Re: performer and FORMS library

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Howard Lo (hlo++at++orca.corp.sgi.com)
Thu, 15 Dec 1994 14:25:32 -0600

On Dec 15, 12:29pm, Lance R. Marrou wrote:
> Subject: Re: performer and FORMS library
> 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.

        I use Builder Accessory for creating my widgets and find that creating
        an interface is indeed intuitive. X/Motif has a lot more features.
        Drop pockets, drag and drop, thumbwheels, sliders, ... Customization
        is easier too, you can you Schemes to implement a cohesive color
        scheme, change fonts, etc... X/Motif is also more widely used, so
        support is easier. There are thousands of X/Motif programmers out there
        that you can hire to maintain your interface and build new one.

        Just some thought...

        --hl
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