1. RE: IRV - GTK questions
Jonas Temple wrote:
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>
> Irv,
>
> Just now getting serious about using your GTK package. I'm starting on
> porting my FROG database utility to Linux using your GTK. I've got a
> few questions, though (probably more to come!):
>
> 1. Where would I find documentation on the GTK other than what you have
> on your web site?
There's always gtk.org - but beware, the docs are huge, complex and
often less than helpful.
Ask here first :)
> 2. What is the functional equivalent to a Windows editable drop down
> list in the GTK?
The combo control is editable, unless you turn it off.
Is that what you need?
> 3. Are you aware of any grid libraries available for GTK (like Phil
> Russel's EuGrid for Windows)?
I'm not certain, since I haven't seen EuGrid. But if it is a
multi-column list which can contain other controls, such as buttons,
checkboxes, pictures, etc, then that capability is built into the
GTK 2 list and tree views.
Because the list and tree view controls are based on a
MVC scheme, using them is not as easy as I would like. Give me
an example of what you'd like to do, and I'll try to build a demo.
Regards,
Irv
> Thanks for a great package!
>
> Jonas
>
2. RE: IRV - GTK questions
I Mullins wrote:
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>
> Jonas Temple wrote:
> >
> >
> > 1. Where would I find documentation on the GTK other than what you have
> > on your web site?
>
> There's always gtk.org - but beware, the docs are huge, complex and
> often less than helpful.
> Ask here first :)
Okay, you asked for it!!!! :)
>
> > 2. What is the functional equivalent to a Windows editable drop down
> > list in the GTK?
>
> The combo control is editable, unless you turn it off.
> Is that what you need?
Yes, but somehow I keep missing that control. I'll dig around some more
and see if I can find it.
>
> > 3. Are you aware of any grid libraries available for GTK (like Phil
> > Russel's EuGrid for Windows)?
>
> I'm not certain, since I haven't seen EuGrid. But if it is a
> multi-column list which can contain other controls, such as buttons,
> checkboxes, pictures, etc, then that capability is built into the
> GTK 2 list and tree views.
>
Actually, what I'm looking for is a grid control similar to a grid you
woud find in Excel or other spreadsheet packages. After I sent my
message last night I went surfin' and found GtkSheet, which appears to
be what I want. I will, however, have to come up with a Euphoria
include file for the control. I can't remember the web site off the top
of my head but I just googled GtkSheet and the link was in the first
page of results.
I also caught the message that you had updated your GTK package but were
working on the documentation. I'll be anxious to see what you've added.
Jonas
3. RE: IRV - GTK questions
Jonas Temple wrote:
> Actually, what I'm looking for is a grid control similar to a grid you
> woud find in Excel or other spreadsheet packages. After I sent my
> message last night I went surfin' and found GtkSheet, which appears to
> be what I want. I will, however, have to come up with a Euphoria
> include file for the control. I can't remember the web site off the top
>
> of my head but I just googled GtkSheet and the link was in the first
> page of results.
Well, there are a few problems with this. First of all, it's not
a library, so you'd have to create your own using the C source.
Secondly, it's not likely to be maintained, since it's for GTK 1x,
and GTK 2x has the same functionality built into its listview controls.
> I also caught the message that you had updated your GTK package but were
>
> working on the documentation. I'll be anxious to see what you've added.
There are a number of reasons to prefer GTK 2 over the previous
version, and only a couple of drawbacks.
I'll work up a spreadsheet-like demo using GTK 2, and post it
shortly.
Regards,
Irv
4. RE: IRV - GTK questions
I Mullins wrote:
>
>
> Jonas Temple wrote:
>
> > Actually, what I'm looking for is a grid control similar to a grid you
> > woud find in Excel or other spreadsheet packages. After I sent my
> > message last night I went surfin' and found GtkSheet, which appears to
> > be what I want. I will, however, have to come up with a Euphoria
> > include file for the control. I can't remember the web site off the top
> >
> >
> > of my head but I just googled GtkSheet and the link was in the first
> > page of results.
>
> Well, there are a few problems with this. First of all, it's not
> a library, so you'd have to create your own using the C source.
> Secondly, it's not likely to be maintained, since it's for GTK 1x,
> and GTK 2x has the same functionality built into its listview controls.
>
Okay, I must have misunderstood what you meant in the earlier post. If
that functionality is currently in GTK's listview then I'll do that
route and would certainly appreciate any examples!
> > I also caught the message that you had updated your GTK package but were
> >
> >
> > working on the documentation. I'll be anxious to see what you've added.
>
> There are a number of reasons to prefer GTK 2 over the previous
> version, and only a couple of drawbacks.
>
> I'll work up a spreadsheet-like demo using GTK 2, and post it
> shortly.
>
> Regards,
> Irv
>
Thanks,
Jonas
