On 14 Nov 2005 at 16:42, Chuck wrote: > At least one person in this group believes FLEX is a viable option for > implementing a rich internet application based on widgets. I'd like to > consider this (since there is the potential to significantly reduce the > code base) BUT... > > I have downloaded the trial version of FLEX and can find no vector > drawing tool???? Flex looks to me like a forms builder (aka ILOG). What > am I missing? Where are the vector graphics tools in FLEX?
Can I suggest that you also try OpenLaszlo which is similar to Macromedia Flex .. but free and open source? I suggested this hybrid in an earlier post. There are various comparisons of OpenLaszlo and MM Flex offerings. Two related sites for the software .. http://www.openlaszlo.com .. for downloads http://www.laszlosystems.com .. for forums There is a drawing API in OpenLaszlo but not as comprehensive as SVG API. My approach is to use the best of both of these worlds. OpenLaszlo and SVG content presented in different div and iframe containers which can be positioned in the browser. And, with careful use of CSS, SVG content can overlay SWF content if needed. It would be useful if OpenLaszlo could also render SVG .. but for my usage I don't find that this is necessary since OpenLaszlo can communicate with SVG objects via javascript gateway in parent page. Both are rather more than "form builders (aka ILOG)" since SOAP and REST interfaces to databases allow SVG to be maintained in native XML databases or MySQL via PHP gateway. But X-Forms can be integrated if required. OpenLaszlo can be deployed in server mode (requiring Tomcat server) or simpler SOLO mode (which can run in Apache server, or standalone). DL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/A77XvD/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/1U_rlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> ----- To unsubscribe send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -or- visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/svg-developers and click "edit my membership" ---- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/svg-developers/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
