Another option might be the Java2 2D graphics. As I recall,
one of the new features is the ability to create images in
backend, server-type applications.
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of
Nathan Meyers
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 17:33
To: Spectron International, Inc.
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Create an Image without using AWT
"Spectron International, Inc." wrote:
>
> I need to create an Image object in a servlet. The problem
is that the
> createImage() functions seems to need AWT and I can't
create an AWT object
> in a servlet because it always tries to connect to the X
Server. Is there
> something like a MemoryImage class that I can create to
use as an offscreen
> canvas in a servlet? I need that because I wan't to be
able to return a GIF
> image from a servlet like:
>
> <IMG STR="/servlets/GifCreator">
It's a "feature" of the AWT. A good solution is to run the
Xvfb X server
(part of the XFree86 suite; you'll find it in most
distributions) - it
runs an X server in a virtual frame buffer instead of a
physical
display. That will make AWT happy without requiring a real
display.
Nathan
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