Re: [boost] GUI coordinate units (Was: GUI foundations)

From: John Torjo (john.lists_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-10-09 05:19:09

> 
> Have you read the Fresco doc that Stefan gave a link to? The point
> is that life would be sooo much better if there is no distinction
> between a "widget" and a "graphic". Think abstraction and genericity!
> Here's the relevant quote:
> 

Yes, this sounds very cool!

I do think, however, that there should be a distinction between widget 
and graphic -- that is, the widget contains the logic, while the 
graphic(s) draw the UI. This is how I've implemented surfaces.

Best,
John

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