[GOODIE] Connectors pre-release version (for 3.2)

Ned Konz ned at bike-nomad.com
Fri Mar 22 00:49:38 UTC 2002


On Wednesday 20 March 2002 08:40 pm, I wrote:

> I've gotten Connectors to a point where I think it's generally useful, and
> would like some testing before officially releasing it.
>
> I have finally added a simple programmatic interface for querying
> connections, which should make it easier to use for your own projects.
>
> Also, I have changed the wiring to work with both drag'n'drop and
> point'n'click modes.
>
> The enclosed change set is intended to be loaded into a 3.2gamma image.
> With 3.2 coming along Real Soon Now, I don't think I need to worry about
> 3.0 images.
>
> It will attempt to convert existing connectors if you have any in your
> image. It should also convert old connectors in projects when you load
> them. Please tell me if it doesn't.
>
> It will open up a couple of sample flaps with connectors and shapes.
> However, the UML shapes there are more a demo than anything else. I would
> hope that you would come up with your own flaps or ButtonBars with your own
> favorite shapes and connectors.
>
> The Connectors should work with any Morph.
>
> There is still a lingering problem with the bounds of the open-arrowhead
> flavor (in the flap as DirectionalAssociation) not being set right from
> time to time; you will only see this if you try to do a drag selection. If
> anyone has a fix for this please let me know.
>
> As always, please don't try this in an image that you don't have backed up.
>
> I'm looking forward to some feedback!

This version takes care of some problems when loading into images with old 
Connectors.

Also, you can get an updated version of the Connectors demo (as a project) at 
Bob's Super Swiki; it's called ConnectorsDemo2-nk.001.pr 

Thanks,
-- 
Ned Konz
currently: Stanwood, WA
email:     ned at bike-nomad.com
homepage:  http://bike-nomad.com



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