This file summarizes all changes made to Tk since version 1.0 was
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This file summarizes all changes made to Tk since version 1.0 was
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released on March 13, 1991. Changes that aren't backward compatible
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released on March 13, 1991. Changes that aren't backward compatible
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are marked specially.
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are marked specially.
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RCS: @(#) $Id: changes,v 1.1.1.1 2002-01-16 10:25:47 markom Exp $
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RCS: @(#) $Id: changes,v 1.1.1.1 2002-01-16 10:25:47 markom Exp $
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3/16/91 (bug fix) Modified tkWindow.c to remove Tk's Tcl commands from
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3/16/91 (bug fix) Modified tkWindow.c to remove Tk's Tcl commands from
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the interpreter when the main window is deleted (otherwise there will
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the interpreter when the main window is deleted (otherwise there will
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be dangling pointers to the non-existent window).
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be dangling pointers to the non-existent window).
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3/16/91 (bug fix) Modified tkColor.c not to free black or white colors:
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3/16/91 (bug fix) Modified tkColor.c not to free black or white colors:
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some X servers get upset at this.
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some X servers get upset at this.
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3/18/91 (bug fix) Modified tkShare.c to fix bug causing "DeleteGroup
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3/18/91 (bug fix) Modified tkShare.c to fix bug causing "DeleteGroup
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couldn't find group on shareList" panic.
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couldn't find group on shareList" panic.
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3/18/91 (bug fix) Several changes to tkListbox.c and tkScrollbar.c to
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3/18/91 (bug fix) Several changes to tkListbox.c and tkScrollbar.c to
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handle listboxes (and scrollbars) with zero total entries in them.
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handle listboxes (and scrollbars) with zero total entries in them.
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3/22/91 (bug fix) Fixed a few ='s in tkListbox.c that should be ==.
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3/22/91 (bug fix) Fixed a few ='s in tkListbox.c that should be ==.
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3/22/91 (bug fix) Fixed error in main.c that caused BadWindow errors
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3/22/91 (bug fix) Fixed error in main.c that caused BadWindow errors
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in some cases where wish scripts invoke "destroy .".
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in some cases where wish scripts invoke "destroy .".
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3/23/91 (new feature) Added Tk_CancelIdleCall to remove Tk_DoWhenIdle
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3/23/91 (new feature) Added Tk_CancelIdleCall to remove Tk_DoWhenIdle
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handler.
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handler.
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3/23/91 (bug fix and new feature) Added -name option to main.c, made
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3/23/91 (bug fix and new feature) Added -name option to main.c, made
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it more clever about choosing name (was always using the name "wish"
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it more clever about choosing name (was always using the name "wish"
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on most Unix systems).
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on most Unix systems).
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3/23/91 (new feature) Added TK_CONFIG_STRING option to Tk_ConfigureWidget,
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3/23/91 (new feature) Added TK_CONFIG_STRING option to Tk_ConfigureWidget,
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used it to malloc strings for various widget options that used to be
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used it to malloc strings for various widget options that used to be
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Tk_Uid's (e.g. button text, message strings, etc.). Eliminates core
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Tk_Uid's (e.g. button text, message strings, etc.). Eliminates core
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leaks when values change in continuous non-repeating fashion.
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leaks when values change in continuous non-repeating fashion.
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3/29/91 (new feature) Added Tk_Preserve, Tk_Release, and
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3/29/91 (new feature) Added Tk_Preserve, Tk_Release, and
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Tk_EventuallyFree procedures to help manage widget records and avoid
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Tk_EventuallyFree procedures to help manage widget records and avoid
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premature memory free-ing.
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premature memory free-ing.
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4/4/91 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkWm.c where top-level window geometry
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4/4/91 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkWm.c where top-level window geometry
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wasn't tracking correctly when wm-induced size change also changed window
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wasn't tracking correctly when wm-induced size change also changed window
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position (e.g. menus wouldn't be displayed at the right places).
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position (e.g. menus wouldn't be displayed at the right places).
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4/5/91 (new feature) Added "invoke" option to widget command for buttons,
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4/5/91 (new feature) Added "invoke" option to widget command for buttons,
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check buttons, and radio buttons.
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check buttons, and radio buttons.
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4/5/91 (new feature) Added "unpack" option to "pack" command.
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4/5/91 (new feature) Added "unpack" option to "pack" command.
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4/5/91 (bug fix) Changed tkPack.c to use new Tk_Preserve code and be
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4/5/91 (bug fix) Changed tkPack.c to use new Tk_Preserve code and be
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more careful about window deletions that occur while repacking is in
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more careful about window deletions that occur while repacking is in
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progress.
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progress.
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4/6/91 (bug fix) Major overhaul of deletion code in all widgets to use
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4/6/91 (bug fix) Major overhaul of deletion code in all widgets to use
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Tk_Preserve and Tk_Release. Should fix many problems.
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Tk_Preserve and Tk_Release. Should fix many problems.
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4/6/91 (bug fix) Changed "winfo children" to generate correct lists
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4/6/91 (bug fix) Changed "winfo children" to generate correct lists
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when child names have embedded spaces.
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when child names have embedded spaces.
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4/6/91 (new feature) Added "screenheight" and "screenwidth" options to
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4/6/91 (new feature) Added "screenheight" and "screenwidth" options to
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"winfo".
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"winfo".
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4/18/91 (bug fix) Binding mechanism didn't correctly handle very long
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4/18/91 (bug fix) Binding mechanism didn't correctly handle very long
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%-substitutions in commands (e.g. long path names) and caused memory
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%-substitutions in commands (e.g. long path names) and caused memory
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to be overwritten. Modified tkBind.c to fix.
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to be overwritten. Modified tkBind.c to fix.
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---------------------- Release 1.1, 4/18/91 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 1.1, 4/18/91 -------------------------
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4/19/91 (bug fix) Inconsistent ICCCM handling of coordinates of reparented
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4/19/91 (bug fix) Inconsistent ICCCM handling of coordinates of reparented
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windows causes windows to gradually walk south when moved or resized.
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windows causes windows to gradually walk south when moved or resized.
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Fixed tkWm.c to patch around the problem.
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Fixed tkWm.c to patch around the problem.
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---------------------- Release 1.2, 4/24/91 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 1.2, 4/24/91 -------------------------
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4/26/91 (new feature) Added -geometry and -display switches to wish.
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4/26/91 (new feature) Added -geometry and -display switches to wish.
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Also wrote wish manual entry.
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Also wrote wish manual entry.
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5/3/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkListbox.c that caused garbage to appear
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5/3/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkListbox.c that caused garbage to appear
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at right edge of window when strings were to large to fit in window.
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at right edge of window when strings were to large to fit in window.
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5/3/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkListbox.c where topIndex wasn't getting
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5/3/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkListbox.c where topIndex wasn't getting
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updated when elements were deleted: tended to cause errors in
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updated when elements were deleted: tended to cause errors in
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communication with scrollbars.
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communication with scrollbars.
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5/16/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tk3d.c, which caused core dumps when
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5/16/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tk3d.c, which caused core dumps when
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consecutive points in a polygon were the same (happened with some
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consecutive points in a polygon were the same (happened with some
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configurations of radio buttons, for example).
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configurations of radio buttons, for example).
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5/16/91 (bug fix) Fixed main.c to allow stdin to be redirected.
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5/16/91 (bug fix) Fixed main.c to allow stdin to be redirected.
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6/1/91 (bug fix) Make sure that pointers are never used after being
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6/1/91 (bug fix) Make sure that pointers are never used after being
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freed.
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freed.
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6/15/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkBind.c that caused current binding
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6/15/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkBind.c that caused current binding
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values to not always be printed correctly.
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values to not always be printed correctly.
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6/15/91 (bug fix) Make sure that interpreters are always unregistered
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6/15/91 (bug fix) Make sure that interpreters are always unregistered
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when their main windows are deleted, and make wish delete the main
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when their main windows are deleted, and make wish delete the main
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window before exiting.
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window before exiting.
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8/21/91 (misfeature correction) Automatically set source of window
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8/21/91 (misfeature correction) Automatically set source of window
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position to "user" in "wm geometry" command, unless it has been
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position to "user" in "wm geometry" command, unless it has been
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explicitly set to "program".
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explicitly set to "program".
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9/5/91 (bug fix) Modified option code to accept '#' as a comment
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9/5/91 (bug fix) Modified option code to accept '#' as a comment
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character in .Xdefaults files, in addition to '!'.
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character in .Xdefaults files, in addition to '!'.
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9/10/91 (misfeature correction) Changed binding mechanism so that
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9/10/91 (misfeature correction) Changed binding mechanism so that
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numeric %-sequences are output in decimal instead of hex.
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numeric %-sequences are output in decimal instead of hex.
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9/19/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in Tk_DoOneEvent(1) where it wasn't
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9/19/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug in Tk_DoOneEvent(1) where it wasn't
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checking files and X connections properly so it missed events.
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checking files and X connections properly so it missed events.
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10/6/91 (new feature) Reorganized tkBind.c to provide generic "binding
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10/6/91 (new feature) Reorganized tkBind.c to provide generic "binding
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table" structure, which can be used to create bindings on items in
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table" structure, which can be used to create bindings on items in
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canvases as well as windows.
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canvases as well as windows.
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10/6/91 (new feature) Upgraded buttons and menus to use new tracing
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10/6/91 (new feature) Upgraded buttons and menus to use new tracing
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code in Tcl 6.0. Allows radio buttons and check buttons to both set
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code in Tcl 6.0. Allows radio buttons and check buttons to both set
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and clear themselves when associated variable changes.
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and clear themselves when associated variable changes.
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10/17/91 (bug fix) Fixed 2 bugs in listboxes: accidentally advanced the
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10/17/91 (bug fix) Fixed 2 bugs in listboxes: accidentally advanced the
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selection when new entries were inserted in the listbox after the location
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selection when new entries were inserted in the listbox after the location
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of the selected item(s), and goofed up on redisplay if selected item
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of the selected item(s), and goofed up on redisplay if selected item
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was deleted and then selection was immediately lost.
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was deleted and then selection was immediately lost.
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10/27/91 (bug fix) "pack unpack" wasn't telling Tk that it no longer
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10/27/91 (bug fix) "pack unpack" wasn't telling Tk that it no longer
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manages window; this led to core dumps in some situations.
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manages window; this led to core dumps in some situations.
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10/31/91 (reorganization) Renamed manual entries so that they are no
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10/31/91 (reorganization) Renamed manual entries so that they are no
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more than 14 characters in length.
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more than 14 characters in length.
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10/31/91 (reorganization) Changed tk.h and tkInt.h so that tkInt.h
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10/31/91 (reorganization) Changed tk.h and tkInt.h so that tkInt.h
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doesn't needed to be included by tk.h.
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doesn't needed to be included by tk.h.
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11/3/91 (portability improvement) Eliminated use of "class" as a variable
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11/3/91 (portability improvement) Eliminated use of "class" as a variable
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name, since it's a reserved word in C++.
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name, since it's a reserved word in C++.
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11/7/91 (reorganization) Many changes to upgrade for Tcl 6.1 including
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11/7/91 (reorganization) Many changes to upgrade for Tcl 6.1 including
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use of Tcl hash tables instead of separate "Hash_" module. The "lib"
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use of Tcl hash tables instead of separate "Hash_" module. The "lib"
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subdirectory is no longer needed in Tk.
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subdirectory is no longer needed in Tk.
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---------------------- Release 1.3, 11/7/91 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 1.3, 11/7/91 -------------------------
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11/24/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug causing occasional errors if existing bindings
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11/24/91 (bug fix) Fixed bug causing occasional errors if existing bindings
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are modified (FindSequence in tkBind.c forget to set *maskPtr).
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are modified (FindSequence in tkBind.c forget to set *maskPtr).
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11/24/91 (bug fix) Used wrong hash table in Tk_GetColorByValue. Could
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11/24/91 (bug fix) Used wrong hash table in Tk_GetColorByValue. Could
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cause new entries to get created unnecessarily.
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cause new entries to get created unnecessarily.
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12/2/91 (bug fix) Changed "bind" code to put backslashes in front of
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12/2/91 (bug fix) Changed "bind" code to put backslashes in front of
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special characters (e.g. [ or \) that appear in %-replacements, so that
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special characters (e.g. [ or \) that appear in %-replacements, so that
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they can be parsed cleanly.
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they can be parsed cleanly.
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12/10/91 (bug fix) Manual entries had first lines that caused "man" program
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12/10/91 (bug fix) Manual entries had first lines that caused "man" program
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to try weird preprocessor. Added blank comment lines to fix problem.
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to try weird preprocessor. Added blank comment lines to fix problem.
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1/2/92 (documentation cleanup) Changed manual entries for Tk_GetBitmap
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1/2/92 (documentation cleanup) Changed manual entries for Tk_GetBitmap
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and the like to make it more clear that the argument must be a Tk_Uid
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and the like to make it more clear that the argument must be a Tk_Uid
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and not a string.
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and not a string.
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1/2/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem where scrollbars that were very short or
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1/2/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem where scrollbars that were very short or
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very narrow (too small to hold both arrows) could cause negative values
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very narrow (too small to hold both arrows) could cause negative values
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in calls to XClearArea, which crashed some servers.
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in calls to XClearArea, which crashed some servers.
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1/2/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in TkMeasureChars occurring when maxChars
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1/2/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in TkMeasureChars occurring when maxChars
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is 0. Occasionally affected things like message window geometry.
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is 0. Occasionally affected things like message window geometry.
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1/3/92 (new feature) Added procedures Tk_GetJustify, Tk_GetAnchor,
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1/3/92 (new feature) Added procedures Tk_GetJustify, Tk_GetAnchor,
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Tk_GetCapStyle, and Tk_GetJoinStyle, plus support for these things
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Tk_GetCapStyle, and Tk_GetJoinStyle, plus support for these things
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in Tk_ConfigureWidget.
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in Tk_ConfigureWidget.
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---------------------- Release 1.4, 1/10/92 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 1.4, 1/10/92 -------------------------
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1/12/92 (bug fix) TkMenubutton.c wasn't cleaning up mbPtr->varName
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1/12/92 (bug fix) TkMenubutton.c wasn't cleaning up mbPtr->varName
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properly during menubutton cleanup if an error occurred during
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properly during menubutton cleanup if an error occurred during
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menubutton creation.
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menubutton creation.
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1/19/92 (bug fix) Fixed off-by-one bug in tkListbox.c that caused
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1/19/92 (bug fix) Fixed off-by-one bug in tkListbox.c that caused
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scrollbars to display a slider that was too large.
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scrollbars to display a slider that was too large.
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2/10/92 (bug fix) Tk_CreateFileHandler didn't correctly handle case
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2/10/92 (bug fix) Tk_CreateFileHandler didn't correctly handle case
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where new mask was specified for existing handler.
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where new mask was specified for existing handler.
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2/13/92 (bug fix) Tk_DeleteAllBindings wasn't correctly removing
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2/13/92 (bug fix) Tk_DeleteAllBindings wasn't correctly removing
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bindings from the pattern table: only did the removal for the
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bindings from the pattern table: only did the removal for the
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first pattern in a pattern list.
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first pattern in a pattern list.
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2/15/92 (new feature) Added procedures Tk_DefineBitmap and
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2/15/92 (new feature) Added procedures Tk_DefineBitmap and
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Tk_SizeOfBitmap. Tk_GetBitmapFromData is now considered obsolete
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Tk_SizeOfBitmap. Tk_GetBitmapFromData is now considered obsolete
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and probably shouldn't be used anymore. Tk_GetBitmapFromData
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and probably shouldn't be used anymore. Tk_GetBitmapFromData
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is now implemented by calling Tk_DefineBitmap and Tk_GetBitmap.
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is now implemented by calling Tk_DefineBitmap and Tk_GetBitmap.
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2/15/92 (new feature) Added "curselection" and "select clear" options
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2/15/92 (new feature) Added "curselection" and "select clear" options
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to widget command for listboxes.
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to widget command for listboxes.
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2/15/92 (new feature) Added Tk_3DBorderColor procedure.
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2/15/92 (new feature) Added Tk_3DBorderColor procedure.
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2/17/92 (relaxed limitations) Changed scrollbars so they no longer limit
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2/17/92 (relaxed limitations) Changed scrollbars so they no longer limit
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the slider position to lie within the object's range: can scroll off the
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the slider position to lie within the object's range: can scroll off the
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end of an object, if the object permits it. Changed listboxes and
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end of an object, if the object permits it. Changed listboxes and
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entries to explicitly prevent viewing off the ends. Also relaxed
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entries to explicitly prevent viewing off the ends. Also relaxed
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listbox index checks so that out-of-range indices are automatically
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listbox index checks so that out-of-range indices are automatically
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adjust to fit within the listbox range.
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adjust to fit within the listbox range.
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2/19/92 (bug fix) tkWindow.c tended to leave half-created windows around
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2/19/92 (bug fix) tkWindow.c tended to leave half-created windows around
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if a new window's name was found to be in use already. Fixed to clean
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if a new window's name was found to be in use already. Fixed to clean
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them up.
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them up.
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2/22/92 (new feature) Added -anchor, -bitmap, -height, -textvariable,
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2/22/92 (new feature) Added -anchor, -bitmap, -height, -textvariable,
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-width options to labels, buttons, check buttons, menu buttons, and radio
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-width options to labels, buttons, check buttons, menu buttons, and radio
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buttons. This means that (a) size can be controlled better, (b) bitmaps
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buttons. This means that (a) size can be controlled better, (b) bitmaps
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can be displayed in any buttons, (c) the position of the text within the
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can be displayed in any buttons, (c) the position of the text within the
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button can be controlled, and (d) a button can be made to display the value
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button can be controlled, and (d) a button can be made to display the value
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of a variable, continuously updating itself. Also changed -selector option
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of a variable, continuously updating itself. Also changed -selector option
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so that if it's specified as an empty string then no selector is drawn
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so that if it's specified as an empty string then no selector is drawn
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for the button.
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for the button.
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2/22/92 (new feature) Changed menus to support bitmaps in menu entries:
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2/22/92 (new feature) Changed menus to support bitmaps in menu entries:
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added new -bitmap option for entries.
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added new -bitmap option for entries.
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2/26/92 (bug fix) "after" command, when invoked with just one argument,
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2/26/92 (bug fix) "after" command, when invoked with just one argument,
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called Tk_Sleep rather than registering a timer handler and looping on
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called Tk_Sleep rather than registering a timer handler and looping on
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Tk_DoOneEvent. As a result, it caused the application to become non-
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Tk_DoOneEvent. As a result, it caused the application to become non-
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responsive to X events during the sleep. Changed to use a Tk_DoOneEvent
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responsive to X events during the sleep. Changed to use a Tk_DoOneEvent
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loop so that it is responsive.
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loop so that it is responsive.
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2/26/92 (bug fix) Tk's main program didn't map the main window until
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2/26/92 (bug fix) Tk's main program didn't map the main window until
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after the startup script returned. Changed to map the window as a
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after the startup script returned. Changed to map the window as a
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do-when-idle handler, so that scripts can cause the window to be
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do-when-idle handler, so that scripts can cause the window to be
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mapped immediately with a call to "update" or "after".
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mapped immediately with a call to "update" or "after".
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2/28/92 (bug fix) "wm withdraw" wasn't working if invoked before window
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2/28/92 (bug fix) "wm withdraw" wasn't working if invoked before window
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was originally mapped: window got mapped anyway. Fixed so that the
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was originally mapped: window got mapped anyway. Fixed so that the
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window doesn't get mapped as long as it's withdrawn.
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window doesn't get mapped as long as it's withdrawn.
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2/29/92 (new feature) Can use "focus none" to clear input focus.
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2/29/92 (new feature) Can use "focus none" to clear input focus.
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2/29/92 (bug fix) Fixed tkEvent.c to generate SubstructureNotify events
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2/29/92 (bug fix) Fixed tkEvent.c to generate SubstructureNotify events
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properly. These weren't being generated previously.
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properly. These weren't being generated previously.
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2/29/92 (bug fix) Fixed entries so that newline characters can be properly
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2/29/92 (bug fix) Fixed entries so that newline characters can be properly
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displayed (as `\x0a'). Had to change interface to TkDisplayChars in order
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displayed (as `\x0a'). Had to change interface to TkDisplayChars in order
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to do this (added flags argument).
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to do this (added flags argument).
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2/29/92 (bug fix) Change Tk not to update size and position of top-level
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2/29/92 (bug fix) Change Tk not to update size and position of top-level
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windows directly during calls like Tk_ResizeWindow. Instead, wait until
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windows directly during calls like Tk_ResizeWindow. Instead, wait until
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actual event is received. This makes updates happen at same time as
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actual event is received. This makes updates happen at same time as
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callbacks.
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callbacks.
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3/6/92 (bug fix) TkMenubutton.c was dumping core when a menubutton was
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3/6/92 (bug fix) TkMenubutton.c was dumping core when a menubutton was
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pressed at a time when there was no associated menu for the button.
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pressed at a time when there was no associated menu for the button.
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3/6/92 (new feature) Added Tk script library directory with official
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3/6/92 (new feature) Added Tk script library directory with official
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Tk initialization file "tk.tcl". Other procedures used by Tk are in
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Tk initialization file "tk.tcl". Other procedures used by Tk are in
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other files. Tk procedures and variables all have names starting
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other files. Tk procedures and variables all have names starting
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with "tk_". Also added Wish startup script "wish.tcl", which sources
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with "tk_". Also added Wish startup script "wish.tcl", which sources
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both the Tk and Tcl startup scripts. This means that things like
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both the Tk and Tcl startup scripts. This means that things like
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auto-loading and abbreviation expansion are now available in wish.
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auto-loading and abbreviation expansion are now available in wish.
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Added new variables tk_library, tk_priv, and tk_version.
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Added new variables tk_library, tk_priv, and tk_version.
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3/6/92 (new feature) It's now possible to set bindings for whole
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3/6/92 (new feature) It's now possible to set bindings for whole
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classes by using the class name in the bind command. For example,
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classes by using the class name in the bind command. For example,
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"bind Button {puts stdout Hi!}" will cause a message to be
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"bind Button {puts stdout Hi!}" will cause a message to be
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printed whenever any mouse button is entered. Can also use "all"
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printed whenever any mouse button is entered. Can also use "all"
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to set bindings for all widgets. Widget-specific bindings override
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to set bindings for all widgets. Widget-specific bindings override
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class bindings which override "all" bindings.
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class bindings which override "all" bindings.
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3/6/92 (reorganization) Changed buttons (all flavors) and listboxes to
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3/6/92 (reorganization) Changed buttons (all flavors) and listboxes to
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eliminate all hard-wired behavior. Instead, default behavior is set
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eliminate all hard-wired behavior. Instead, default behavior is set
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by class bindings in tk.tcl. Also set up class bindings for menus,
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by class bindings in tk.tcl. Also set up class bindings for menus,
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menubuttons, and entries, which previously had no default behavior at
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menubuttons, and entries, which previously had no default behavior at
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all. Scrollbars and scales still have hard-wired behavior that can't
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all. Scrollbars and scales still have hard-wired behavior that can't
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be overridden.
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be overridden.
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3/7/92 (look-and-feel change) Changed listboxes and entries and menus
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3/7/92 (look-and-feel change) Changed listboxes and entries and menus
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to use button 2 for scanning instead of button 3. This is more consistent
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to use button 2 for scanning instead of button 3. This is more consistent
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with the official Motif use of button 2 for dragging.
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with the official Motif use of button 2 for dragging.
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3/10/92 (new features) Added more options to "winfo" command: screencells,
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3/10/92 (new features) Added more options to "winfo" command: screencells,
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screendepth, screenmmheight, screenmmwidth, and screenvisual.
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screendepth, screenmmheight, screenmmwidth, and screenvisual.
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3/13/92 (bug fix) Event sharing mechanism (tkShare.c) wasn't checking
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3/13/92 (bug fix) Event sharing mechanism (tkShare.c) wasn't checking
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to see whether window was mapped before sharing events with it.
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to see whether window was mapped before sharing events with it.
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3/16/92 (bug fix) Tk_SetInternalBorderWidth was passing wrong window to
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3/16/92 (bug fix) Tk_SetInternalBorderWidth was passing wrong window to
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geometry-management procedures, causing core-dumps when menu buttons
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geometry-management procedures, causing core-dumps when menu buttons
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had their border widths changed.
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had their border widths changed.
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3/16/92 (bug fix) Menus were setting their geometry directory rather
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3/16/92 (bug fix) Menus were setting their geometry directory rather
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than using Tk_GeometryRequest mechanism.
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than using Tk_GeometryRequest mechanism.
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3/17/92 (new feature) Added -cursor option to all widgets to set the
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3/17/92 (new feature) Added -cursor option to all widgets to set the
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active cursor for the widget. Also added TK_CONFIG_ACTIVE_CURSOR
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active cursor for the widget. Also added TK_CONFIG_ACTIVE_CURSOR
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configure type.
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configure type.
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3/18/92 (new feature) Implemented generalized screen coordinates to
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3/18/92 (new feature) Implemented generalized screen coordinates to
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allow resolution-independent specification in many cases (but pixel-
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allow resolution-independent specification in many cases (but pixel-
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based coordinates are still OK). Added Tk_GetScreenMM(),
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based coordinates are still OK). Added Tk_GetScreenMM(),
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Tk_GetPixels(), new configure types TK_CONFIG_SCREEN_MM and
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Tk_GetPixels(), new configure types TK_CONFIG_SCREEN_MM and
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TK_CONFIG_PIXELS. Changed widgets to use this new configure types
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TK_CONFIG_PIXELS. Changed widgets to use this new configure types
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wherever possible (a few of the more complex cases still haven't
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wherever possible (a few of the more complex cases still haven't
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been taken care of yet). Added "pixels" and "fpixels" options to
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been taken care of yet). Added "pixels" and "fpixels" options to
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"winfo" command.
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"winfo" command.
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3/18/92 (new feature) First cut at canvas widgets is done and part of
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3/18/92 (new feature) First cut at canvas widgets is done and part of
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the official Tk now. Canvases display text and structured graphics,
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the official Tk now. Canvases display text and structured graphics,
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and allow you to bind commands to events related to the text and
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and allow you to bind commands to events related to the text and
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graphics.
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graphics.
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3/21/92 (new feature) Added new "place" command. It implements a
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3/21/92 (new feature) Added new "place" command. It implements a
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new geometry manager that provides fixed placement, rubber-sheet
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new geometry manager that provides fixed placement, rubber-sheet
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placement, and combinations of the two. Eliminated the commands
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placement, and combinations of the two. Eliminated the commands
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"move", "resize", and "map" that were provided by main.c but never
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"move", "resize", and "map" that were provided by main.c but never
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officially supported; the placer provides all of this functionality.
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officially supported; the placer provides all of this functionality.
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3/23/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWm.c where top-level windows were
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3/23/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWm.c where top-level windows were
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occasionally not being given the right size. The problem occurred
|
occasionally not being given the right size. The problem occurred
|
when a string of resizes happened all in a row (such as deleting all
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when a string of resizes happened all in a row (such as deleting all
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the windows in an application and then recreating them).
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the windows in an application and then recreating them).
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|
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3/23/92 (new feature) Added Tk_CoordsToWindow procedure and
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3/23/92 (new feature) Added Tk_CoordsToWindow procedure and
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"winfo containing" command. These may be used to locate the window
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"winfo containing" command. These may be used to locate the window
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containing a given point.
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containing a given point.
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3/28/92 (new feature) Added "-exportselection" option to listboxes,
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3/28/92 (new feature) Added "-exportselection" option to listboxes,
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so that listbox selection need not necessarily be the X selection.
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so that listbox selection need not necessarily be the X selection.
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|
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4/12/92 (bug fix) Changed menu buttons to store name of menubutton
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4/12/92 (bug fix) Changed menu buttons to store name of menubutton
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in the associated variable, rather than the name of the menu. This
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in the associated variable, rather than the name of the menu. This
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is necessary in order to allow several menu buttons to share the
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is necessary in order to allow several menu buttons to share the
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same menu.
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same menu.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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|
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4/12/92 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that occurred in tkError.c when
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4/12/92 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that occurred in tkError.c when
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removing the first error record from the error list.
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removing the first error record from the error list.
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|
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4/15/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkBind.c that prevented
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4/15/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkBind.c that prevented
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event specifications from being processed correctly: the "1" was
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event specifications from being processed correctly: the "1" was
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treated as a button name rather than a keysym.
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treated as a button name rather than a keysym.
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|
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4/18/92 (new feature) Added Tk_DefineCursor and Tk_UndefineCursor
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4/18/92 (new feature) Added Tk_DefineCursor and Tk_UndefineCursor
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procedures.
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procedures.
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|
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4/18/92 (new feature) Major revision to listboxes. Can now scroll and
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4/18/92 (new feature) Major revision to listboxes. Can now scroll and
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scan in both x and y, plus -exportselection option allows selection not
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scan in both x and y, plus -exportselection option allows selection not
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to be exported. The "view" widget command has been replaced by "xview"
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to be exported. The "view" widget command has been replaced by "xview"
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and "yview", and the "scan" widget command has a new syntax.
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and "yview", and the "scan" widget command has a new syntax.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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|
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4/18/92 (new feature) Added -exportselection option to entries, so you
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4/18/92 (new feature) Added -exportselection option to entries, so you
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can select whether you want the entry selection to be the X selection
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can select whether you want the entry selection to be the X selection
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or not.
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or not.
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|
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4/24/92 (new features) Added TK_CONFIG_CUSTOM type to Tk_ConfigureWidget,
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4/24/92 (new features) Added TK_CONFIG_CUSTOM type to Tk_ConfigureWidget,
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plus added new flags TK_CONFIG_NULL_OK, TK_CONFIG_DONT_SET_DEFAULT,
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plus added new flags TK_CONFIG_NULL_OK, TK_CONFIG_DONT_SET_DEFAULT,
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and TK_CONFIG_OPTION_SPECIFIED. Several other new types, such as
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and TK_CONFIG_OPTION_SPECIFIED. Several other new types, such as
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TK_CONFIG_CAP_STYLE, were also added as part of implementing canvases.
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TK_CONFIG_CAP_STYLE, were also added as part of implementing canvases.
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|
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4/29/92 (bug fix) Changed "-selector" default for menus to have separate
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4/29/92 (bug fix) Changed "-selector" default for menus to have separate
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values for mono and color.
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values for mono and color.
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|
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4/30/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkListbox.c where it occasionally generated
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4/30/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkListbox.c where it occasionally generated
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bogus scroll commands (last index less than first).
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bogus scroll commands (last index less than first).
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|
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4/30/92 (reorganization) Moved demos directory to "library/demos".
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4/30/92 (reorganization) Moved demos directory to "library/demos".
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---------------------- Release 2.0, 5/1/92 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 2.0, 5/1/92 -------------------------
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5/2/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkListbox.c where it was doing too many
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5/2/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkListbox.c where it was doing too many
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redisplays after repeated insertions. Also reduced number of invocations
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redisplays after repeated insertions. Also reduced number of invocations
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of scrollbar commands.
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of scrollbar commands.
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|
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5/7/92 (portability improvement) Changed main.c not to use TK_EXCEPTION
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5/7/92 (portability improvement) Changed main.c not to use TK_EXCEPTION
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flag; it isn't needed and it causes problems on some systems.
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flag; it isn't needed and it causes problems on some systems.
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|
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5/9/92 (bug fix) Plugged core leaks in tkListbox.c and tkBind.c
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5/9/92 (bug fix) Plugged core leaks in tkListbox.c and tkBind.c
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|
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5/9/92 (bug fix) TkBind.c was accidentally deleting bindings during
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5/9/92 (bug fix) TkBind.c was accidentally deleting bindings during
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attempts to print non-existent bindings.
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attempts to print non-existent bindings.
|
|
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5/11/92 (bug fix) Maximum name length for applications (name used in
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5/11/92 (bug fix) Maximum name length for applications (name used in
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"send" commands) was too short (only 20); increased to 1000. Also
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"send" commands) was too short (only 20); increased to 1000. Also
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fixed bug related to over-long names that caused core dumps.
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fixed bug related to over-long names that caused core dumps.
|
|
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5/13/92 (bug fix) tkShare.c was using a dangling pointer if a share
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5/13/92 (bug fix) tkShare.c was using a dangling pointer if a share
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group was deleted as a side-effect of a shared event.
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group was deleted as a side-effect of a shared event.
|
|
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5/13/92 (bug fix) Various initialization and core leak problems in
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5/13/92 (bug fix) Various initialization and core leak problems in
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tkGC.c, tkSend.c, tkMenu.c, tkEvent.c, tkCanvas.c, tkCanvPoly.c,
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tkGC.c, tkSend.c, tkMenu.c, tkEvent.c, tkCanvas.c, tkCanvPoly.c,
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tkCanvLine.c, tkListbox.c, tkEntry.c.
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tkCanvLine.c, tkListbox.c, tkEntry.c.
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|
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5/13/92 (bug fix) Empty entries could be scanned off the left edge,
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5/13/92 (bug fix) Empty entries could be scanned off the left edge,
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displaying a garbage character.
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displaying a garbage character.
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|
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5/13/92 (bug fix) Fixed a few problems with window manager interactions,
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5/13/92 (bug fix) Fixed a few problems with window manager interactions,
|
such as tendency for windows to spontaneously shrink in size. By no
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such as tendency for windows to spontaneously shrink in size. By no
|
means are all of the problems fixed, though.
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means are all of the problems fixed, though.
|
|
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5/13/92 (performance optimization) Changed Tk_GeometryRequest not to
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5/13/92 (performance optimization) Changed Tk_GeometryRequest not to
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invoke geometry manager unless requested size has changed.
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invoke geometry manager unless requested size has changed.
|
|
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---------------------- Release 2.1, 5/14/92 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 2.1, 5/14/92 -------------------------
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5/1/92 (new features) Added flags like TK_IDLE_EVENTS to Tk_DoWhenIdle,
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5/1/92 (new features) Added flags like TK_IDLE_EVENTS to Tk_DoWhenIdle,
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plus added "idletasks" option to "update" command. Tk_DoWhenIdle arguments
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plus added "idletasks" option to "update" command. Tk_DoWhenIdle arguments
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look different now, but the change should be upward-compatible.
|
look different now, but the change should be upward-compatible.
|
|
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5/17/92 (new feature/bug fix) Added support for VisibilityNotify events
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5/17/92 (new feature/bug fix) Added support for VisibilityNotify events
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to the "bind" command. For some reason they weren't supported previously.
|
to the "bind" command. For some reason they weren't supported previously.
|
|
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5/17/92 (new feature) Added "tkwait" command.
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5/17/92 (new feature) Added "tkwait" command.
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|
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5/17/92 (new feature) Added "grab" command.
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5/17/92 (new feature) Added "grab" command.
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|
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5/17/92 (new feature) Added "-width" option to messages. Also changed
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5/17/92 (new feature) Added "-width" option to messages. Also changed
|
messages to use the computed (i.e. desired) line length when displaying,
|
messages to use the computed (i.e. desired) line length when displaying,
|
not the actual width of the window.
|
not the actual width of the window.
|
|
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5/17/92 (bug fixes) Did some more fiddling with tkWm.c in the hopes
|
5/17/92 (bug fixes) Did some more fiddling with tkWm.c in the hopes
|
of improving window manager interactions. Now there won't be more than
|
of improving window manager interactions. Now there won't be more than
|
one configure request outstanding to the wm at a time.
|
one configure request outstanding to the wm at a time.
|
|
|
5/17/92 (bug fix) Arrowheads on canvas lines weren't being translated
|
5/17/92 (bug fix) Arrowheads on canvas lines weren't being translated
|
or scaled correctly.
|
or scaled correctly.
|
|
|
5/20/92 (bug fix) Page-mode scrolling didn't work correctly for canvases
|
5/20/92 (bug fix) Page-mode scrolling didn't work correctly for canvases
|
(wrong windowUnits was passed to scrollbars).
|
(wrong windowUnits was passed to scrollbars).
|
|
|
5/20/92 (bug fix) Changed scrollbars not to lose highlight when pointer
|
5/20/92 (bug fix) Changed scrollbars not to lose highlight when pointer
|
leaves window with button down. Also changed redisplay to double-buffer
|
leaves window with button down. Also changed redisplay to double-buffer
|
for smoother redraws.
|
for smoother redraws.
|
|
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5/21/92 (new feature) Added "gray50" and "gray25" as predefined bitmaps.
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5/21/92 (new feature) Added "gray50" and "gray25" as predefined bitmaps.
|
|
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5/22/92 (new feature) Buttons can now be disabled using the "-state" and
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5/22/92 (new feature) Buttons can now be disabled using the "-state" and
|
"-disabledforeground configuration options. The "activate" and "deactivate"
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"-disabledforeground configuration options. The "activate" and "deactivate"
|
widget commands for buttons are now obsolete and will go away soon.
|
widget commands for buttons are now obsolete and will go away soon.
|
Please change Tcl scripts not to use them.
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Please change Tcl scripts not to use them.
|
|
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5/23/92 (new feature) Entries can now be disabled using the "-state"
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5/23/92 (new feature) Entries can now be disabled using the "-state"
|
config option. Also improved class bindings for entries to keep the
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config option. Also improved class bindings for entries to keep the
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cursor visible in the window when operations occur. Also made slight
|
cursor visible in the window when operations occur. Also made slight
|
improvements in the way redisplay is done.
|
improvements in the way redisplay is done.
|
|
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5/23/92 (new feature) Added "-textvariable" option to entries so that
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5/23/92 (new feature) Added "-textvariable" option to entries so that
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the text in an entry can be tied to the value of a global variable in
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the text in an entry can be tied to the value of a global variable in
|
a fashion similar to buttons.
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a fashion similar to buttons.
|
|
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5/27/92 (new feature) Added "-textvariable" and "-anchor" options to
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5/27/92 (new feature) Added "-textvariable" and "-anchor" options to
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messages.
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messages.
|
|
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5/28/92 (new feature) Added "-padx" and "-pady" and "-underline" options
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5/28/92 (new feature) Added "-padx" and "-pady" and "-underline" options
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to menubuttons.
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to menubuttons.
|
|
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5/28/92 (feature change) Changed "-width" and "-height" options on
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5/28/92 (feature change) Changed "-width" and "-height" options on
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all flavors of buttons and menubuttons so that they are orthogonal
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all flavors of buttons and menubuttons so that they are orthogonal
|
to "-padx" and "-pady". It used to be that -width overrode -padx
|
to "-padx" and "-pady". It used to be that -width overrode -padx
|
(no padding). Now they accumulate.
