Re: [Gambas-user] SDI/MDI
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From: Benoit M. <ben...@fr...> - 2006-04-28 22:49:35
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On Friday 28 April 2006 19:06, Rob Kudla wrote: > On Fri April 28 2006 12:37, Leonardo Miliani wrote: > > I would like to say that I apprecite a lot the work that > > Benoit is doing on Gambas but I also would like to say that I > > don't like the MDI look that Gambas has in the last versions. > > I apprecited much more SDI look because Linux programs use a > > lot this interface: MDI programs remember me Windows-like > > applications ;-) > > Well, an MDI version of the IDE is one of the most frequently > requested features, and while I'm still surprised Benoit did it > (I figured I'd have to do a Fakebas 2.0 eventually) I guess it's > no surprise that some people prefer the GIMP model. > > > I would suggest to Benoit to consider the use of a parameter > > in configure command to let the user the ability to choose how > > to compile the program, with SDI or MDI interface (i.e. > > configure --with-sdi/mdi or something similar). Yes, I know > > I had hoped to do that with Fakebas and I hope it's also possible > with the official MDI IDE. But don't forget that this IDE is > going to be replaced before 2.0 regardless of what it looks > like. > > Rob > Actually the MDI version was just a quick hack :-) QT Workspace is too badly designed. My goal is to make a Gambas component for implementing MDI/SDI easily. I want it to be able to have toolbars and toolboxes, up, down, left & right, with optional tabs. Like the GIMP 2.0, but in a MDI way. And a flag that can make the program works as SDI or as MDI. This component will be written in Gambas, so that gb.gtk can use it. As I have gave up my acting studies today, I will have more time to do it :-) But don't claim victory, I hope I will be able to continue in another place. Note that this is not an easy job. In a few words, don't worry too mch about the current IDE. Wait for the next one! :-) -- Benoit Minisini |