⚠️ ARCHIVED

The Lightbox program ended on July 31, 2022. All associated projects have been retired and are no longer supported.

Lightbox Project Generator

Using a react-based interface, this project generator allows you to easily create slideshow projects for the Lightbox screens. It highlights the nine-by-nine grid and offers features like translations and remote instructions.

Requirements

• React
• Harvard Art Museums API Key (get one here)

Installation

In lightbox-project-generator (in Project Generator, React):

npm install 

Start the server

In lightbox-project-generator (in Project Generator, React):

npm start

Building the app

Save the file generated in the project generator to a copy of the Project Generator Files folder in the data folder, along with any pictures used in the project. Open index.html in any modern web browser to view.

Possible to-dos

• Retain image previews when opening saved files
• Smooth out user experience, improve appearance