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(no padding). Now they accumulate.
|
|
|
5/29/92 (new feature) Added "-disabledforeground" option to menus and
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5/29/92 (new feature) Added "-disabledforeground" option to menus and
|
all flavors of buttons (can specify color for disabled things rather
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all flavors of buttons (can specify color for disabled things rather
|
than just using stipple to gray out).
|
than just using stipple to gray out).
|
|
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5/29/92 (new features) Added many new options to menu entries:
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5/29/92 (new features) Added many new options to menu entries:
|
-activebackground, -background, -font, -state, -underline. The
|
-activebackground, -background, -font, -state, -underline. The
|
"disable" and "enable" widget commands for menus are now obsolete
|
"disable" and "enable" widget commands for menus are now obsolete
|
and will go away soon. Please change Tcl scripts not to use them.
|
and will go away soon. Please change Tcl scripts not to use them.
|
|
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5/29/92 (new features) Added "atom" and "atomname" options to "winfo"
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5/29/92 (new features) Added "atom" and "atomname" options to "winfo"
|
command.
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command.
|
|
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5/29/92 (new feature) Wrote tk_listboxSingleSelect procedure, which
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5/29/92 (new feature) Wrote tk_listboxSingleSelect procedure, which
|
can be used to change listbox behavior so that only a single item is
|
can be used to change listbox behavior so that only a single item is
|
selected at once.
|
selected at once.
|
|
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6/1/92 (new feature) Added new modifier names "Meta" and "Alt" for
|
6/1/92 (new feature) Added new modifier names "Meta" and "Alt" for
|
"bind" command.
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"bind" command.
|
|
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6/3/92 (new feature) Added "winfo toplevel" command.
|
6/3/92 (new feature) Added "winfo toplevel" command.
|
|
|
6/3/92 (new feature) Made several changes for greater Motif compliance,
|
6/3/92 (new feature) Made several changes for greater Motif compliance,
|
including:
|
including:
|
- menu retention if you click and release in the menu button,
|
- menu retention if you click and release in the menu button,
|
- keyboard traversal of menus (see traversal.man)
|
- keyboard traversal of menus (see traversal.man)
|
- no widget flashing if you set $tk_strictMotif to 1
|
- no widget flashing if you set $tk_strictMotif to 1
|
|
|
6/15/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkBind.c where command string for a
|
6/15/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkBind.c where command string for a
|
binding could get reallocated while the command was being executed (e.g.
|
binding could get reallocated while the command was being executed (e.g.
|
bindings that delete or change themselves).
|
bindings that delete or change themselves).
|
|
|
6/15/92 (bug fix) Don't allow "tabWidth" field to become zero in tkFont.c:
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6/15/92 (bug fix) Don't allow "tabWidth" field to become zero in tkFont.c:
|
can cause core dumps for fonts that don't enough information to compute
|
can cause core dumps for fonts that don't enough information to compute
|
tab widths.
|
tab widths.
|
|
|
6/19/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in binding mechanism that caused structure-
|
6/19/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in binding mechanism that caused structure-
|
related events to be reported both to the correct window and its parent.
|
related events to be reported both to the correct window and its parent.
|
|
|
7/14/92 (bug fix) Changed tkColor.c not to free colors for visual types
|
7/14/92 (bug fix) Changed tkColor.c not to free colors for visual types
|
StaticGray or StaticColor.
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StaticGray or StaticColor.
|
|
|
7/15/92 (new feature) Text widgets now exist. They display any number of
|
7/15/92 (new feature) Text widgets now exist. They display any number of
|
lines of text with a variety of display formats, and include hypertext
|
lines of text with a variety of display formats, and include hypertext
|
facilities. See the manual page for details.
|
facilities. See the manual page for details.
|
|
|
7/20/92 (bug fix) If a top-level window was put in the iconic state to
|
7/20/92 (bug fix) If a top-level window was put in the iconic state to
|
begin with, it could be deiconified with "wm deiconify .foo" until it had
|
begin with, it could be deiconified with "wm deiconify .foo" until it had
|
first been deiconified by hand from the window manager. Tk was getting
|
first been deiconified by hand from the window manager. Tk was getting
|
confused and thought the window was mapped when it wasn't.
|
confused and thought the window was mapped when it wasn't.
|
|
|
7/29/92 (bug fix) Don't permit rectangles or ovals to have zero-sized
|
7/29/92 (bug fix) Don't permit rectangles or ovals to have zero-sized
|
dimensions. Round up to at least one pixel.
|
dimensions. Round up to at least one pixel.
|
|
|
7/29/92 (new features) Major upgrade to canvases:
|
7/29/92 (new features) Major upgrade to canvases:
|
- new item types: arc, window, bitmap
|
- new item types: arc, window, bitmap
|
- added Bezier spline support for lines and polygons
|
- added Bezier spline support for lines and polygons
|
- rectangles and ovals now center their outlines on the shape,
|
- rectangles and ovals now center their outlines on the shape,
|
rather than drawing them entirely inside the shape
|
rather than drawing them entirely inside the shape
|
- new "coords" and "bbox" widget commands
|
- new "coords" and "bbox" widget commands
|
- new "-tags" option for all item types.
|
- new "-tags" option for all item types.
|
- new "-confine" option to prevent scrolling off edge of canvas.
|
- new "-confine" option to prevent scrolling off edge of canvas.
|
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8/6/92 (new feature) Added "-width" and "-height" options to frames.
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8/6/92 (new feature) Added "-width" and "-height" options to frames.
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The "-geometry" option is now obsolete and should be removed from Tcl
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The "-geometry" option is now obsolete and should be removed from Tcl
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scripts: it may go away in the future.
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scripts: it may go away in the future.
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|
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8/7/92 (bug fix) Error messages in Tk_ParseArgv were sometimes including
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8/7/92 (bug fix) Error messages in Tk_ParseArgv were sometimes including
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the option name where they should have included its value.
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the option name where they should have included its value.
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|
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---------------------- Release 2.2, 8/7/92 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 2.2, 8/7/92 -------------------------
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8/7/92 (bug fix) Changed tkCanvas.c to be more conservative in the area
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8/7/92 (bug fix) Changed tkCanvas.c to be more conservative in the area
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it passes to XCopyArea.
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it passes to XCopyArea.
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|
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8/8/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that sometimes caused core
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8/8/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that sometimes caused core
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dumps when text views changed (e.g. typing return on last line of screen).
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dumps when text views changed (e.g. typing return on last line of screen).
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|
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8/8/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in menu.tcl that caused errors when using
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8/8/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in menu.tcl that caused errors when using
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keyboard to traverse over separator menu entries.
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keyboard to traverse over separator menu entries.
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|
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8/10/92 (bug fix) Changed to use OPEN_MAX instead of MAX_FD to compute
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8/10/92 (bug fix) Changed to use OPEN_MAX instead of MAX_FD to compute
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maximum # of open files.
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maximum # of open files.
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|
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8/10/92 (bug fix) Canvases weren't updating scrollbars on window size
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8/10/92 (bug fix) Canvases weren't updating scrollbars on window size
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changes. They also weren't recentering canvases on window size changes.
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changes. They also weren't recentering canvases on window size changes.
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|
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8/10/92 (bug fix) There were still a few places where commands were being
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8/10/92 (bug fix) There were still a few places where commands were being
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invoked at local level instead of global level (e.g. commands associated
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invoked at local level instead of global level (e.g. commands associated
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with buttons and menu entries).
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with buttons and menu entries).
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|
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8/10/92 (bug fix) TkBind.c used to ignore explicit shift modifiers for
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8/10/92 (bug fix) TkBind.c used to ignore explicit shift modifiers for
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all keys (i.e. was treated the same as ). Modified to
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all keys (i.e. was treated the same as ). Modified to
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allow explicit request for shift modifier, like .
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allow explicit request for shift modifier, like .
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|
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8/13/92 (feature change) Changed default fonts to request "Adobe" fonts
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8/13/92 (feature change) Changed default fonts to request "Adobe" fonts
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explicitly.
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explicitly.
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|
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8/16/92 (bug fixes) Modified tkCanvArc.c and tkTrig.c to increase slightly
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8/16/92 (bug fixes) Modified tkCanvArc.c and tkTrig.c to increase slightly
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the bounding boxes for arcs, in order to make sure that proper redisplay
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the bounding boxes for arcs, in order to make sure that proper redisplay
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occurs when arcs are moved (little turds were getting left behind).
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occurs when arcs are moved (little turds were getting left behind).
|
|
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8/16/92 (bug fix) Modified tkCanvas.c not to redraw at all if the redisplay
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8/16/92 (bug fix) Modified tkCanvas.c not to redraw at all if the redisplay
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area is off the screen. Also, only do a background clear for the portion
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area is off the screen. Also, only do a background clear for the portion
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of the redraw area that is on-screen. Also, reduced size of off-screen
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of the redraw area that is on-screen. Also, reduced size of off-screen
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pixmaps used for redisplaying, which speeds up redisplay in some cases.
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pixmaps used for redisplaying, which speeds up redisplay in some cases.
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|
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8/19/92 (bug fix) Canvases that were taller than wide were not being
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8/19/92 (bug fix) Canvases that were taller than wide were not being
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redisplayed properly.
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redisplayed properly.
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|
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8/20/92 (new feature) Added Tk_CreateGenericHandler procedure for trapping
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8/20/92 (new feature) Added Tk_CreateGenericHandler procedure for trapping
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all X events (useful for tracing, watching non-Tk windows, etc.).
|
all X events (useful for tracing, watching non-Tk windows, etc.).
|
|
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8/21/92 (bug fix) Widgets weren't always being notified when they got
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8/21/92 (bug fix) Widgets weren't always being notified when they got
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the focus back again (the problem had to do with grabs and menus in
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the focus back again (the problem had to do with grabs and menus in
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particular).
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particular).
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|
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8/21/92 (new feature) Added "-state" option to scale widgets.
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8/21/92 (new feature) Added "-state" option to scale widgets.
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|
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8/22/92 (new feature) Changed tkBitmap.c to allow tilde-substitution
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8/22/92 (new feature) Changed tkBitmap.c to allow tilde-substitution
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to occur in bitmap file names.
|
to occur in bitmap file names.
|
|
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---------------------- Release 2.3, 8/24/92 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 2.3, 8/24/92 -------------------------
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8/27/92 (bug fix) Changes to -activebackground and -activeforeground options
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8/27/92 (bug fix) Changes to -activebackground and -activeforeground options
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for menubuttons were being lost.
|
for menubuttons were being lost.
|
|
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8/27/92 (bug fix) Entries were selecting last character when a B1-drag
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8/27/92 (bug fix) Entries were selecting last character when a B1-drag
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occurred past the right edge of the text.
|
occurred past the right edge of the text.
|
|
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8/28/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvases where a grab during a button
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8/28/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvases where a grab during a button
|
press caused the canvas state to lock up so that it didn't select a
|
press caused the canvas state to lock up so that it didn't select a
|
new current item.
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new current item.
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|
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9/7/92 (bug fix) Changed tkMenu.c to accept numerical menu indices that
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9/7/92 (bug fix) Changed tkMenu.c to accept numerical menu indices that
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are out of range; now it just rounds them off to the nearest existing
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are out of range; now it just rounds them off to the nearest existing
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entry.
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entry.
|
|
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9/7/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that caused core dumps when
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9/7/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that caused core dumps when
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invoking "yview -pickplace" widget command on texts that are too small
|
invoking "yview -pickplace" widget command on texts that are too small
|
to hold any lines at all.
|
to hold any lines at all.
|
|
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9/11/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that caused core dumps
|
9/11/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that caused core dumps
|
when adding tags to non-existent lines.
|
when adding tags to non-existent lines.
|
|
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9/11/92 (bug fix) Line items in canvases didn't permit an empty fill
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9/11/92 (bug fix) Line items in canvases didn't permit an empty fill
|
color (i.e. couldn't make them transparent).
|
color (i.e. couldn't make them transparent).
|
|
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9/14/92 (reorganization) Changed manual entries to use .1, .3, and .n
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9/14/92 (reorganization) Changed manual entries to use .1, .3, and .n
|
extensions. Added "install" target to Makefile to suggest how Tk should
|
extensions. Added "install" target to Makefile to suggest how Tk should
|
be installed.
|
be installed.
|
|
|
9/16/92 (bug fix) Changed tkSend.c to always specify the root window of
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9/16/92 (bug fix) Changed tkSend.c to always specify the root window of
|
screen 0 rather than using DefaultRootWindow. DefaultRootWindow doesn't
|
screen 0 rather than using DefaultRootWindow. DefaultRootWindow doesn't
|
always go to screen 0 on displays with multiple screens, which can result
|
always go to screen 0 on displays with multiple screens, which can result
|
in send's not being possible between the screens.
|
in send's not being possible between the screens.
|
|
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9/18/92 (new feature) Added three new options to "wm" command: "protocol",
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9/18/92 (new feature) Added three new options to "wm" command: "protocol",
|
"client", and "command". These provide support for window manager protocols
|
"client", and "command". These provide support for window manager protocols
|
such as WM_DELETE_WINDOW and WM_TAKE_FOCUS, plus support for the
|
such as WM_DELETE_WINDOW and WM_TAKE_FOCUS, plus support for the
|
WM_CLIENT_MACHINE and WM_COMMAND properties.
|
WM_CLIENT_MACHINE and WM_COMMAND properties.
|
|
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9/30/92 (new feature) Implemented color model support, including
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9/30/92 (new feature) Implemented color model support, including
|
"tk colormodel" command and Tk_GetColorModel and Tk_SetColorModel
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"tk colormodel" command and Tk_GetColorModel and Tk_SetColorModel
|
procedures. These allow you to force mono operation even on a color
|
procedures. These allow you to force mono operation even on a color
|
display. Also changed color allocation not to give errors when colors
|
display. Also changed color allocation not to give errors when colors
|
run out, but just to switch to a mono color model.
|
run out, but just to switch to a mono color model.
|
|
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10/1/92 (bug fixes) Fixed two bugs in tkTextBTree.c that caused core dumps
|
10/1/92 (bug fixes) Fixed two bugs in tkTextBTree.c that caused core dumps
|
during text deletion.
|
during text deletion.
|
|
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10/5/92 (bug work-around) Changed tkColor.c to ignore errors when freeing
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10/5/92 (bug work-around) Changed tkColor.c to ignore errors when freeing
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colors. This is needed to work around improper reference count management
|
colors. This is needed to work around improper reference count management
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for colormap entries under X11/NeWS.
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for colormap entries under X11/NeWS.
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|
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10/7/92 (new feature) Added support for different visual types, including
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10/7/92 (new feature) Added support for different visual types, including
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procedures Tk_SetWindowVisual and Tk_SetWindowColormap, plus macros
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procedures Tk_SetWindowVisual and Tk_SetWindowColormap, plus macros
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Tk_Visual, Tk_Depth, and Tk_Colormap. The code for this was contributed
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Tk_Visual, Tk_Depth, and Tk_Colormap. The code for this was contributed
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by Paul Mackerras.
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by Paul Mackerras.
|
|
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10/7/92 (new feature) Added Tk_IsTopLevel macro.
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10/7/92 (new feature) Added Tk_IsTopLevel macro.
|
|
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10/12/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tk.tcl that caused torn-off menus with
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10/12/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tk.tcl that caused torn-off menus with
|
cascaded children not to track mouse motion correctly (the cascade
|
cascaded children not to track mouse motion correctly (the cascade
|
switched in response to mouse motions within the cascaded child).
|
switched in response to mouse motions within the cascaded child).
|
|
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10/12/92 (new feature) Major changes to focus handling:
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10/12/92 (new feature) Major changes to focus handling:
|
(a) Tk watches FocusIn and FocusOut events for focus changes, not Enter
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(a) Tk watches FocusIn and FocusOut events for focus changes, not Enter
|
and Leave, so it will work better with explicit-focus-model window
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and Leave, so it will work better with explicit-focus-model window
|
managers (e.g. mwm in default mode).
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managers (e.g. mwm in default mode).
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(b) Tk generates FocusIn and FocusOut events for the focus window now.
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(b) Tk generates FocusIn and FocusOut events for the focus window now.
|
The old procedural interface (via Tk_CreateFocusHandler) is obsolete
|
The old procedural interface (via Tk_CreateFocusHandler) is obsolete
|
and is no longer used inside Tk. It is still supported for
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and is no longer used inside Tk. It is still supported for
|
compatibility, but won't be for long. You should change your code
|
compatibility, but won't be for long. You should change your code
|
to use FocusIn and FocusOut events instead.
|
to use FocusIn and FocusOut events instead.
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(c) The model for FocusIn and FocusOut events is different than the
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(c) The model for FocusIn and FocusOut events is different than the
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one described in Xlib documentation. See the "focus" manual entry
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one described in Xlib documentation. See the "focus" manual entry
|
for details.
|
for details.
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(d) If there is no input focus then keyboard events are discarded. They
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(d) If there is no input focus then keyboard events are discarded. They
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used to be directed to the mouse pointer window, although this wasn't
|
used to be directed to the mouse pointer window, although this wasn't
|
documented. The focus now defaults to the root window.
|
documented. The focus now defaults to the root window.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
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10/15/92 (bug fix) Fixed text items in canvases where they didn't
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10/15/92 (bug fix) Fixed text items in canvases where they didn't
|
display the insertion cursor if the item had no characters in it.
|
display the insertion cursor if the item had no characters in it.
|
|
|
10/26/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkSelect.c that occasionally caused
|
10/26/92 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkSelect.c that occasionally caused
|
BadWindow X protocol errors when retrieving the selection. Tk wasn't
|
BadWindow X protocol errors when retrieving the selection. Tk wasn't
|
making sure that a window existed before using it to retrieve the
|
making sure that a window existed before using it to retrieve the
|
selection.
|
selection.
|
|
|
10/30/92 (feature change) Changed canvases so that if the scroll region
|
10/30/92 (feature change) Changed canvases so that if the scroll region
|
is smaller than the window and -confine is on, the scroll region isn't
|
is smaller than the window and -confine is on, the scroll region isn't
|
forced to be centered in the window; it can be anywhere that meets the
|
forced to be centered in the window; it can be anywhere that meets the
|
confinement restrictions.
|
confinement restrictions.
|
|
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11/2/92 (new feature) Added "winfo exists" command.
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11/2/92 (new feature) Added "winfo exists" command.
|
|
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11/5/92 (new feature) Changed DoWhenIdle handlers so that if a new
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11/5/92 (new feature) Changed DoWhenIdle handlers so that if a new
|
when-idle handler is created as a side-effect of another when-idle
|
when-idle handler is created as a side-effect of another when-idle
|
handler, the new handler isn't invoked until Tk has first checked
|
handler, the new handler isn't invoked until Tk has first checked
|
for other events to process.
|
for other events to process.
|
|
|
11/6/92 (bug fixes, new features) Major overhaul of window manager
|
11/6/92 (bug fixes, new features) Major overhaul of window manager
|
interface:
|
interface:
|
(a) Tk should now work with virtual-root window managers;
|
(a) Tk should now work with virtual-root window managers;
|
(b) windows will now place more accurately on the screen and stay where
|
(b) windows will now place more accurately on the screen and stay where
|
they're supposed to;
|
they're supposed to;
|
(c) size changes handled more reliably;
|
(c) size changes handled more reliably;
|
(d) code now works robustly in the face of withdrawals followed
|
(d) code now works robustly in the face of withdrawals followed
|
immediately by deiconifications.
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immediately by deiconifications.
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(e) Added new procedure Tk_GetVRootInfo and new options to "winfo" command:
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(e) Added new procedure Tk_GetVRootInfo and new options to "winfo" command:
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vrootx, vrooty, vrootwidth, vrootheight.
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vrootx, vrooty, vrootwidth, vrootheight.
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(f) Added "overrideredirect" option to "wm".
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(f) Added "overrideredirect" option to "wm".
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(g) Fixed bug where change in width-only via "wm geom" didn't always work
|
(g) Fixed bug where change in width-only via "wm geom" didn't always work
|
(min and max window sizes weren't being set properly for the wm).
|
(min and max window sizes weren't being set properly for the wm).
|
|
|
11/6/92 (bug fixes) Modified menus so that they work correctly with
|
11/6/92 (bug fixes) Modified menus so that they work correctly with
|
virtual root window managers. Also fixed bug where menus didn't move
|
virtual root window managers. Also fixed bug where menus didn't move
|
along with their associated windows, so that the menu popped up at
|
along with their associated windows, so that the menu popped up at
|
the old location of the window rather than its new location.
|
the old location of the window rather than its new location.
|
|
|
11/9/92 (new constraint) Made it illegal to give windows names that
|
11/9/92 (new constraint) Made it illegal to give windows names that
|
start with upper-case letters, since such names will goof up the
|
start with upper-case letters, since such names will goof up the
|
option database by appearing to be classes rather than names.
|
option database by appearing to be classes rather than names.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
11/10/92 (new feature) Added Postscript output to canvases.
|
11/10/92 (new feature) Added Postscript output to canvases.
|
|
|
11/13/92 (bug fix) Changed default for maximum size passed to window
|
11/13/92 (bug fix) Changed default for maximum size passed to window
|
manager from 1000000 (which causes some wm's to make windows too large
|
manager from 1000000 (which causes some wm's to make windows too large
|
when "maximized") to the size of the display.
|
when "maximized") to the size of the display.
|
|
|
11/14/92 (feature change) Major overhaul of menubuttons and pull-down
|
11/14/92 (feature change) Major overhaul of menubuttons and pull-down
|
menus. Removed event-sharing code, including Tk_ShareEvents and
|
menus. Removed event-sharing code, including Tk_ShareEvents and
|
Tk_UnshareEvents. The -variable option for menubuttons has been
|
Tk_UnshareEvents. The -variable option for menubuttons has been
|
removed,and the "post" and "unpost" widget commands for menubuttons
|
removed,and the "post" and "unpost" widget commands for menubuttons
|
no longer exist. The "post" widget command for menus no longer
|
no longer exist. The "post" widget command for menus no longer
|
allows a group option. The procedure tk_menus has been replaced
|
allows a group option. The procedure tk_menus has been replaced
|
with a new procedure, tk_menuBar, which has a slightly different
|
with a new procedure, tk_menuBar, which has a slightly different
|
interface.
|
interface.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
11/20/92 (new features, feature changes) Major overhaul of grab
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11/20/92 (new features, feature changes) Major overhaul of grab
|
mechanism to produce more correct event streams. Also changed Tcl
|
mechanism to produce more correct event streams. Also changed Tcl
|
commands to require explicit window for grab releases (makes it
|
commands to require explicit window for grab releases (makes it
|
possible for grabs to work on multiple displays simultaneously).
|
possible for grabs to work on multiple displays simultaneously).
|
The old "grab none" command no longer exists, but new options
|
The old "grab none" command no longer exists, but new options
|
have been added: "current", "release", "set", and "status".
|
have been added: "current", "release", "set", and "status".
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
11/20/92 (new feature) Use TK_LIBRARY environment variable to set library
|
11/20/92 (new feature) Use TK_LIBRARY environment variable to set library
|
directory location, if it is defined. Otherwise fall back on usual
|
directory location, if it is defined. Otherwise fall back on usual
|
compiled-in value.
|
compiled-in value.
|
|
|
11/25/92 (bug fix) "wm grid" command was using wrong window.
|
11/25/92 (bug fix) "wm grid" command was using wrong window.
|
|
|
11/29/92 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that occurred when trying to use
|
11/29/92 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that occurred when trying to use
|
placer on top-level windows: return error instead.
|
placer on top-level windows: return error instead.
|
|
|
11/29/92 (bug fix) Selection retrieval wasn't making sure that the window
|
11/29/92 (bug fix) Selection retrieval wasn't making sure that the window
|
on whose behalf selection is being retrieved actually exists.
|
on whose behalf selection is being retrieved actually exists.
|
|
|
12/3/92 (new feature) Added support for Mode_switch key to support the
|
12/3/92 (new feature) Added support for Mode_switch key to support the
|
full ISO character set. Also added event handlers for MappingNotify
|
full ISO character set. Also added event handlers for MappingNotify
|
events so that Tk updates itself in response to keycode and modifier
|
events so that Tk updates itself in response to keycode and modifier
|
changes.
|
changes.
|
|
|
12/6/92 (bug fix) Ignore recursive attempts to destroy window.
|
12/6/92 (bug fix) Ignore recursive attempts to destroy window.
|
|
|
12/9/92 (new demos) Added "tcolor" and "rmt" demos.
|
12/9/92 (new demos) Added "tcolor" and "rmt" demos.
|
|
|
12/10/92 (new features) Added "yposition" widget command for menus,
|
12/10/92 (new features) Added "yposition" widget command for menus,
|
changed "delete" widget command to take an optional second index,
|
changed "delete" widget command to take an optional second index,
|
and changed -command option for cascade entries so that it is
|
and changed -command option for cascade entries so that it is
|
invoked when the entry is activated rather than when it is invoked.
|
invoked when the entry is activated rather than when it is invoked.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/12/92 (implementation change) Changed the procedures Tk_FreeBitmap,
|
12/12/92 (implementation change) Changed the procedures Tk_FreeBitmap,
|
Tk_NameOfBitmap, Tk_SizeOfBitmap, Tk_FreeCursor, Tk_NameOfCursor, and
|
Tk_NameOfBitmap, Tk_SizeOfBitmap, Tk_FreeCursor, Tk_NameOfCursor, and
|
Tk_FreeGC to require an addition Display argument. This is needed for
|
Tk_FreeGC to require an addition Display argument. This is needed for
|
Tk to function correctly when an application has windows on multiple
|
Tk to function correctly when an application has windows on multiple
|
displays.
|
displays.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/12/92 (new feature) Started creating a test suite. Right now it
|
12/12/92 (new feature) Started creating a test suite. Right now it
|
only has a few tests.
|
only has a few tests.
|
|
|
12/12/92 (new feature) Modified the packer so that a window can be
|
12/12/92 (new feature) Modified the packer so that a window can be
|
packed in descendants of its parent (used to be restricted to the
|
packed in descendants of its parent (used to be restricted to the
|
parent alone). This makes it possible to hide extra windows used
|
parent alone). This makes it possible to hide extra windows used
|
for geometry management. Also, can use generalized screen distances
|
for geometry management. Also, can use generalized screen distances
|
in the "pack" command.
|
in the "pack" command.
|
|
|
12/16/92 (feature change) Boolean options such as -exportselection now
|
12/16/92 (feature change) Boolean options such as -exportselection now
|
print as 0/1 rather than true/false (both the default and current values
|
print as 0/1 rather than true/false (both the default and current values
|
print this way). This makes it easier to use these values in expressions.
|
print this way). This makes it easier to use these values in expressions.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/16/92 (name change) The classes "RadioButton" and "CheckButton" have
|
12/16/92 (name change) The classes "RadioButton" and "CheckButton" have
|
been renamed "Radiobutton" and "Checkbutton" for consistency. From now
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been renamed "Radiobutton" and "Checkbutton" for consistency. From now
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on widget class names will have exactly one capital letter.
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on widget class names will have exactly one capital letter.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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|
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12/16/92 (new feature) Added -setgrid option to listboxes.
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12/16/92 (new feature) Added -setgrid option to listboxes.
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|
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12/16/92 (new feature) The "destroy" command, and the "delete" widget
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12/16/92 (new feature) The "destroy" command, and the "delete" widget
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command for canvases, now accept any number of arguments, including
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command for canvases, now accept any number of arguments, including
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zero.
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zero.
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|
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12/16/92 (new feature) Changed internal TkBindError procedure to
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12/16/92 (new feature) Changed internal TkBindError procedure to
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Tk_BackgroundError and exported it to Tk clients.
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Tk_BackgroundError and exported it to Tk clients.
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|
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12/16/92 (option name change) Changed the place command's "dependents"
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12/16/92 (option name change) Changed the place command's "dependents"
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option to "slaves" for better consistency with documentation.
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option to "slaves" for better consistency with documentation.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
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12/16/92 (name changes) Renamed the "cursor*" options in entries and
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12/16/92 (name changes) Renamed the "cursor*" options in entries and
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canvases to "insert*". Also renamed the "cursor" index to "insert" and
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canvases to "insert*". Also renamed the "cursor" index to "insert" and
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the "cursor" widget command to "icursor". This was done to avoid
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the "cursor" widget command to "icursor". This was done to avoid
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confusion between the mouse cursor and the insertion cursor.
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confusion between the mouse cursor and the insertion cursor.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
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---------------------- Release 3.0, 12/17/92 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 3.0, 12/17/92 -------------------------
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12/17/92 (bug fix) Fixed dangling-pointer bug in canvases that occurred
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12/17/92 (bug fix) Fixed dangling-pointer bug in canvases that occurred
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if a binding deleted the current item.
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if a binding deleted the current item.
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|
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12/18/92 (bug fix) Core dump occurred if "wm" invoked with no arguments.
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12/18/92 (bug fix) Core dump occurred if "wm" invoked with no arguments.
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Also, tkWm.c wasn't properly setting WM_CLASS property on application
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Also, tkWm.c wasn't properly setting WM_CLASS property on application
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startup.
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startup.
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|
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12/18/92 (incorrect documentation) Updated manual entries for Tk_FreeGC,
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12/18/92 (incorrect documentation) Updated manual entries for Tk_FreeGC,
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Tk_FreeCursor, and Tk_FreeBitmap to reflect new interface that requires
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Tk_FreeCursor, and Tk_FreeBitmap to reflect new interface that requires
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"display" argument.
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"display" argument.
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|
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12/18/92 (missing documentation) Added documentation for the canvas
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12/18/92 (missing documentation) Added documentation for the canvas
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"postscript" command, which was missing in the 3.0 release.
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"postscript" command, which was missing in the 3.0 release.
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|
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12/21/92 (bug fixes) There were lots of problems with the new installation
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12/21/92 (bug fixes) There were lots of problems with the new installation
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targets in the Makefiles, such as using "cp -f" and not installing
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targets in the Makefiles, such as using "cp -f" and not installing
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prolog.ps. Made several other miscellaneous improvements to Makefile.
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prolog.ps. Made several other miscellaneous improvements to Makefile.
|
|
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12/21/92 (bug fix) Arrowheads on canvas line items weren't moving properly
|
12/21/92 (bug fix) Arrowheads on canvas line items weren't moving properly
|
after coordinate changes made with the "coords" widget command.
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after coordinate changes made with the "coords" widget command.
|
|
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12/21/92 (bug fix) If top-level window was initially withdrawn, couldn't
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12/21/92 (bug fix) If top-level window was initially withdrawn, couldn't
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ever deiconify it again.
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ever deiconify it again.
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|
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12/21/92 (bug fix) Double-button event sequences didn't always trigger
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12/21/92 (bug fix) Double-button event sequences didn't always trigger
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properly when grabs were in effect.
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properly when grabs were in effect.
|
|
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12/22/92 (bug fix) The packer didn't display any top or bottom windows
|
12/22/92 (bug fix) The packer didn't display any top or bottom windows
|
after a left or right expanded window, and vice versa. Also made the
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after a left or right expanded window, and vice versa. Also made the
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distribution of space among expanded windows more even.
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distribution of space among expanded windows more even.
|
|
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12/28/92 (new features) Several improvements to selection:
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12/28/92 (new features) Several improvements to selection:
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(a) Added procedures Tk_ClearSelection and Tk_DeleteSelHandler.
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(a) Added procedures Tk_ClearSelection and Tk_DeleteSelHandler.
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(b) Added "clear" and "own" options to "selection" command, extended
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(b) Added "clear" and "own" options to "selection" command, extended
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"handle" option to delete handlers.
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"handle" option to delete handlers.
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(c) Error returns from "selection handle" scripts are now turned into
|
(c) Error returns from "selection handle" scripts are now turned into
|
selection retrieval errors ("no such selection") rather than an
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selection retrieval errors ("no such selection") rather than an
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empty selection.
|
empty selection.
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(d) Tk responds automatically for targets APPLICATION (name of application,
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(d) Tk responds automatically for targets APPLICATION (name of application,
|
so you can "send" to it) and WINDOW_NAME (name of window within
|
so you can "send" to it) and WINDOW_NAME (name of window within
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application.
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application.
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(e) Added test file "select.test" to test suite.
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(e) Added test file "select.test" to test suite.
|
|
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12/28/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem with flashing menus that occurred
|
12/28/92 (bug fix) Fixed problem with flashing menus that occurred
|
because menu.tcl was willing to unpost and then immediately repost
|
because menu.tcl was willing to unpost and then immediately repost
|
the same menu.
|
the same menu.
|
|
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1/6/93 (bug fix) Test for UnmapNotify events in tkPack.c used = instead
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1/6/93 (bug fix) Test for UnmapNotify events in tkPack.c used = instead
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of ==.
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of ==.
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|
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1/21/93 (bug fix) Changed many widgets to eliminate use of
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1/21/93 (bug fix) Changed many widgets to eliminate use of
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DefaultVisualofScreen, DefaultColormap, etc. and use the visuals
|
DefaultVisualofScreen, DefaultColormap, etc. and use the visuals
|
and colormaps for the actual windows instead. Also changed to
|
and colormaps for the actual windows instead. Also changed to
|
inherit colormaps and windows from parent by default.
|
inherit colormaps and windows from parent by default.
|
|
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1/21/93 (new features) Added new winfo options "cells", "depth", and
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1/21/93 (new features) Added new winfo options "cells", "depth", and
|
"visual".
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"visual".
|
|
|
1/23/93 (bug fix) Fixed problem with text display that could result
|
1/23/93 (bug fix) Fixed problem with text display that could result
|
in negative XCopyArea heights being sent to X server. This causes some
|
in negative XCopyArea heights being sent to X server. This causes some
|
servers (e.g. some versions of OpenWindows) to crash.
|
servers (e.g. some versions of OpenWindows) to crash.
|
|
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1/25/93 (new feature) Added -postcommand option to menus, so that menus
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1/25/93 (new feature) Added -postcommand option to menus, so that menus
|
can be reconfigured before each posting.
|
can be reconfigured before each posting.
|
|
|
1/29/93 (feature change) Changed %X and %Y in bindings so that they
|
1/29/93 (feature change) Changed %X and %Y in bindings so that they
|
refer to the virtual root rather than the true root. Although
|
refer to the virtual root rather than the true root. Although
|
potentially incompatible, this change should almost always "do the
|
potentially incompatible, this change should almost always "do the
|
right thing".
|
right thing".
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
1/31/93 (bug fix) Changed "send" code to grab server while updating
|
1/31/93 (bug fix) Changed "send" code to grab server while updating
|
the registry property (before this fix, two programs could allocate
|
the registry property (before this fix, two programs could allocate
|
the same interpreter name if they started up simultaneously). In
|
the same interpreter name if they started up simultaneously). In
|
order to make this fix I had to change the code for reclaiming
|
order to make this fix I had to change the code for reclaiming
|
names of dead interpreters in a way that sometimes allows dead
|
names of dead interpreters in a way that sometimes allows dead
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interpreters to persist in the registry.
|
interpreters to persist in the registry.
|
|
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2/1/93 (feature change) Changed entries to allow leftmost "visible"
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2/1/93 (feature change) Changed entries to allow leftmost "visible"
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character to be the end of the text (i.e. no characters actually visible).
|
character to be the end of the text (i.e. no characters actually visible).
|
This is needed so that the cursor can be displayed even if the last
|
This is needed so that the cursor can be displayed even if the last
|
actual character is too wide to fit in the window.
|
actual character is too wide to fit in the window.
|
|
|
2/3/93 (bug fix) Fixed two bugs in tkFocus.c: (a) FocusIn events
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2/3/93 (bug fix) Fixed two bugs in tkFocus.c: (a) FocusIn events
|
were getting lost in some cases because the focus window hadn't been
|
were getting lost in some cases because the focus window hadn't been
|
created yet (e.g. new top-level window pops up underneath the mouse);
|
created yet (e.g. new top-level window pops up underneath the mouse);
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(b) Tk was accidentally triggering FocusOut events when the mouse
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(b) Tk was accidentally triggering FocusOut events when the mouse
|
moved from a top-level window to one of its children.
|
moved from a top-level window to one of its children.
|
|
|
2/4/93 (new feature) Added "visibility" option to "tkwait" command to make
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2/4/93 (new feature) Added "visibility" option to "tkwait" command to make
|
it easier to wait for a new window to appear on the screen.
|
it easier to wait for a new window to appear on the screen.
|
|
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---------------------- Release 3.1, 2/5/93 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 3.1, 2/5/93 -------------------------
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|
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2/10/93 (installation improvements) Makefile improvements: added RANLIB
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2/10/93 (installation improvements) Makefile improvements: added RANLIB
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variable for easier Sys-V installation, changed to use INCLUDE_DIR
|
variable for easier Sys-V installation, changed to use INCLUDE_DIR
|
properly, and added SHELL variable for SGI systems.
|
properly, and added SHELL variable for SGI systems.
|
|
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---------------------- Release 3.2, 2/11/93 -------------------------
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---------------------- Release 3.2, 2/11/93 -------------------------
|
|
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2/11/93 (new feature) Added "wm state" command, and improved wm so that
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2/11/93 (new feature) Added "wm state" command, and improved wm so that
|
the right thing will happen if you invoke "wm iconify" when a window is
|
the right thing will happen if you invoke "wm iconify" when a window is
|
withdrawn.
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withdrawn.
|
|
|
2/14/93 (bug fix) When -colormap option was used in generating Postscript
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2/14/93 (bug fix) When -colormap option was used in generating Postscript
|
for canvases, Tk didn't add an extra space after the color command.
|
for canvases, Tk didn't add an extra space after the color command.
|
|
|
2/14/93 (new feature) Changed "extern" declarations in tk.h to "EXTERN",
|
2/14/93 (new feature) Changed "extern" declarations in tk.h to "EXTERN",
|
which will use the definition of EXTERN from tcl.h and work correctly
|
which will use the definition of EXTERN from tcl.h and work correctly
|
in C++ programs.
|
in C++ programs.
|
|
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2/18/93 (bug fix) Item-specific bindings weren't getting deleted from
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2/18/93 (bug fix) Item-specific bindings weren't getting deleted from
|
canvas items when the items were deleted. As a result, they could
|
canvas items when the items were deleted. As a result, they could
|
suddenly re-appear for new items if the new items were allocated a
|
suddenly re-appear for new items if the new items were allocated a
|
record at the same addresses as the old ones.
|
record at the same addresses as the old ones.
|
|
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2/18/93 (feature reversal) Changed "after" back again, so that it sleeps
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2/18/93 (feature reversal) Changed "after" back again, so that it sleeps
|
*without* responding to events when it is invoked with just one argument;
|
*without* responding to events when it is invoked with just one argument;
|
can always use tkwait plus after with additional arguments to achieve
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can always use tkwait plus after with additional arguments to achieve
|
the effect of responding to events.
|
the effect of responding to events.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
2/20/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWindow.c where colormaps weren't being
|
2/20/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWindow.c where colormaps weren't being
|
set correctly for new top-level windows on different screens than their
|
set correctly for new top-level windows on different screens than their
|
parents (the bug results in X protocol errors: "invalid Colormap
|
parents (the bug results in X protocol errors: "invalid Colormap
|
parameter").
|
parameter").
