I came across a neat technology that might make the graphical interface easier to implement. http://www.graphviz.org/ is an opensource package that generates and reads DOT files that appear to describe the connection between things. I think basically the program is responsible for figuring out which things to connect and recording the connection info and the graphviz package makes the pretty pictures.
On 10/21/05 10:50 AM, "Mike Schrag" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been contemplating this also ... Judging from my inbox, though, > the demand for an Eclipse WO Builder seems to be higher than an > Eclipse EOModeler, though I'd personally prefer a nice EOModeler more. > > On Oct 21, 2005, at 10:13 AM, Chuck Hill wrote: > >> I would also prefer an Eclipse plugin or (working) Xcode plugin or >> a (working) standalone app (Cayenne modeler variant?). I was just >> thinking of something that I could download or hack out in a short >> time until the Xcode plugin gets finished. >> >> Chuck >> >> >> On Oct 20, 2005, at 11:41 PM, Jake MacMullin wrote: >> >>> I like the idea of an alternative EOModel editor. I'm not sure if >>> a web UI would be the best user experience - I agree with the >>> suggestion of an eclipse plug-in. >>> >>> However, if you're interested in the idea of a web-based editor - >>> have a look at this example of a web-based interface for designing >>> a database schema: >>> http://ondras.praha12.net/sql/demo/ >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Jake >>> >>> Chuck Hill wrote: >>> >>> >>>> While engaging EOModeler in battle last night over the spoils of >>>> some cross model inheritance and prototypes, I started to wonder >>>> how hard it would be to make an alternative tool. Other than >>>> emacs, I mean. Web based would be easiest, as far as creating >>>> the UI. Then I sort of recalled seeing this done before. Does >>>> this ring a bell with anyone? I may be thinking of Anjo Krank's >>>> DevStudio which, IIRC, allows inspection but not editing. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> Chuck >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> -- >> Coming in 2006 - an introduction to web applications using >> WebObjects and Xcode http://www.global-village.net/wointro >> >> Practical WebObjects - for developers who want to increase their >> overall knowledge of WebObjects or who are trying to solve specific >> problems. http://www.global-village.net/products/ >> practical_webobjects >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. >> Webobjects-dev mailing list ([email protected]) >> Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: >> http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/webobjects-dev/mschrag% >> 40mdimension.com >> >> This email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _______________________________________________ > Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. > Webobjects-dev mailing list ([email protected]) > Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: > http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/webobjects-dev/dov.rosenberg%40conviveo > n.com > > This email sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Dov Rosenberg Inquira Inc 370 Centerpointe Circle, ste 1178 Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 339-1177 x 102 (407) 339-6704 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] AOL IM: dovrosenberg _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Webobjects-dev mailing list ([email protected]) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/webobjects-dev/archive%40mail-archive.com This email sent to [email protected]
