Re: [Tkinter-discuss] What do you feel is missing from Tkinter?

2010-12-19 Thread python
Kevin, > A similar result can be achieved on Windows with IE and OpTcl. Thanks for this tip. Anyone else doing something with this type of browser/Tkinter integration under Windows? Malcolm ___ Tkinter-discuss mailing list Tkinter-discuss@python.org ht

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] When to use a Canvas vs. a Frame from a container perspective?

2010-12-19 Thread python
Mick, > As an example of how to use a Text widget as a container, > below is a simple spreadsheet made using Entry widgets organised > into a Text widget. The user can edit cells, and later save the values of > the cells as a tab delimited file by pressing the "Save" button. Cool! Thank you for s

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] What do you feel is missing from Tkinter?

2010-12-19 Thread python
;s a slightly simplified version of a Pmw.ScrolledFrame in pure > Tkinter that uses ttk. It seems to work ok (I haven't done much testing > though): > > http://tkinter.unpy.net/wiki/ThemedScrolledFrame Hey, cool! Thanks for sharing that example. Looks great on

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] Anyone using Tkinter for mobile device applications?

2010-12-20 Thread python
Cristian, Thanks for the links. Malcolm ___ Tkinter-discuss mailing list Tkinter-discuss@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/tkinter-discuss

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] [Fwd: Off Topic : Tkinter in everyday life]

2010-12-20 Thread python
> I want to thank everyone for the excellent feedback to my questions. I think > we all share the view that Tkinter is a rough diamond. > > Through all the examples that have selflessly shared, I can see that their > limitations are given only by the limits of our imagination. > > It has been re

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] Techniques for creating tables/grids (was When to use a Canvas vs. a Frame from a container perspective?)

2010-12-20 Thread python
Cameron, . > While many valuable applications have been coded through the years using > exactly this cell-in-Text technique, and the code above nicely demonstrates > the promised scrolling, those focused on spreadsheet-like constructs will > want to know about http://tkin

[Tkinter-discuss] Using 3rd party Tk/Tcl libraries with Python/Tkinter

2010-12-20 Thread python
>From time to time I've seen Tkinter developers reference 3rd party Tk/Tcl libraries. Some examples are the PMW widgets, TkDnd, and TkTable. Here are some questions about these 3rd party components from the perspective of a Python developer new to Tkinter (without any Tk/Tcl experience)

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] Use underline

2010-12-29 Thread python
Cristian, You have to bind your Alt key presses separately. The underline= only underlines the letter - it does not bind to an event handler. Here's a snippet that may give you some ideas. Disclaimer: I'm not sure if its best practice or not. Malcolm """ Treat Alt+I as a shortcut keystroke for

[Tkinter-discuss] Tkinter accessability options

2010-12-30 Thread python
I'm cross-posting this thread from python-list. > Not all the people were happy because the darkness disappeared partially for > some of them and more and more blind people started to use a computer, and > discovered that the Tk interfaces are absolutely inaccessible for the

[Tkinter-discuss] Re-arrange ttk.treeview columns via drag and drop?

2010-12-30 Thread python
Is there a way to for users to re-arrange column order in the ttk.treeview widget? Many grid-like user interfaces allow a user to drag and drop columns to change column order. Any such capability present in the ttk.treeview widget? Thank you, Malcolm ___

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] canvas origin is off by 2 pixels, is this normal

2011-01-06 Thread python
Stefanix, When you create your Canvas, try setting these properties in your Canvas creation statement: borderwidth=0 highlightthickness=0 Both these properties consume visual space in your canvas. If you need non-zero values for these properties, then just account for the edge pixels consumed b

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] Tkinter and signal handling

2011-01-16 Thread python
Michael, > until the mouse enters the Tkinter window *or* the window receives keyboard > focus Does adding a widget (any widget) that receives keyboard focus to your root form fix this problem? What if you explicitly set focus to this control after you create your root window? I'm not on a Lin

[Tkinter-discuss] Tkinter library/technique that supports panels that can be docked, undocked, and resized?

2011-02-01 Thread python
is is a short 1 minute screencast of a wxPython based framework called Dabo demonstrating the capabilities that my users have asked for. http://screencast.com/t/3qRgqHsJVbK I'm using Python 2.7 under Windows and have noticed that Tkinter appears to have some built-in concept of docking when TopLev

[Tkinter-discuss] Autocomplete example on wiki

2011-06-23 Thread python
I'm looking for a way to add autocomplete functionality to my Windows based Tkinter applications running under Python 2.7 (32-bit). I've started by using code found on the wiki, but I'm open to other suggestions as well. Ideally I'd like a solution that works with the ttk.E

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] Autocomplete example on wiki

2011-06-25 Thread python
Dear Mick, > Having looked at your version of the code, I see that the method: def > handle_keyrelease(self, event) is indented one tab too far. Thank you for taking the time to uncover the problem in my code. I can't believe I missed that indentation error! Thanks again! Malcolm ___

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] Hint text

2011-12-29 Thread python
Hi Charles, There are many modules that add tooltip functionality to Tkinter; google tooltip tkinter for a list. One of my favorite tooltip modules is: http://code.activestate.com/recipes/576688-tooltip-for-tkinter/ If you research this topic in more depth, let us know what module you end up usi

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] General Tkinter Assistance Module

2012-02-21 Thread python
Hi Lion, I've thought about what you've proposed many times (a Tkinter framework), but have never had the time to implement it. I think all your suggestions are on target. Malcolm I'm thinking of a module that: * supplies functions/tools to examine the widget hierarchy from the shell * pre

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] General Tkinter Assistance Module

2012-03-11 Thread python
Hi Lion, Read your spec on google-docs [1], saw my name mentioned as a slacker, and felt obligated to contribute to the discussion. > specific functions that you think would be valuable Here's what I've been frustrated trying to create with Tkinter/ttk: Framework level enhancements - simple jq

Re: [Tkinter-discuss] DRAG and DROP image

2012-09-03 Thread python
Kevin, > Another option for cross-application drag and drop: > http://klappnase.bubble.org/TkinterDnD/index.html Any experience with the experimental version 2 of the above library? TkinterDnD2 is a python wrapper for George Petasis' tkDnD Tk extension version 2. http://klappnase

[Tkinter-discuss] Tkinter for iOS (iPad//iPhone)

2013-03-03 Thread python
I've been away from Tkinter for awhile. Curious if Tkinter is available for iOS devices (iPad//iPhone)? My google searches have not come up with anything interesting. Thanks! Malcolm ___ Tkinter-discuss mailing list Tkinter-discuss@python.org http://m

[Tkinter-discuss] Tkinter compatibility with and enhancements for Windows 8 Metro GUI

2013-03-03 Thread python
Looking for feedback on Tkinter compatibility with Windows 8 Metro GUI and if there are any 3rd party libraries that support Windows 8 Metro touch screen enhancements. Thank you, Malcolm ___ Tkinter-discuss mailing list Tkinter-discuss@python.org http

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