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|
|
2/22/93 (bug fix) Changed "#!/usr/local/wish" in demo scripts to
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2/22/93 (bug fix) Changed "#!/usr/local/wish" in demo scripts to
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"#!/usr/local/bin/wish" to reflect new location of binary.
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"#!/usr/local/bin/wish" to reflect new location of binary.
|
|
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2/22/93 (new feature) Added new reliefs "groove" and "ridge".
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2/22/93 (new feature) Added new reliefs "groove" and "ridge".
|
|
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2/25/93 (new feature) Added new built-in bitmaps: "error", "hourglass",
|
2/25/93 (new feature) Added new built-in bitmaps: "error", "hourglass",
|
"info", "question", "questhead", and "warning". Also added new demo in
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"info", "question", "questhead", and "warning". Also added new demo in
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"widget" to display all of these (under the Miscellaneous menu).
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"widget" to display all of these (under the Miscellaneous menu).
|
|
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2/25/93 (improved implementation) Changed DrawText procedure in
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2/25/93 (improved implementation) Changed DrawText procedure in
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prolog for outputting Postscript from canvases to use stringwidth
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prolog for outputting Postscript from canvases to use stringwidth
|
instead of charpath+pathbbox: avoids limitcheck problems with long
|
instead of charpath+pathbbox: avoids limitcheck problems with long
|
strings, and also properly includes space characters in calculation.
|
strings, and also properly includes space characters in calculation.
|
|
|
2/25/93 (bug fix) Fixed several bugs in library/menu.tcl that caused
|
2/25/93 (bug fix) Fixed several bugs in library/menu.tcl that caused
|
menu traversal to mis-behave when menu had no entries.
|
menu traversal to mis-behave when menu had no entries.
|
|
|
2/26/93 (new feature) Added "wm frame" command.
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2/26/93 (new feature) Added "wm frame" command.
|
|
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3/6/93 (bug fix) Mwm in click-to-focus mode was goofing up grabs so that
|
3/6/93 (bug fix) Mwm in click-to-focus mode was goofing up grabs so that
|
pull-down menus were sometimes unresponsive. Modified tk.tcl to ignore
|
pull-down menus were sometimes unresponsive. Modified tk.tcl to ignore
|
the spurious B1-Enter events generated by mwm, plus modified tkGrab.c to
|
the spurious B1-Enter events generated by mwm, plus modified tkGrab.c to
|
release simulated button grabs correctly.
|
release simulated button grabs correctly.
|
|
|
3/8/93 (bug fix) Tk had wrong interpretation of "lbearing" font metric,
|
3/8/93 (bug fix) Tk had wrong interpretation of "lbearing" font metric,
|
which caused text to be displayed at the wrong horizontal position in
|
which caused text to be displayed at the wrong horizontal position in
|
several places (labels/buttons, listboxes, canvas text, scales). This
|
several places (labels/buttons, listboxes, canvas text, scales). This
|
change will cause slight changes in the way certain widgets are
|
change will cause slight changes in the way certain widgets are
|
displayed.
|
displayed.
|
|
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3/12/93 (bug fix) Fixed core dumps that occurred in tkEntry.c because of
|
3/12/93 (bug fix) Fixed core dumps that occurred in tkEntry.c because of
|
zero values in entryPtr->avgWidth.
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zero values in entryPtr->avgWidth.
|
|
|
3/12/93 (bug fix) Tk_CoordsToWindow was using root coordinates always.
|
3/12/93 (bug fix) Tk_CoordsToWindow was using root coordinates always.
|
Changed to use virtual-root coordinates when a virtual-root window
|
Changed to use virtual-root coordinates when a virtual-root window
|
manager is being used. Before this fix, "winfo containing" didn't
|
manager is being used. Before this fix, "winfo containing" didn't
|
return the correct window under virtual-root window managers.
|
return the correct window under virtual-root window managers.
|
|
|
3/18/93 (bug fix) Modified tkWm.c so that Tk doesn't fight with window
|
3/18/93 (bug fix) Modified tkWm.c so that Tk doesn't fight with window
|
manager over position of window; it just takes what the window manager
|
manager over position of window; it just takes what the window manager
|
gives it.
|
gives it.
|
|
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3/21/93 (new feature) Changed menus to display cascade entries with
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3/21/93 (new feature) Changed menus to display cascade entries with
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standard Motif arrows at right side.a
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standard Motif arrows at right side.a
|
|
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3/22/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkPack.c that was causing memory to
|
3/22/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkPack.c that was causing memory to
|
get trashed with the integer value 1.
|
get trashed with the integer value 1.
|
|
|
3/22/93 (bug fix) Canvas text didn't print correctly if it contained
|
3/22/93 (bug fix) Canvas text didn't print correctly if it contained
|
an open paren (or other special character) immediately followed by
|
an open paren (or other special character) immediately followed by
|
an octal digit.
|
an octal digit.
|
|
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3/22/93 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't redisplay properly in cases
|
3/22/93 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't redisplay properly in cases
|
where two or more groups of lines both got taller at the same time
|
where two or more groups of lines both got taller at the same time
|
(e.g. from tag changes), causing two separate bit copies where the
|
(e.g. from tag changes), causing two separate bit copies where the
|
first bit copy's target area overlapped the source area for
|
first bit copy's target area overlapped the source area for
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the second bit copy.
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the second bit copy.
|
|
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4/1/93 (bug fix) Changed canvases to use ISO Latin-1 font encoding
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4/1/93 (bug fix) Changed canvases to use ISO Latin-1 font encoding
|
if that's supported by the Postscript interpreter. Also added workaround
|
if that's supported by the Postscript interpreter. Also added workaround
|
for bug in NeWSprint related to stipple fills.
|
for bug in NeWSprint related to stipple fills.
|
|
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4/1/93 (bug fixes) Made various changes to focusing and grabs to
|
4/1/93 (bug fixes) Made various changes to focusing and grabs to
|
eliminate extraneous focus events and generally improve behavior.
|
eliminate extraneous focus events and generally improve behavior.
|
|
|
4/2/93 (bug fix) Modified tkWm.c not to wait indefinitely for the window
|
4/2/93 (bug fix) Modified tkWm.c not to wait indefinitely for the window
|
manager to map or reconfigure a window: this led to deadlock in some
|
manager to map or reconfigure a window: this led to deadlock in some
|
situations, such as creating a new top-level window with a grab held.
|
situations, such as creating a new top-level window with a grab held.
|
|
|
4/19/93 (bug fix) Fixed another bug in tkWm.c that caused windows to walk
|
4/19/93 (bug fix) Fixed another bug in tkWm.c that caused windows to walk
|
across the screen in some situations. Also fixed problem where rapid
|
across the screen in some situations. Also fixed problem where rapid
|
posting and unposting of cascaded submenus (or menus?) could cause Tk
|
posting and unposting of cascaded submenus (or menus?) could cause Tk
|
to become confused about whether or not a window is mapped (added
|
to become confused about whether or not a window is mapped (added
|
TkWmUnmapWindow procedure to make top-level unmaps synchronous).
|
TkWmUnmapWindow procedure to make top-level unmaps synchronous).
|
|
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4/24/93 (feature change) Changed the "after" command to allow times
|
4/24/93 (feature change) Changed the "after" command to allow times
|
less than or equal to 0, and to use 0 whenever they occur.
|
less than or equal to 0, and to use 0 whenever they occur.
|
|
|
4/26/93 (new feature) Implemented security check for "send" as proposed
|
4/26/93 (new feature) Implemented security check for "send" as proposed
|
by Bennett Todd: incoming sends are now rejected unless (a) xhost-style
|
by Bennett Todd: incoming sends are now rejected unless (a) xhost-style
|
access control is enabled and (b) the list of authorized hosts is
|
access control is enabled and (b) the list of authorized hosts is
|
empty. In other words, you have to use xauth to use send. This feature
|
empty. In other words, you have to use xauth to use send. This feature
|
can be disabled by setting the TK_NO_SECURITY flag at compile-time.
|
can be disabled by setting the TK_NO_SECURITY flag at compile-time.
|
|
|
5/15/93 (improvement) Switched to use Tcl_PrintDouble whenever returning
|
5/15/93 (improvement) Switched to use Tcl_PrintDouble whenever returning
|
real values as Tcl results. This potentially allows higher precision.
|
real values as Tcl results. This potentially allows higher precision.
|
Switched to use %.15g whenever printing reals in Postscript files.
|
Switched to use %.15g whenever printing reals in Postscript files.
|
However, the change Tcl_PrintDouble causes incompatibilities. For
|
However, the change Tcl_PrintDouble causes incompatibilities. For
|
now, it's disabled with a macro in tclInt.h that redefines Tcl_PrintDouble.
|
now, it's disabled with a macro in tclInt.h that redefines Tcl_PrintDouble.
|
Tk 4.0 will delete the macro, and you can also delete it now if you
|
Tk 4.0 will delete the macro, and you can also delete it now if you
|
want the better (but incompatible) behavior.
|
want the better (but incompatible) behavior.
|
|
|
5/19/93 (bug fix) Fixed divide-by-zero problem that could occur in
|
5/19/93 (bug fix) Fixed divide-by-zero problem that could occur in
|
closeness calculations for canvas oval items.
|
closeness calculations for canvas oval items.
|
|
|
5/30/93 (bug fix) PROP and CONFIG were accidentally #defined to the same
|
5/30/93 (bug fix) PROP and CONFIG were accidentally #defined to the same
|
value in tkBind.c, which could cause incorrect %-substitutions in event
|
value in tkBind.c, which could cause incorrect %-substitutions in event
|
bindings in a few exotic cases.
|
bindings in a few exotic cases.
|
|
|
6/4/93 (improvement) Changed to use GNU autoconfig for configuration.
|
6/4/93 (improvement) Changed to use GNU autoconfig for configuration.
|
Makefile format changed, and Tcl is no longer automatically included
|
Makefile format changed, and Tcl is no longer automatically included
|
in Tk releases.
|
in Tk releases.
|
|
|
6/7/93 (bug fix) Fixed off-by-one error in rounding negative coordinates
|
6/7/93 (bug fix) Fixed off-by-one error in rounding negative coordinates
|
during redisplay of canvases.
|
during redisplay of canvases.
|
|
|
6/9/93 (feature improvement) Modified default bindings for entries to
|
6/9/93 (feature improvement) Modified default bindings for entries to
|
keep one character visible to the left of the cursor during backspaces.
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keep one character visible to the left of the cursor during backspaces.
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6/18/93 (feature improvement) Added patchlevel.h, for use in coordinating
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6/18/93 (feature improvement) Added patchlevel.h, for use in coordinating
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future patch releases, and also added tk_patchLevel variable to make the
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future patch releases, and also added tk_patchLevel variable to make the
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patch level available in scripts.
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patch level available in scripts.
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6/26/93 (bug fix) Fixed numeric problems in scales that occurred with
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6/26/93 (bug fix) Fixed numeric problems in scales that occurred with
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very large scale values.
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very large scale values.
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6/26/93 (bug fix) Polygon items in canvases could cause core dumps if
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6/26/93 (bug fix) Polygon items in canvases could cause core dumps if
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the "coords" widget command was used to add one new coordinate.
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the "coords" widget command was used to add one new coordinate.
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6/26/93 (bug fix) Changed canvases to handle large stipple patterns
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6/26/93 (bug fix) Changed canvases to handle large stipple patterns
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gracefully (stipples used to jump around during redisplay and lose
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gracefully (stipples used to jump around during redisplay and lose
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coherency).
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coherency).
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7/1/93 (syntax change, new feature) Implemented the new packer syntax
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7/1/93 (syntax change, new feature) Implemented the new packer syntax
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as described in the book. For now the old syntax will continue to be
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as described in the book. For now the old syntax will continue to be
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supported too. Converting over is straightforward except (a) use
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supported too. Converting over is straightforward except (a) use
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"-anchor" instead of "frame", and (b) padding is different (separate
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"-anchor" instead of "frame", and (b) padding is different (separate
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internal and external padding, plus pad amounts are *on each side*
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internal and external padding, plus pad amounts are *on each side*
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instead of total). Also added "pack propagate" command for keeping
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instead of total). Also added "pack propagate" command for keeping
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the packer from setting the master's requested size.
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the packer from setting the master's requested size.
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7/1/93 Changed copyright notices. The effect is the same as with the
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7/1/93 Changed copyright notices. The effect is the same as with the
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old notices, but the new notices more clearly disclaim liability.
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old notices, but the new notices more clearly disclaim liability.
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7/7/93 (new feature) Added support for window stacking order. Windows
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7/7/93 (new feature) Added support for window stacking order. Windows
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will now stack in the order created (most recent on top), plus "raise"
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will now stack in the order created (most recent on top), plus "raise"
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and "lower" commands may be used to restack (Tk_RestackWindow procedure
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and "lower" commands may be used to restack (Tk_RestackWindow procedure
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is available from C level).
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is available from C level).
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7/7/93 (reorganization) Moved main.c to tkMain.c, reorganized it to
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7/7/93 (reorganization) Moved main.c to tkMain.c, reorganized it to
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call Tcl_AppInit just like tclsh does, and added argv0 variable to contain
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call Tcl_AppInit just like tclsh does, and added argv0 variable to contain
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application name, and added default Tcl_AppInit procedure for wish.
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application name, and added default Tcl_AppInit procedure for wish.
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Also added tkTest.c to hold C code for testing.
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Also added tkTest.c to hold C code for testing.
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7/7/93 (new feature) Added new Tk-specific "exit" command, which cleans
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7/7/93 (new feature) Added new Tk-specific "exit" command, which cleans
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up properly before exiting. It replaces the Tcl "exit" command, and
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up properly before exiting. It replaces the Tcl "exit" command, and
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can be used in place of "destroy .".
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can be used in place of "destroy .".
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|
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7/9/93 (new features) Added tk_dialog library procedure that creates
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7/9/93 (new features) Added tk_dialog library procedure that creates
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dialogs with a bitmap, message, and any number of buttons. Also changed
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dialogs with a bitmap, message, and any number of buttons. Also changed
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default tkerror procedure to use tk_dialog plus offer the user a chance
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default tkerror procedure to use tk_dialog plus offer the user a chance
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to see a Tcl stack trace.
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to see a Tcl stack trace.
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|
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-------------------- Release 3.3 Beta 1, 7/9/93 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 3.3 Beta 1, 7/9/93 -------------------------
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7/12/93 (configuration changes) Eliminated leading blank line in
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7/12/93 (configuration changes) Eliminated leading blank line in
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configure script; provided separate targets in Makefile for installing
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configure script; provided separate targets in Makefile for installing
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binary and non-binary information; fixed -lnsl and -lsocket handling
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binary and non-binary information; fixed -lnsl and -lsocket handling
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in configure; added autoconf support for fd_set type; check for various
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in configure; added autoconf support for fd_set type; check for various
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typedefs like mode_t and size_t, and provide substitutes if they
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typedefs like mode_t and size_t, and provide substitutes if they
|
don't exist; don't include tkAppInit.o in libtk.a; try to locate the
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don't exist; don't include tkAppInit.o in libtk.a; try to locate the
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X includes and library in all of the standard places for various systems.
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X includes and library in all of the standard places for various systems.
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|
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7/14/93 (new feature) Modified tkMain.c so that it stores the value
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7/14/93 (new feature) Modified tkMain.c so that it stores the value
|
of the -display command-line option into the DISPLAY environment
|
of the -display command-line option into the DISPLAY environment
|
variable, if it is specified.
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variable, if it is specified.
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|
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7/15/93 (feature removal) Removed auto-initialization feature from
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7/15/93 (feature removal) Removed auto-initialization feature from
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Tk_ConfigureWidget, so that you must once again initialize all fields
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Tk_ConfigureWidget, so that you must once again initialize all fields
|
of a widget record before calling Tk_ConfigureWidget. This restores
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of a widget record before calling Tk_ConfigureWidget. This restores
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the behavior back to what it was in Tk 3.2.
|
the behavior back to what it was in Tk 3.2.
|
|
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7/16/93 (bug fix) Modified tkBind.c to ignore the Caps Lock modifier
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7/16/93 (bug fix) Modified tkBind.c to ignore the Caps Lock modifier
|
unless it is explicitly requested in a binding. Without this fix,
|
unless it is explicitly requested in a binding. Without this fix,
|
buttons and menus and other things didn't work if the Caps Lock key
|
buttons and menus and other things didn't work if the Caps Lock key
|
was active.
|
was active.
|
|
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-------------------- Release 3.3 Beta 2, 7/21/93 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 3.3 Beta 2, 7/21/93 -------------------------
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7/21/93 (new feature) Change "make install" so that it will modify the
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7/21/93 (new feature) Change "make install" so that it will modify the
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#! lines on demo scripts to reflect the place where the wish binary
|
#! lines on demo scripts to reflect the place where the wish binary
|
is installed.
|
is installed.
|
|
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7/23/93 (new feature) Added Tk_MainWindow procedure that returns the
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7/23/93 (new feature) Added Tk_MainWindow procedure that returns the
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main window associated with a Tcl interpreter. This is intended for
|
main window associated with a Tcl interpreter. This is intended for
|
use by Tcl_AppInit and other initialization procedures.
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use by Tcl_AppInit and other initialization procedures.
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|
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7/24/93 (configuration improvements) Changed configure script not to
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7/24/93 (configuration improvements) Changed configure script not to
|
omplain about "fd_set" missing if it's defined in .
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omplain about "fd_set" missing if it's defined in .
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|
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7/28/93 (bug fix) "Bad Match - parameter mismatch" errors were
|
7/28/93 (bug fix) "Bad Match - parameter mismatch" errors were
|
sometimes occurring when several top-level windows got created
|
sometimes occurring when several top-level windows got created
|
at the same time, due to wrong choice of sibling when stacking
|
at the same time, due to wrong choice of sibling when stacking
|
windows.
|
windows.
|
|
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8/14/93 (new feature) Added support for tcl_prompt1 and tcl_prompt2
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8/14/93 (new feature) Added support for tcl_prompt1 and tcl_prompt2
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to wish main program: makes prompts user-settable.
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to wish main program: makes prompts user-settable.
|
|
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8/19/93 (bug fix) Bindings to event sequences like "aD" never matched
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8/19/93 (bug fix) Bindings to event sequences like "aD" never matched
|
because the Shift key has to be pressed before D. Modified Tk to
|
because the Shift key has to be pressed before D. Modified Tk to
|
ignore extraneous keypresses if they are for modifier keys.
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ignore extraneous keypresses if they are for modifier keys.
|
|
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8/26/93 (configuration changes) Added Tk_Init, modified Tcl_AppInit
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8/26/93 (configuration changes) Added Tk_Init, modified Tcl_AppInit
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procedures to use it and Tcl_Init. Added support for .wishrc file.
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procedures to use it and Tcl_Init. Added support for .wishrc file.
|
|
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8/28/93 (new feature) The main window is now a legitimate toplevel
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8/28/93 (new feature) The main window is now a legitimate toplevel
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widget.
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widget.
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|
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-------------------- Release 3.3 Beta 3, 8/30/93 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 3.3 Beta 3, 8/30/93 -------------------------
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9/2/93 (bug fix) The packer wasn't always relaying out a master after
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9/2/93 (bug fix) The packer wasn't always relaying out a master after
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changes to some of the configuration options of its slaves.
|
changes to some of the configuration options of its slaves.
|
|
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9/2/93 (bug fix) The binding mechanism made it impossible for patterns
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9/2/93 (bug fix) The binding mechanism made it impossible for patterns
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like to ever match.
|
like to ever match.
|
|
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9/2/93 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that occurred for bitmap canvas items
|
9/2/93 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that occurred for bitmap canvas items
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if Postscript is generated but no -bitmap option has been specified.
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if Postscript is generated but no -bitmap option has been specified.
|
|
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9/4/93 (enhancement) Slight improvements to menu traversal: set menu
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9/4/93 (enhancement) Slight improvements to menu traversal: set menu
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traversal bindings for menubar window in tk_menuBar, plus trigger
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traversal bindings for menubar window in tk_menuBar, plus trigger
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traversal on instead of .
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traversal on instead of .
|
|
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9/9/93 (bug fix) Changed tkBind.c so that the Num_Lock key doesn't
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9/9/93 (bug fix) Changed tkBind.c so that the Num_Lock key doesn't
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prevent events from triggering bindings.
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prevent events from triggering bindings.
|
|
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9/9/93 (bug fix) Changed tkOption.c to always fetch RESOURCE_MANAGER
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9/9/93 (bug fix) Changed tkOption.c to always fetch RESOURCE_MANAGER
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property from root window of screen 0, rather than using default
|
property from root window of screen 0, rather than using default
|
screen.
|
screen.
|
|
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9/9/93 (bug fix) Entry widgets weren't allocating quite enough width
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9/9/93 (bug fix) Entry widgets weren't allocating quite enough width
|
for themselves. Fixed this and changed the size computation to match
|
for themselves. Fixed this and changed the size computation to match
|
what's done for buttons and texts.
|
what's done for buttons and texts.
|
|
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9/16/93 (bug fix) Changed tkMain.c not to call exit C procedure directly;
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9/16/93 (bug fix) Changed tkMain.c not to call exit C procedure directly;
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instead always invoke "exit" Tcl command so that application can redefine
|
instead always invoke "exit" Tcl command so that application can redefine
|
the command to do additional cleanup.
|
the command to do additional cleanup.
|
|
|
-------------------- Release 3.3, 9/29/93 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 3.3, 9/29/93 -------------------------
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9/30/93 (bug fix) Packer wasn't unmapping slaves when master got deleted.
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9/30/93 (bug fix) Packer wasn't unmapping slaves when master got deleted.
|
|
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9/30/93 (bug fix) Binding event sequences such as were being
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9/30/93 (bug fix) Binding event sequences such as were being
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misprinted as ASCII characters such as "S".
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misprinted as ASCII characters such as "S".
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|
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10/6/93 (bug fix) Canvases weren't unmapping window items when the canvas
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10/6/93 (bug fix) Canvases weren't unmapping window items when the canvas
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got unmapped, which caused problems for window items whose windows weren't
|
got unmapped, which caused problems for window items whose windows weren't
|
descendants of the canvas (they got left on the screen).
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descendants of the canvas (they got left on the screen).
|
|
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10/7/93 (feature change) NULL proc arguments to Tk_CreateFileHandler used
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10/7/93 (feature change) NULL proc arguments to Tk_CreateFileHandler used
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to have a special undocumented meaning (fd was display); eliminated this
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to have a special undocumented meaning (fd was display); eliminated this
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special interpretation.
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special interpretation.
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|
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10/7/93 (configuration change) Eliminated dependency of tkMain.c on
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10/7/93 (configuration change) Eliminated dependency of tkMain.c on
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tkInt.h and tkConfig.h, so that it's easier for people to copy the file
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tkInt.h and tkConfig.h, so that it's easier for people to copy the file
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out of the source directory to make modified versions.
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out of the source directory to make modified versions.
|
|
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10/8/93 (bug fix) 3.0 introduced a bug where the class of the application
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10/8/93 (bug fix) 3.0 introduced a bug where the class of the application
|
wasn't being set properly, so options based on the application class
|
wasn't being set properly, so options based on the application class
|
weren't triggering. Fixed by adding new argument to Tk_CreateMainWindow.
|
weren't triggering. Fixed by adding new argument to Tk_CreateMainWindow.
|
|
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10/11/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextBTree.c where some deletions would
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10/11/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextBTree.c where some deletions would
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cause core dumps due to halfwayLinePtr not getting set correctly.
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cause core dumps due to halfwayLinePtr not getting set correctly.
|
|
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10/18/93 (bug fix) Fixed a couple of bugs that made it hard to actually
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10/18/93 (bug fix) Fixed a couple of bugs that made it hard to actually
|
display N characters in an entry with "-width N" (tended to scroll the
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display N characters in an entry with "-width N" (tended to scroll the
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entry so that only N-1 characters were visible at once).
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entry so that only N-1 characters were visible at once).
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|
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10/22/93 (bug fix) During configuration, XINCLUDE_DIR and XLIBRARY_DIR
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10/22/93 (bug fix) During configuration, XINCLUDE_DIR and XLIBRARY_DIR
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weren't overriding xmkmf like they were supposed to.
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weren't overriding xmkmf like they were supposed to.
|
|
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10/23/93 (new feature) Allow negative scale factors in canvas "scale"
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10/23/93 (new feature) Allow negative scale factors in canvas "scale"
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widget command.
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widget command.
|
|
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10/23/93 (bug fix) Grabs weren't being cleaned up right if the grab
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10/23/93 (bug fix) Grabs weren't being cleaned up right if the grab
|
window was deleted, causing core-dumps in some cases.
|
window was deleted, causing core-dumps in some cases.
|
|
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10/23/93 (bug fix) tk_TextSelectTo wasn't checking to be sure that
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10/23/93 (bug fix) tk_TextSelectTo wasn't checking to be sure that
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the "anchor" mark exists.
|
the "anchor" mark exists.
|
|
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10/27/93 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur in a text widget if
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10/27/93 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur in a text widget if
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the scroll command modifies the text.
|
the scroll command modifies the text.
|
|
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11/1/93 (bug fix) Change texts so that the -yscrollcommand option is
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11/1/93 (bug fix) Change texts so that the -yscrollcommand option is
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invoked at display time, not when the window is re-layed out. This
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invoked at display time, not when the window is re-layed out. This
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eliminated various core dumps that could occur if -yscrollcommand modified
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eliminated various core dumps that could occur if -yscrollcommand modified
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the text.
|
the text.
|
|
|
-------------------- Release 3.4, 11/04/93 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 3.4, 11/04/93 -------------------------
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|
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Note: there is no 3.5 release. It was flawed and was thus withdrawn
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Note: there is no 3.5 release. It was flawed and was thus withdrawn
|
shortly after it was released.
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shortly after it was released.
|
|
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11/12/93 (bug fix) TkMain.c didn't compile on some systems because of
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11/12/93 (bug fix) TkMain.c didn't compile on some systems because of
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R_OK in call to "access". Changed to eliminate call to "access".
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R_OK in call to "access". Changed to eliminate call to "access".
|
|
|
-------------------- Release 3.6, 11/26/93 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 3.6, 11/26/93 -------------------------
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|
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11/10/93 (bug fix) Packer and placer didn't always reposition a window
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11/10/93 (bug fix) Packer and placer didn't always reposition a window
|
correctly if it was managed inside a neice or lower descendant (using
|
correctly if it was managed inside a neice or lower descendant (using
|
"-in" option) and the neice's parent moved.
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"-in" option) and the neice's parent moved.
|
|
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11/24/93 (bug fix) Fixed time problem in selection (retrievals could
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11/24/93 (bug fix) Fixed time problem in selection (retrievals could
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fail if retriever hasn't received any X events since selection was
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fail if retriever hasn't received any X events since selection was
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made, so that time of retrieval appears to be older than time of
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made, so that time of retrieval appears to be older than time of
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selection). Selection code is now much less picky about times, both
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selection). Selection code is now much less picky about times, both
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on retrieving and supplying sides.
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on retrieving and supplying sides.
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|
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12/2/93 (new feature) Changed arrow-head drawing code for canvas
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12/2/93 (new feature) Changed arrow-head drawing code for canvas
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lines to draw a 0-width outline in addition to filling the area:
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lines to draw a 0-width outline in addition to filling the area:
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this produces much nicer, more symmetrical displays.
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this produces much nicer, more symmetrical displays.
|
|
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12/2/93 (bug fix) When colors ran out, Tk was invoking "tkerror"
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12/2/93 (bug fix) When colors ran out, Tk was invoking "tkerror"
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when its state was internally inconsistent, which could cause
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when its state was internally inconsistent, which could cause
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core dumps in some situations (e.g. if tkerror used the same color
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core dumps in some situations (e.g. if tkerror used the same color
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that caused colors to run out). Changed notification to occur
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that caused colors to run out). Changed notification to occur
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as a when-idle handler.
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as a when-idle handler.
|
|
|
12/3/93 (bug fix) During a global grab, Tk wasn't including PointerMotion
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12/3/93 (bug fix) During a global grab, Tk wasn't including PointerMotion
|
in the list of grabbed events, so pointer motion couldn't be tracked
|
in the list of grabbed events, so pointer motion couldn't be tracked
|
outside the grabbing application.
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outside the grabbing application.
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|
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12/3/93 (bug fix) Canvases didn't handle smoothed lines correctly
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12/3/93 (bug fix) Canvases didn't handle smoothed lines correctly
|
when they only contained two points.
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when they only contained two points.
|
|
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12/3/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWindow.c where certain kinds of
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12/3/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWindow.c where certain kinds of
|
errors during window creation could cause Destroy events to be generated
|
errors during window creation could cause Destroy events to be generated
|
for a window that was never completely initialized.
|
for a window that was never completely initialized.
|
|
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12/13/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that resulted in core
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12/13/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that resulted in core
|
dumps at line 1467 under exmh. The exact situation is that a text
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dumps at line 1467 under exmh. The exact situation is that a text
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widget was being redisplayed at a time when it had a -yscrollcommand
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widget was being redisplayed at a time when it had a -yscrollcommand
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option but hadn't yet been mapped onto the screen.
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option but hadn't yet been mapped onto the screen.
|
|
|
12/17/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWindow.c whereby new top-level windows
|
12/17/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWindow.c whereby new top-level windows
|
with non-default visuals still inherited border pixmap from parent (root),
|
with non-default visuals still inherited border pixmap from parent (root),
|
which could cause visual clash and X error.
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which could cause visual clash and X error.
|
|
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12/17/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that caused round-off
|
12/17/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkTextDisp.c that caused round-off
|
error in the information passed to scroll commands.
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error in the information passed to scroll commands.
|
|
|
12/18/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkPack.c that caused core dumps in
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12/18/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkPack.c that caused core dumps in
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some situations if a master with siblings packed "-in" it was deleted.
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some situations if a master with siblings packed "-in" it was deleted.
|
|
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12/18/93 (bug fix) Added "compat" directory to distribution, since it's
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12/18/93 (bug fix) Added "compat" directory to distribution, since it's
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referenced by tkConfig.h on some systems.
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referenced by tkConfig.h on some systems.
|
|
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12/18/93 (performance improvement) Improved performance of appending to
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12/18/93 (performance improvement) Improved performance of appending to
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a listbox, so that inserting N items doesn't take N**2 time.
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a listbox, so that inserting N items doesn't take N**2 time.
|
|
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12/20/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvas ovals that caused the fill color
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12/20/93 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvas ovals that caused the fill color
|
for the oval to stick out past the outline.
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for the oval to stick out past the outline.
|
|
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1/2/94 (fixed Xlib bug) Added code to reuse X resource identifiers so
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1/2/94 (fixed Xlib bug) Added code to reuse X resource identifiers so
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that they won't run out in long running applications. There are three
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that they won't run out in long running applications. There are three
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new library procedures: Tk_FreeXId, Tk_GetPixmap, and Tk_FreePixmap.
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new library procedures: Tk_FreeXId, Tk_GetPixmap, and Tk_FreePixmap.
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Modified all Tk code to use these procedures, so wish applications should
|
Modified all Tk code to use these procedures, so wish applications should
|
now be able to run forever without running out of identifiers.
|
now be able to run forever without running out of identifiers.
|
|
|
1/10/94 (bug fix) tkCursor wasn't freeing pixmaps used to create
|
1/10/94 (bug fix) tkCursor wasn't freeing pixmaps used to create
|
cursors, which caused memory leaks in programs that changed cursors
|
cursors, which caused memory leaks in programs that changed cursors
|
frequently.
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frequently.
|
|
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1/21/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in scales that caused them to loop
|
1/21/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in scales that caused them to loop
|
infinitely drawing tick-marks when -from and -to were the same.
|
infinitely drawing tick-marks when -from and -to were the same.
|
|
|
2/2/94 (bug fix) Fixed problem where messages that contained tabs
|
2/2/94 (bug fix) Fixed problem where messages that contained tabs
|
didn't always compute the correct size, so that text spilled off
|
didn't always compute the correct size, so that text spilled off
|
the right edge. The fix adds an extra "tabOrigin" parameter to
|
the right edge. The fix adds an extra "tabOrigin" parameter to
|
the internal procedures TkMeasureChars, TkDisplayChars, and
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the internal procedures TkMeasureChars, TkDisplayChars, and
|
TkUnderlineChars.
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TkUnderlineChars.
|
|
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2/4/94 (bug fix) Fixed off-by-one problem in tkBind.c that caused
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2/4/94 (bug fix) Fixed off-by-one problem in tkBind.c that caused
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it to read past the initialized part of dispPtr->modKeyCodes.
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it to read past the initialized part of dispPtr->modKeyCodes.
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2/7/94 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't handle grabs correctly, such
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2/7/94 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't handle grabs correctly, such
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that the "current" character got stuck if a grab occurred while a
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that the "current" character got stuck if a grab occurred while a
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mouse button was down. It would get unstuck until after the
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mouse button was down. It would get unstuck until after the
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next button press and release.
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next button press and release.
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2/19/94 (bug fix) Fixed prolog.ps (prolog for Postscript printing from
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2/19/94 (bug fix) Fixed prolog.ps (prolog for Postscript printing from
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canvases) so that it correctly prints all of the characters in the
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canvases) so that it correctly prints all of the characters in the
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ISO Latin-1 character set.
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ISO Latin-1 character set.
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2/19/94 (bug fix) Modified tkBind.c to save and restore the interpreter's
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2/19/94 (bug fix) Modified tkBind.c to save and restore the interpreter's
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result across the execution of binding scripts. Otherwise if an event
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result across the execution of binding scripts. Otherwise if an event
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triggers in the middle of some other script (e.g. a destroy event during
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triggers in the middle of some other script (e.g. a destroy event during
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window creation, because there was an error in the creation command),
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window creation, because there was an error in the creation command),
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the intepreter's result gets lost.
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the intepreter's result gets lost.
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|
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2/19/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in dealing with results of sent command
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2/19/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in dealing with results of sent command
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that could cause them to get lost in some situations.
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that could cause them to get lost in some situations.
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|
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2/21/94 (bug fix) Don't let user close a dialog window created by
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2/21/94 (bug fix) Don't let user close a dialog window created by
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tk_dialog, since this would cause tk_dialog to hang: force the user
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tk_dialog, since this would cause tk_dialog to hang: force the user
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to select one of the dialog's buttons.
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to select one of the dialog's buttons.
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|
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2/21/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvas polygons whereby they didn't
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2/21/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvas polygons whereby they didn't
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correctly handle changes in the number of points (via "coords"
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correctly handle changes in the number of points (via "coords"
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widget command).
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widget command).
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2/23/94 (bug fix) Large bitmaps in canvases didn't print correctly
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2/23/94 (bug fix) Large bitmaps in canvases didn't print correctly
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because they overflowed the 64-KB limit on strings in Postscript.
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because they overflowed the 64-KB limit on strings in Postscript.
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Changed canvas printing to split up large bitmaps into mutliple
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Changed canvas printing to split up large bitmaps into mutliple
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smaller ones for printing.
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smaller ones for printing.
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|
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2/25/94 (bug fix) The "." window was being set up with -width
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2/25/94 (bug fix) The "." window was being set up with -width
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and -height options, which interfered with geometry management (any
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and -height options, which interfered with geometry management (any
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configuration change on "." causes the window to change size to
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configuration change on "." causes the window to change size to
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200x200, then change back again).
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200x200, then change back again).
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|
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2/26/94 (bug fix) Fixed several bugs that occurred when a Destroy
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2/26/94 (bug fix) Fixed several bugs that occurred when a Destroy
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event handler for a window deleted the window's parent.
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event handler for a window deleted the window's parent.
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|
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3/3/94 (new features) Changes to binding mechanism:
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3/3/94 (new features) Changes to binding mechanism:
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- The modifiers for "Alt", "Meta", and "M" are now computed by
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- The modifiers for "Alt", "Meta", and "M" are now computed by
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examining the modifier map, rather than being hardwired to
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examining the modifier map, rather than being hardwired to
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M2, M1, and M1.
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M2, M1, and M1.
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- When processing events, one script is invoked for each object
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- When processing events, one script is invoked for each object
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in the list passed to Tk_BindEvent, rather than stopping as
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in the list passed to Tk_BindEvent, rather than stopping as
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soon as a script is invoked for some object. The "break" and
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soon as a script is invoked for some object. The "break" and
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"continue" commands can be used within a script to abort all
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"continue" commands can be used within a script to abort all
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scripts for the event or the current one.
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scripts for the event or the current one.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added "bindtags" command so that new binding groups can be
|
- Added "bindtags" command so that new binding groups can be
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defined for widgets and the evaluation order can be changed.
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defined for widgets and the evaluation order can be changed.
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- When matching events to bindings, extra modifiers are now ignored,
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- When matching events to bindings, extra modifiers are now ignored,
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as if "Any" were specified for every event. The "Any" modifier
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as if "Any" were specified for every event. The "Any" modifier
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is still recognized, but it is ignored and is deprecated.
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is still recognized, but it is ignored and is deprecated.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- In % sequences that print window identifiers (e.g. %a and %S), print
|
- In % sequences that print window identifiers (e.g. %a and %S), print
|
in hexadecimal rather than decimal, for consistence with "winfo id".
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in hexadecimal rather than decimal, for consistence with "winfo id".
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- The "bind" command no longer supports the event types CirculateRequest,
|
- The "bind" command no longer supports the event types CirculateRequest,
|
ConfigureRequest, MapRequest, or ResizeRequest. These event types
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ConfigureRequest, MapRequest, or ResizeRequest. These event types
|
are somewhat dangerous, and they never worked anyway.
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are somewhat dangerous, and they never worked anyway.
|
|
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3/13/94 (bug fix) Fixed numerous problems with the "wm iconwindow" command.
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3/13/94 (bug fix) Fixed numerous problems with the "wm iconwindow" command.
|
It appears that this command never really worked at all, but it should
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It appears that this command never really worked at all, but it should
|
work OK now.
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work OK now.
|
|
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3/14/94 (feature changes) Removed several obsolete features:
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3/14/94 (feature changes) Removed several obsolete features:
|
- Eliminated "enable" and "disable" widget commands for menus.
|
- Eliminated "enable" and "disable" widget commands for menus.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Eliminated "activate" and "deactivate" widget commands for buttons,
|
- Eliminated "activate" and "deactivate" widget commands for buttons,
|
checkbuttons, radiobuttons, and menubuttons.
