> I figure if folks really want access to other toolkit choosers, > one 'easy' way would be to compile a standalone gtk/qt app > that simply pops open their file chooser and exits. The mini-app > would accept filename settings on the command line, and > pass back > results to stdout, so the FLTK app would invoke the app with > something like popen(). > > This would avoid having to link into gtk/qt, event > synchronization > between the two toolkits, etc. > > I know two commercial apps that went this route, until > alternatives > were found.
And a fair number of open-source apps too - LVE springs to mind as one I use that works this way. Indeed, my LVE hack now pops a "standalone" fltk file-chooser... SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems Limited Registered Office: Sigma House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3EL A company registered in England & Wales. Company no. 02426132 ******************************************************************** This email and any attachments are confidential to the intended recipient and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient please delete it from your system and notify the sender. You should not copy it or use it for any purpose nor disclose or distribute its contents to any other person. ******************************************************************** _______________________________________________ fltk mailing list [email protected] http://lists.easysw.com/mailman/listinfo/fltk
