Re: performer and FORMS library

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Ed Millard (millard++at++hawkeye.newport.sgi.com)
Thu, 15 Dec 1994 10:25:01 -0800 (PST)

>
> On Thu, 15 Dec 1994, Howard Lo wrote:
>
> > Is there a reason NOT to use X/Motif ?
>
> Yes. It is far easier to use the FORMS form designer. Much more intuitive.
> Maybe one exists, but I have found nothing similar to aid in creating X
> widgets and the like. Nor is there anything like the browser object. Nor
> is it as easy to create new widget objects. For a quick, yet pleasant,
> interface, X leaves much to be desired.
>
> Now, is there a reason TO use X/Motif? Only speed and portability.
> Personally, I could care less about portability. If it doesn't run on an SGI,
> then it won't run. ;)
>
> Now, before you respond, understand that (for the issue of speed alone) I
> recommend the switch to X/Motif. In fact, I am struggling with it now. If,
> by some remarkable chance, you have an Xdesigner, please send it to me.
>

There is a 3rd party GUI designed called builderXcessory which is widely
used within SGI. It provides a visual front end for widget placement
and design and then outputs Motif or Viewkit code. There is a demo
version available on some of the HotMix CD's.

Doug Young's Viewkit should also be investigated. It provides an
object oriented layer on top of Motif to simply Motif UI programming.
It is especially good for those who like C++. Viewkit is used in SGI
products like WorkShop.

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