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checkbuttons, radiobuttons, and menubuttons.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Removed -geometry option for frames and toplevels: it causes
|
- Removed -geometry option for frames and toplevels: it causes
|
problems when .Xdefaults files contain entries like
|
problems when .Xdefaults files contain entries like
|
"*geometry: +0+0". Must use -width and -height instead.
|
"*geometry: +0+0". Must use -width and -height instead.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Desupported "tkVersion" variable: use "tk_version" instead.
|
- Desupported "tkVersion" variable: use "tk_version" instead.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
3/16/94 (feature changes) Changes to listboxes:
|
3/16/94 (feature changes) Changes to listboxes:
|
- Eliminated -geometry option (it causes problems when .Xdefaults
|
- Eliminated -geometry option (it causes problems when .Xdefaults
|
files contain entries like "*geometry: +0+0"). Added -width
|
files contain entries like "*geometry: +0+0"). Added -width
|
and -height options to use instead.
|
and -height options to use instead.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
3/21/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkOption.c where the option cache wasn't
|
3/21/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkOption.c where the option cache wasn't
|
properly cleaned up after window deletion; this could cause the wrong
|
properly cleaned up after window deletion; this could cause the wrong
|
value from the option database to be used under some conditions.
|
value from the option database to be used under some conditions.
|
|
|
3/25/94 (new features) Changes to geometry management:
|
3/25/94 (new features) Changes to geometry management:
|
- Added Tk_MaintainGeometry and Tk_UnmaintainGeometry procedures
|
- Added Tk_MaintainGeometry and Tk_UnmaintainGeometry procedures
|
to solve problems with -in windows. Modified the packer, the
|
to solve problems with -in windows. Modified the packer, the
|
placer, and canvases to use them.
|
placer, and canvases to use them.
|
- Changed 2nd argument to Tk_ManageGeometry from Tk_GeometryProc *
|
- Changed 2nd argument to Tk_ManageGeometry from Tk_GeometryProc *
|
to a pointer to a structure with additional information about
|
to a pointer to a structure with additional information about
|
the geometry manager, such as name and procedure to call when
|
the geometry manager, such as name and procedure to call when
|
slaves are stolen.
|
slaves are stolen.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
3/28/94 (new feature) Overhauled event management:
|
3/28/94 (new feature) Overhauled event management:
|
- Added "cancel" option to the "after" command so that you can
|
- Added "cancel" option to the "after" command so that you can
|
cancel previously-scheduled commands.
|
cancel previously-scheduled commands.
|
- Separated X-specific stuff from generic event management. The
|
- Separated X-specific stuff from generic event management. The
|
file tkEvent.c can now be used stand-alone without the rest of Tk.
|
file tkEvent.c can now be used stand-alone without the rest of Tk.
|
See the manual entry for Tk_EventInit for information on which
|
See the manual entry for Tk_EventInit for information on which
|
procedures are available this way.
|
procedures are available this way.
|
- Added Tk_CreateFileHandler2 procedure, which provides a lower-level
|
- Added Tk_CreateFileHandler2 procedure, which provides a lower-level
|
and more powerful form of file event handler.
|
and more powerful form of file event handler.
|
- Fixed bug in Tk_DoOneEvent where an infinite loop could occur if
|
- Fixed bug in Tk_DoOneEvent where an infinite loop could occur if
|
the TK_FILE_EVENT and TK_DONT_WAIT flags were set simultaneously
|
the TK_FILE_EVENT and TK_DONT_WAIT flags were set simultaneously
|
(there were bugs with several other combinations too; all should
|
(there were bugs with several other combinations too; all should
|
be fixed now).
|
be fixed now).
|
|
|
3/28/94 (new feature) Added "fileevent" command, which allows event-
|
3/28/94 (new feature) Added "fileevent" command, which allows event-
|
driven I/O in the style of Mark Diekhans' "addinput" command.
|
driven I/O in the style of Mark Diekhans' "addinput" command.
|
|
|
4/11/94 (new feature) Better support for colormaps and visuals:
|
4/11/94 (new feature) Better support for colormaps and visuals:
|
- Added new -colormap and -visual options to toplevels and frames.
|
- Added new -colormap and -visual options to toplevels and frames.
|
- Added "winfo visualsavailable" command.
|
- Added "winfo visualsavailable" command.
|
- Added "wm colormapwindows" command, plus support for WM_COLORMAP_WINDOWS
|
- Added "wm colormapwindows" command, plus support for WM_COLORMAP_WINDOWS
|
to Tk_SetWindowColormap.
|
to Tk_SetWindowColormap.
|
- Added new library procedures Tk_GetVisual, Tk_GetColormap,
|
- Added new library procedures Tk_GetVisual, Tk_GetColormap,
|
and Tk_FreeColormap.
|
and Tk_FreeColormap.
|
|
|
4/11/94 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that used to occur when specifying
|
4/11/94 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that used to occur when specifying
|
an iconwindow ("wm iconwindow") for a toplevel on a different screen
|
an iconwindow ("wm iconwindow") for a toplevel on a different screen
|
than the main window.
|
than the main window.
|
|
|
4/23/94 (new feature) Added support for images, including the following:
|
4/23/94 (new feature) Added support for images, including the following:
|
- New "image" command for creating images.
|
- New "image" command for creating images.
|
- Built-in image type: bitmap.
|
- Built-in image type: bitmap.
|
- New "image" item type in canvases.
|
- New "image" item type in canvases.
|
- Labels, buttons, checkbuttons, radiobuttons, menubuttons, and
|
- Labels, buttons, checkbuttons, radiobuttons, menubuttons, and
|
menu entries now support a -image option for displaying images.
|
menu entries now support a -image option for displaying images.
|
- Tk_CreateImageType and Tk_ImageChanged procedures, for defining
|
- Tk_CreateImageType and Tk_ImageChanged procedures, for defining
|
new types of images in C.
|
new types of images in C.
|
- Tk_GetImage, Tk_FreeImage, Tk_RedrawImage, and Tk_SizeOfImage
|
- Tk_GetImage, Tk_FreeImage, Tk_RedrawImage, and Tk_SizeOfImage
|
procedures, for using images in widgets.
|
procedures, for using images in widgets.
|
|
|
5/1/94 (new features) Added new procedures Tk_3DVerticalBevel and
|
5/1/94 (new features) Added new procedures Tk_3DVerticalBevel and
|
Tk_3DHorizontalBevel.
|
Tk_3DHorizontalBevel.
|
|
|
5/11/94 (new features) Major overhaul of text widgets:
|
5/11/94 (new features) Major overhaul of text widgets:
|
- Implemented embedded windows and "window" widget command.
|
- Implemented embedded windows and "window" widget command.
|
- Added new configuration options for tags: -justify, -lmargin1,
|
- Added new configuration options for tags: -justify, -lmargin1,
|
-lmargin2, -rmargin, -offset, -spacing1, -spacing2, and -spacing3.
|
-lmargin2, -rmargin, -offset, -spacing1, -spacing2, and -spacing3.
|
See the "Display styles" widget demo for examples.
|
See the "Display styles" widget demo for examples.
|
- Added new configuration options for texts: -spacing1, -spacing2,
|
- Added new configuration options for texts: -spacing1, -spacing2,
|
and -spacing3.
|
and -spacing3.
|
- Added "tagList" option to "insert" widget command to control
|
- Added "tagList" option to "insert" widget command to control
|
tags on new text. Made tagged regions so they aren't sticky on
|
tags on new text. Made tagged regions so they aren't sticky on
|
either side: new characters get a tag only if the old chars. on
|
either side: new characters get a tag only if the old chars. on
|
both sides had it.
|
both sides had it.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added gravity for marks, and "mark gravity" widget command.
|
- Added gravity for marks, and "mark gravity" widget command.
|
- Added horizontal scrolling, "xview" widget command, -xscrollcommand
|
- Added horizontal scrolling, "xview" widget command, -xscrollcommand
|
option. Changed "scan" widget commands to support horizontal
|
option. Changed "scan" widget commands to support horizontal
|
scrolling.
|
scrolling.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added "search" widget command for searching (either exact matches
|
- Added "search" widget command for searching (either exact matches
|
or regular expressions).
|
or regular expressions).
|
- New widget commands: bbox, dlineinfo, and see.
|
- New widget commands: bbox, dlineinfo, and see.
|
- Changed implementation of bindings so that Enter and Leave
|
- Changed implementation of bindings so that Enter and Leave
|
events are not generated unless the tag has just become present
|
events are not generated unless the tag has just become present
|
(or just ceased to be present) on the current character. Also
|
(or just ceased to be present) on the current character. Also
|
changed bindings to process separately for each tag, rather than
|
changed bindings to process separately for each tag, rather than
|
having high-priority tags override low-priority ones.
|
having high-priority tags override low-priority ones.
|
- The "end" index now refers to the character after the last newline
|
- The "end" index now refers to the character after the last newline
|
rather than the newline itself. You can now tag the final newline
|
rather than the newline itself. You can now tag the final newline
|
and set a mark after the final newline.
|
and set a mark after the final newline.
|
- Deletions of the "sel" tag and the "insert" and "current" marks
|
- Deletions of the "sel" tag and the "insert" and "current" marks
|
are now ignored silently, rather than generating errors. This means
|
are now ignored silently, rather than generating errors. This means
|
you can do things like "eval .t tag delete [.t tag names]".
|
you can do things like "eval .t tag delete [.t tag names]".
|
|
|
5/19/94 (bug fix) Canvases didn't generate proper Postscript for stippled
|
5/19/94 (bug fix) Canvases didn't generate proper Postscript for stippled
|
text.
|
text.
|
|
|
5/20/94 (new feature) Added "bell" command to ring the display's bell.
|
5/20/94 (new feature) Added "bell" command to ring the display's bell.
|
|
|
5/20/94 (new feature) Incorporated "square" demonstration widget into
|
5/20/94 (new feature) Incorporated "square" demonstration widget into
|
tktest application.
|
tktest application.
|
|
|
5/20/94 (new features) Changed wish application (tkMain.c):
|
5/20/94 (new features) Changed wish application (tkMain.c):
|
- wish no longer processes the -help option.
|
- wish no longer processes the -help option.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- The wish main program is now called Tk_Main; tkAppInit.c has a
|
- The wish main program is now called Tk_Main; tkAppInit.c has a
|
"main" procedure that calls Tk_Main. This makes it easier to use
|
"main" procedure that calls Tk_Main. This makes it easier to use
|
Tk with C++ programs, which need their own main programs, and it
|
Tk with C++ programs, which need their own main programs, and it
|
also allows an application to prefilter the argument list before
|
also allows an application to prefilter the argument list before
|
calling Tk_Main.
|
calling Tk_Main.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- The application's class is now the same as its name (except the
|
- The application's class is now the same as its name (except the
|
first letter is capitalized), instead of "Tk".
|
first letter is capitalized), instead of "Tk".
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- The -file keyword is no longer required: the script file name can
|
- The -file keyword is no longer required: the script file name can
|
be provided as the first argument without being preceded by "-file",
|
be provided as the first argument without being preceded by "-file",
|
as in tclsh. For backward compatibility the "-file" keyword is
|
as in tclsh. For backward compatibility the "-file" keyword is
|
ignored if it is the first argument, but it is deprecated.
|
ignored if it is the first argument, but it is deprecated.
|
|
|
5/26/94 (feature removed) Removed support for "fill" justify mode from
|
5/26/94 (feature removed) Removed support for "fill" justify mode from
|
Tk_GetJustify and from the TK_CONFIG_JUSTIFY configuration option. None
|
Tk_GetJustify and from the TK_CONFIG_JUSTIFY configuration option. None
|
of the built-in widgets ever supported this mode anyway.
|
of the built-in widgets ever supported this mode anyway.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
5/27/94 (feature change) Changed Tk to use Tk_PrintDouble everywhere
|
5/27/94 (feature change) Changed Tk to use Tk_PrintDouble everywhere
|
that it converts reals to strings. This means that floating-point
|
that it converts reals to strings. This means that floating-point
|
values will be generated in some cases where integer-like values were
|
values will be generated in some cases where integer-like values were
|
generated before.
|
generated before.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
6/1/94 (feature change) Renamed "pack newinfo" command to "pack info".
|
6/1/94 (feature change) Renamed "pack newinfo" command to "pack info".
|
The old "pack info" command is no longer available.
|
The old "pack info" command is no longer available.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
6/20/94 (feature changes) Overhaul of entry widgets:
|
6/20/94 (feature changes) Overhaul of entry widgets:
|
- Added "-justify" option.
|
- Added "-justify" option.
|
- Added "-show" option to make entries easier to use for passwords.
|
- Added "-show" option to make entries easier to use for passwords.
|
- Added "cget" widget command.
|
- Added "cget" widget command.
|
- Added "selection range" and "selection present" widget commands.
|
- Added "selection range" and "selection present" widget commands.
|
- Added "anchor" symbolic index.
|
- Added "anchor" symbolic index.
|
- Changed "-scrollcommand" option to "-xscrollcommand", "view"
|
- Changed "-scrollcommand" option to "-xscrollcommand", "view"
|
widget command to "xview", for compatibility with other widgets.
|
widget command to "xview", for compatibility with other widgets.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Changed sel.last to refer to character just *after* last one
|
- Changed sel.last to refer to character just *after* last one
|
selected, again for compatibility with other widgets.
|
selected, again for compatibility with other widgets.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- For "delete" widget command, second index now refers to character
|
- For "delete" widget command, second index now refers to character
|
just *after* last one to delete.
|
just *after* last one to delete.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Overhauled bindings to be more Motif-compatible and to include
|
- Overhauled bindings to be more Motif-compatible and to include
|
common Emacs bindings for editing.
|
common Emacs bindings for editing.
|
- Changed -width option: if specified as 0, widget sizes to fit
|
- Changed -width option: if specified as 0, widget sizes to fit
|
its current text.
|
its current text.
|
|
|
6/11/94 (new features) Improved Motif compatibility:
|
6/11/94 (new features) Improved Motif compatibility:
|
- Added "-highlightwidth" and "-highlightcolor" options to all widgets.
|
- Added "-highlightwidth" and "-highlightcolor" options to all widgets.
|
|
|
6/27/94 (bug fix) Postscript generation for text items in canvases was
|
6/27/94 (bug fix) Postscript generation for text items in canvases was
|
not justifying the text properly when a -width was specified that was
|
not justifying the text properly when a -width was specified that was
|
longer than the longest line.
|
longer than the longest line.
|
|
|
6/27/94 (bug fix) "winfo exists" used to report a window as existing
|
6/27/94 (bug fix) "winfo exists" used to report a window as existing
|
if it was in the process of being destroyed (i.e., a destroy handler
|
if it was in the process of being destroyed (i.e., a destroy handler
|
is in the middle of execution). Changed to report it as non-existent
|
is in the middle of execution). Changed to report it as non-existent
|
under these conditions.
|
under these conditions.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
7/11/94 (bug fix) Selections claimed via "selection own" weren't always
|
7/11/94 (bug fix) Selections claimed via "selection own" weren't always
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being cleared properly when the selection was claimed away. Also fixed
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being cleared properly when the selection was claimed away. Also fixed
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bug where Tk wasn't properly claiming the selection, if there haven't
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bug where Tk wasn't properly claiming the selection, if there haven't
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been any recent X events at the time of the claim.
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been any recent X events at the time of the claim.
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|
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7/13/94 (feature changes) Overhaul of scrollbar widgets:
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7/13/94 (feature changes) Overhaul of scrollbar widgets:
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- New widget commands: "activate", "cget", "fraction", and "identify".
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- New widget commands: "activate", "cget", "fraction", and "identify".
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- New options: -activebackground, -activerelief, -highlightcolor,
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- New options: -activebackground, -activerelief, -highlightcolor,
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-jump, -highlightthickness, and -troughcolor. What used to be
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-jump, -highlightthickness, and -troughcolor. What used to be
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-background is now -troughcolor, -foreground is now -background,
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-background is now -troughcolor, -foreground is now -background,
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and -activeforeground is now -activebackground.
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and -activeforeground is now -activebackground.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added new syntax for "set" command, "get" result, and generated
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- Added new syntax for "set" command, "get" result, and generated
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commands. Changed other widgets to use the new syntax.
|
commands. Changed other widgets to use the new syntax.
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- Moved the bindings out of C and into Tcl scripts, using the new
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- Moved the bindings out of C and into Tcl scripts, using the new
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options and widget commands. Added support for all Motif
|
options and widget commands. Added support for all Motif
|
bindings, plus jump scrolling and cancelling of slider drags.
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bindings, plus jump scrolling and cancelling of slider drags.
|
|
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7/16/94 (bug fix) Canvases assumed that the Leave event for one item
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7/16/94 (bug fix) Canvases assumed that the Leave event for one item
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didn't modify or delete the next current item; this could cause core
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didn't modify or delete the next current item; this could cause core
|
dumps under some conditions.
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dumps under some conditions.
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|
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7/23/94 (feature change) Modified Tk_BackgroundError so that tkerror
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7/23/94 (feature change) Modified Tk_BackgroundError so that tkerror
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is invoked as an idle handler. If tkerror generates a break exception
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is invoked as an idle handler. If tkerror generates a break exception
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then all other queued reports are aborted.
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then all other queued reports are aborted.
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|
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8/14/94 (bug fix) "cursorOffTime" and "cursorOnTime" were confused in
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8/14/94 (bug fix) "cursorOffTime" and "cursorOnTime" were confused in
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canvases, resulting in the same time being used for both.
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canvases, resulting in the same time being used for both.
|
|
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8/16/94 (bug fix) "tkwait variable" command didn't detect errors in
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8/16/94 (bug fix) "tkwait variable" command didn't detect errors in
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variable name, such as trying to wait for an entire array.
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variable name, such as trying to wait for an entire array.
|
|
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9/2/94 (new features) Overhaul of scale widgets:
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9/2/94 (new features) Overhaul of scale widgets:
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- Floating-point values are supported now, following Paul Mackerras'
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- Floating-point values are supported now, following Paul Mackerras'
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"fscale" widget. Added "-resolution" and "-digits" options.
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"fscale" widget. Added "-resolution" and "-digits" options.
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- Added "-variable" option to link scale to variable, following
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- Added "-variable" option to link scale to variable, following
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Henning Schulzrinne's implementation.
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Henning Schulzrinne's implementation.
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- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
options).
|
options).
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- Added new widget commands "cget", "coords", "identify", plus
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- Added new widget commands "cget", "coords", "identify", plus
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improved "get"; removed wired-in bindings, added complete set
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improved "get"; removed wired-in bindings, added complete set
|
of Motif bindings via Tcl scripts.
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of Motif bindings via Tcl scripts.
|
- Changed -sliderforeground option to -background, -background to
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- Changed -sliderforeground option to -background, -background to
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-troughColor, -activeforeground to -activebackground.
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-troughColor, -activeforeground to -activebackground.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Moved value label from below horizontal scales to above the scale,
|
- Moved value label from below horizontal scales to above the scale,
|
for Motif compliance.
|
for Motif compliance.
|
|
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9/9/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWm.c that caused long delays in "raise"
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9/9/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkWm.c that caused long delays in "raise"
|
command under some conditions (window already at the top of the stack).
|
command under some conditions (window already at the top of the stack).
|
|
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9/10/94 (new features) Overhaul of label/button/checkbutton/radiobutton
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9/10/94 (new features) Overhaul of label/button/checkbutton/radiobutton
|
widgets:
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widgets:
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- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
options).
|
options).
|
- Added new widget command "cget".
|
- Added new widget command "cget".
|
- Changed -selector option to -selectcolor, and changed its meaning
|
- Changed -selector option to -selectcolor, and changed its meaning
|
too: empty no longer means don't draw the indicator; it means
|
too: empty no longer means don't draw the indicator; it means
|
don't use a special color when selected.
|
don't use a special color when selected.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added -indicatoron (controls whether indicator is displayed) and
|
- Added -indicatoron (controls whether indicator is displayed) and
|
-selectimage (gives special image to display when selected) options.
|
-selectimage (gives special image to display when selected) options.
|
- Modified bindings to be more Motif-like, added binding for space
|
- Modified bindings to be more Motif-like, added binding for space
|
key.
|
key.
|
- Changed padding defaults to give widgets correct Motif appearance
|
- Changed padding defaults to give widgets correct Motif appearance
|
by default. Also, changed to ignore padding options when displaying
|
by default. Also, changed to ignore padding options when displaying
|
an image or bitmap.
|
an image or bitmap.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Can now display text on multiple lines: newlines cause line breaks,
|
- Can now display text on multiple lines: newlines cause line breaks,
|
and word wrapping can be requested with -wraplength option. Also
|
and word wrapping can be requested with -wraplength option. Also
|
added -justify and -underline options.
|
added -justify and -underline options.
|
- The -value option for radiobuttons can now have an empty string as
|
- The -value option for radiobuttons can now have an empty string as
|
its value; it no longer defaults to the name of the widget.
|
its value; it no longer defaults to the name of the widget.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
9/13/94 (new features) Modified both canvases and messages to support
|
9/13/94 (new features) Modified both canvases and messages to support
|
-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor options plus "cget" widget
|
-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor options plus "cget" widget
|
command.
|
command.
|
|
|
9/19/94 (new features) Added Tk_UnsetGrid procedure, modified widgets
|
9/19/94 (new features) Added Tk_UnsetGrid procedure, modified widgets
|
to use it. Also changed Tk_SetGrid so that at most one window per
|
to use it. Also changed Tk_SetGrid so that at most one window per
|
toplevel can have gridding enabled.
|
toplevel can have gridding enabled.
|
|
|
9/23/94 (new features) Major overhaul of listbox widgets:
|
9/23/94 (new features) Major overhaul of listbox widgets:
|
- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
options).
|
options).
|
- Added new widget command "cget".
|
- Added new widget command "cget".
|
- Revised selection commands to support single selections as well
|
- Revised selection commands to support single selections as well
|
as multiple disjoint selections; syntax of "selection" widget
|
as multiple disjoint selections; syntax of "selection" widget
|
command has changed to support this. Added new option -selectmode
|
command has changed to support this. Added new option -selectmode
|
for specifying which mode to use. Default is single selection;
|
for specifying which mode to use. Default is single selection;
|
tk_listboxSingleSelect procedure no longer exists. Selections
|
tk_listboxSingleSelect procedure no longer exists. Selections
|
now return as items separated by newlines instead of a list whose
|
now return as items separated by newlines instead of a list whose
|
elements are the items.
|
elements are the items.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Extended "get" widget command to allow many items to be retrieved
|
- Extended "get" widget command to allow many items to be retrieved
|
at once.
|
at once.
|
- Added "bbox" widget command for finding position of an element on
|
- Added "bbox" widget command for finding position of an element on
|
screen.
|
screen.
|
- Added "activate" command to mark element with traversal focus.
|
- Added "activate" command to mark element with traversal focus.
|
- Extended index mechanism to support new types of indices:
|
- Extended index mechanism to support new types of indices:
|
"active", "anchor", "@x,y".
|
"active", "anchor", "@x,y".
|
- Added "see" widget command.
|
- Added "see" widget command.
|
- Revised bindings to include all Motif features except for AddMode.
|
- Revised bindings to include all Motif features except for AddMode.
|
- If -width or -height option is <= 0, the widget requests a size just
|
- If -width or -height option is <= 0, the widget requests a size just
|
large enough to hold all of its text.
|
large enough to hold all of its text.
|
|
|
10/6/94 (new features) Overhaul of menubuttons:
|
10/6/94 (new features) Overhaul of menubuttons:
|
- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
- Added focus highlight (-highlightthickness and -highlightcolor
|
options).
|
options).
|
- Added new widget command "cget".
|
- Added new widget command "cget".
|
- Added -indicatoron option to display option menu indicator.
|
- Added -indicatoron option to display option menu indicator.
|
- The -menu option must be a child of the menubutton.
|
- The -menu option must be a child of the menubutton.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
10/6/94 (new features) Overhaul of menu widgets:
|
10/6/94 (new features) Overhaul of menu widgets:
|
- Added new widget commands "cget" and "entrycget".
|
- Added new widget commands "cget" and "entrycget".
|
- Changed the implementation of tear-off menus to be more
|
- Changed the implementation of tear-off menus to be more
|
Motif-like; added -tearoff option for specifying whether
|
Motif-like; added -tearoff option for specifying whether
|
tearoff entry is displayed.
|
tearoff entry is displayed.
|
- Changed interpretation of "@y" index: it now returns the
|
- Changed interpretation of "@y" index: it now returns the
|
closest entry, rather than "none" if y is outside the menu's
|
closest entry, rather than "none" if y is outside the menu's
|
range.
|
range.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- The -menu option for a cascade entry must now be a child of
|
- The -menu option for a cascade entry must now be a child of
|
the menu.
|
the menu.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added "type" widget command, so that you can query the type of
|
- Added "type" widget command, so that you can query the type of
|
an entry.
|
an entry.
|
- Added -foreground, -activeforeground, -selectcolor, -indicatoron,
|
- Added -foreground, -activeforeground, -selectcolor, -indicatoron,
|
-image, and -selectimage options to menu entries.
|
-image, and -selectimage options to menu entries.
|
- Changed "selector" menu option to "selectColor" for Motif compliance.
|
- Changed "selector" menu option to "selectColor" for Motif compliance.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added -relief option for menus, just for consistency with other
|
- Added -relief option for menus, just for consistency with other
|
widgets (it was implicitly "raised" before).
|
widgets (it was implicitly "raised" before).
|
|
|
10/6/94 (feature change) Completely overhauled the bindings for menus
|
10/6/94 (feature change) Completely overhauled the bindings for menus
|
and menubuttons. They now fit better with other Tk 4.0 facilities,
|
and menubuttons. They now fit better with other Tk 4.0 facilities,
|
such as the new binding mechanism, and they provide better Motif
|
such as the new binding mechanism, and they provide better Motif
|
compliance (e.g. keyboard traversal of submenus). Also, the bindings
|
compliance (e.g. keyboard traversal of submenus). Also, the bindings
|
now support option menus, popup menus, and proper Motif tear-off
|
now support option menus, popup menus, and proper Motif tear-off
|
menus.
|
menus.
|
|
|
10/6/94 (obsolete features) The procedures tk_menuBar and
|
10/6/94 (obsolete features) The procedures tk_menuBar and
|
tk_bindForTraversal are no longer needed in Tk 4.0. They still exist
|
tk_bindForTraversal are no longer needed in Tk 4.0. They still exist
|
for compability, but they do nothing.
|
for compability, but they do nothing.
|
|
|
10/6/94 (new procedures) Added "tk_popup" procedure for posting a
|
10/6/94 (new procedures) Added "tk_popup" procedure for posting a
|
popup menu, and "tk_optionMenu" for creating an option menubutton
|
popup menu, and "tk_optionMenu" for creating an option menubutton
|
and its associated menu.
|
and its associated menu.
|
|
|
10/6/94 (change in name) The variable "tk_priv" has been renamed
|
10/6/94 (change in name) The variable "tk_priv" has been renamed
|
to "tkPriv" to reflect that fact that it is private to Tk now.
|
to "tkPriv" to reflect that fact that it is private to Tk now.
|
This shouldn't cause any problems, since no-one except Tk should
|
This shouldn't cause any problems, since no-one except Tk should
|
have been using it before anyway (right?).
|
have been using it before anyway (right?).
|
|
|
10/6/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in texts where sometimes the text would
|
10/6/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug in texts where sometimes the text would
|
stop tracking mouse motion (the "current" item wouldn't get updated)
|
stop tracking mouse motion (the "current" item wouldn't get updated)
|
because the text widget missed a ButtonRelease event.
|
because the text widget missed a ButtonRelease event.
|
|
|
10/20/94 (new features) Overhauled selection code to support multiple
|
10/20/94 (new features) Overhauled selection code to support multiple
|
selections (primary, secondary, etc.) and multiple displays:
|
selections (primary, secondary, etc.) and multiple displays:
|
- Changed "selection" command to support new options such as
|
- Changed "selection" command to support new options such as
|
"-displayof" and "-selection". Old command formats are still
|
"-displayof" and "-selection". Old command formats are still
|
supported for compatibility, but they are no longer documented
|
supported for compatibility, but they are no longer documented
|
and are deprecated.
|
and are deprecated.
|
- Changed procedures Tk_GetSelection, Tk_CreateSelHandler, and
|
- Changed procedures Tk_GetSelection, Tk_CreateSelHandler, and
|
Tk_ClearSelection to take additional "selection" argument.
|
Tk_ClearSelection to take additional "selection" argument.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Selection targets APPLICATION and WINDOW_NAME have been replaced
|
- Selection targets APPLICATION and WINDOW_NAME have been replaced
|
by TK_APPLICATION and TK_WINDOW.
|
by TK_APPLICATION and TK_WINDOW.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
10/20/94 (new features) Added support for clipboard:
|
10/20/94 (new features) Added support for clipboard:
|
- New "clipboard" command.
|
- New "clipboard" command.
|
- C procedures Tk_ClipboardClear and Tk_ClipboardAppend.
|
- C procedures Tk_ClipboardClear and Tk_ClipboardAppend.
|
- Bindings for "cut", "paste", and "copy" for text and entry widgets,
|
- Bindings for "cut", "paste", and "copy" for text and entry widgets,
|
plus "copy" binding for listboxes.
|
plus "copy" binding for listboxes.
|
|
|
10/24/94 (bug fix) Button widgets weren't checking for errors when
|
10/24/94 (bug fix) Button widgets weren't checking for errors when
|
setting the values of associated variables.
|
setting the values of associated variables.
|
|
|
11/3/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug whereby Tk would hang if "exit" was invoked
|
11/3/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug whereby Tk would hang if "exit" was invoked
|
from inside a binding.
|
from inside a binding.
|
|
|
11/15/94 (new features) Overhaul of focus mechanism:
|
11/15/94 (new features) Overhaul of focus mechanism:
|
- Added support for multiple displays: separate focus windows are
|
- Added support for multiple displays: separate focus windows are
|
kept for each display.
|
kept for each display.
|
- Added support for keyboard traversal.
|
- Added support for keyboard traversal.
|
- Changed focus model so Tk keeps track of a focus window for each
|
- Changed focus model so Tk keeps track of a focus window for each
|
top-level window and automatically sets the focus on Enter to the
|
top-level window and automatically sets the focus on Enter to the
|
top-level. Tk no longer synthesizes FocusIn and FocusOut events,
|
top-level. Tk no longer synthesizes FocusIn and FocusOut events,
|
but just uses the standard X mechanisms. There is no "default"
|
but just uses the standard X mechanisms. There is no "default"
|
focus window anymore; the focus reverts to top-levels by default.
|
focus window anymore; the focus reverts to top-levels by default.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Changed focus command: eliminated "focus default" and "focus none",
|
- Changed focus command: eliminated "focus default" and "focus none",
|
added "-displayof" and "-lastfor" options. An empty string is now
|
added "-displayof" and "-lastfor" options. An empty string is now
|
used to signify "no focus" instead of "none".
|
used to signify "no focus" instead of "none".
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- Added library procedures tk_focusNext, tk_focusPrev, and
|
- Added library procedures tk_focusNext, tk_focusPrev, and
|
tk_focusFollowsMouse.
|
tk_focusFollowsMouse.
|
- Removed obsolete Tk_CreateFocusHandler: must use FocusIn and
|
- Removed obsolete Tk_CreateFocusHandler: must use FocusIn and
|
FocusOut events now.
|
FocusOut events now.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
11/23/94 (new features) Overhaul of "send" command:
|
11/23/94 (new features) Overhaul of "send" command:
|
- Added support for multiple displays: -displayof option to "send".
|
- Added support for multiple displays: -displayof option to "send".
|
- Added asynchronous sends: -async option to "send".
|
- Added asynchronous sends: -async option to "send".
|
- Eliminated fixed timeouts on sends: as long as the target
|
- Eliminated fixed timeouts on sends: as long as the target
|
application appears to exist, the send will wait for it.
|
application appears to exist, the send will wait for it.
|
- Stale entries get removed from the application registry now,
|
- Stale entries get removed from the application registry now,
|
so "winfo interps" should never return non-existent applications.
|
so "winfo interps" should never return non-existent applications.
|
- Can change the name of an application with "tk appname" command.
|
- Can change the name of an application with "tk appname" command.
|
This is also the preferred way of querying the application name
|
This is also the preferred way of querying the application name
|
now.
|
now.
|
- The errorCode and errorInfo variables are now propagated back to
|
- The errorCode and errorInfo variables are now propagated back to
|
the sender now, so a full stack trace is available.
|
the sender now, so a full stack trace is available.
|
- Tk checks display security on each send now, instead of just during
|
- Tk checks display security on each send now, instead of just during
|
initialization, so changes in the security status are seen immediately
|
initialization, so changes in the security status are seen immediately
|
by all applications.
|
by all applications.
|
- The above changes required changes to the data formats used for
|
- The above changes required changes to the data formats used for
|
communication between source and target applications, so Tk 4.0
|
communication between source and target applications, so Tk 4.0
|
applications cannot send to, or be sent from, Tk 3.6 applications.
|
applications cannot send to, or be sent from, Tk 3.6 applications.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
- The procedure Tk_RegisterInterp has been replaced with Tk_SetAppName.
|
- The procedure Tk_RegisterInterp has been replaced with Tk_SetAppName.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/6/94 (cleanup) Eliminated "interp" argument to Tk_GetColorByValue,
|
12/6/94 (cleanup) Eliminated "interp" argument to Tk_GetColorByValue,
|
since it is no longer needed.
|
since it is no longer needed.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/7/94 (feature change) Changed the "wm" command so that top-level
|
12/7/94 (feature change) Changed the "wm" command so that top-level
|
windows are now resizable by default. You can no longer specify
|
windows are now resizable by default. You can no longer specify
|
empty arguments to "wm maxsize" and "wm minsize".
|
empty arguments to "wm maxsize" and "wm minsize".
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/8/94 (new feature) Added new "photo" image type using code provided
|
12/8/94 (new feature) Added new "photo" image type using code provided
|
by Paul Mackerras: currently supports only PPM "P6" format images.
|
by Paul Mackerras: currently supports only PPM "P6" format images.
|
|
|
12/14/94 (new features) Canvas modifications:
|
12/14/94 (new features) Canvas modifications:
|
- Modified the interfaces between generic canvas code and the item
|
- Modified the interfaces between generic canvas code and the item
|
types so that it's easy for people to write new item types outside
|
types so that it's easy for people to write new item types outside
|
of Tk.
|
of Tk.
|
- Added support for transparent bitmap items: just specify an
|
- Added support for transparent bitmap items: just specify an
|
empty string as the background color.
|
empty string as the background color.
|
- Changed the "xview" and "yview" commands for canvases to use the
|
- Changed the "xview" and "yview" commands for canvases to use the
|
new scrolling syntax.
|
new scrolling syntax.
|
- Eliminated -scrollincrement option.
|
- Eliminated -scrollincrement option.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/14/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug where the dimensions of canvas arrowheads
|
12/14/94 (bug fix) Fixed bug where the dimensions of canvas arrowheads
|
scaled during a "scale" widget command, but the scaling was only
|
scaled during a "scale" widget command, but the scaling was only
|
temporary and got lost on the next re-configure of the item. The
|
temporary and got lost on the next re-configure of the item. The
|
correct behavior is for the arrowheads not to scale.
|
correct behavior is for the arrowheads not to scale.
|
|
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-------------------- Release 4.0b1, 12/23/94 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 4.0b1, 12/23/94 -------------------------
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12/26/94 (bug fix) Removed obsolete demos from Makefile (color, dialog,
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12/26/94 (bug fix) Removed obsolete demos from Makefile (color, dialog,
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size), fixed "install" target.
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size), fixed "install" target.
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1/3/95 (bug fix) Fixed all procedure calls to explicitly cast arguments:
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1/3/95 (bug fix) Fixed all procedure calls to explicitly cast arguments:
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implicit conversions from prototypes don't work when compiling under
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implicit conversions from prototypes don't work when compiling under
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non-ANSI compilers. Tk is now clean under gcc -Wconversion.
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non-ANSI compilers. Tk is now clean under gcc -Wconversion.
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1/4/95 (bug fix) Used "screenX" without ever setting it in DisplayText
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1/4/95 (bug fix) Used "screenX" without ever setting it in DisplayText
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in tkCanvText.c: caused tabs in canvas text items to get messed up.
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in tkCanvText.c: caused tabs in canvas text items to get messed up.
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1/4/95 (bug fix) Canvases forgot to register the built-in types if
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1/4/95 (bug fix) Canvases forgot to register the built-in types if
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Tk_CreateItemType was called before a canvas widget was created.
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Tk_CreateItemType was called before a canvas widget was created.
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1/4/95 (bug fixes) Fixed glitches in various text bindings:
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1/4/95 (bug fixes) Fixed glitches in various text bindings:
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- Up used to do nothing if the cursor was at 2.0.
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- Up used to do nothing if the cursor was at 2.0.
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- Right used to make the cursor invisible if it was just before
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- Right used to make the cursor invisible if it was just before
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the final newline of the text.
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the final newline of the text.
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- Control-t didn't conform to Emacs; made it conform to GNU Emacs.
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- Control-t didn't conform to Emacs; made it conform to GNU Emacs.
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- Deleted Control-x binding, since it doesn't conform to anything and
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- Deleted Control-x binding, since it doesn't conform to anything and
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is confusing for Emacs users.
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is confusing for Emacs users.
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1/4/95 (bug fixes) Changed Control-t for entries just as for texts (see
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1/4/95 (bug fixes) Changed Control-t for entries just as for texts (see
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above) an deleted Control-x for entries (see above).
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above) an deleted Control-x for entries (see above).
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1/4/95 (bug fix) The packer didn't map slaves unless the master was mapped;
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1/4/95 (bug fix) The packer didn't map slaves unless the master was mapped;
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this could cause slaves to get "lost" so that they weren't mapped until the
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this could cause slaves to get "lost" so that they weren't mapped until the
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master resized.
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master resized.
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1/5/95 (bug fix) Scrollbars weren't executing the proper code the first time
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1/5/95 (bug fix) Scrollbars weren't executing the proper code the first time
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the mouse entered the widget; this caused problems if tk_strictMotif was
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the mouse entered the widget; this caused problems if tk_strictMotif was
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set.
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set.
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1/6/95 (bug fix) Fixed label/button/checkbutton/radiobutton/menubutton
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1/6/95 (bug fix) Fixed label/button/checkbutton/radiobutton/menubutton
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widgets to allow arbitrary screen distances when specifying -width and
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widgets to allow arbitrary screen distances when specifying -width and
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-height for an image or bitmap (the manual pages already documented this
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-height for an image or bitmap (the manual pages already documented this
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but the code didn't implement it).
