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1. Setup and Preparation

  • 1.1 Create backup of current image_generator.py file
  • 1.2 Review existing image upload methods and data structures
  • 1.3 Define constants for supported image formats and size limits
  • 1.4 Plan testing strategy for different input methods

2. Implement Drag-and-Drop Support

  • 2.1 Enable drag-and-drop on image preview scroll area (setAcceptDrops(True))
  • 2.2 Implement dragEnterEvent to validate drag content and accept image files
  • 2.3 Implement dragMoveEvent to provide visual feedback during drag operations
  • 2.4 Implement dropEvent to handle dropped image files
  • 2.5 Add visual feedback (border highlighting, cursor changes) for drag operations
  • 2.6 Create helper method to process dropped file paths

3. Implement Clipboard Paste Support

  • 3.1 Add keyboard shortcut handling for Ctrl+V/Cmd+V in image area
  • 3.2 Implement clipboard image detection using QApplication.clipboard()
  • 3.3 Create method to handle clipboard image data
  • 3.4 Implement temporary file creation for clipboard images
  • 3.5 Add paste menu option to existing context menu (if exists)
  • 3.6 Handle both image data and image file paths in clipboard

4. Enhance Image Validation

  • 4.1 Create unified image validation method for all input sources
  • 4.2 Implement MIME type checking using QMimeDatabase
  • 4.3 Add file header validation for image format verification
  • 4.4 Implement size limits and error handling
  • 4.5 Create user-friendly error messages for different validation failures
  • 4.6 Add logging for debugging image processing issues

5. Integrate with Existing Upload System

  • 5.1 Modify upload_images() method to handle multiple input sources
  • 5.2 Create add_image_files() method to process file paths from any source
  • 5.3 Create add_clipboard_image() method for temporary clipboard images
  • 5.4 Ensure update_image_preview() works with all input methods
  • 5.5 Update image count and status display for all operations
  • 5.6 Test that existing delete functionality works with all image sources

6. User Interface Enhancements

  • 6.1 Add visual feedback styles for drag-over state (border highlighting)
  • 6.2 Add success/error notifications for drag-and-drop operations
  • 6.3 Add paste instructions to the image area UI
  • 6.4 Update tooltips to mention drag-and-drop and paste capabilities
  • 6.5 Add loading indicators for large image processing operations
  • 6.6 Ensure accessibility compliance for new interactions

7. Error Handling and Edge Cases

  • 7.1 Handle duplicate image detection and user confirmation
  • 7.2 Handle large image files with size warnings
  • 7.3 Handle corrupted or invalid image files gracefully
  • 7.4 Handle clipboard empty states with helpful messages
  • 7.5 Implement proper cleanup of temporary files from clipboard
  • 7.6 Add error recovery for interrupted operations

8. Testing and Validation

  • 8.1 Test drag-and-drop from Windows Explorer/Finder
  • 8.2 Test drag-and-drop from web browsers
  • 8.3 Test paste functionality with screenshots (PrtScn, Snipping Tool)
  • 8.4 Test paste with copied images from web browsers and image viewers
  • 8.5 Test with various image formats (PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP)
  • 8.6 Test with invalid files and error conditions
  • 8.7 Test concurrent operations and rapid successive additions
  • 8.8 Test on different platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux if supported)

9. Documentation Updates

  • 9.1 Update user guide with new drag-and-drop and paste instructions
  • 9.2 Add troubleshooting section for new functionality
  • 9.3 Update keyboard shortcuts documentation
  • 9.4 Add examples of different usage workflows
  • 9.5 Document supported file formats and limitations

10. Performance and Optimization

  • 10.1 Optimize thumbnail generation for rapid successive additions
  • 10.2 Implement memory management for large clipboard images
  • 10.3 Add lazy loading for preview updates if needed
  • 10.4 Profile performance with multiple images and optimize bottlenecks
  • 10.5 Ensure UI remains responsive during image processing