or libart
• Occasional builds on http://www.croczilla.com/svg/
• Daily builds uploaded to Mozilla ftp server by David

Who is/has been involved in project?

• Bradley Baetz
• David Avery
• Leon Sha, Sun
• James Turner, Crocodile Clips
• Daniele Nicolodi
• Will Cook, Crocodile Clips
• Tim Dewhirst, Crocodile Clips
• Peter Van der Beken
• Alex Fritze, Crocodile Clips
• Sorry to everyone I forgot!

More info

• www.mozilla.org/projects/svg/
• www.croczilla.com/svg/