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but the code didn't implement it).
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1/6/95 (new feature) Added very primitive support for input methods,
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1/6/95 (new feature) Added very primitive support for input methods,
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as suggested by Martin Forssen. This should be enough for European
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as suggested by Martin Forssen. This should be enough for European
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character sets (Compose key) but it isn't near enough for Asian
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character sets (Compose key) but it isn't near enough for Asian
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character sets.
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character sets.
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1/8/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem in canvas "xview" and "yview" commands
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1/8/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem in canvas "xview" and "yview" commands
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where divide-by-zero errors could sometimes occur.
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where divide-by-zero errors could sometimes occur.
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1/8/95 (bug fix) New event handler didn't properly handle files for
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1/8/95 (bug fix) New event handler didn't properly handle files for
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which both TK_READABLE and TK_WRITABLE were specified.
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which both TK_READABLE and TK_WRITABLE were specified.
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1/11/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug with text selections: was returning count
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1/11/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug with text selections: was returning count
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too high for data, causing bogus garbage to appear when selection was
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too high for data, causing bogus garbage to appear when selection was
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copied.
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copied.
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-------------------- Release 4.0b2, 1/12/95 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 4.0b2, 1/12/95 -------------------------
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1/27/95 (feature removal) Removed %D substitution from binding scripts:
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1/27/95 (feature removal) Removed %D substitution from binding scripts:
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wasn't portable, shouldn't be used anyway.
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wasn't portable, shouldn't be used anyway.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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1/27/95 (new features) Added -displayof options to the commands
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1/27/95 (new features) Added -displayof options to the commands
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"winfo atom", "winfo atomname", "winfo containing", "winfo interps",
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"winfo atom", "winfo atomname", "winfo containing", "winfo interps",
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and "winfo pathname".
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and "winfo pathname".
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1/27/95 (new feature) Added "idle" option to "after" command to run
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1/27/95 (new feature) Added "idle" option to "after" command to run
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scripts as idle handlers.
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scripts as idle handlers.
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1/28/95 (new feature) Modified placer to make -x and -relx additive
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1/28/95 (new feature) Modified placer to make -x and -relx additive
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if you specify both. Same for -y and -rely, -width and -relwidth,
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if you specify both. Same for -y and -rely, -width and -relwidth,
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and -height and -relheight. This makes it easy to make request such
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and -height and -relheight. This makes it easy to make request such
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as "make .a 2 pixels larger than .b".
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as "make .a 2 pixels larger than .b".
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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1/28/95 (new feature) Improved auto-grab mechanism in canvases (which
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1/28/95 (new feature) Improved auto-grab mechanism in canvases (which
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prevents current item from changing while a button is down): changed
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prevents current item from changing while a button is down): changed
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to report Enter and Leave events for the current item while a button
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to report Enter and Leave events for the current item while a button
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is down. However, as before, no Enter events are reported for other
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is down. However, as before, no Enter events are reported for other
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items until the button goes up.
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items until the button goes up.
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1/28/95 (new feature) Bitmap images are now transparent if the -background
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1/28/95 (new feature) Bitmap images are now transparent if the -background
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is specified as an empty string (-maskdata and -maskfile are ignored in
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is specified as an empty string (-maskdata and -maskfile are ignored in
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this case). This is also the default.
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this case). This is also the default.
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1/28/95 (bug fix) Tk didn't support manufacturer- or site-specific keysyms
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1/28/95 (bug fix) Tk didn't support manufacturer- or site-specific keysyms
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such as SunAudioMute. Modified tkBind.c so that it uses XStringToKeysym
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such as SunAudioMute. Modified tkBind.c so that it uses XStringToKeysym
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in addition to its own hash table, so that all keysyms are now available.
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in addition to its own hash table, so that all keysyms are now available.
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1/30/95 (feature change) Modified "clipboard append" so that it reclaims
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1/30/95 (feature change) Modified "clipboard append" so that it reclaims
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the clipboard selection if it had been previously lost, rather than just
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the clipboard selection if it had been previously lost, rather than just
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generating an error. This handles certain race conditions more cleanly,
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generating an error. This handles certain race conditions more cleanly,
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and also allows the use of programs like "xclipboard".
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and also allows the use of programs like "xclipboard".
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1/30/95 (new feature) Added -xscrollincrement and -yscrollincrement
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1/30/95 (new feature) Added -xscrollincrement and -yscrollincrement
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options to canvases.
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options to canvases.
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1/31/95 (bug fix) Geometry management was broken if a particular geometry
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1/31/95 (bug fix) Geometry management was broken if a particular geometry
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manager claimed a slave away from itself.
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manager claimed a slave away from itself.
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1/31/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkVisual.c where a visual with fewer bits
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1/31/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkVisual.c where a visual with fewer bits
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than requested was being selected in preference to one with just the right
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than requested was being selected in preference to one with just the right
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number of bits.
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number of bits.
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1/31/95 (bug fix) Texts weren't redisplaying the padding region properly
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1/31/95 (bug fix) Texts weren't redisplaying the padding region properly
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after changes in -padx or -pady.
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after changes in -padx or -pady.
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1/31/95 (new features) More text improvements:
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1/31/95 (new features) More text improvements:
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- Extended "insert" widget command for texts to allow multiple
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- Extended "insert" widget command for texts to allow multiple
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text-tagList pairs in the same command.
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text-tagList pairs in the same command.
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- Added -nocase option to "search" widget command.
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- Added -nocase option to "search" widget command.
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- Added -overstrike option to tags.
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- Added -overstrike option to tags.
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- Added tab stops, via -tabs option for widget and for tags.
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- Added tab stops, via -tabs option for widget and for tags.
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2/10/95 (bug fix) Modified all widgets to allow renaming of widget
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2/10/95 (bug fix) Modified all widgets to allow renaming of widget
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commands. Deleting a widget command will delete the widget.
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commands. Deleting a widget command will delete the widget.
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2/11/95 (new feature) Added -highlightbackground option to all widgets.
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2/11/95 (new feature) Added -highlightbackground option to all widgets.
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2/14/95 (new feature) Added "insert" widget command for menus.
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2/14/95 (new feature) Added "insert" widget command for menus.
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2/15/95 (new feature) Modified text display code (for all widgets) to
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2/15/95 (new feature) Modified text display code (for all widgets) to
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display well-known control characters like newline and backspace as
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display well-known control characters like newline and backspace as
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\n or \b instead of \xa.
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\n or \b instead of \xa.
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2/15/95 (bug fix) Modified bitmap and photo image managers to delete
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2/15/95 (bug fix) Modified bitmap and photo image managers to delete
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the image command when the image is deleted. Also modified them to
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the image command when the image is deleted. Also modified them to
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allow renaming of the image command, and to delete the image if the
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allow renaming of the image command, and to delete the image if the
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image command is deleted.
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image command is deleted.
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2/15/95 (bug fix) Fixed text widgets to allow horizontal scrolling
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2/15/95 (bug fix) Fixed text widgets to allow horizontal scrolling
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even if wrapping was enabled, if a line isn't entirely visible due to
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even if wrapping was enabled, if a line isn't entirely visible due to
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a large character or embedded window.
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a large character or embedded window.
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2/16/95 (feature change) Added "postcascade" widget command to menus,
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2/16/95 (feature change) Added "postcascade" widget command to menus,
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changed "invoke" and "activate" not to post or unpost submenus. Also
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changed "invoke" and "activate" not to post or unpost submenus. Also
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fixed bug in redisplay that tended to leave bits of garbage on menu
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fixed bug in redisplay that tended to leave bits of garbage on menu
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when submenu unposted.
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when submenu unposted.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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2/16/95 (feature removal) Removed "snap back" behavior (slider
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2/16/95 (feature removal) Removed "snap back" behavior (slider
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snaps back to old position if you move the mouse outside the widet
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snaps back to old position if you move the mouse outside the widet
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before releasing the button) from scrollbars and scales.
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before releasing the button) from scrollbars and scales.
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2/16/95 (bug fix) The last line of a listbox wasn't being displayed if
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2/16/95 (bug fix) The last line of a listbox wasn't being displayed if
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it was only partially visible.
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it was only partially visible.
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2/16/95 (new features) Added support for "-resolution 0" (no rounding
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2/16/95 (new features) Added support for "-resolution 0" (no rounding
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of values) to scale widgets, plus smarter computation of how many digits
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of values) to scale widgets, plus smarter computation of how many digits
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to display.
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to display.
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2/17/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in text bindings for things like Shift-Left:
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2/17/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in text bindings for things like Shift-Left:
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didn't properly set the anchor position.
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didn't properly set the anchor position.
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2/20/95 (bug fix) Changed management of COLORMAP_WINDOWS property to
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2/20/95 (bug fix) Changed management of COLORMAP_WINDOWS property to
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add the toplevel implicitly to the end of the list if it wasn't already
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add the toplevel implicitly to the end of the list if it wasn't already
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on the list somewhere. Without this, some window managers implicitly
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on the list somewhere. Without this, some window managers implicitly
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put it at the front of the list, so that colormaps in internal windows
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put it at the front of the list, so that colormaps in internal windows
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are never used.
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are never used.
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2/20/95 (bug fix) Changed to use separate command procedures for
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2/20/95 (bug fix) Changed to use separate command procedures for
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button, checkbutton, label, and radiobutton commands. This allows the
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button, checkbutton, label, and radiobutton commands. This allows the
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class commands to be renamed without breaking their behavior.
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class commands to be renamed without breaking their behavior.
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2/20/95 (removed feature) The "bind" command no longer supports
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2/20/95 (removed feature) The "bind" command no longer supports
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"Keymap" events; they never worked anyway.
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"Keymap" events; they never worked anyway.
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2/20/95 (bug fix) The text "search" widget command looped infinitely
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2/20/95 (bug fix) The text "search" widget command looped infinitely
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when searching an empty text.
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when searching an empty text.
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2/20/95 (bug fix) Canvases weren't redrawing their borders after
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2/20/95 (bug fix) Canvases weren't redrawing their borders after
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configuration changes.
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configuration changes.
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2/20/95 (upgrade) Changed to use autoconf version 2.2.
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2/20/95 (upgrade) Changed to use autoconf version 2.2.
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2/21/95 (bug fix) Fixed several bug fixes in menu bindings that occur
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2/21/95 (bug fix) Fixed several bug fixes in menu bindings that occur
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when menus have no entries.
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when menus have no entries.
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2/21/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in geometry management that caused windows
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2/21/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in geometry management that caused windows
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packed -in siblings to not always be mapped and unmapped properly
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packed -in siblings to not always be mapped and unmapped properly
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(particularly when the toplevel got unmapped and mapped).
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(particularly when the toplevel got unmapped and mapped).
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2/22/95 (bug fix) Fixed resource leak problem in tkTextDisp.c that
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2/22/95 (bug fix) Fixed resource leak problem in tkTextDisp.c that
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caused embedded windows not to be unmapped when off-screen.
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caused embedded windows not to be unmapped when off-screen.
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2/23/95 (bug fix) "After cancel" dumped core when the script for an
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2/23/95 (bug fix) "After cancel" dumped core when the script for an
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after event cancelled itself.
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after event cancelled itself.
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Text and entry widgets weren't properly ignoring
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Text and entry widgets weren't properly ignoring
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Alt-, Control-, and Meta- keystrokes, so a widget-specific binding
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Alt-, Control-, and Meta- keystrokes, so a widget-specific binding
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for one of these resulted in the character also being inserted.
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for one of these resulted in the character also being inserted.
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Several widgets accidentally performed unsigned
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Several widgets accidentally performed unsigned
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division on negative numbers, thereby losing the sign bit. This
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division on negative numbers, thereby losing the sign bit. This
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mostly affected the display of images and bitmaps in buttons,
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mostly affected the display of images and bitmaps in buttons,
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menubuttons, and messages.
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menubuttons, and messages.
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2/24/95 (feature reversal) Restored old behavior of %A so that it
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2/24/95 (feature reversal) Restored old behavior of %A so that it
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returns non-printing characters as well as printing ones now.
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returns non-printing characters as well as printing ones now.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Duplicate "leave" events could occur for canvas
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Duplicate "leave" events could occur for canvas
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items under some conditions, due to recursive calls to PickCurrentItem.
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items under some conditions, due to recursive calls to PickCurrentItem.
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Added code to detect and skip the nested calls.
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Added code to detect and skip the nested calls.
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where an error could occur during the first
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2/24/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where an error could occur during the first
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keystroke in an application if its binding invoked "break".
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keystroke in an application if its binding invoked "break".
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2/25/95 (new feature) Modified syntax of "search" widget command for
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2/25/95 (new feature) Modified syntax of "search" widget command for
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texts. The -nowrap switch and the "variable" final argument are no
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texts. The -nowrap switch and the "variable" final argument are no
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longer supported. Instead, there is a -count switch to replace
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longer supported. Instead, there is a -count switch to replace
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the final argument; if the final argument is specified, it is now
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the final argument; if the final argument is specified, it is now
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a stopping index for the search. The features of -nowrap can be
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a stopping index for the search. The features of -nowrap can be
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achieved now with the stopping index.
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achieved now with the stopping index.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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2/27/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem that appears to prevent keyboard
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2/27/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem that appears to prevent keyboard
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input for working under IRIX: tkBind.c was ignoring XmbLookupString
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input for working under IRIX: tkBind.c was ignoring XmbLookupString
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calls that returned a status of XLookupBoth.
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calls that returned a status of XLookupBoth.
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2/27/95 (new feature) Added Tk_GetItemTypes procedure to return
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2/27/95 (new feature) Added Tk_GetItemTypes procedure to return
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information about available canvas item types.
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information about available canvas item types.
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2/27/95 (feature change) Changed Makefile to always use install-sh
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2/27/95 (feature change) Changed Makefile to always use install-sh
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for installations: there's just too much variation among "install"
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for installations: there's just too much variation among "install"
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system programs, which makes installation flakey.
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system programs, which makes installation flakey.
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2/27/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkSend.c that caused core dumps if
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2/27/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkSend.c that caused core dumps if
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the app's main window was destroyed by a destroy handler on a
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the app's main window was destroyed by a destroy handler on a
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child.
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child.
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3/5/95 (feature change) Change separator character used in "bind +..."
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3/5/95 (feature change) Change separator character used in "bind +..."
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bindings from semi-colon to newline (permits bindings that are
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bindings from semi-colon to newline (permits bindings that are
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comments, for what that's worth).
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comments, for what that's worth).
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3/7/95 (bug fix/feature change) Overhauled focus code, both in C
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3/7/95 (bug fix/feature change) Overhauled focus code, both in C
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and in Tcl:
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and in Tcl:
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- Tk won't move the X focus in response to the "focus" command
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- Tk won't move the X focus in response to the "focus" command
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unless either the application already has the focus or the
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unless either the application already has the focus or the
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-force switch is specified.
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-force switch is specified.
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- Tk no longer sets the X focus to anything other than top-levels;
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- Tk no longer sets the X focus to anything other than top-levels;
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it synthesizes events for FocusIn and FocusOut to children.
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it synthesizes events for FocusIn and FocusOut to children.
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- A window no longer has to be viewable when focussed to; Tk will
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- A window no longer has to be viewable when focussed to; Tk will
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set the X focus later, when the window becomes viewable.
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set the X focus later, when the window becomes viewable.
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- Added -takefocus option to all widgets.
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- Added -takefocus option to all widgets.
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- Rewrote tk_focusPrev and tk_focusNext to use the -takefocus option.
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- Rewrote tk_focusPrev and tk_focusNext to use the -takefocus option.
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These procedures no longer set the focus; they just return the
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These procedures no longer set the focus; they just return the
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next window in focus order.
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next window in focus order.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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- Eliminated tk_focusContinue.
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- Eliminated tk_focusContinue.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b2, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
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3/8/95 (new feature, bug fix) Added support for tk_strictMotif variable
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3/8/95 (new feature, bug fix) Added support for tk_strictMotif variable
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in C: Tk_StrictMotif library procedure. Modified buttons, menubuttons,
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in C: Tk_StrictMotif library procedure. Modified buttons, menubuttons,
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menus to use it. This fixes the problem with menus not supporting
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menus to use it. This fixes the problem with menus not supporting
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tk_strictMotif properly in Tk4.0b1 and b2.
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tk_strictMotif properly in Tk4.0b1 and b2.
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3/16/95 (feature overhaul) Overhauled color management:
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3/16/95 (feature overhaul) Overhauled color management:
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- Changed Tk so it never denies a color request because a colormap
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- Changed Tk so it never denies a color request because a colormap
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filled up. Instead, it allocates the closest available color.
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filled up. Instead, it allocates the closest available color.
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- Eliminated "color model" mechanism. The "tk colormodel" command
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- Eliminated "color model" mechanism. The "tk colormodel" command
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is gone, as are the procedures Tk_GetColorModel and Tk_SetColorModel.
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is gone, as are the procedures Tk_GetColorModel and Tk_SetColorModel.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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- Changed 3D border implementation to allocate colors for shadows
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- Changed 3D border implementation to allocate colors for shadows
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lazily, so they're never allocated if they're never used. Also
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lazily, so they're never allocated if they're never used. Also
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added new feature whereby stippling is used for borders when
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added new feature whereby stippling is used for borders when
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the colormap has run out of entries. Changed arguments to many
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the colormap has run out of entries. Changed arguments to many
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of Tk_3D C procedures to take a Tk_Window as argument instead of
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of Tk_3D C procedures to take a Tk_Window as argument instead of
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a (Display *). This is needed to do lazy color allocation.
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a (Display *). This is needed to do lazy color allocation.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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- Eliminated colormap argument to Tk_GetColor, Tk_GetColorByValue,
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- Eliminated colormap argument to Tk_GetColor, Tk_GetColorByValue,
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and Tk_Get3DBorder.
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and Tk_Get3DBorder.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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|
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3/16/95 (feature change) Event bindings created from Tcl will now ignore
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3/16/95 (feature change) Event bindings created from Tcl will now ignore
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Enter, Leave, FocusIn, and FocusOut events with detail NotifyInferior.
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Enter, Leave, FocusIn, and FocusOut events with detail NotifyInferior.
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This is done in anticipation of mega-widgets, so that the user of a
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This is done in anticipation of mega-widgets, so that the user of a
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mega-widget can create Enter/Leave bindings on the mega-widget without
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mega-widget can create Enter/Leave bindings on the mega-widget without
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seeing spurious events as the mouse moves among the windows in the
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seeing spurious events as the mouse moves among the windows in the
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mega-widget.
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mega-widget.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
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3/17/95 (feature change) Changed C interfaces throughout Tk to use ints
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3/17/95 (feature change) Changed C interfaces throughout Tk to use ints
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instead of unsigneds: the unsigneds turn out to cause subtle problems
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instead of unsigneds: the unsigneds turn out to cause subtle problems
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with arithmetic in some places, and using ints everywhere is just
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with arithmetic in some places, and using ints everywhere is just
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simpler.
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simpler.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
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3/23/95 (bug fix) Selections longer than 4000 bytes were being
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3/23/95 (bug fix) Selections longer than 4000 bytes were being
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truncated to 4000 bytes.
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truncated to 4000 bytes.
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-------------------- Release 4.0b3, 3/24/95 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 4.0b3, 3/24/95 -------------------------
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3/25/95 (bug fix) Changed "install" to "./install" in Makefile so that
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3/25/95 (bug fix) Changed "install" to "./install" in Makefile so that
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"make install" will work even when "." isn't in the search path.
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"make install" will work even when "." isn't in the search path.
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3/25/95 (bug fix) Modified Tk's selection mechanism to prevent core
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3/25/95 (bug fix) Modified Tk's selection mechanism to prevent core
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dumps in other applications during retrievals of large selections
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dumps in other applications during retrievals of large selections
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(this is actually a bug in the other apps, but I've patched Tk to
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(this is actually a bug in the other apps, but I've patched Tk to
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keep it from getting triggered).
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keep it from getting triggered).
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3/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where X window for "." wasn't being
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3/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where X window for "." wasn't being
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deleted.
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deleted.
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3/27/95 (bug fix) Fixed many bugs associated with having more than
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3/27/95 (bug fix) Fixed many bugs associated with having more than
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one application in a single process.
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one application in a single process.
|
|
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3/28/95 (bug fix) The "search" widget command for texts didn't
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3/28/95 (bug fix) The "search" widget command for texts didn't
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return the correct index and count if there were embedded widgets
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return the correct index and count if there were embedded widgets
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on the same line as the returned range but before the end of
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on the same line as the returned range but before the end of
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the range.
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the range.
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3/28/95 (bug fix) Changed pasting via button 2 in text and entries
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3/28/95 (bug fix) Changed pasting via button 2 in text and entries
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so that it inserts at the pointer location, not the location of
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so that it inserts at the pointer location, not the location of
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the insertion cursor.
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the insertion cursor.
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3/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed several bugs related to bindings
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3/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed several bugs related to bindings
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that delete ancestors in the window hierarchy. Also eliminated
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that delete ancestors in the window hierarchy. Also eliminated
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extraneous calls to XDestroyWindow, which speeds up window deletion
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extraneous calls to XDestroyWindow, which speeds up window deletion
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by about 3x.
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by about 3x.
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|
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3/28/95 (bug fix) Several widgets (buttons, menubuttons, menus) didn't
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3/28/95 (bug fix) Several widgets (buttons, menubuttons, menus) didn't
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properly handle image deletions that occurred while the widget was
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properly handle image deletions that occurred while the widget was
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being deleted (caused core dumps).
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being deleted (caused core dumps).
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3/29/95 (bug fix) When retrieving long selections from text widgets,
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3/29/95 (bug fix) When retrieving long selections from text widgets,
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parts of lines were getting duplicated in the selection information.
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parts of lines were getting duplicated in the selection information.
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|
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4/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused infinite loop in horizontal
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4/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused infinite loop in horizontal
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scales with 0 range.
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scales with 0 range.
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|
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4/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem with -command option for scrollbars and
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4/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem with -command option for scrollbars and
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-takefocus option that caused commands to be evaluated in the wrong
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-takefocus option that caused commands to be evaluated in the wrong
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context.
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context.
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|
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4/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem with option database that caused it to
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4/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem with option database that caused it to
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sometimes use the wrong option (wasn't flushing the database properly
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sometimes use the wrong option (wasn't flushing the database properly
|
after a change in a window's class).
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after a change in a window's class).
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|
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4/1/95 (bug fix) If a line in a text widget just barely fit in the window,
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4/1/95 (bug fix) If a line in a text widget just barely fit in the window,
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Tk was allocating a second screen line just for the newline character.
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Tk was allocating a second screen line just for the newline character.
|
|
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4/1/95 (new feature) When backspacing in an entry widget, when you reach
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4/1/95 (new feature) When backspacing in an entry widget, when you reach
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the left edge of the widget, the insertion cursor gets recentered.
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the left edge of the widget, the insertion cursor gets recentered.
|
|
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4/1/95 (new features) Added "winfo pointerx" and "winfo pointery" commands
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4/1/95 (new features) Added "winfo pointerx" and "winfo pointery" commands
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to fetch the current pointer position.
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to fetch the current pointer position.
|
|
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4/6/95 (bug fix) If the last line of a text widget was only partially
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4/6/95 (bug fix) If the last line of a text widget was only partially
|
visible, it was counted as visible for purposes of the scrollbar. Now
|
visible, it was counted as visible for purposes of the scrollbar. Now
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it is treated as if it were off-screen for scrolling purposes.
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it is treated as if it were off-screen for scrolling purposes.
|
|
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4/6/95 (new feature) Modified "bell" command to reset screen saver as well.
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4/6/95 (new feature) Modified "bell" command to reset screen saver as well.
|
|
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4/6/95 (feature change) Modified menu scanning (where menus pull down
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4/6/95 (feature change) Modified menu scanning (where menus pull down
|
as you drag across their menubuttons) so it only works among menus
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as you drag across their menubuttons) so it only works among menus
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in the same toplevel; it used to work for any menubuttons in the
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in the same toplevel; it used to work for any menubuttons in the
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application.
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application.
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|
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4/6/95 (bug fix) Canvas text items weren't allowing real numbers in
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4/6/95 (bug fix) Canvas text items weren't allowing real numbers in
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"@x,y" notation for specifying indices.
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"@x,y" notation for specifying indices.
|
|
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4/7/95 (bug fix) Menus didn't display correctly when -activeborderwidth
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4/7/95 (bug fix) Menus didn't display correctly when -activeborderwidth
|
was large.
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was large.
|
|
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4/7/95 (bug fix) Changed "clipboard append" command to support -- option
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4/7/95 (bug fix) Changed "clipboard append" command to support -- option
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and to always treat the last argument as data, even if it starts with
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and to always treat the last argument as data, even if it starts with
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"-".
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"-".
|
|
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4/17/95 (new feature) Added -wrap option to text tags.
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4/17/95 (new feature) Added -wrap option to text tags.
|
|
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4/18/95 (bug fix) Listboxes and texts weren't updating their grid information
|
4/18/95 (bug fix) Listboxes and texts weren't updating their grid information
|
when -width or -height changed.
|
when -width or -height changed.
|
|
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4/18/95 (bug fix) "Down" didn't work right in text widgets if the last
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4/18/95 (bug fix) "Down" didn't work right in text widgets if the last
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line was only partially visible in the window.
|
line was only partially visible in the window.
|
|
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4/19/95 (bug fix) Listboxes didn't handle partially visible last lines
|
4/19/95 (bug fix) Listboxes didn't handle partially visible last lines
|
right: couldn't scroll it into full visibility, for example.
|
right: couldn't scroll it into full visibility, for example.
|
|
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4/20/95 (bug fix) If a toplevel was positioned with a command like
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4/20/95 (bug fix) If a toplevel was positioned with a command like
|
"wm geometry . -0-0", the window didn't reposition itself to maintain
|
"wm geometry . -0-0", the window didn't reposition itself to maintain
|
that geometry after a size change.
|
that geometry after a size change.
|
|
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4/21/95 (feature change) Changed order of binding tags so widget bindings
|
4/21/95 (feature change) Changed order of binding tags so widget bindings
|
fire before class bindings. New order is: widget, class, toplevel, all.
|
fire before class bindings. New order is: widget, class, toplevel, all.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b3, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b3, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
|
|
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4/23/95 (new feature) Added "winfo colormapfull" command.
|
4/23/95 (new feature) Added "winfo colormapfull" command.
|
|
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4/23/95 (new feature) Buttons and radiobuttons and checkbuttons now
|
4/23/95 (new feature) Buttons and radiobuttons and checkbuttons now
|
treat Return the same as Space, unless tk_strictMotif is set.
|
treat Return the same as Space, unless tk_strictMotif is set.
|
|
|
4/23/95 (bug fix) Modified menu tear-off procedure to duplicate the
|
4/23/95 (bug fix) Modified menu tear-off procedure to duplicate the
|
binding tags and bindings of the original in the copy.
|
binding tags and bindings of the original in the copy.
|
|
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4/25/95 (bug fix and feature change) Modified mechanism for choosing
|
4/25/95 (bug fix and feature change) Modified mechanism for choosing
|
"best" visual to fix a bug where depth wasn't really getting highest
|
"best" visual to fix a bug where depth wasn't really getting highest
|
priority in all situations.
|
priority in all situations.
|
|
|
4/28/95 (bug fix) Failed text searches starting at "end" could result
|
4/28/95 (bug fix) Failed text searches starting at "end" could result
|
in an infinite loop in Tk.
|
in an infinite loop in Tk.
|
|
|
4/30/95 (new feature) Added "wm resizable" command to enable and
|
4/30/95 (new feature) Added "wm resizable" command to enable and
|
disable interactive resizing.
|
disable interactive resizing.
|
|
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4/30/95 (new feature) Added "window names" widget command to texts:
|
4/30/95 (new feature) Added "window names" widget command to texts:
|
returns a list of all embedded windows.
|
returns a list of all embedded windows.
|
|
|
5/2/95 (feature change) Changed text searches so that forward searches
|
5/2/95 (feature change) Changed text searches so that forward searches
|
start at the given index, rather than the character just after the
|
start at the given index, rather than the character just after the
|
given index.
|
given index.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b3, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b3, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
|
|
|
5/4/95 (bug fix) Default bit gravity for windows was wrong (it was
|
5/4/95 (bug fix) Default bit gravity for windows was wrong (it was
|
ForgetGravity) causing unnecessary flashing when windows were resized.
|
ForgetGravity) causing unnecessary flashing when windows were resized.
|
|
|
5/4/95 (feature change) Modified Tk_DoOneEvent so that it doesn't
|
5/4/95 (feature change) Modified Tk_DoOneEvent so that it doesn't
|
sleep if there's nothing that will wake it up again (e.g. no file
|
sleep if there's nothing that will wake it up again (e.g. no file
|
or timer handlers). Returns 0 immediately.
|
or timer handlers). Returns 0 immediately.
|
|
|
5/5/95 (configuration change) Changed to use BSDgettimeofday instead
|
5/5/95 (configuration change) Changed to use BSDgettimeofday instead
|
of gettimeofday on systems like IRIX where BSDgettimeofday is
|
of gettimeofday on systems like IRIX where BSDgettimeofday is
|
available. This avoids compilation problems due to the different
|
available. This avoids compilation problems due to the different
|
interface to gettimeofday provided by IRIX.
|
interface to gettimeofday provided by IRIX.
|
|
|
5/5/95 (feature change) Changed binding mechanism so that all bindings
|
5/5/95 (feature change) Changed binding mechanism so that all bindings
|
are created immediately at initialization time, rather than waiting
|
are created immediately at initialization time, rather than waiting
|
until the first FocusIn or Enter event for a class.
|
until the first FocusIn or Enter event for a class.
|
|
|
5/6/95 (feature change) Changed default text for labels, buttons,
|
5/6/95 (feature change) Changed default text for labels, buttons,
|
checkbuttons, radiobuttons, menubuttons, and messages from " " to
|
checkbuttons, radiobuttons, menubuttons, and messages from " " to
|
"".
|
"".
|
|
|
5/6/95 (bug fix) If the application was destroyed in the middle of
|
5/6/95 (bug fix) If the application was destroyed in the middle of
|
an "update" command, Tk would dump core.
|
an "update" command, Tk would dump core.
|
|
|
5/6/95 (bug fix) Changed manual entries to use the standard .TH
|
5/6/95 (bug fix) Changed manual entries to use the standard .TH
|
macro instead of a custom .HS macro; the .HS macro confuses index
|
macro instead of a custom .HS macro; the .HS macro confuses index
|
generators like makewhatis.
|
generators like makewhatis.
|
|
|
5/6/95 (bug fix) Change "wm iconwindow" command to disable button
|
5/6/95 (bug fix) Change "wm iconwindow" command to disable button
|
presses for the icon window. This is needed so that the window
|
presses for the icon window. This is needed so that the window
|
manager can get those events (X only allows button presses to go
|
manager can get those events (X only allows button presses to go
|
to one client for a given window).
|
to one client for a given window).
|
|
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5/9/95 (new feature) When specifying visuals, can now use "best"
|
5/9/95 (new feature) When specifying visuals, can now use "best"
|
with a depth, e.g. "-visual {best 8}" to get the best 8-bit visual.
|
with a depth, e.g. "-visual {best 8}" to get the best 8-bit visual.
|
|
|
5/18/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug with -spacing* options for text widget:
|
5/18/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug with -spacing* options for text widget:
|
screen distances weren't allowed, only integers.
|
screen distances weren't allowed, only integers.
|
|
|
5/20/95 (bug fix) Eliminated memory leaks in tkTextDisp.c and elsewhere.
|
5/20/95 (bug fix) Eliminated memory leaks in tkTextDisp.c and elsewhere.
|
|
|
5/22/95 (color change) Changed the Tk color palette to a gray scheme.
|
5/22/95 (color change) Changed the Tk color palette to a gray scheme.
|
Also added a library procedure tk_setPalette that makes it easy to
|
Also added a library procedure tk_setPalette that makes it easy to
|
change colors on the fly, and a procedure tk_bisque that restores the
|
change colors on the fly, and a procedure tk_bisque that restores the
|
previous light brown scheme.
|
previous light brown scheme.
|
|
|
5/28/95 (bug fix) Modified canvases so that the -width and -height
|
5/28/95 (bug fix) Modified canvases so that the -width and -height
|
options refer to the space inside the borders, not the total widget
|
options refer to the space inside the borders, not the total widget
|
space. Also changed "xview" and "yview" commands and scroll-increment
|
space. Also changed "xview" and "yview" commands and scroll-increment
|
rounding to use the pixel just inside the borders, rather than (0,0).
|
rounding to use the pixel just inside the borders, rather than (0,0).
|
|
|
5/28/95 (bug fix) Several widgets (e.g. entries, buttons, and menus)
|
5/28/95 (bug fix) Several widgets (e.g. entries, buttons, and menus)
|
didn't properly handle unsets of variables they were tracing, if the
|
didn't properly handle unsets of variables they were tracing, if the
|
variables were reference through upvars in procedures.
|
variables were reference through upvars in procedures.
|
|
|
6/4/95 (bug fix) The placer wasn't rounding window widths right when
|
6/4/95 (bug fix) The placer wasn't rounding window widths right when
|
both -relx and -relwidth were specified (or -rely and -relheight) so
|
both -relx and -relwidth were specified (or -rely and -relheight) so
|
that rounding errors accumulated.
|
that rounding errors accumulated.
|
|
|
6/4/95 (feature improvement) Change parsing of text indices to handle
|
6/4/95 (feature improvement) Change parsing of text indices to handle
|
weird mark and tag names better (e.g. any string ending with ".first"
|
weird mark and tag names better (e.g. any string ending with ".first"
|
will now be parsed as a tag name, even if it contains embedded spaces,
|
will now be parsed as a tag name, even if it contains embedded spaces,
|
etc.).
|
etc.).
|
|
|
6/4/95 (feature change) If a font defines glyphs for control characters,
|
6/4/95 (feature change) If a font defines glyphs for control characters,
|
they are now displayed, instead of translating the character to a
|
they are now displayed, instead of translating the character to a
|
backslash sequence (however, tabs and newlines are still treated
|
backslash sequence (however, tabs and newlines are still treated
|
specially; glyphs are not displayed for these characters).
|
specially; glyphs are not displayed for these characters).
|
|
|
6/4/95 (bug fix) Modify the implementation of "raise" and "lower" for
|
6/4/95 (bug fix) Modify the implementation of "raise" and "lower" for
|
toplevels so that it now works under olwm and olvwm. It didn't use to
|
toplevels so that it now works under olwm and olvwm. It didn't use to
|
work, and the problem is really in the window manager, but Tk now
|
work, and the problem is really in the window manager, but Tk now
|
patches around it. However, only "total" raises and lowers work:
|
patches around it. However, only "total" raises and lowers work:
|
raising and lowering relative to a sibling still don't work under
|
raising and lowering relative to a sibling still don't work under
|
olvwm and olwm.
|
olvwm and olwm.
|
|
|
6/4/95 (feature change) Modified tab code in texts so that a tab always
|
6/4/95 (feature change) Modified tab code in texts so that a tab always
|
occupies at least as much space as a space character.
|
occupies at least as much space as a space character.
|
|
|
6/4/95 (bug fix) The "%t" substitution wasn't being made properly in
|
6/4/95 (bug fix) The "%t" substitution wasn't being made properly in
|
Enter and Leave event bindings.
|
Enter and Leave event bindings.
|
|
|
6/7/95 (new feature) Added support for GIF images. Unfortunately it's
|
6/7/95 (new feature) Added support for GIF images. Unfortunately it's
|
a bit fragile: certain kinds of badly formed images can cause core
|
a bit fragile: certain kinds of badly formed images can cause core
|
dumps; I don't know enough about the GIF reader (taken from giftoppm)
|
dumps; I don't know enough about the GIF reader (taken from giftoppm)
|
to figure this out.
|
to figure this out.
|
|
|
6/7/95 (bug fix and feature change) Fixed PPM image reader to be more
|
6/7/95 (bug fix and feature change) Fixed PPM image reader to be more
|
flexible about header formats, and added support for PGM images.
|
flexible about header formats, and added support for PGM images.
|
|
|
6/7/95 (feature change) Added -outlinestipple option to canvas arc
|
6/7/95 (feature change) Added -outlinestipple option to canvas arc
|
items, changed "-style arc" to use -outline as the color instead of
|
items, changed "-style arc" to use -outline as the color instead of
|
-fill (the old approach was pretty quirky).
|
-fill (the old approach was pretty quirky).
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
6/8/95 (feature change) Modified interface to Tk_Main to pass in the
|
6/8/95 (feature change) Modified interface to Tk_Main to pass in the
|
address of the application-specific initialization procedure.
|
address of the application-specific initialization procedure.
|
Tcl_AppInit is no longer hardwired into Tk_Main. This is needed
|
Tcl_AppInit is no longer hardwired into Tk_Main. This is needed
|
in order to make Tcl a shared library.
|
in order to make Tcl a shared library.
|
|
|
6/8/95 (feature change) Modified Makefile so that the installed versions
|
6/8/95 (feature change) Modified Makefile so that the installed versions
|
of wish and libtk.a have version number in them (e.g. wish4.0 and
|
of wish and libtk.a have version number in them (e.g. wish4.0 and
|
libtk4.0.a) and the library directory name also has an embedded version
|
libtk4.0.a) and the library directory name also has an embedded version
|
number (e.g., /usr/local/lib/tk4.0). This should make it easier for
|
number (e.g., /usr/local/lib/tk4.0). This should make it easier for
|
Tk 4.0 to coexist with earlier versions.
|
Tk 4.0 to coexist with earlier versions.
|
|
|
6/9/95 (new feature) Added -outline and -width options to canvas polygon
|
6/9/95 (new feature) Added -outline and -width options to canvas polygon
|
items.
|
items.
|
|
|
6/9/95 (feature changed) Renamed -decimate in photo widget to -subsample
|
6/9/95 (feature changed) Renamed -decimate in photo widget to -subsample
|
(decimate wasn't technically correct).
|
(decimate wasn't technically correct).
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b3, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 4.0b3, but not with Tk 3.6 ***
|
|
|
-------------------- Release 4.0b4, 6/16/95 -------------------------
|
-------------------- Release 4.0b4, 6/16/95 -------------------------
|
|
|
6/19/95 (bug fix) Colors weren't being rounded correctly in canvas
|
6/19/95 (bug fix) Colors weren't being rounded correctly in canvas
|
Postscript generation: caused "white" to appear slightly gray when
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Postscript generation: caused "white" to appear slightly gray when
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the display of the canvas used only 8 bits per color.
