On 04.04.2005 20:39:43 Andreas L. Delmelle wrote: > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jeremias Maerki [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > FYI, I've started coding a TableRowIterator which > > incrementally fetches rows from the FO tree. > <snip what="very interesting stuff" /> > > In so far it seems I don't really follow Andreas' suggestions even > > though I borrowed a few ideas. I think the unit grid is necessary > > because of the algorithm for combining element lists and of course > > because of border resolution. > > ...and background-resolution --> see below > > AFAICT, this would indeed be the optimal way to implement what I was getting > at... > > <snip /> > > What I'm not sure of yet is where to put background handling for table, > > bodies, columns and rows. It'll be either TLM or TCLM. > > I'd say the TCLM, since that is by definition the context in which you have > a reference to all the involved background-properties on all of the > components of the table. In the most extreme cases, where all or most of the > different backgrounds are partly visible, the TCLM seems to be the one that > has access to all data necessary to 'draw' these on top of each other > (table->body->column->row->cell?) in exactly the right proportions (taking > into account resolved borders, padding ...)
Yes, I agree, although the real TableLM gets quite slim this way. But I'll better just get on a bit and see where it leads. FYI, I've already got rudimentary element list combination (i.e. without row-spanning). I've been able to reuse most of my column/grid setup code. I expect the same will be possible for border resolution. I'm currently determining how best to do the addAreas stage with the infos I get from the Position objects. The stuff is all carved into little pieces and I now have to put it together again. > > If you think I'm completely on the wrong track, stop me soon. The train > > starts to roll now.... :-) I'm in a hurry. Sorry. > > Absolutely not! Train seems to be very much on the right track. Good to hear. Thanks for the feedback! Jeremias Maerki