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the display of the canvas used only 8 bits per color.
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6/20/95 (bug fix) "bbox" widget command for texts didn't return
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6/20/95 (bug fix) "bbox" widget command for texts didn't return
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proper width for tabs.
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proper width for tabs.
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6/20/95 (bug fix) Scrollbars didn't always work right for texts:
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6/20/95 (bug fix) Scrollbars didn't always work right for texts:
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couldn't scroll all the way to the bottom of the text in a single
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couldn't scroll all the way to the bottom of the text in a single
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drag of the slider.
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drag of the slider.
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6/20/95 (new feature) Added "delta" widget command for scrollbars
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6/20/95 (new feature) Added "delta" widget command for scrollbars
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(needed for above bug fix).
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(needed for above bug fix).
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6/23/95 (bug fix) Listboxes weren't properly redisplaying their
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6/23/95 (bug fix) Listboxes weren't properly redisplaying their
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borders when the were configured to a smaller size.
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borders when the were configured to a smaller size.
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6/23/95 (new feature) Added "winfo server" command.
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6/23/95 (new feature) Added "winfo server" command.
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6/23/95 (bug fix) If a menu was posted, couldn't switch to another
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6/23/95 (bug fix) If a menu was posted, couldn't switch to another
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menu with an Alt- key.
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menu with an Alt- key.
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6/24/95 (new feature) Added "winfo pointerxy" command.
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6/24/95 (new feature) Added "winfo pointerxy" command.
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6/25/95 (bug fix) Tk_ParseArgv referenced beyond the end of 0-length
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6/25/95 (bug fix) Tk_ParseArgv referenced beyond the end of 0-length
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option names.
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option names.
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|
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6/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkOption.c where "cachedWindow"
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6/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem in tkOption.c where "cachedWindow"
|
could get garbage in it if the main window's class was changed by
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could get garbage in it if the main window's class was changed by
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calling Tk_SetClass.
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calling Tk_SetClass.
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|
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6/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed two bugs in menus, one where errors in
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6/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed two bugs in menus, one where errors in
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variable traces weren't propagated correctly and one where "invoke"
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variable traces weren't propagated correctly and one where "invoke"
|
was invoked at the wrong stack level, with the result that variable
|
was invoked at the wrong stack level, with the result that variable
|
traces didn't have access to the right variables.
|
traces didn't have access to the right variables.
|
|
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6/27/95 (bug fix) tk3d.c wasn't using all the right information
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6/27/95 (bug fix) tk3d.c wasn't using all the right information
|
when deciding whether or not to stipple borders, so it stippled
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when deciding whether or not to stipple borders, so it stippled
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borders even on 16-bit true-color displays.
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borders even on 16-bit true-color displays.
|
|
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Page up and down operations in texts could cause
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Page up and down operations in texts could cause
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insertion cursor to drift to the right. Changed tkTextScrollPages
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insertion cursor to drift to the right. Changed tkTextScrollPages
|
to use upper-left corner of current character, rather than center
|
to use upper-left corner of current character, rather than center
|
of character.
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of character.
|
|
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Changed text widget so that you can't put the
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Changed text widget so that you can't put the
|
insertion cursor after the last newline in the text.
|
insertion cursor after the last newline in the text.
|
|
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Bitmap images didn't allow ~'s in file names.
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Bitmap images didn't allow ~'s in file names.
|
|
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem that could cause core dumps in the
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem that could cause core dumps in the
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text widget when dealing with embedded windows (there were problems
|
text widget when dealing with embedded windows (there were problems
|
if the act of redisplaying caused the window layout to change, which
|
if the act of redisplaying caused the window layout to change, which
|
can happen with embedded windows).
|
can happen with embedded windows).
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|
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Texts didn't handle indices with double negatives,
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Texts didn't handle indices with double negatives,
|
such as ".t mark set insert {insert + -20 chars}".
|
such as ".t mark set insert {insert + -20 chars}".
|
|
|
6/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem where focus didn't always revert to
|
6/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem where focus didn't always revert to
|
its prior window after a dialog box was dismissed.
|
its prior window after a dialog box was dismissed.
|
|
|
6/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem with "search" widget command returning
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6/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed problem with "search" widget command returning
|
incorrect length on some backwards regexp searches.
|
incorrect length on some backwards regexp searches.
|
|
|
6/28/95 (bug fix) Successive "wm iconbitmap . {}" commands could cause
|
6/28/95 (bug fix) Successive "wm iconbitmap . {}" commands could cause
|
a core dump.
|
a core dump.
|
|
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6/29/95 (new feature) Added -elementborderwidth option for scrollbars
|
6/29/95 (new feature) Added -elementborderwidth option for scrollbars
|
so the -borderwidth can be set to 0 without flattening the arrows and
|
so the -borderwidth can be set to 0 without flattening the arrows and
|
slider.
|
slider.
|
|
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-------------------- Release 4.0, 7/1/95 -------------------------
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-------------------- Release 4.0, 7/1/95 -------------------------
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|
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7/18/95 (bug fix) %t in event bindings didn't work properly for some
|
7/18/95 (bug fix) %t in event bindings didn't work properly for some
|
events (e.g. PropertyNotify).
|
events (e.g. PropertyNotify).
|
|
|
7/18/95 (bug fix) Changed "exec wish" lines in demo scripts to
|
7/18/95 (bug fix) Changed "exec wish" lines in demo scripts to
|
"exec wish4.0" to avoid version conflicts.
|
"exec wish4.0" to avoid version conflicts.
|
|
|
7/18/95 (bug fix) Fixed round-off errors in scrolling for texts,
|
7/18/95 (bug fix) Fixed round-off errors in scrolling for texts,
|
canvases, listboxes, and entries. The error could cause the view
|
canvases, listboxes, and entries. The error could cause the view
|
to shift up in a command like "$w yview moveto [lindex [$w yview] 0]".
|
to shift up in a command like "$w yview moveto [lindex [$w yview] 0]".
|
|
|
7/19/95 (bug fix) Canvases weren't always redrawing borders correctly
|
7/19/95 (bug fix) Canvases weren't always redrawing borders correctly
|
when they became unobscured. There were also some problems with
|
when they became unobscured. There were also some problems with
|
improper refresh after size changes.
|
improper refresh after size changes.
|
|
|
7/19/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in text index processing that causes
|
7/19/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in text index processing that causes
|
tests textIndex-11.1 and textIndex12.1 to fail on some platforms.
|
tests textIndex-11.1 and textIndex12.1 to fail on some platforms.
|
|
|
7/19/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where 2-second delays were ocurring during
|
7/19/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where 2-second delays were ocurring during
|
"raise" and "lower" commands for toplevel windows under some window
|
"raise" and "lower" commands for toplevel windows under some window
|
managers (such as fvwm).
|
managers (such as fvwm).
|
|
|
7/20/95 (bug fix) Text searches were misbehaving when there were embedded
|
7/20/95 (bug fix) Text searches were misbehaving when there were embedded
|
windows on the starting line of the search. The most common symptom is
|
windows on the starting line of the search. The most common symptom is
|
that Tk would fail to find a match at the starting position for the
|
that Tk would fail to find a match at the starting position for the
|
search.
|
search.
|
|
|
7/22/95 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur in menus if a checkbutton
|
7/22/95 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur in menus if a checkbutton
|
entry's -variable option referred to an array (or couldn't be read
|
entry's -variable option referred to an array (or couldn't be read
|
by the menu C code for some other reason).
|
by the menu C code for some other reason).
|
|
|
7/22/95 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't update their scrollbars when
|
7/22/95 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't update their scrollbars when
|
changes were made to information that was off-screen.
|
changes were made to information that was off-screen.
|
|
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed core-dump in tkListbox.c that used to happen
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed core-dump in tkListbox.c that used to happen
|
in the command ".l bbox end" if the listbox was empty.
|
in the command ".l bbox end" if the listbox was empty.
|
|
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Page-up and page-down bindings for listboxes didn't
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Page-up and page-down bindings for listboxes didn't
|
move active element to remain on the screen.
|
move active element to remain on the screen.
|
|
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Patched around H-P compiler problem that results in
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Patched around H-P compiler problem that results in
|
core-dumps in tkImgPhoto.c during image handling.
|
core-dumps in tkImgPhoto.c during image handling.
|
|
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkImgPhoto.c that caused core dumps
|
7/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkImgPhoto.c that caused core dumps
|
(during Tk self-tests and other image uses) on AIX and other machines
|
(during Tk self-tests and other image uses) on AIX and other machines
|
where "schar" in tkImgPhoto.c was being defined as "short" instead of
|
where "schar" in tkImgPhoto.c was being defined as "short" instead of
|
"char".
|
"char".
|
|
|
7/26/95 (bug fix) The PPM image reader couldn't handle maximum intensity
|
7/26/95 (bug fix) The PPM image reader couldn't handle maximum intensity
|
values other than 255.
|
values other than 255.
|
|
|
7/26/95 (bug fix) Canvases didn't redraw their borders when the relief
|
7/26/95 (bug fix) Canvases didn't redraw their borders when the relief
|
changed from raised to flat.
|
changed from raised to flat.
|
|
|
7/27/95 (bug fix) Canvases didn't set the scrolling values correctly
|
7/27/95 (bug fix) Canvases didn't set the scrolling values correctly
|
when no scroll region was specified.
|
when no scroll region was specified.
|
|
|
7/28/95 (bug fix) Modified menu and tk_dialog scripts to restore any
|
7/28/95 (bug fix) Modified menu and tk_dialog scripts to restore any
|
old grab that might have been in effect before a menu or dialog was
|
old grab that might have been in effect before a menu or dialog was
|
posted.
|
posted.
|
|
|
----------------- Released patch 4.0p1, 7/29/95 ----------------------
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----------------- Released patch 4.0p1, 7/29/95 ----------------------
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|
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8/4/95 (bug fix) Calls to toupper and tolower weren't using the UCHAR
|
8/4/95 (bug fix) Calls to toupper and tolower weren't using the UCHAR
|
macro, so they didn't always work in non-U.S. locales. (JO)
|
macro, so they didn't always work in non-U.S. locales. (JO)
|
|
|
8/14/95 (new feature) Added -tearoffcommand option for menus.
|
8/14/95 (new feature) Added -tearoffcommand option for menus.
|
|
|
8/16/95 (bug fix) Canvases didn't generate proper Enter and Leave
|
8/16/95 (bug fix) Canvases didn't generate proper Enter and Leave
|
events if the Leave handler for an item reconfigured the canvas in
|
events if the Leave handler for an item reconfigured the canvas in
|
a way that made the old current item the new current item again. (JO)
|
a way that made the old current item the new current item again. (JO)
|
|
|
8/21/95 (bug fix/feature change) When -takefocus was a script, Tk
|
8/21/95 (bug fix/feature change) When -takefocus was a script, Tk
|
was allowing window viewability to override it. Changed so that
|
was allowing window viewability to override it. Changed so that
|
viewability is now ignored when -takefocus is a script. (JO)
|
viewability is now ignored when -takefocus is a script. (JO)
|
|
|
8/21/95 (bug fixes) Fixed memory leaks in tkSend.c, tkSelect.c, and
|
8/21/95 (bug fixes) Fixed memory leaks in tkSend.c, tkSelect.c, and
|
tkUnixWm.c (JO).
|
tkUnixWm.c (JO).
|
|
|
8/21/95 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't handle commands like
|
8/21/95 (bug fix) Text widgets didn't handle commands like
|
".t search -backwards foo end 1.0" properly: never found foo. (JO)
|
".t search -backwards foo end 1.0" properly: never found foo. (JO)
|
|
|
8/23/95 (new feature) Added Makefile and configure.in support for
|
8/23/95 (new feature) Added Makefile and configure.in support for
|
dynamic loading. (JO)
|
dynamic loading. (JO)
|
|
|
8/25/95 (bug fix) The "frame" and "toplevel" commands couldn't safely
|
8/25/95 (bug fix) The "frame" and "toplevel" commands couldn't safely
|
be renamed, due to a kludgy way that they shared a single command
|
be renamed, due to a kludgy way that they shared a single command
|
procedure. Split into separate procedures. (JO)
|
procedure. Split into separate procedures. (JO)
|
|
|
8/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in libary/menu.tcl that caused "grab
|
8/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in libary/menu.tcl that caused "grab
|
window not visible" errors for popup menus (and perhaps elsewhere?). (JO)
|
window not visible" errors for popup menus (and perhaps elsewhere?). (JO)
|
|
|
8/25/95 (bug fix / new feature) The "gray25" bitmap was really only
|
8/25/95 (bug fix / new feature) The "gray25" bitmap was really only
|
12.5% on, not 25%. Added new "gray12" bitmap that is the same as the
|
12.5% on, not 25%. Added new "gray12" bitmap that is the same as the
|
old "gray25". "Gray25" is still supported for compatibility, but its
|
old "gray25". "Gray25" is still supported for compatibility, but its
|
use is deprecated. (JO)
|
use is deprecated. (JO)
|
|
|
8/25/95 (bug fix) Scrollbar bindings didn't properly handle case where
|
8/25/95 (bug fix) Scrollbar bindings didn't properly handle case where
|
B2 is clicked while B1 is already down. (JO)
|
B2 is clicked while B1 is already down. (JO)
|
|
|
8/26/95 (bug fix) Menus were ignoring -activebackground if tk_strictMotif
|
8/26/95 (bug fix) Menus were ignoring -activebackground if tk_strictMotif
|
was set, but not -activeforeground. Changed to ignore both. (JO)
|
was set, but not -activeforeground. Changed to ignore both. (JO)
|
|
|
8/26/95 (bug fix) Scales and scrollbars didn't properly handle a
|
8/26/95 (bug fix) Scales and scrollbars didn't properly handle a
|
-repeatdelay value of 0 (they shouldn't auto-repeat in this case). (JO)
|
-repeatdelay value of 0 (they shouldn't auto-repeat in this case). (JO)
|
|
|
8/28/95 (bug fix) Tcl errors were occurring for tkPriv(oldGrab) when
|
8/28/95 (bug fix) Tcl errors were occurring for tkPriv(oldGrab) when
|
clicking on a disabled option menu. (JO)
|
clicking on a disabled option menu. (JO)
|
|
|
8/28/95 (bug fix) Changed event-handling code to use FD_SETSIZE instead
|
8/28/95 (bug fix) Changed event-handling code to use FD_SETSIZE instead
|
of OPEN_MAX, since OPEN_MAX is incorrect on some systems (e.g., IRIX). (JO)
|
of OPEN_MAX, since OPEN_MAX is incorrect on some systems (e.g., IRIX). (JO)
|
|
|
8/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in photo images that caused garbling of
|
8/28/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in photo images that caused garbling of
|
image data in the "put" and "copy" commands if the source data had
|
image data in the "put" and "copy" commands if the source data had
|
only one scan line but had a width less than the width of the target
|
only one scan line but had a width less than the width of the target
|
image. (JO)
|
image. (JO)
|
|
|
8/29/95 (bug fix) Tk used to refuse to post menus if they had no
|
8/29/95 (bug fix) Tk used to refuse to post menus if they had no
|
entries. This made it impossible for a menu to fill itself the first
|
entries. This made it impossible for a menu to fill itself the first
|
time it is posted. Changed to allow menus with no entries to be
|
time it is posted. Changed to allow menus with no entries to be
|
posted. (JO)
|
posted. (JO)
|
|
|
8/30/95 (bug fix) If there was extra space at the bottom of a menu,
|
8/30/95 (bug fix) If there was extra space at the bottom of a menu,
|
it wasn't being redisplayed properly.
|
it wasn't being redisplayed properly.
|
|
|
8/30/95 (new feature) Added -transient option to menus.
|
8/30/95 (new feature) Added -transient option to menus.
|
|
|
8/30/95 (new features) Added proper button 2 support to both scrollbars
|
8/30/95 (new features) Added proper button 2 support to both scrollbars
|
and scales (it sets the slider position from the mouse position). (JO)
|
and scales (it sets the slider position from the mouse position). (JO)
|
|
|
8/30/95 (bug fix) Fixed potential core dump that could occur in
|
8/30/95 (bug fix) Fixed potential core dump that could occur in
|
photo images (ReadPPMFileHeader could overflow buffer under some bad
|
photo images (ReadPPMFileHeader could overflow buffer under some bad
|
inputs, such as certain GIF images). (JO)
|
inputs, such as certain GIF images). (JO)
|
|
|
8/30/95 (bug fix) Errors of the form `syntax error in expression "!"'
|
8/30/95 (bug fix) Errors of the form `syntax error in expression "!"'
|
could occasionally happen in tkScaleDrag. (JO)
|
could occasionally happen in tkScaleDrag. (JO)
|
|
|
8/31/95 (new feature) Changed man page installation (with "mkLinks"
|
8/31/95 (new feature) Changed man page installation (with "mkLinks"
|
script) to create additional links for manual pages corresponding to
|
script) to create additional links for manual pages corresponding to
|
each of the procedure and command names described in the pages. (JO)
|
each of the procedure and command names described in the pages. (JO)
|
|
|
9/1/95 (new feature) Added "after info" command. Also added checks
|
9/1/95 (new feature) Added "after info" command. Also added checks
|
so that one interpreter can't cancel another's "after" events. (JO)
|
so that one interpreter can't cancel another's "after" events. (JO)
|
|
|
9/8/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug that could cause memory corruption and core
|
9/8/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug that could cause memory corruption and core
|
dumps if a "fileevent" handler was deleted while the handler was
|
dumps if a "fileevent" handler was deleted while the handler was
|
active. (JO)
|
active. (JO)
|
|
|
9/11/95 Reorganized Tk sources for Windows and Mac ports. All sources
|
9/11/95 Reorganized Tk sources for Windows and Mac ports. All sources
|
are now in subdirectories: "generic" contains sources that work on all
|
are now in subdirectories: "generic" contains sources that work on all
|
platforms, "windows", "mac", and "unix" directories contain platform-
|
platforms, "windows", "mac", and "unix" directories contain platform-
|
specific sources. (SS)
|
specific sources. (SS)
|
|
|
9/11/95 (new feature) Added new "notifier" mechanism to allow multiple
|
9/11/95 (new feature) Added new "notifier" mechanism to allow multiple
|
implementations of the mechanisms for finding out about events. This
|
implementations of the mechanisms for finding out about events. This
|
change was necessary to support Mac and PC platforms, but it may also
|
change was necessary to support Mac and PC platforms, but it may also
|
allow other goodies such as combining Xt and Tk widgets in a single
|
allow other goodies such as combining Xt and Tk widgets in a single
|
application. See the new manual entry Notifier.3 for details. (SS)
|
application. See the new manual entry Notifier.3 for details. (SS)
|
|
|
9/11/95 (feature change) Changed interface to Tk_RestrictProc so that
|
9/11/95 (feature change) Changed interface to Tk_RestrictProc so that
|
(a) it takes a clientData argument instead of display and arg, and
|
(a) it takes a clientData argument instead of display and arg, and
|
(b) it returns a value that can ask for the event to be discarded as well
|
(b) it returns a value that can ask for the event to be discarded as well
|
as deferred or processed. (SS)
|
as deferred or processed. (SS)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
9/11/95 (new feature) Added TK_WINDOW_EVENTS #define, which is equivalent
|
9/11/95 (new feature) Added TK_WINDOW_EVENTS #define, which is equivalent
|
to TK_X_EVENTS but is now preferred, since it applies to all platforms. (SS)
|
to TK_X_EVENTS but is now preferred, since it applies to all platforms. (SS)
|
|
|
9/11/95 (feature change) Can't export variables anymore because this doesn't
|
9/11/95 (feature change) Can't export variables anymore because this doesn't
|
work under Windows DLLs. Eliminated tk_NumMainWindows variable and replaced
|
work under Windows DLLs. Eliminated tk_NumMainWindows variable and replaced
|
with procedure Tk_GetNumMainWindows. (SS)
|
with procedure Tk_GetNumMainWindows. (SS)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
9/11/95 (new feature) Added procedure Tk_PreserveColormap to increment
|
9/11/95 (new feature) Added procedure Tk_PreserveColormap to increment
|
the reference count on colormaps. Used in photo widgets. (SS)
|
the reference count on colormaps. Used in photo widgets. (SS)
|
|
|
----------------- Released patch 4.0p2, 9/15/95 ----------------------
|
----------------- Released patch 4.0p2, 9/15/95 ----------------------
|
|
|
----------------- Released 4.1a1, 9/15/95 ----------------------
|
----------------- Released 4.1a1, 9/15/95 ----------------------
|
|
|
9/22/95 (renamed files) Changed the names of the bitmap images in the
|
9/22/95 (renamed files) Changed the names of the bitmap images in the
|
$tk_library/demos/images directory to use the .bmap file extension. (RJ)
|
$tk_library/demos/images directory to use the .bmap file extension. (RJ)
|
|
|
9/22/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where text widgets could occasionally
|
9/22/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug where text widgets could occasionally
|
display the insertion cursor both at the end of one line and the
|
display the insertion cursor both at the end of one line and the
|
beginning of the next. (JO)
|
beginning of the next. (JO)
|
|
|
9/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug that could cause core dumps when an
|
9/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug that could cause core dumps when an
|
application uses multiple screens and a binding destroys the main
|
application uses multiple screens and a binding destroys the main
|
window (bind code was using MainInfo structure after it had been
|
window (bind code was using MainInfo structure after it had been
|
freed). (JO)
|
freed). (JO)
|
|
|
9/25/95 (bug fix) Text widgets sometimes scrolled backwards on
|
9/25/95 (bug fix) Text widgets sometimes scrolled backwards on
|
occasion if you dragged down past the bottom of the scrollbar. (JO)
|
occasion if you dragged down past the bottom of the scrollbar. (JO)
|
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9/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in menus where a cascaded submenu posted
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9/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed bug in menus where a cascaded submenu posted
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from a torn-off menu could be left posted if mouse was pulled off the
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from a torn-off menu could be left posted if mouse was pulled off the
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end of the cascade and released. (JO)
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end of the cascade and released. (JO)
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9/25/95 (new feature) Added "--" switch to wish, so that you can
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9/25/95 (new feature) Added "--" switch to wish, so that you can
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pass arguments like -n through to a script without having wish
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pass arguments like -n through to a script without having wish
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interpret them. (JO)
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interpret them. (JO)
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9/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur for radiobuttons
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9/25/95 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur for radiobuttons
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and selectbuttons if -selectcolor was an empty string. (JO)
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and selectbuttons if -selectcolor was an empty string. (JO)
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9/26/95 (bug fix) Entries didn't used to notice if a trace procedure
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9/26/95 (bug fix) Entries didn't used to notice if a trace procedure
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on the -textvariable overrode a new value set by the entry. This
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on the -textvariable overrode a new value set by the entry. This
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could cause the variable to get out of sync with the contents of the
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could cause the variable to get out of sync with the contents of the
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entry. (JO)
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entry. (JO)
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9/26/95 (new feature) Added -sliderrelief option to scales, changed
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9/26/95 (new feature) Added -sliderrelief option to scales, changed
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default bindings to change the slider's relief to sunken while it's
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default bindings to change the slider's relief to sunken while it's
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being dragged with the mouse. (JO)
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being dragged with the mouse. (JO)
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9/26/95 (bug fix) TkColor.c wasn't computing colormap size correctly;
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9/26/95 (bug fix) TkColor.c wasn't computing colormap size correctly;
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could result in X Protocol error for QueryColors when colormaps run
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could result in X Protocol error for QueryColors when colormaps run
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out of colors. (JO)
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out of colors. (JO)
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9/26/95 (bug fix) Wish couldn't handle script files with spaces in
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9/26/95 (bug fix) Wish couldn't handle script files with spaces in
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their names. (JO)
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their names. (JO)
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9/27/95 (cosmetic clean-up) Removed extraneous spaces to make error
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9/27/95 (cosmetic clean-up) Removed extraneous spaces to make error
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messages consistent: ": should be" is now ": should be". (JO)
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messages consistent: ": should be" is now ": should be". (JO)
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9/27/95 (feature change) Modified tk_dialog so that it uses the
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9/27/95 (feature change) Modified tk_dialog so that it uses the
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option database for the -wraplength option on the message. This
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option database for the -wraplength option on the message. This
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allows the option to be overridden by the caller. (JO)
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allows the option to be overridden by the caller. (JO)
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9/28/95 (bug fix) Wish incorrectly parsed the command line under
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9/28/95 (bug fix) Wish incorrectly parsed the command line under
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Windows, causing backslashes to be substituted. (SS)
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Windows, causing backslashes to be substituted. (SS)
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9/28/95 (bug fix) Wish now sources wishrc.tcl instead of .wishrc. (SS)
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9/28/95 (bug fix) Wish now sources wishrc.tcl instead of .wishrc. (SS)
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9/28/95 (bug fix) Tk_DoOneEvent returned 0 under some circumstances
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9/28/95 (bug fix) Tk_DoOneEvent returned 0 under some circumstances
|
when it was possible to find more work to do. For example, if a
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when it was possible to find more work to do. For example, if a
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signal interrupted select(), but no event handlers were triggered, it
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signal interrupted select(), but no event handlers were triggered, it
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would return 0 even though it could still detect events by reentering
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would return 0 even though it could still detect events by reentering
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select(). (SS)
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select(). (SS)
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|
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9/29/95 (bug fix) "winfo interps" caused a crash under Windows. (SS)
|
9/29/95 (bug fix) "winfo interps" caused a crash under Windows. (SS)
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|
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10/1/95 (feature change) Eliminated Tk_NotifyIdle interface in favor of
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10/1/95 (feature change) Eliminated Tk_NotifyIdle interface in favor of
|
Tk_IdlePending. (SS)
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Tk_IdlePending. (SS)
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|
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10/1/95 (bug fix) Turned motion event collapsing into an idle handler
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10/1/95 (bug fix) Turned motion event collapsing into an idle handler
|
so it will be easier to move the event loop into Tcl. (SS)
|
so it will be easier to move the event loop into Tcl. (SS)
|
|
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10/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed several problems with negative coordinates
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10/1/95 (bug fix) Fixed several problems with negative coordinates
|
in canvases. One example: dragging a canvas rectangle with a wide
|
in canvases. One example: dragging a canvas rectangle with a wide
|
border and fractional coordinates could leave junk on the screen
|
border and fractional coordinates could leave junk on the screen
|
if the rectangle was in negative coordinate space. (JO)
|
if the rectangle was in negative coordinate space. (JO)
|
|
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10/2/95 (bug fix) Tk was improperly handling Enter/Leave events
|
10/2/95 (bug fix) Tk was improperly handling Enter/Leave events
|
during a button grab. (SS)
|
during a button grab. (SS)
|
|
|
10/2/95 (new feature) Added support for the Macintosh do script
|
10/2/95 (new feature) Added support for the Macintosh do script
|
('dosc') event. Available only on the Macintosh. (RJ)
|
('dosc') event. Available only on the Macintosh. (RJ)
|
|
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10/4/95 (new feature) Added support for compiling with VC++.
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10/4/95 (new feature) Added support for compiling with VC++.
|
Resulting binaries work under Win32s through NT.
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Resulting binaries work under Win32s through NT.
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|
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----------------- Released 4.1a2, 10/6/95 ----------------------
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----------------- Released 4.1a2, 10/6/95 ----------------------
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10/10/95 (new feature) Macintosh Tk now supports the complete set
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10/10/95 (new feature) Macintosh Tk now supports the complete set
|
of X cursors that Unix Tk supports. (RJ)
|
of X cursors that Unix Tk supports. (RJ)
|
|
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10/11/95 (bug fix) Tk now supports all of the X11 cursors under
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10/11/95 (bug fix) Tk now supports all of the X11 cursors under
|
Windows. (SS)
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Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
10/11/95 (bug fix) The "wm resizable" command was missing from the
|
10/11/95 (bug fix) The "wm resizable" command was missing from the
|
Windows version of Tk. (SS)
|
Windows version of Tk. (SS)
|
|
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10/12/95 (bug fix) Macintosh Tk had problems with clipping toplevel
|
10/12/95 (bug fix) Macintosh Tk had problems with clipping toplevel
|
windows that children of any frame other than another toplevel. (RJ)
|
windows that children of any frame other than another toplevel. (RJ)
|
|
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10/13/95 (bug fix) Eliminated dependency on MKS toolkit for generating
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10/13/95 (bug fix) Eliminated dependency on MKS toolkit for generating
|
the tk.def file from Borland object files. (SS)
|
the tk.def file from Borland object files. (SS)
|
|
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10/16/95 (bug fix) Fixed clipping and update problems relating to
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10/16/95 (bug fix) Fixed clipping and update problems relating to
|
the raising and lowering of overlapping windows on Mac. (RJ)
|
the raising and lowering of overlapping windows on Mac. (RJ)
|
|
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10/30/95 (bug fix) When focus-follows-mode (invoked via tk_focusFollowsMouse),
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10/30/95 (bug fix) When focus-follows-mode (invoked via tk_focusFollowsMouse),
|
was focussing on windows even in situations where keyboard traversal would
|
was focussing on windows even in situations where keyboard traversal would
|
skip the window. Changed to use the tkFocusOK procedure so that the
|
skip the window. Changed to use the tkFocusOK procedure so that the
|
criteria for focussing are the same in both modes. (JO)
|
criteria for focussing are the same in both modes. (JO)
|
|
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11/2/95 (bug fix) Changed listbox bindings to ignore double-clicks.
|
11/2/95 (bug fix) Changed listbox bindings to ignore double-clicks.
|
This avoids errors that used to occur if a user defined a binding
|
This avoids errors that used to occur if a user defined a binding
|
for double-click that deleted the listbox. (JO)
|
for double-click that deleted the listbox. (JO)
|
|
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11/3/95 (feature change) Moved most of the Tk event loop to Tcl. Many
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11/3/95 (feature change) Moved most of the Tk event loop to Tcl. Many
|
Tk_ names have become Tcl names now:
|
Tk_ names have become Tcl names now:
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TK_READABLE => TCL_READABLE
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TK_READABLE => TCL_READABLE
|
TK_WRITABLE => TCL_WRITABLE
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TK_WRITABLE => TCL_WRITABLE
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TK_EXCEPTION => TCL_EXCEPTION
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TK_EXCEPTION => TCL_EXCEPTION
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TK_DONT_WAIT => TCL_DONT_WAIT
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TK_DONT_WAIT => TCL_DONT_WAIT
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TK_WINDOW_EVENTS => TCL_WINDOW_EVENTS
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TK_WINDOW_EVENTS => TCL_WINDOW_EVENTS
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TK_FILE_EVENTS => TCL_FILE_EVENTS
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TK_FILE_EVENTS => TCL_FILE_EVENTS
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TK_TIMER_EVENTS => TCL_TIMER_EVENTS
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TK_TIMER_EVENTS => TCL_TIMER_EVENTS
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TK_IDLE_EVENTS => TCL_IDLE_EVENTS
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TK_IDLE_EVENTS => TCL_IDLE_EVENTS
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TK_ALL_EVENTS => TCL_ALL_EVENTS
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TK_ALL_EVENTS => TCL_ALL_EVENTS
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Tk_IdleProc => Tcl_IdleProc
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Tk_IdleProc => Tcl_IdleProc
|
Tk_FileProc => Tcl_FileProc
|
Tk_FileProc => Tcl_FileProc
|
Tk_TimerProc => Tcl_TimerProc
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Tk_TimerProc => Tcl_TimerProc
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Tk_TimerToken => Tcl_TimerToken
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Tk_TimerToken => Tcl_TimerToken
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Tk_BackgroundError => Tcl_BackgroundError
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Tk_BackgroundError => Tcl_BackgroundError
|
Tk_CancelIdleCall => Tcl_CancelIdleCall
|
Tk_CancelIdleCall => Tcl_CancelIdleCall
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Tk_CreateFileHandler => Tcl_CreateFileHandler
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Tk_CreateFileHandler => Tcl_CreateFileHandler
|
Tk_CreateTimerHandler =>Tcl_CreateTimerHandler
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Tk_CreateTimerHandler =>Tcl_CreateTimerHandler
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Tk_DeleteFileHandler => Tcl_DeleteFileHandler
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Tk_DeleteFileHandler => Tcl_DeleteFileHandler
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Tk_DeleteTimerHandler =>Tk_DeleteTimerHandler
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Tk_DeleteTimerHandler =>Tk_DeleteTimerHandler
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Tk_DoOneEvent => Tcl_DoOneEvent
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Tk_DoOneEvent => Tcl_DoOneEvent
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Tk_DoWhenIdle => Tcl_DoWhenIdle
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Tk_DoWhenIdle => Tcl_DoWhenIdle
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Tk_Sleep => Tcl_Sleep
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Tk_Sleep => Tcl_Sleep
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tkerror => bgerror
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tkerror => bgerror
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|
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Other than the name changes, the functions are the same. In addition,
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Other than the name changes, the functions are the same. In addition,
|
there are #defines in tk.h so that the old Tk names will still work.
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there are #defines in tk.h so that the old Tk names will still work.
|
tkerror and bgerror are specially hacked as synonyms, so it should be
|
tkerror and bgerror are specially hacked as synonyms, so it should be
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safe to use either one. You should switch to the new Tcl names ASAP,
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safe to use either one. You should switch to the new Tcl names ASAP,
|
though, since the old Tk names will eventually be desupported. (JO)
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though, since the old Tk names will eventually be desupported. (JO)
|
|
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11/7/95 (features removed) As part of moving the event loop to Tcl,
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11/7/95 (features removed) As part of moving the event loop to Tcl,
|
the following procedures were deleted:
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the following procedures were deleted:
|
- Tk_EventInit (the presence of the event loop in Tcl should
|
- Tk_EventInit (the presence of the event loop in Tcl should
|
make this unneccessary).
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make this unneccessary).
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- Tk_CreatFileHandler2 (you can get the same effect by using event
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- Tk_CreatFileHandler2 (you can get the same effect by using event
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sources in Tcl, but you have to modify your code to use the new
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sources in Tcl, but you have to modify your code to use the new
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Tcl APIs).
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Tcl APIs).
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- All of the stuff in the manual entries Notifer.3 and QueueEvent.3;
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- All of the stuff in the manual entries Notifer.3 and QueueEvent.3;
|
this has changed because the notifier got reworked when it was
|
this has changed because the notifier got reworked when it was
|
moved to Tcl.
|
moved to Tcl.
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
11/7/95 (feature change) Changed to use exit handler to cleanup windows
|
11/7/95 (feature change) Changed to use exit handler to cleanup windows
|
in Tk, so Tk no longer needs to have a private copy of the "exit" command.
|
in Tk, so Tk no longer needs to have a private copy of the "exit" command.
|
(JO)
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(JO)
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|
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11/7/95 (bug fix) If wish was invoked with a command-line geometry and
|
11/7/95 (bug fix) If wish was invoked with a command-line geometry and
|
a script file (e.g. "wish foo.tcl -geometry 30x20"), and if one of
|
a script file (e.g. "wish foo.tcl -geometry 30x20"), and if one of
|
the windows created by the script used the -setgrid option, then the
|
the windows created by the script used the -setgrid option, then the
|
width and height from the command line were lost. (JO)
|
width and height from the command line were lost. (JO)
|
|
|
11/8/95 (bug fix) The "see" command didn't work quite right for texts:
|
11/8/95 (bug fix) The "see" command didn't work quite right for texts:
|
if the window was small and you try to "see" a line just offscreen,
|
if the window was small and you try to "see" a line just offscreen,
|
Tk centered the line (actually, mis-centered it) when it should have
|
Tk centered the line (actually, mis-centered it) when it should have
|
aligned it at the top or bottom. (JO)
|
aligned it at the top or bottom. (JO)
|
|
|
11/9/95 (bug fix) The "send" command crashed if you tried to send to
|
11/9/95 (bug fix) The "send" command crashed if you tried to send to
|
a different display with "-displayof". (JO)
|
a different display with "-displayof". (JO)
|
|
|
11/9/95 (bug fix) The Symbol font didn't print right in Postscript
|
11/9/95 (bug fix) The Symbol font didn't print right in Postscript
|
output, because of changes made to re-encode fonts to get proper
|
output, because of changes made to re-encode fonts to get proper
|
ISO Latin1 behavior. Changed the code not to re-encode the Symbol
|
ISO Latin1 behavior. Changed the code not to re-encode the Symbol
|
font. (JO)
|
font. (JO)
|
|
|
11/13/95 (bug fix) Fixed Makefile.in and configure.in for UNIX so that
|
11/13/95 (bug fix) Fixed Makefile.in and configure.in for UNIX so that
|
configure can be run from a clean directory separate from the Tcl source
|
configure can be run from a clean directory separate from the Tcl source
|
tree, and compilations can be performed there. (JO)
|
tree, and compilations can be performed there. (JO)
|
|
|
11/17/95 (bug fix) If a window was gridded, Tk still computed the
|
11/17/95 (bug fix) If a window was gridded, Tk still computed the
|
default maximum dimensions in pixel units, which resulted in windows
|
default maximum dimensions in pixel units, which resulted in windows
|
that could grow much larger than the screen. (JO)
|
that could grow much larger than the screen. (JO)
|
|
|
11/17/95 (bug fix) If a menus entries were all disabled, posting
|
11/17/95 (bug fix) If a menus entries were all disabled, posting
|
the menu and typing Up or Down caused an infinite loop, locking
|
the menu and typing Up or Down caused an infinite loop, locking
|
up the screen (JO).
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up the screen (JO).
|
|
|
11/19/95 (bug fix) The focus wasn't being restored properly after a
|
11/19/95 (bug fix) The focus wasn't being restored properly after a
|
menu selection in a cascaded menu. (JO)
|
menu selection in a cascaded menu. (JO)
|
|
|
11/19/95 (bug fix) Menubutton's didn't stipple display their images
|
11/19/95 (bug fix) Menubutton's didn't stipple display their images
|
differently when disabled. Change to have the same behavior as buttons:
|
differently when disabled. Change to have the same behavior as buttons:
|
the image is stippled over in the background color when the menubutton
|
the image is stippled over in the background color when the menubutton
|
is disabled. (JO)
|
is disabled. (JO)
|
|
|
11/21/95 (bug fix) Changes in display attributes such as font could
|
11/21/95 (bug fix) Changes in display attributes such as font could
|
cause core dumps in the text widget under some circumstances involving
|
cause core dumps in the text widget under some circumstances involving
|
line wrapping. (JO)
|
line wrapping. (JO)
|
|
|
11/22/95 (bug fix/new feature) Changed both the placer and the packer
|
11/22/95 (bug fix/new feature) Changed both the placer and the packer
|
to ensure that slaves are unmapped whenever the master is unmapped.
|
to ensure that slaves are unmapped whenever the master is unmapped.
|
This saves time that slaves might otherwise spend trying to redisplay
|
This saves time that slaves might otherwise spend trying to redisplay
|
themselves when they're unmapped. (JO)
|
themselves when they're unmapped. (JO)
|
|
|
11/22/95 (bug fix) Space and return keys didn't work for menus if
|
11/22/95 (bug fix) Space and return keys didn't work for menus if
|
they were posted via Alt-x keystrokes. (JO)
|
they were posted via Alt-x keystrokes. (JO)
|
|
|
11/24/95 (bug fix) tk_dialog procedure had binding for that
|
11/24/95 (bug fix) tk_dialog procedure had binding for that
|
always activated default binding, even if input focus was in some
|
always activated default binding, even if input focus was in some
|
other binding. Removed this feature, since existing focus support
|
other binding. Removed this feature, since existing focus support
|
will already "do the right thing". (JO)
|
will already "do the right thing". (JO)
|
|
|
11/24/95 (bug fix) Both canvases and texts could dump core if a binding
|
11/24/95 (bug fix) Both canvases and texts could dump core if a binding
|
(such as ButtonRelease on an internal item) deleted the widget. (JO)
|
(such as ButtonRelease on an internal item) deleted the widget. (JO)
|
|
|
11/24/95 (feature change) Replaced "configInfo" file with tkConfig.sh,
|
11/24/95 (feature change) Replaced "configInfo" file with tkConfig.sh,
|
which is more complete and uses slightly different names. Also
|
which is more complete and uses slightly different names. Also
|
arranged for tkConfig.sh to be installed in the platform-specific
|
arranged for tkConfig.sh to be installed in the platform-specific
|
library directory. (JO)
|
library directory. (JO)
|
|
|
11/24/95 (bug fix) It was possible for a slave to be placed or packed
|
11/24/95 (bug fix) It was possible for a slave to be placed or packed
|
-in itself, with unpleasant consequences. It is now an error for the
|
-in itself, with unpleasant consequences. It is now an error for the
|
slave to be its own master for geometry management. (JO)
|
slave to be its own master for geometry management. (JO)
|
|
|
11/25/95 (bug fix) The -command option of scales was sometimes being
|
11/25/95 (bug fix) The -command option of scales was sometimes being
|
invoked spuriously (e.g. when the mouse moved in the scale without a
|
invoked spuriously (e.g. when the mouse moved in the scale without a
|
button down). This was because the scale wasn't rounding properly
|
button down). This was because the scale wasn't rounding properly
|
when setting the scale value from its associated variable. (JO)
|
when setting the scale value from its associated variable. (JO)
|
|
|
----------------- Released patch 4.0p3, 11/28/95 ----------------------
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----------------- Released patch 4.0p3, 11/28/95 ----------------------
|
|
|
12/18/95 (feature change) Moved Tk_Preserve, Tk_Release, and
|
12/18/95 (feature change) Moved Tk_Preserve, Tk_Release, and
|
Tk_EventuallyFree to Tcl, renamed to Tcl_Preserve etc. Added #defines
|
Tk_EventuallyFree to Tcl, renamed to Tcl_Preserve etc. Added #defines
|
to tk.h so that the old names still work. (JO)
|
to tk.h so that the old names still work. (JO)
|
|
|
12/23/95 (bug fix) If a single process had > 1 Tk application, Tk
|
12/23/95 (bug fix) If a single process had > 1 Tk application, Tk
|
didn't guarantee that the application names were unique, which could
|
didn't guarantee that the application names were unique, which could
|
cause all sorts of confusion with "send". (JO)
|
cause all sorts of confusion with "send". (JO)
|
|
|
12/23/95 (feature change) Eliminated Tk_CreateMainWindow and moved
|
12/23/95 (feature change) Eliminated Tk_CreateMainWindow and moved
|
all of its functionality to Tk_Init. All that you need to do now
|
all of its functionality to Tk_Init. All that you need to do now
|
to get Tk in an application is to call Tk_Init. Improved Tk_Init
|
to get Tk in an application is to call Tk_Init. Improved Tk_Init
|
so that -colormap and -visual command-line arguments are now passed
|
so that -colormap and -visual command-line arguments are now passed
|
through to TkCreateFrame. Tk_Main is much simpler now, since a lot
|
through to TkCreateFrame. Tk_Main is much simpler now, since a lot
|
of its functionality has moved to Tk_Init. (JO)
|
of its functionality has moved to Tk_Init. (JO)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
12/23/95 (new feature) Added support for Tcl_StaticPackage so
|
12/23/95 (new feature) Added support for Tcl_StaticPackage so
|
that Tk can now be loaded into slave interpreters with the "load"
|
that Tk can now be loaded into slave interpreters with the "load"
|
command to create new applications. (JO)
|
command to create new applications. (JO)
|
|
|
12/23/95 (new features) Added support for -colormap and -visual command-
|
12/23/95 (new features) Added support for -colormap and -visual command-
|
line options for wish. (JO)
|
line options for wish. (JO)
|
|
|
1/4/95 (bug fix) Fixed keyboard code to properly handle alt-key
|
1/4/95 (bug fix) Fixed keyboard code to properly handle alt-key
|
sequences for international keyboards and menu-accelerators. (SS)
|
sequences for international keyboards and menu-accelerators. (SS)
|
|
|
1/5/96 (bug fix) Scrollbar code sometimes generated errors on accesses
|
1/5/96 (bug fix) Scrollbar code sometimes generated errors on accesses
|
to tkPriv(relief) during control-clicks. (JO)
|
to tkPriv(relief) during control-clicks. (JO)
|
|
|
1/9/96 (new feature) added the "grid" command to provide a table based
|
1/9/96 (new feature) added the "grid" command to provide a table based
|
geometry manager. (SU)
|
geometry manager. (SU)
|
|
|
1/12/96 (performance optimization) Changed the way tag information is kept
|
1/12/96 (performance optimization) Changed the way tag information is kept
|
in the text's Btree so the cost of adding and removing tag ranges is no longer
|
in the text's Btree so the cost of adding and removing tag ranges is no longer
|
proportional to the number of unique tags in the text. In the old system
|
proportional to the number of unique tags in the text. In the old system
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the cost of adding N unique tags was O(N-squared). The new implementation is
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the cost of adding N unique tags was O(N-squared). The new implementation is
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optimized for tags that only cover a small amount of text, measuring from
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optimized for tags that only cover a small amount of text, measuring from
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their earliest tag range to the end of their last range. In the best case the
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their earliest tag range to the end of their last range. In the best case the
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cost of adding a tag range is unrelated to the number of unique tags, so the
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cost of adding a tag range is unrelated to the number of unique tags, so the
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cost of adding N tags is only O(N). In the worst case, where all tags
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cost of adding N tags is only O(N). In the worst case, where all tags
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cover all the text, the cost is still O(N-squared) to add N such tags.
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cover all the text, the cost is still O(N-squared) to add N such tags.
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Deleting tags still has an O(N) cost (so deleting N tags is O(N-squared),
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Deleting tags still has an O(N) cost (so deleting N tags is O(N-squared),
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but it is now a factor of 2 faster than the old system. (BW)
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but it is now a factor of 2 faster than the old system. (BW)
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1/12/96 (new feature) added the text "dump" operation that returns information
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1/12/96 (new feature) added the text "dump" operation that returns information
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about all elements in a text widget: text, tags, marks, and windows. (BW)
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about all elements in a text widget: text, tags, marks, and windows. (BW)
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1/12/96 (new feature) added the text "mark next" and "mark previous" operations
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1/12/96 (new feature) added the text "mark next" and "mark previous" operations
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to search forward and backwards for the next (previous) mark in the text. (BW)
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to search forward and backwards for the next (previous) mark in the text. (BW)
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1/12/96 (new feature) added the text "tag prevrange" operation to search
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1/12/96 (new feature) added the text "tag prevrange" operation to search
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backwards for the current or previous range of a tag. (BW)
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backwards for the current or previous range of a tag. (BW)
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1/16/96 (new feature) Added support for relative widget placement on
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1/16/96 (new feature) Added support for relative widget placement on
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the "grid" command. (SU)
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the "grid" command. (SU)
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1/17/96 (new feature) Modified the Makefile/configure setup to support
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1/17/96 (new feature) Modified the Makefile/configure setup to support
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compiling Tk as a shared library. Use the --enable-shared option to
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compiling Tk as a shared library. Use the --enable-shared option to
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the "configure" script. (JO)
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the "configure" script. (JO)
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----------------- Released 4.1b1, 1/26/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 4.1b1, 1/26/96 -----------------------
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2/2/96 (bug fix) Frames were getting a default size of 200x200, whereas
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2/2/96 (bug fix) Frames were getting a default size of 200x200, whereas
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there should be no default. (JO)
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there should be no default. (JO)
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2/2/96 (bug fix) Argc wasn't getting reset properly after Tk removed
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2/2/96 (bug fix) Argc wasn't getting reset properly after Tk removed
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the arguments it understood from those on the command line. (JO)
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the arguments it understood from those on the command line. (JO)
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2/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed off by one error in argument parsing code under
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2/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed off by one error in argument parsing code under
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Windows. (SS)
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Windows. (SS)
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2/6/96 (bug fix) "wm transient" now works under Windows. The resulting
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2/6/96 (bug fix) "wm transient" now works under Windows. The resulting
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toplevel is created with a modal dialog box frame and will not appear
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toplevel is created with a modal dialog box frame and will not appear
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in the taskbar under Windows '95. (SS)
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in the taskbar under Windows '95. (SS)
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2/9/96 (bug fix) Changed Makefile.in to use -L and -l for Tcl and Tk
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2/9/96 (bug fix) Changed Makefile.in to use -L and -l for Tcl and Tk
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libraries so that shared libraries are more likely to be found correctly
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libraries so that shared libraries are more likely to be found correctly
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on more platforms. (JO)
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on more platforms. (JO)
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2/14/96 (feature change) Eliminated tk_CanvasTagsOption variable because
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2/14/96 (feature change) Eliminated tk_CanvasTagsOption variable because
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it can't be exported safely across DLL boundaries. Instead, exported
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it can't be exported safely across DLL boundaries. Instead, exported
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Tk_CanvasTagsParseProc and Tk_CanvasTagsPrintProc procedures for
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Tk_CanvasTagsParseProc and Tk_CanvasTagsPrintProc procedures for
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use by canvas type managers in creating their own custom options. (JO)
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use by canvas type managers in creating their own custom options. (JO)
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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2/14/96 (bug fix) "winfo pointerxy" when applied to a non-toplevel window
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2/14/96 (bug fix) "winfo pointerxy" when applied to a non-toplevel window
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crashed wish. (SS)
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crashed wish. (SS)
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2/14/96 (bug fix) "tkwait visibility" would hang under Windows. (SS)
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2/14/96 (bug fix) "tkwait visibility" would hang under Windows. (SS)
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2/14/96 (bug fix) Cursors were not being updated until an enter event.
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2/14/96 (bug fix) Cursors were not being updated until an enter event.
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In cases where the cursor left the toplevel and reentered before Tk
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In cases where the cursor left the toplevel and reentered before Tk
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noticed, the cursor would get "stuck" until the next enter event.
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noticed, the cursor would get "stuck" until the next enter event.
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Similarly, if the cursor attribute of a window was updated while the
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Similarly, if the cursor attribute of a window was updated while the
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mouse was in the window, the cursor would not change until the next
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mouse was in the window, the cursor would not change until the next
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time the mouse entered the window. (SS)
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time the mouse entered the window. (SS)
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2/15/96 (bug fix) If a top-level was resizable in one direction
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2/15/96 (bug fix) If a top-level was resizable in one direction
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(e.g. "wm resizable . 0 1"), once the user resized it any changes
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(e.g. "wm resizable . 0 1"), once the user resized it any changes
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in the internally requested size (by the widgets) were ignored,
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in the internally requested size (by the widgets) were ignored,
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even for the non-resizable dimension. Fixed to handle the two
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even for the non-resizable dimension. Fixed to handle the two
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dimensions totally independently, so the widget's requests are
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dimensions totally independently, so the widget's requests are
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honored as long as that dimension hasn't been set by the user. (JO)
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honored as long as that dimension hasn't been set by the user. (JO)
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2/17/96 (bug fix) If a text widget had very long lines (e.g. more than
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2/17/96 (bug fix) If a text widget had very long lines (e.g. more than
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32K pixels), integer overflow could occur, resulting in parts of the
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32K pixels), integer overflow could occur, resulting in parts of the
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line not being visible. (JO)
|
line not being visible. (JO)
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2/20/96 (feature change) Changed the -minsize option of grid to take
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2/20/96 (feature change) Changed the -minsize option of grid to take
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screen units instead of pixels. (SU)
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screen units instead of pixels. (SU)
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2/20/96 (bug fix) grid row and column weights are compared against
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2/20/96 (bug fix) grid row and column weights are compared against
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MINWEIGHT (0.001) instead of 0.0 to guard against divide by zero errors
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MINWEIGHT (0.001) instead of 0.0 to guard against divide by zero errors
|
during weight normalization. (SU)
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during weight normalization. (SU)
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2/20/96 (bug fix) Menu commands were not being invoked sometimes.
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2/20/96 (bug fix) Menu commands were not being invoked sometimes.
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There was a race condition that caused events to be processed while a
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There was a race condition that caused events to be processed while a
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menu was being unposted. (SS)
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menu was being unposted. (SS)
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----------------- Released 4.1b2, 2/23/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 4.1b2, 2/23/96 -----------------------
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2/23/96 (bug fix) Alt-keys invoked in torn-off and popped up menus
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2/23/96 (bug fix) Alt-keys invoked in torn-off and popped up menus
|
caused menus to be posted in the parent toplevel. (JO)
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caused menus to be posted in the parent toplevel. (JO)
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2/23/96 (bug fix) Canvases weren't always updating their scrollbars
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2/23/96 (bug fix) Canvases weren't always updating their scrollbars
|
when they should. (JO)
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when they should. (JO)
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2/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur if a WM_DELETE_PROTOCOL
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2/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur if a WM_DELETE_PROTOCOL
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handler generated an error. (JO)
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handler generated an error. (JO)
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2/24/96 (bug fix) Removed dependencies on Makefile in the UNIX Makefile:
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2/24/96 (bug fix) Removed dependencies on Makefile in the UNIX Makefile:
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this caused problems on some platforms (like Linux?). (JO)
|
this caused problems on some platforms (like Linux?). (JO)
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2/24/96 (feature change) Changed text and entry widgets so that they
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2/24/96 (feature change) Changed text and entry widgets so that they
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set the insertion cursor before inserting during a button-2 click.
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set the insertion cursor before inserting during a button-2 click.
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Also made optional bindings check for tk_strictMotif at the time of
|
Also made optional bindings check for tk_strictMotif at the time of
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the event, rather than at the time the bindings are created. (JO)
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the event, rather than at the time the bindings are created. (JO)
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2/24/96 (bug fix) Tk tended to crash with an X error when unsetting
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2/24/96 (bug fix) Tk tended to crash with an X error when unsetting
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an icon window (e.g. "wm iconwindow . {}"). (JO)
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an icon window (e.g. "wm iconwindow . {}"). (JO)
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2/25/96 (bug fix) Wasn't removing windows from the WM_COLORMAP_WINDOWS
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2/25/96 (bug fix) Wasn't removing windows from the WM_COLORMAP_WINDOWS
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property when they were deleted. (JO)
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property when they were deleted. (JO)
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3/1/96 (new feature) Added new "bbox" widget command for entries.
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3/1/96 (new feature) Added new "bbox" widget command for entries.
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Also modified mouse bindings for entries and texts so that the
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Also modified mouse bindings for entries and texts so that the
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mouse position rounds to the nearest inter-character gap, rather
|
mouse position rounds to the nearest inter-character gap, rather
|
than the left edge of the character under the mouse. This provides
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than the left edge of the character under the mouse. This provides
|
more natural selection behavior. (JO)
|
more natural selection behavior. (JO)
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3/1/96 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur in image code if an
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3/1/96 (bug fix) Fixed core dump that could occur in image code if an
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image was deleted while in use in a widet, then re-used in another
|
image was deleted while in use in a widet, then re-used in another
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widget while "deleted". (JO)
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widget while "deleted". (JO)
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3/1/96 (bug fix) Calling wish with a single argument caused a crash
|
3/1/96 (bug fix) Calling wish with a single argument caused a crash
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under Windows due to an off-by-one error in the argument parsing code. (SS)
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under Windows due to an off-by-one error in the argument parsing code. (SS)
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3/1/96 (bug fix) Palette management was broken and resulted in
|
3/1/96 (bug fix) Palette management was broken and resulted in
|
incorrect palette realization and refresh behavior. Also, images were
|
incorrect palette realization and refresh behavior. Also, images were
|
being drawn incorrectly if they were attached to widgets that had a
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being drawn incorrectly if they were attached to widgets that had a
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private colormap. (SS)
|
private colormap. (SS)
|
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3/2/96 (bug fix) It was possible to press the mouse button over an
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3/2/96 (bug fix) It was possible to press the mouse button over an
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option menu, drag to a pulldown menu, and have the pulldown menu
|
option menu, drag to a pulldown menu, and have the pulldown menu
|
popup in place of the option menu. Fixed this so that option menus
|
popup in place of the option menu. Fixed this so that option menus
|
are isolated from each other and from pulldowns. (JO)
|
are isolated from each other and from pulldowns. (JO)
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|
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3/2/96 (bug fix) Fixed yet another bug that caused long delays when
|
3/2/96 (bug fix) Fixed yet another bug that caused long delays when
|
raising toplevel windows. (JO)
|
raising toplevel windows. (JO)
|
|
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3/2/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvases where zero-sized rectangles
|
3/2/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvases where zero-sized rectangles
|
and ovals didn't always redisplay right (could leave trailing
|
and ovals didn't always redisplay right (could leave trailing
|
garbage on screen when moved). (JO)
|
garbage on screen when moved). (JO)
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3/2/96 (bug fix) Entry widgets reset their insertion cursor, selection,
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3/2/96 (bug fix) Entry widgets reset their insertion cursor, selection,
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and view whenever the text variable changed, plus whenever a "configure"
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and view whenever the text variable changed, plus whenever a "configure"
|
widget command was invoked and there was a text variable for the
|
widget command was invoked and there was a text variable for the
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widget. Fixed to preserve this information as much as possible. (JO)
|
widget. Fixed to preserve this information as much as possible. (JO)
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|
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3/5/96 (new feature) Added version suffix to shared library names so that
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3/5/96 (new feature) Added version suffix to shared library names so that
|
Tk will compile under NetBSD and FreeBSD (I hope). (JO)
|
Tk will compile under NetBSD and FreeBSD (I hope). (JO)
|
|
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3/6/96 (bug fix) Changed the way certain configure & motion events are
|
3/6/96 (bug fix) Changed the way certain configure & motion events are
|
reported. This fixes several bugs in menus & "winfo rootx". (RJ)
|
reported. This fixes several bugs in menus & "winfo rootx". (RJ)
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3/7/96 (bug fix) Fixed tag remove bug that showed up when draging out a
|
3/7/96 (bug fix) Fixed tag remove bug that showed up when draging out a
|
selection. If you had dragged left, then tried to drag back right, the
|
selection. If you had dragged left, then tried to drag back right, the
|
left edge of the selection wasn't being updated because the tag remove
|
left edge of the selection wasn't being updated because the tag remove
|
wasn't doing anything. (BW)
|
wasn't doing anything. (BW)
|
|
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3/7/96 (bug fix) Fixed the boundary conditions of tag prevrange. The second
|
3/7/96 (bug fix) Fixed the boundary conditions of tag prevrange. The second
|
index argument wasn't effecting in stopping the search if it fell within
|
index argument wasn't effecting in stopping the search if it fell within
|
a range. The second index has to come at or before the start of a range
|
a range. The second index has to come at or before the start of a range
|
for the range to be found by tag prevrange. (BW)
|
for the range to be found by tag prevrange. (BW)
|
|
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3/7/96 (bug fix) "puts" to stdout or stderr when running from a script
|
3/7/96 (bug fix) "puts" to stdout or stderr when running from a script
|
caused wish41.exe to exit silently. Now the output is silently
|
caused wish41.exe to exit silently. Now the output is silently
|
discarded without generating an error. (SS)
|
discarded without generating an error. (SS)
|
|
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3/7/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug where wish was treating empty lines in the input
|
3/7/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug where wish was treating empty lines in the input
|
as end of input, if the input came from stdin. This would cause it to
|
as end of input, if the input came from stdin. This would cause it to
|
complain about missing closing braces etc. (JL)
|
complain about missing closing braces etc. (JL)
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----------------- Released 4.1b3, 3/8/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 4.1b3, 3/8/96 -----------------------
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3/9/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug in text.tcl that could cause errors in text
|
3/9/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug in text.tcl that could cause errors in text
|
widgets of the form 'can't use non-numeric string as operand of "-"'. (JO)
|
widgets of the form 'can't use non-numeric string as operand of "-"'. (JO)
|
|
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3/12/96 (feature improvement) Modified startup script to look in several
|
3/12/96 (feature improvement) Modified startup script to look in several
|
different places for the Tcl library directory. This should allow tk
|
different places for the Tcl library directory. This should allow tk
|
to find the libraries under all but the weirdest conditions, even without
|
to find the libraries under all but the weirdest conditions, even without
|
the TK_LIBRARY environment variable being set. (JO)
|
the TK_LIBRARY environment variable being set. (JO)
|
|
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3/14/96 (bug fix) "wish bogus_file_name" didn't print an error message. (JO)
|
3/14/96 (bug fix) "wish bogus_file_name" didn't print an error message. (JO)
|
|
|
3/14/96 (bug fix) Button-2 wasn't claiming the focus during paste
|
3/14/96 (bug fix) Button-2 wasn't claiming the focus during paste
|
operations. (JO)
|
operations. (JO)
|
|
|
3/14/96 (bug fix) "tkwait visibility" use to hang forever if its window
|
3/14/96 (bug fix) "tkwait visibility" use to hang forever if its window
|
was deleted. Now it detects this condition and returns an error. (JO)
|
was deleted. Now it detects this condition and returns an error. (JO)
|
|
|
3/16/96 (bug fix) Changed configuration stuff to get dynamic loading and
|
3/16/96 (bug fix) Changed configuration stuff to get dynamic loading and
|
shared libraries working under AIX. (JO)
|
shared libraries working under AIX. (JO)
|
|
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3/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed core dumps that could occur when a slave interpreter
|
3/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed core dumps that could occur when a slave interpreter
|
was deleted in the middle of executin bindings. (JO)
|
was deleted in the middle of executin bindings. (JO)
|
|
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3/18/96 (new feature) Added support for Activate/Deactivate events.
|
3/18/96 (new feature) Added support for Activate/Deactivate events.
|
Currently, these new X events will generated only on the Macintosh. (RJ/CS)
|
Currently, these new X events will generated only on the Macintosh. (RJ/CS)
|
|
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3/21/96 (bug fix) The "tag prevrange" command would fail to return the current
|
3/21/96 (bug fix) The "tag prevrange" command would fail to return the current
|
range if it began at 1.0 and the starting point of the search was within
|
range if it began at 1.0 and the starting point of the search was within
|
the range. (BW)
|
the range. (BW)
|
|
|
3/21/96 (configuration improvement) Changed configure script so it
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3/21/96 (configuration improvement) Changed configure script so it
|
doesn't use version numbers (as in -ltk4.1 and libtk4.1.so) under
|
doesn't use version numbers (as in -ltk4.1 and libtk4.1.so) under
|
SunOS 4.1, where they don't work anyway. (JO)
|
SunOS 4.1, where they don't work anyway. (JO)
|
|
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3/22/96 (bug fix) Made Tk more robust against interpreter deletion. Now it
|
3/22/96 (bug fix) Made Tk more robust against interpreter deletion. Now it
|
should be safe to delete an interpreter with a Tk application inside it,
|
should be safe to delete an interpreter with a Tk application inside it,
|
without first deleting the Tk application. (JL)
|
without first deleting the Tk application. (JL)
|
|
|
3/26/96 (bug fix) Tk now returns results from a "send" to an interpreter
|
3/26/96 (bug fix) Tk now returns results from a "send" to an interpreter
|
in which the Tk application is destroyed, if the interpreter continues
|
in which the Tk application is destroyed, if the interpreter continues
|
computing after the Tk application is destroyed. Previously any results
|
computing after the Tk application is destroyed. Previously any results
|
computed after '.' was destroyed in the target interpreter were discarded
|
computed after '.' was destroyed in the target interpreter were discarded
|
by the "send". (JL)
|
by the "send". (JL)
|
|
|
3/26/96 (new feature) Tk now provides a static Tktest package which is
|
3/26/96 (new feature) Tk now provides a static Tktest package which is
|
present only in test versions of Tk; this allows the testing commands to
|
present only in test versions of Tk; this allows the testing commands to
|
be loaded into new interpreters besides the main one. (JL)
|
be loaded into new interpreters besides the main one. (JL)
|
|
|
3/28/96 (bug fix) Changed the tk_dialog procedure *not* to make the
|
3/28/96 (bug fix) Changed the tk_dialog procedure *not* to make the
|
dialog a transient for its parent. The old behavior meant that the
|
dialog a transient for its parent. The old behavior meant that the
|
dialog did not get posted if the parent was iconified. (JO)
|
dialog did not get posted if the parent was iconified. (JO)
|
|
|
4/5/96 (bug fix) Tk would occasionally crash when destroying toplevels
|
4/5/96 (bug fix) Tk would occasionally crash when destroying toplevels
|
under Windows. (SS)
|
under Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
4/5/96 (bug fix) Fonts were not being properly deallocated, causing
|
4/5/96 (bug fix) Fonts were not being properly deallocated, causing
|
GDI resources to be consumed and never released under Windows. (SS)
|
GDI resources to be consumed and never released under Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
4/11/96 (bug fix) Toplevel windows with no specified geometry were
|
4/11/96 (bug fix) Toplevel windows with no specified geometry were
|
always appearing in the upper left corner of the screen under
|
always appearing in the upper left corner of the screen under
|
Windows. (SS)
|
Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
4/11/96 (bug fix) "wm minsize" did not properly report the minimum
|
4/11/96 (bug fix) "wm minsize" did not properly report the minimum
|
size imposed by the Windows window manager. (SS)
|
size imposed by the Windows window manager. (SS)
|
|
|
4/13/96 (bug fix) Text widgets could dump core in some cases where
|
4/13/96 (bug fix) Text widgets could dump core in some cases where
|
text was inserted on the top visible line. (JO)
|
text was inserted on the top visible line. (JO)
|
|
|
4/16/96 (bug fix) Changed menu code to ignore errors that occur when
|
4/16/96 (bug fix) Changed menu code to ignore errors that occur when
|
restoring a grab: the old grab window might not be visible anymore. (JO)
|
restoring a grab: the old grab window might not be visible anymore. (JO)
|
|
|
----------------- Released 4.1, 4/21/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 4.1, 4/21/96 -----------------------
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5/1/96 (bug fix) "option readfile" did not handle files with CRLF
|
5/1/96 (bug fix) "option readfile" did not handle files with CRLF
|
line termination. (SS)
|
line termination. (SS)
|
|
|
5/1/96 (bug fix) Changed to install tkConfig.sh under "make install-binaries",
|
5/1/96 (bug fix) Changed to install tkConfig.sh under "make install-binaries",
|
not "make install-libraries". (JO)
|
not "make install-libraries". (JO)
|
|
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5/7/96 (bug fix) Moved initScript in tkUnixInit.c to writable memory to
|
5/7/96 (bug fix) Moved initScript in tkUnixInit.c to writable memory to
|
avoid potential core dumps. (JO)
|
avoid potential core dumps. (JO)
|
|
|
5/7/96 (bug fix) Changed tk_dialog back so that the dialog box is a
|
5/7/96 (bug fix) Changed tk_dialog back so that the dialog box is a
|
transient window again. This is needed to make sure that the dialog
|
transient window again. This is needed to make sure that the dialog
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box doesn't get obscured. Also changed it to return -1 if the dialog
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box doesn't get obscured. Also changed it to return -1 if the dialog
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window is deleted before the user presses a button. (JO)
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window is deleted before the user presses a button. (JO)
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5/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused core-dumps if a text widget
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5/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused core-dumps if a text widget
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with -setgrid 1 was deleted by removing its command. (JO)
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with -setgrid 1 was deleted by removing its command. (JO)
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5/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused Tk initialization to use improperly
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5/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused Tk initialization to use improperly
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initialized variables left over from previous invocation of Tk_Init on
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initialized variables left over from previous invocation of Tk_Init on
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another interpreter. (JL)
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another interpreter. (JL)
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5/16/96 (new feature) Implemented application embedding on Windows
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5/16/96 (new feature) Implemented application embedding on Windows
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platforms (only Tk inside another application, not the other way yet). (JL)
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platforms (only Tk inside another application, not the other way yet). (JL)
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5/16/96 (new feature) Added C API Tk_SafeInit that adds Tk to a safe
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5/16/96 (new feature) Added C API Tk_SafeInit that adds Tk to a safe
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interpreter. (JL)
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interpreter. (JL)
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5/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused Tk initialization to use improperly
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5/16/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug that caused Tk initialization to use improperly
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initialized variables left over from previous invocation of Tk_Init on
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initialized variables left over from previous invocation of Tk_Init on
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another interpreter. (JL)
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another interpreter. (JL)
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5/16/96 (new feature) Implemented application embedding on Windows
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5/16/96 (new feature) Implemented application embedding on Windows
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platforms (only Tk inside another application, not the other way yet). (JL)
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platforms (only Tk inside another application, not the other way yet). (JL)
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5/16/96 (new feature) Added C API Tk_SafeInit that adds Tk to a safe
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5/16/96 (new feature) Added C API Tk_SafeInit that adds Tk to a safe
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interpreter. (JL)
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interpreter. (JL)
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5/22/96 (bug fix) Listboxes weren't properly ignoring double clicks on
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5/22/96 (bug fix) Listboxes weren't properly ignoring double clicks on
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button 1. (JO)
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button 1. (JO)
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6/12/96 (bug fix) Focus was automatically placed on new toplevels.
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6/12/96 (bug fix) Focus was automatically placed on new toplevels.
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This caused the titlebar to flash during menubar traversal. (SS)
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This caused the titlebar to flash during menubar traversal. (SS)
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6/12/96 (bug fix) Iconification of a window with a specified geometry
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6/12/96 (bug fix) Iconification of a window with a specified geometry
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by using the minimize button would leave the window in an inconsistent
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by using the minimize button would leave the window in an inconsistent
|
state. When the window was deiconified using "wm deiconify", the
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state. When the window was deiconified using "wm deiconify", the
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window would continue to display as an icon with the deiconified
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window would continue to display as an icon with the deiconified
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geometry. (SS)
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geometry. (SS)
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6/12/96 (bug fix) Fixed a resource leak where the text widget was not
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6/12/96 (bug fix) Fixed a resource leak where the text widget was not
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freeing all of the TkRegions it created. This fix affects all
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freeing all of the TkRegions it created. This fix affects all
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platforms, but is particularly important for Win32s. (SS)
|
platforms, but is particularly important for Win32s. (SS)
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6/21/96 (configuration change) Added --enable-gcc switch to configure
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6/21/96 (configuration change) Added --enable-gcc switch to configure
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script to make Tk just like Tcl. Now Tk will not use gcc unless you
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script to make Tk just like Tcl. Now Tk will not use gcc unless you
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request it explicitly. (JO)
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request it explicitly. (JO)
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|
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7/18/96 (bug fix) Changed "configure" script to add an extra -R switch
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7/18/96 (bug fix) Changed "configure" script to add an extra -R switch
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(or whatever is appropriate to the platform) if the X library is in a
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(or whatever is appropriate to the platform) if the X library is in a
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nonstandard place. This guarantees that the shared library can be
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nonstandard place. This guarantees that the shared library can be
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found at runtime without having to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH variable. (JO)
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found at runtime without having to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH variable. (JO)
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7/19/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkImgGIF.c that cause core dumps if a
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7/19/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug in tkImgGIF.c that cause core dumps if a
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GIF file contained multiple images. (JO)
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GIF file contained multiple images. (JO)
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7/20/96 (bug fix) Deadlock could occur if a recursive series of send
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7/20/96 (bug fix) Deadlock could occur if a recursive series of send
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operations involved multiple displays. (JO)
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operations involved multiple displays. (JO)
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7/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed a resource leak where deallocated XIDs were
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7/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed a resource leak where deallocated XIDs were
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taking up memory on Windows and Macintosh platforms. (SS)
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taking up memory on Windows and Macintosh platforms. (SS)
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7/30/96 (bug fix) A core dump could occur if a handler for
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7/30/96 (bug fix) A core dump could occur if a handler for
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a window tried to create a child in the half-dead window. Fixed by
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a window tried to create a child in the half-dead window. Fixed by
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making the window's name disappear from the name table once it starts
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making the window's name disappear from the name table once it starts
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to be deleted. (JO)
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to be deleted. (JO)
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----------------- Released patch 4.1p1, 8/2/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released patch 4.1p1, 8/2/96 -----------------------
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4/30/96 (new feature) Added support for named virtual events. New "event"
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4/30/96 (new feature) Added support for named virtual events. New "event"
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command to define/destroy named virtual events and to programmatically
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command to define/destroy named virtual events and to programmatically
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send both real and virtual events to Tk. (CS)
|
send both real and virtual events to Tk. (CS)
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|
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8/6/96 (bug fix) Entry widgets were invoking scrollbar update functions
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8/6/96 (bug fix) Entry widgets were invoking scrollbar update functions
|
too often. (JO)
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too often. (JO)
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8/9/96 (bug fix) 7/30 change above for handlers broke many
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8/9/96 (bug fix) 7/30 change above for handlers broke many
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things by making window available during Destroy handler. Reworked
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things by making window available during Destroy handler. Reworked
|
fix for core dump to simply disallow creating children of half-dead
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fix for core dump to simply disallow creating children of half-dead
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parents. (JO)
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parents. (JO)
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|
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8/12/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug where using the Copy menu item on the
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8/12/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug where using the Copy menu item on the
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Macintosh would append a NULL character at the end of the text. (RJ)
|
Macintosh would append a NULL character at the end of the text. (RJ)
|
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8/15/96 (bug fix) Fixed Mac code so garbage wouldn't be printed in
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8/15/96 (bug fix) Fixed Mac code so garbage wouldn't be printed in
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text and entry widgets when function & other non-printing keys were
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text and entry widgets when function & other non-printing keys were
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pressed. (RJ)
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pressed. (RJ)
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8/15/96 (configuration improvement) Changed the file patchlevel.h
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8/15/96 (configuration improvement) Changed the file patchlevel.h
|
to be tkPatch.h. This avoids conflict with the Tcl file and is now
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to be tkPatch.h. This avoids conflict with the Tcl file and is now
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in 8.3 format on the Windows platform. (RJ)
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in 8.3 format on the Windows platform. (RJ)
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|
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8/19/96 (bug fix) Fixed a bug under Windows where the initial window
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8/19/96 (bug fix) Fixed a bug under Windows where the initial window
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position for a toplevel window was reported as +0+0, regardless of the
|
position for a toplevel window was reported as +0+0, regardless of the
|
actual position. (SS)
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actual position. (SS)
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8/21/96 (bug fix) If the last character on a line in a text widget was
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8/21/96 (bug fix) If the last character on a line in a text widget was
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a space character that didn't completely fit, the text widget would
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a space character that didn't completely fit, the text widget would
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sometimes add an extra wrap line. (JO)
|
sometimes add an extra wrap line. (JO)
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8/22/96 (feature change) Complete rewrite of the grid geometry manager.
|
8/22/96 (feature change) Complete rewrite of the grid geometry manager.
|
There is a new layout algorithm that produces better (but different)
|
There is a new layout algorithm that produces better (but different)
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layouts in many common cases. (SU)
|
layouts in many common cases. (SU)
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8/22/96 (new feature) There are two new options for the grid geometry
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8/22/96 (new feature) There are two new options for the grid geometry
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manager, "grid update" which forces an immediate layout calculation,
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manager, "grid update" which forces an immediate layout calculation,
|
and a "-pad" option to rowconfigure and columnconfigure that allows for
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and a "-pad" option to rowconfigure and columnconfigure that allows for
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extra space around widgets. (SU)
|
extra space around widgets. (SU)
|
|
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8/22/96 (feature change) The order in which the grid geometry manager
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8/22/96 (feature change) The order in which the grid geometry manager
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reports slaves is now last-managed first. (SU)
|
reports slaves is now last-managed first. (SU)
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|
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8/22/96 (feature change) The column and row weights in the grid
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8/22/96 (feature change) The column and row weights in the grid
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geometry manager are kept internally as integers, instead of floating
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geometry manager are kept internally as integers, instead of floating
|
point values. Floating point values are still accepted on the command line,
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point values. Floating point values are still accepted on the command line,
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but are truncated to integers. (SU)
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but are truncated to integers. (SU)
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8/22/96 (new feature) There are four new commands for opening common
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8/22/96 (new feature) There are four new commands for opening common
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dialog boxes: tk_chooseColor, tk_getOpenFile, tk_getSaveFile and
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dialog boxes: tk_chooseColor, tk_getOpenFile, tk_getSaveFile and
|
tk_messageBox. Native dialog boxes are used wherever available. (IL)
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tk_messageBox. Native dialog boxes are used wherever available. (IL)
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8/22/96 (new demos) Added "fsbox", "msgbox" and "clrpick" demos. (IL)
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8/22/96 (new demos) Added "fsbox", "msgbox" and "clrpick" demos. (IL)
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8/23/96 (feature change) Invoking the edit menu on the Macintosh now
|
8/23/96 (feature change) Invoking the edit menu on the Macintosh now
|
generates the following virtual events <>, <>, <>,
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generates the following virtual events <>, <>, <>,
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and <> instead of faking key events. (RJ)
|
and <> instead of faking key events. (RJ)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
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8/25/96 (bug fix) Fixed a bug that would cause "grid x" to dump core. (SU)
|
8/25/96 (bug fix) Fixed a bug that would cause "grid x" to dump core. (SU)
|
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8/26/96 (new feature) Added the "unsupported1" command to the
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8/26/96 (new feature) Added the "unsupported1" command to the
|
Macintosh version of Tk. This command will allow you to set the style
|
Macintosh version of Tk. This command will allow you to set the style
|
of a new toplevel Window (much like overrideredirect). You can use
|
of a new toplevel Window (much like overrideredirect). You can use
|
this to get access to all of the Native Mac window styles. This is to
|
this to get access to all of the Native Mac window styles. This is to
|
hold you over until we get a more general solution added to the
|
hold you over until we get a more general solution added to the
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toplevel command. (RJ)
|
toplevel command. (RJ)
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8/26/96 (new feature) Added support to handle the zoom box on a
|
8/26/96 (new feature) Added support to handle the zoom box on a
|
Macintosh window. (Currently, you can only get a Tk window with a
|
Macintosh window. (Currently, you can only get a Tk window with a
|
zoom box by using the "unsupported1" command. (RJ)
|
zoom box by using the "unsupported1" command. (RJ)
|
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8/27/96 (documentation change) Removed old change bars (for changes in
|
8/27/96 (documentation change) Removed old change bars (for changes in
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Tk 4.1 and earlier releases) from manual entries. (JO)
|
Tk 4.1 and earlier releases) from manual entries. (JO)
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----------------- Released 4.2b1, 8/30/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 4.2b1, 8/30/96 -----------------------
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9/5/96 (bug fixes) Fixed several bugs in file dialogs: individual files
|
9/5/96 (bug fixes) Fixed several bugs in file dialogs: individual files
|
could be listed twice, if a long list of files were shown, and the view
|
could be listed twice, if a long list of files were shown, and the view
|
scrolled to the right, and then a different file file was shown, the
|
scrolled to the right, and then a different file file was shown, the
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scrollregion on the canvas wasn't being reset, so the file dialog was
|
scrollregion on the canvas wasn't being reset, so the file dialog was
|
broken from then on, added an update idletasks so that the watch
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broken from then on, added an update idletasks so that the watch
|
cursor was shown when the dialog was thinking. For the motif file
|
cursor was shown when the dialog was thinking. For the motif file
|
dialog, fixed the weights for resizing. On the clrpicker, fixed the
|
dialog, fixed the weights for resizing. On the clrpicker, fixed the
|
finalColor variable which caused problems when the OK button was
|
finalColor variable which caused problems when the OK button was
|
"clicked" before the dialog was mapped (in the test suite). Added Ioi's
|
"clicked" before the dialog was mapped (in the test suite). Added Ioi's
|
last changes from before he left. For message boxes, if a single button
|
last changes from before he left. For message boxes, if a single button
|
message box is shown (currently only 'ok'), it is set to be the default
|
message box is shown (currently only 'ok'), it is set to be the default
|
even if not specified. (KC)
|
even if not specified. (KC)
|
|
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9/5/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug on Macintosh where menus would appear in a
|
9/5/96 (bug fix) Fixed bug on Macintosh where menus would appear in a
|
seemingly random location. (RJ)
|
seemingly random location. (RJ)
|
|
|
9/5/96 (bug fix) Text widgets had rounding problems with the "yview"
|
9/5/96 (bug fix) Text widgets had rounding problems with the "yview"
|
command that caused them sometimes to round to the line before the
|
command that caused them sometimes to round to the line before the
|
correct one. (JO)
|
correct one. (JO)
|
|
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9/5/96 (bug fix) Changed grab code to retry grabs after errors where
|
9/5/96 (bug fix) Changed grab code to retry grabs after errors where
|
another application already has the grab. This is needed to get
|
another application already has the grab. This is needed to get
|
around race conditions with some window managers and will hopefully
|
around race conditions with some window managers and will hopefully
|
solve the grab errors that people see occasionally. (JO)
|
solve the grab errors that people see occasionally. (JO)
|
|
|
9/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed x-y coordinate confusion problem with scaling
|
9/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed x-y coordinate confusion problem with scaling
|
of window items in canvases. (JO)
|
of window items in canvases. (JO)
|
|
|
9/11/96 (bug fix) The open and save file dialogs would change the
|
9/11/96 (bug fix) The open and save file dialogs would change the
|
current working directory under Windows. (SS)
|
current working directory under Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
9/12/96 (bug fix) The Tk event system was delivering events to dead
|
9/12/96 (bug fix) The Tk event system was delivering events to dead
|
windows, if the event handler got reentered during a Destroy event
|
windows, if the event handler got reentered during a Destroy event
|
handler. This could cause core dumps and other problems. (JO)
|
handler. This could cause core dumps and other problems. (JO)
|
|
|
9/20/96 (bug fix) In XFillRectangles under Windows, a brush was not
|
9/20/96 (bug fix) In XFillRectangles under Windows, a brush was not
|
being deallocated. (SS)
|
being deallocated. (SS)
|
|
|
9/20/96 (bug fix) The Mac window manager used to generate a mouseUp
|
9/20/96 (bug fix) The Mac window manager used to generate a mouseUp
|
event for a top level that was recently raised to the front/active
|
event for a top level that was recently raised to the front/active
|
window which often caused a tk(priv) error. The up event is no
|
window which often caused a tk(priv) error. The up event is no
|
longer generated with solves several problems. (RJ)
|
longer generated with solves several problems. (RJ)
|
|
|
9/25/96 (bug fix) The font code under Windows was leaking memory
|
9/25/96 (bug fix) The font code under Windows was leaking memory
|
whenever a new font was referenced using the three part font names. (SS)
|
whenever a new font was referenced using the three part font names. (SS)
|
|
|
9/26/96 (bug fix) The tests for the common dialogs still used the 'testevent'
|
9/26/96 (bug fix) The tests for the common dialogs still used the 'testevent'
|
function. I updated these calls in clrpick.test, msgbox.test, filebox.test
|
function. I updated these calls in clrpick.test, msgbox.test, filebox.test
|
to use the new event gereating mechanism.
|
to use the new event gereating mechanism.
|
|
|
9/18/96 (bug fix) Long-standing bug in bind where was
|
9/18/96 (bug fix) Long-standing bug in bind where was
|
reported as , but was reported as "aa". (CS)
|
reported as , but was reported as "aa". (CS)
|
|
|
9/27/96 (bug fix) Bindings didn't work on 64-bit machines due to changes
|
9/27/96 (bug fix) Bindings didn't work on 64-bit machines due to changes
|
made for virtual events. (CS)
|
made for virtual events. (CS)
|
|
|
9/30/96 (feature change) Binding for new virtual events included both
|
9/30/96 (feature change) Binding for new virtual events included both
|
lower and upper-case, e.g., <> was defined as and
|
lower and upper-case, e.g., <> was defined as and
|
. Previously, widgets were directly bound to only lower-case
|
. Previously, widgets were directly bound to only lower-case
|
bindings. The upper-case binding caused incompatibility with some existing
|
bindings. The upper-case binding caused incompatibility with some existing
|
Tcl programs, so the upper case bindings for <>, <>, and <>
|
Tcl programs, so the upper case bindings for <>, <>, and <>
|
were removed. (CS)
|
were removed. (CS)
|
|
|
9/30/96 (bug fix) The postscript code in the canvas widget now uses
|
9/30/96 (bug fix) The postscript code in the canvas widget now uses
|
channels to get and write .ps files which fixed a bug on the Mac where
|
channels to get and write .ps files which fixed a bug on the Mac where
|
an output file would have mixed EOL characters. In addition, I added
|
an output file would have mixed EOL characters. In addition, I added
|
the ability for the prolog to come from the Tk shared library on the
|
the ability for the prolog to come from the Tk shared library on the
|
Mac which makes it possible to have a standalone application. (RJ)
|
Mac which makes it possible to have a standalone application. (RJ)
|
|
|
10/1/96 (feature change) "grid forget" was renamed "grid remove". A new
|
10/1/96 (feature change) "grid forget" was renamed "grid remove". A new
|
command "grid forget" was added whose semantics are the same as "pack forget"
|
command "grid forget" was added whose semantics are the same as "pack forget"
|
(SAU)
|
(SAU)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
10/1/96 (feature change) grid no longer accepts floating point values for
|
10/1/96 (feature change) grid no longer accepts floating point values for
|
row or column weights, integers must be used. (SAU)
|
row or column weights, integers must be used. (SAU)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
10/1/96 (feature change) "grid {column,row}configure "
|
10/1/96 (feature change) "grid {column,row}configure "
|
returns a list of option value pairs for all of the row or column
|
returns a list of option value pairs for all of the row or column
|
constraints. It used to return an error. (SAU)
|
constraints. It used to return an error. (SAU)
|
|
|
10/1/96 (bug fix) "The way grid handles '^' short-cuts was re-written
|
10/1/96 (bug fix) "The way grid handles '^' short-cuts was re-written
|
to eliminate core dumps. (SAU)
|
to eliminate core dumps. (SAU)
|
|
|
10/3/96 (feature change) A virtual event binding associated with a
|
10/3/96 (feature change) A virtual event binding associated with a
|
given physical event is now considered less specific than a binding for
|
given physical event is now considered less specific than a binding for
|
that same physical event, all other things being equal. (CS).
|
that same physical event, all other things being equal. (CS).
|
|
|
10/3/96 (bug fix) Under Windows text placed on the clipboard did not
|
10/3/96 (bug fix) Under Windows text placed on the clipboard did not
|
undergo CRLF translation when delivered to other applications. (SS)
|
undergo CRLF translation when delivered to other applications. (SS)
|
|
|
10/3/96 (bug fix) Copying an image onto itself with a zoom factor that
|
10/3/96 (bug fix) Copying an image onto itself with a zoom factor that
|
caused the image to grow was accessing freed memory. (SS)
|
caused the image to grow was accessing freed memory. (SS)
|
|
|
10/3/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, the image blank subcommand did not
|
10/3/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, the image blank subcommand did not
|
work. (SS)
|
work. (SS)
|
|
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows & Macintosh, XSetFont and XChangeGC
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows & Macintosh, XSetFont and XChangeGC
|
were not implemented, and XSetLineAttributes did not correctly update
|
were not implemented, and XSetLineAttributes did not correctly update
|
the GC. (SS)
|
the GC. (SS)
|
|
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, 8-bit non-palette displays were not
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, 8-bit non-palette displays were not
|
handled properly. (SS)
|
handled properly. (SS)
|
|
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, images of depth other than 8 or 24
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, images of depth other than 8 or 24
|
bits were not being rendered properly. (SS)
|
bits were not being rendered properly. (SS)
|
|
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, bitmap subimages were not correctly
|
10/10/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, bitmap subimages were not correctly
|
displayed. (SS)
|
displayed. (SS)
|
|
|
10/14/96 (bug fix) Under Window, wm resizable would constrain both
|
10/14/96 (bug fix) Under Window, wm resizable would constrain both
|
programatic resizes as well as user resizes. (SS)
|
programatic resizes as well as user resizes. (SS)
|
|
|
----------------- Released 4.2, 10/16/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 4.2, 10/16/96 -----------------------
|
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10/17/96 (bug fix) XCopyPlane was broken under Windows and would cause
|
10/17/96 (bug fix) XCopyPlane was broken under Windows and would cause
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a crash when used with a clipping bitmap. (SS)
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a crash when used with a clipping bitmap. (SS)
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10/21/96 (bug fix) Added missing resources needed by tk_getOpenDialog
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10/21/96 (bug fix) Added missing resources needed by tk_getOpenDialog
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on the Macintosh to the shared library for Tk. (RJ)
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on the Macintosh to the shared library for Tk. (RJ)
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10/22/96 (bug fix) Invoking a menu with an Alt key sequence caused an
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10/22/96 (bug fix) Invoking a menu with an Alt key sequence caused an
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error due to a misplaced common in library/menu.tcl. (JO)
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error due to a misplaced common in library/menu.tcl. (JO)
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10/23/96 (bug fix) Errors in files sourced by the Macintosh
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10/23/96 (bug fix) Errors in files sourced by the Macintosh
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"Source..." menu are now correctly reported via the background
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"Source..." menu are now correctly reported via the background
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error mechanism. (RJ)
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error mechanism. (RJ)
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10/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed a bug in the Mac subwindow implementation
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10/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed a bug in the Mac subwindow implementation
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that caused refreshes to not occur for canvases with embedded
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that caused refreshes to not occur for canvases with embedded
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windows. (RJ)
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windows. (RJ)
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10/24/96 (bug fix) Provided workaround for Apple bug that doesn't
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10/24/96 (bug fix) Provided workaround for Apple bug that doesn't
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handle zooming correctly for floating windows. (RJ)
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handle zooming correctly for floating windows. (RJ)
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10/24/96 (bug fix) Macintosh tearoff menus are now correctly
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10/24/96 (bug fix) Macintosh tearoff menus are now correctly
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displayed as Mac floating windows. (RJ)
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displayed as Mac floating windows. (RJ)
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11/1/96 (bug fix) Restored manual page for procedures like
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11/1/96 (bug fix) Restored manual page for procedures like
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Tk_CreateWindowFromPath and Tk_DestroyWindow; was accidentally deleted
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Tk_CreateWindowFromPath and Tk_DestroyWindow; was accidentally deleted
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when Tk_CreateMainWindow procedure was decommissioned. (JO)
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when Tk_CreateMainWindow procedure was decommissioned. (JO)
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11/19/96 (bug fix) Fixed bugs in postscript code that would cause the
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11/19/96 (bug fix) Fixed bugs in postscript code that would cause the
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prefix to not be included and the output file to have the wrong
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prefix to not be included and the output file to have the wrong
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permissions. (RJ)
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permissions. (RJ)
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12/2/96 (bug fix) Fixed problem with canvas lines where it didn't
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12/2/96 (bug fix) Fixed problem with canvas lines where it didn't
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compute bounding boxes correctly for zero-width lines: this could
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compute bounding boxes correctly for zero-width lines: this could
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potentially leave garbage on the screen when items were deleted or
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potentially leave garbage on the screen when items were deleted or
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moved. (JO)
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moved. (JO)
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12/5/96 (bug fix) Fixed the Macintosh implementation of pointer x/y
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12/5/96 (bug fix) Fixed the Macintosh implementation of pointer x/y
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which was returning garbage. (RJ)
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which was returning garbage. (RJ)
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12/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed grid bug where the positioning of slaves was
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12/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed grid bug where the positioning of slaves was
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incorrect for non-zero values of ipadx and ipady (SU)
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incorrect for non-zero values of ipadx and ipady (SU)
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12/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed grid bug where slaves got "lost" when an
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12/6/96 (bug fix) Fixed grid bug where slaves got "lost" when an
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already managed slave is re-managed in a different master. (SAU)
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already managed slave is re-managed in a different master. (SAU)
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----------------- Released 4.2p1, 12/8/96 (Mac only) --------------
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----------------- Released 4.2p1, 12/8/96 (Mac only) --------------
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1/17/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug where the Tk clipboard was not in sync
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1/17/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug where the Tk clipboard was not in sync
|
with the Macintosh clipboard on start-up. (RJ)
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with the Macintosh clipboard on start-up. (RJ)
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----------------- Released 4.2p2, 1/31/97 --------------
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----------------- Released 4.2p2, 1/31/97 --------------
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Changes for Tk 4.2 go above this line.
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Changes for Tk 4.2 go above this line.
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Changes for Tk 4.3 go below this line.
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Changes for Tk 4.3 go below this line.
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9/19/96 (improvement) Implemented table driven mechanism for deciding
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9/19/96 (improvement) Implemented table driven mechanism for deciding
|
whether a command is safe. If it is added by Tk_Init and it appears in the
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whether a command is safe. If it is added by Tk_Init and it appears in the
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table then it is kept, otherwise it is removed in a safe interpreter. (JL)
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table then it is kept, otherwise it is removed in a safe interpreter. (JL)
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10/18/96 (new feature) Added support for application embedding:
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10/18/96 (new feature) Added support for application embedding:
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- Frame and toplevel widgets now have a -container option, which
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- Frame and toplevel widgets now have a -container option, which
|
turns the widget into a container.
|
turns the widget into a container.
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- Toplevel widgets have a -use option for requesting that the
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- Toplevel widgets have a -use option for requesting that the
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widget be embedded in another application.
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widget be embedded in another application.
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- Wish also supports a -use command-line option.
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- Wish also supports a -use command-line option.
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Embedding is fully supported under Unix, but the implementation is
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Embedding is fully supported under Unix, but the implementation is
|
not complete under Windows or the Macintosh (it works just well
|
not complete under Windows or the Macintosh (it works just well
|
enough to support the Tcl/Tk plugin). (JO)
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enough to support the Tcl/Tk plugin). (JO)
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10/22/96 (bug fix) The commands "winfo rootx" and "winfo rooty" didn't
|
10/22/96 (bug fix) The commands "winfo rootx" and "winfo rooty" didn't
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work for non-toplevel windows in embedded applications: they returned
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work for non-toplevel windows in embedded applications: they returned
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the coordinates of the nearest toplevel. (JO)
|
the coordinates of the nearest toplevel. (JO)
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12/02/96 (new feature) Implemented Safe Tk. Tk can now be loaded into a
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12/02/96 (new feature) Implemented Safe Tk. Tk can now be loaded into a
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safe interpreter that has been created with tcl_safeCreateInterp, by
|
safe interpreter that has been created with tcl_safeCreateInterp, by
|
calling load {} Tk interpname. (JL)
|
calling load {} Tk interpname. (JL)
|
|
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12/02/96 (new feature) A safe Tk interpreter can no longer generate
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12/02/96 (new feature) A safe Tk interpreter can no longer generate
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postscript output from a canvas. (JL)
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postscript output from a canvas. (JL)
|
|
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12/02/96 (new feature) Added -channel option to photo command to allow
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12/02/96 (new feature) Added -channel option to photo command to allow
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image data to be read from a channel. This is useful in safe Tk
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image data to be read from a channel. This is useful in safe Tk
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interpreters where the data cannot be read directly from a file. (JL)
|
interpreters where the data cannot be read directly from a file. (JL)
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Changes for Tk 4.3 go above this line.
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Changes for Tk 4.3 go above this line.
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Changes for Tk 8.0 go below this line.
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Changes for Tk 8.0 go below this line.
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9/1/96 (new features) The font mechanism in Tk has been completely
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9/1/96 (new features) The font mechanism in Tk has been completely
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reworked:
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reworked:
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- Font names need not be nasty X LFDs: more intuitive names like
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- Font names need not be nasty X LFDs: more intuitive names like
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{Times 12 Bold} can also be used. See the manual entry font.n
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{Times 12 Bold} can also be used. See the manual entry font.n
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for details.
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for details.
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- Font requests always succeed now. If the requested font is not
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- Font requests always succeed now. If the requested font is not
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available, Tk finds the closest available font and uses that one.
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available, Tk finds the closest available font and uses that one.
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- Tk now supports named fonts whose precise attributes can be
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- Tk now supports named fonts whose precise attributes can be
|
changed dynamically. If a named font is changed, any widget
|
changed dynamically. If a named font is changed, any widget
|
using that font updates itself to reflect the change.
|
using that font updates itself to reflect the change.
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- There is a new command "font" for creating named fonts and querying
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- There is a new command "font" for creating named fonts and querying
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various information about fonts.
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various information about fonts.
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- There are now officially supported C APIs for measuring and
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- There are now officially supported C APIs for measuring and
|
displaying text. If you use these APIs now, your code will
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displaying text. If you use these APIs now, your code will
|
automatically handle international text when internationalization
|
automatically handle international text when internationalization
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is added to Tk in a future release. See the manual entries
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is added to Tk in a future release. See the manual entries
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MeasureChar.3, TextLayout.3, and FontId.3.
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MeasureChar.3, TextLayout.3, and FontId.3.
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- The old C procedures Tk_GetFontStruct, Tk_NameOfFontStruct, and
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- The old C procedures Tk_GetFontStruct, Tk_NameOfFontStruct, and
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Tk_FreeFontStruct have been replaced with more portable procedures
|
Tk_FreeFontStruct have been replaced with more portable procedures
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Tk_GetFont, Tk_NameOfFont, and Tk_FreeFont.
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Tk_GetFont, Tk_NameOfFont, and Tk_FreeFont.
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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(CS)
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(CS)
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9/24/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, transient windows would be destroyed
|
9/24/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, transient windows would be destroyed
|
if their master was destroyed, even if the transient window was not a
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if their master was destroyed, even if the transient window was not a
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child of the master. (SS)
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child of the master. (SS)
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|
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10/18/96 (new features) A -menu option has been added to the toplevel
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10/18/96 (new features) A -menu option has been added to the toplevel
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widget command, which allows a menu to operate as a menubar. On the
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widget command, which allows a menu to operate as a menubar. On the
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Macintosh, the menubar is displayed accross the top of the main monitor,
|
Macintosh, the menubar is displayed accross the top of the main monitor,
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just like with other applications. Under Windows and Unix, the menu is
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just like with other applications. Under Windows and Unix, the menu is
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attached to the toplevel window. Also, changed some semantics.
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attached to the toplevel window. Also, changed some semantics.
|
Tearoff menus will now reflect changes to the menu it was
|
Tearoff menus will now reflect changes to the menu it was
|
torn off from, and are deleted when the master menu is
|
torn off from, and are deleted when the master menu is
|
deleted. Tearoffs also reflect more look-and-feel of the
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deleted. Tearoffs also reflect more look-and-feel of the
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platforms they are running on. (SRP)
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platforms they are running on. (SRP)
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10/31/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, missing system cursors would
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10/31/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, missing system cursors would
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generate an error instead of falling through to the Tk cursor of the
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generate an error instead of falling through to the Tk cursor of the
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same name. (SS)
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same name. (SS)
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11/7/96 (feature change) Under Unix, default borderwidth is now 1 to
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11/7/96 (feature change) Under Unix, default borderwidth is now 1 to
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more closely approximate CDE. (SS)
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more closely approximate CDE. (SS)
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Note: this change was undone on 6/12/97, restoring the default border
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Note: this change was undone on 6/12/97, restoring the default border
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width to 2 again. (JO)
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width to 2 again. (JO)
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11/7/96 (new feature) The button widget now supports a -default option
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11/7/96 (new feature) The button widget now supports a -default option
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that draws a platform specific default ring around the widget. (SS)
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that draws a platform specific default ring around the widget. (SS)
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11/7/96 (feature change) Under Windows, buttons and scrollbars now
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11/7/96 (feature change) Under Windows, buttons and scrollbars now
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have native look and feel. This affects the default class bindings
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have native look and feel. This affects the default class bindings
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and the way the some configuration options are interpreted. Refer to
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and the way the some configuration options are interpreted. Refer to
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the widget manual pages for more details. (SS)
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the widget manual pages for more details. (SS)
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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11/19/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, images were incorrectly drawn on
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11/19/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, images were incorrectly drawn on
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16-bit displays. (SS)
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16-bit displays. (SS)
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|
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11/19/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, the class name for the main window
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11/19/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, the class name for the main window
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(.) was not properly generated from argv0. (SS)
|
(.) was not properly generated from argv0. (SS)
|
|
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11/20/96 (bug fix) Fixed a couple of bugs in the Canvas widget. The
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11/20/96 (bug fix) Fixed a couple of bugs in the Canvas widget. The
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postscript file is now created with the correct permissions. Also,
|
postscript file is now created with the correct permissions. Also,
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the prolog is now properly included in all cases. (RJ)
|
the prolog is now properly included in all cases. (RJ)
|
|
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11/22/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, the initial directory and file names
|
11/22/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, the initial directory and file names
|
were not properly translated before being passed to the system
|
were not properly translated before being passed to the system
|
open/save file dialogs. So forward slashes were not converted to
|
open/save file dialogs. So forward slashes were not converted to
|
backslashes, and tilde substitution was not performed. (SS)
|
backslashes, and tilde substitution was not performed. (SS)
|
|
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11/25/96 (feature change) Under Windows and Macintosh, the selection
|
11/25/96 (feature change) Under Windows and Macintosh, the selection
|
highlight is now hidden whenever an entry or text widget loses focus.
|
highlight is now hidden whenever an entry or text widget loses focus.
|
Also, the previous selection information is not lost when a new
|
Also, the previous selection information is not lost when a new
|
selection is made in a different widget. (SS)
|
selection is made in a different widget. (SS)
|
|
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11/26/96 (new feature) Added support for images as primitive types in
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11/26/96 (new feature) Added support for images as primitive types in
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text widgets. (SU)
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text widgets. (SU)
|
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11/30/96 (configuration improvement) Modified configure.in to handle the
|
11/30/96 (configuration improvement) Modified configure.in to handle the
|
case where Tcl and Tk are installed in different places by including both
|
case where Tcl and Tk are installed in different places by including both
|
their library directories in the library search path for Tk. (JO)
|
their library directories in the library search path for Tk. (JO)
|
|
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12/3/96 (bug fixes) Fixed two bugs related to canvas lines that caused
|
12/3/96 (bug fixes) Fixed two bugs related to canvas lines that caused
|
the screen to be incorrectly refreshed, leaving garbage on the screen.
|
the screen to be incorrectly refreshed, leaving garbage on the screen.
|
One bug was related to lines with width zero, and the other was
|
One bug was related to lines with width zero, and the other was
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related to lines with very long miters. (JO)
|
related to lines with very long miters. (JO)
|
|
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12/4/96 (bug fix) The "update" command was only syncing the display
|
12/4/96 (bug fix) The "update" command was only syncing the display
|
for its main window. Changed to sync all displays. (JO)
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for its main window. Changed to sync all displays. (JO)
|
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12/5/96 (bug fix) Color deallocation would occasionally cause a panic
|
12/5/96 (bug fix) Color deallocation would occasionally cause a panic
|
under Windows. (SS)
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under Windows. (SS)
|
|
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12/5/96 (bug fix) Errors during startup were silently discarded under
|
12/5/96 (bug fix) Errors during startup were silently discarded under
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Windows. (SS)
|
Windows. (SS)
|
|
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12/5/96 (bug fix) Errors during startup were silently discarded under
|
12/5/96 (bug fix) Errors during startup were silently discarded under
|
Windows. (SS)
|
Windows. (SS)
|
|
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12/11/96 (bug fix) Text widgets weren't considering the -spacing1
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12/11/96 (bug fix) Text widgets weren't considering the -spacing1
|
and -spacing2 options when computing their desired geometry. (JO)
|
and -spacing2 options when computing their desired geometry. (JO)
|
|
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12/12/96 (feature change) Option menus using tk_optionMenu were
|
12/12/96 (feature change) Option menus using tk_optionMenu were
|
created with command entries that set the option menu's variable in a
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created with command entries that set the option menu's variable in a
|
command string. This has been changed so that the option menu's
|
command string. This has been changed so that the option menu's
|
entries are now radiobutton entries so that the entries that matches
|
entries are now radiobutton entries so that the entries that matches
|
the variable is now checked when the menu is posted. (SRP)
|
the variable is now checked when the menu is posted. (SRP)
|
|
|
12/12/96 (feature change) The destroy command no longer returns an
|
12/12/96 (feature change) The destroy command no longer returns an
|
error when a window does not exist. (SRP)
|
error when a window does not exist. (SRP)
|
|
|
12/13/96 (new feature) grid row/column-configure accepts a list of
|
12/13/96 (new feature) grid row/column-configure accepts a list of
|
indices in addition to a single index. (SU)
|
indices in addition to a single index. (SU)
|
|
|
12/17/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, command line was not being parsed
|
12/17/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, command line was not being parsed
|
correctly if it contained the literal characters \" (CS)
|
correctly if it contained the literal characters \" (CS)
|
|
|
12/17/96 (feature change) Native Windows labels do not get a focus-ring
|
12/17/96 (feature change) Native Windows labels do not get a focus-ring
|
border. (CS)
|
border. (CS)
|
|
|
12/17/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, colors specified as "#XXYYZZ" where XX, YY,
|
12/17/96 (bug fix) Under Windows, colors specified as "#XXYYZZ" where XX, YY,
|
or ZZ were not valid hex digits were getting a random color value instead of
|
or ZZ were not valid hex digits were getting a random color value instead of
|
being an error. (CS)
|
being an error. (CS)
|
|
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----------------- Released 8.0a1, 12/17/96 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 8.0a1, 12/17/96 -----------------------
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12/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed two menu bugs:
|
12/23/96 (bug fix) Fixed two menu bugs:
|
- Menus could get stacked below other windows so that they weren't
|
- Menus could get stacked below other windows so that they weren't
|
visible when posted (especially under olvwm and fvwm).
|
visible when posted (especially under olvwm and fvwm).
|
- Under olvwm if you pressed button 1 over an entry in a new-style
|
- Under olvwm if you pressed button 1 over an entry in a new-style
|
menubar, the menu didn't appear until you moved the mouse slightly.
|
menubar, the menu didn't appear until you moved the mouse slightly.
|
(JO)
|
(JO)
|
|
|
1/6/97 (bug fix) Focus could accidentally get grabbed by an application
|
1/6/97 (bug fix) Focus could accidentally get grabbed by an application
|
away from the rightful focus owner if the focus recently changed from one
|
away from the rightful focus owner if the focus recently changed from one
|
application to another. (JO)
|
application to another. (JO)
|
|
|
1/6/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the console was appearing even for
|
1/6/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the console was appearing even for
|
non-interactive applications. This was a side effect of a general
|
non-interactive applications. This was a side effect of a general
|
problem with the wm state of windows that were being mapped for the
|
problem with the wm state of windows that were being mapped for the
|
first time. (SS)
|
first time. (SS)
|
|
|
1/6/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the initialization code was not
|
1/6/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the initialization code was not
|
looking in the right directory for the Tk libraries when the program
|
looking in the right directory for the Tk libraries when the program
|
being run was not in the Tcl installation heirarchy. (SS)
|
being run was not in the Tcl installation heirarchy. (SS)
|
|
|
1/8/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the windows were not being unmapped
|
1/8/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the windows were not being unmapped
|
properly, which led to strange packer behavior. (SS)
|
properly, which led to strange packer behavior. (SS)
|
|
|
1/8/97 (bug fix) The "winfo containing" command (and the Tk_CoordsToWindow
|
1/8/97 (bug fix) The "winfo containing" command (and the Tk_CoordsToWindow
|
procedure) didn't work properly on Unix in the presence of embedding or
|
procedure) didn't work properly on Unix in the presence of embedding or
|
menubars. (JO)
|
menubars. (JO)
|
|
|
1/15/97 (bug fix) Invoking "destroy ." as the command from a menu would
|
1/15/97 (bug fix) Invoking "destroy ." as the command from a menu would
|
cause Tk to crash because TkMainInfo was freed before menu released its
|
cause Tk to crash because TkMainInfo was freed before menu released its
|
resources. This bug had already been fixed for scrollbars and buttons. (CS)
|
resources. This bug had already been fixed for scrollbars and buttons. (CS)
|
|
|
1/15/97 (bug fix) Tk is now working under Win32s again, including Win32
|
1/15/97 (bug fix) Tk is now working under Win32s again, including Win32
|
version 1.25. Fixed separate problems in fonts and dialogs. (CS)
|
version 1.25. Fixed separate problems in fonts and dialogs. (CS)
|
|
|
1/15/97 (feature change) Under Windows, font sizes are now specified in
|
1/15/97 (feature change) Under Windows, font sizes are now specified in
|
points, not pixels. The mapping between pointsize and pixels depends on
|
points, not pixels. The mapping between pointsize and pixels depends on
|
Windows having accurate metrics for the monitor (plug&play helps). Font
|
Windows having accurate metrics for the monitor (plug&play helps). Font
|
metrics are still reported in pixels. (CS)
|
metrics are still reported in pixels. (CS)
|
|
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) Grid no longer reports rows or columns "out of range"
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) Grid no longer reports rows or columns "out of range"
|
when requesting their constraints. (SAU)
|
when requesting their constraints. (SAU)
|
|
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) Fixed some window manager related bugs on the
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) Fixed some window manager related bugs on the
|
Macintosh. Now better support global grabs. (RJ)
|
Macintosh. Now better support global grabs. (RJ)
|
|
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) For Windows: Fixed problems with canvas items that
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) For Windows: Fixed problems with canvas items that
|
used end caps. Fixed arc implementation to more closely approximate
|
used end caps. Fixed arc implementation to more closely approximate
|
X. Stippling now works properly on fat lines. (SS)
|
X. Stippling now works properly on fat lines. (SS)
|
|
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) Small interlaced GIF images were not properly
|
1/21/97 (bug fix) Small interlaced GIF images were not properly
|
decoded. (SS)
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decoded. (SS)
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1/21/97 (bug fix) More changes to image code to try to handle 16-bit
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1/21/97 (bug fix) More changes to image code to try to handle 16-bit
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displays properly under Windows. (SS)
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displays properly under Windows. (SS)
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1/21/97 (bug fix) Numerous display bugs on Unix and Macintosh are now
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1/21/97 (bug fix) Numerous display bugs on Unix and Macintosh are now
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fixed. Numerous binding problems for menubars under Unix are now
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fixed. Numerous binding problems for menubars under Unix are now
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fixed. Deletion of menu separators under Windows is now fixed. (SRP)
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fixed. Deletion of menu separators under Windows is now fixed. (SRP)
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----------------- Released 8.0a2, 1/24/97 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 8.0a2, 1/24/97 -----------------------
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1/29/97 (feature change) The -transient field for menus is no longer
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1/29/97 (feature change) The -transient field for menus is no longer
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supported. There is now a -type field which is used to achieve the
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supported. There is now a -type field which is used to achieve the
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same purpose that the -transient field accomplished. When a menu is
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same purpose that the -transient field accomplished. When a menu is
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created, the -type field controls whether the menu is a normal
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created, the -type field controls whether the menu is a normal
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pull-down menu, a floating tearoff menu or a menubar. This option is
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pull-down menu, a floating tearoff menu or a menubar. This option is
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normally only used by the library code and internally by the menubar
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normally only used by the library code and internally by the menubar
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code. (SRP)
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code. (SRP)
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
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2/5/97 (feature change) Changed the photo image mechanism to use
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2/5/97 (feature change) Changed the photo image mechanism to use
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Tcl_Channels instead of FILE * as an argument to image matching
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Tcl_Channels instead of FILE * as an argument to image matching
|
functions. The change will make it much easier to write cross
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functions. The change will make it much easier to write cross
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platform image types in Tk. Note: FILE * is no longer used anywhere
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platform image types in Tk. Note: FILE * is no longer used anywhere
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in Tk. (RJ)
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in Tk. (RJ)
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
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2/7/97 (enhancement) Were not allowed to bind to virtual events inside of
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2/7/97 (enhancement) Were not allowed to bind to virtual events inside of
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canvas or text widget (e.g., "$canvas bind all <> {script}" or
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canvas or text widget (e.g., "$canvas bind all <> {script}" or
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"$text tag bind sel <> {script}"); it would return an error
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"$text tag bind sel <> {script}"); it would return an error
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disallowing that binding. Now _can_ bind to a virtual event, but that
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disallowing that binding. Now _can_ bind to a virtual event, but that
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binding inside of the canvas or text widget will only fire if the
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binding inside of the canvas or text widget will only fire if the
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underlying virtual event definition is of type key, button, motion,
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underlying virtual event definition is of type key, button, motion,
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enter, or leave; all other physical event types get filtered out by the
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enter, or leave; all other physical event types get filtered out by the
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widget before the virtual event mapping is done. (CS)
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widget before the virtual event mapping is done. (CS)
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|
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2/22/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, "wm geometry +-20+-30" didn't work. (JO)
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2/22/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, "wm geometry +-20+-30" didn't work. (JO)
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2/24/97 (bug fix) The photo image didn't always zero out enough of its
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2/24/97 (bug fix) The photo image didn't always zero out enough of its
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pixel and dither correction arrays. (JO)
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pixel and dither correction arrays. (JO)
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|
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2/25/97 (bug fix) Fixed focus problem that could cause "BadMatch (invalid
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2/25/97 (bug fix) Fixed focus problem that could cause "BadMatch (invalid
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parameter attributes)" in X_SetInputFocus requests on Unix. (JO)
|
parameter attributes)" in X_SetInputFocus requests on Unix. (JO)
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|
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2/25/97 (bug fix and new feature) Added new "gray75" bitmap, fixed
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2/25/97 (bug fix and new feature) Added new "gray75" bitmap, fixed
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"gray25" bitmap to really be 25% on (due to an ancient mistake, it
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"gray25" bitmap to really be 25% on (due to an ancient mistake, it
|
had been only 12% on). (JO)
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had been only 12% on). (JO)
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|
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2/28/97 (bug fix) Windows: made embedding work again on Win32 platform.
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2/28/97 (bug fix) Windows: made embedding work again on Win32 platform.
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Prevent iconification, deiconinification on embedded windows. (JL)
|
Prevent iconification, deiconinification on embedded windows. (JL)
|
|
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3/4/97 (new feature) Added the ability to manipulate the Apple and
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3/4/97 (new feature) Added the ability to manipulate the Apple and
|
Help menus on the Macintosh; the system menu on Windows; and to have a
|
Help menus on the Macintosh; the system menu on Windows; and to have a
|
right justified Help menu on Unix. See the documentation for menu.n
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right justified Help menu on Unix. See the documentation for menu.n
|
for more details. (SRP)
|
for more details. (SRP)
|
|
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3/4/97 (bug fix) Prevented core dump at exit if a binding on "."
|
3/4/97 (bug fix) Prevented core dump at exit if a binding on "."
|
gets invoked from destroying a nested widget and the binding causes the
|
gets invoked from destroying a nested widget and the binding causes the
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interpreter to be deleted. The core dump was being caused by the
|
interpreter to be deleted. The core dump was being caused by the
|
interpreter not being Tcl_Preserve'd during the destroy of ".". (JL)
|
interpreter not being Tcl_Preserve'd during the destroy of ".". (JL)
|
|
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3/4/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, when embedded Tk is running in a separate
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3/4/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, when embedded Tk is running in a separate
|
process, correctly handle a race condition: ignore cross-over messages from
|
process, correctly handle a race condition: ignore cross-over messages from
|
the X server for windows that Tk thinks it had already deleted, when the
|
the X server for windows that Tk thinks it had already deleted, when the
|
containing process deletes its container window. Some other race conditions
|
containing process deletes its container window. Some other race conditions
|
still remain, e.g. with pixmaps, colormaps and images. (JL)
|
still remain, e.g. with pixmaps, colormaps and images. (JL)
|
|
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3/10/97 (bug fix) Prevented core dump in generic console code due to
|
3/10/97 (bug fix) Prevented core dump in generic console code due to
|
following a NULL pointer when the console interpreter was already deleted.
|
following a NULL pointer when the console interpreter was already deleted.
|
This may happen due to different orders of deletion possible at exit. (JL)
|
This may happen due to different orders of deletion possible at exit. (JL)
|
|
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3/10/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug on Mac and Windows that caused time to be
|
3/10/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug on Mac and Windows that caused time to be
|
ignored when considering if a single click was actually a double
|
ignored when considering if a single click was actually a double
|
click. (RJ)
|
click. (RJ)
|
|
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3/11/97 (feature change) A major oversight has been that although it was
|
3/11/97 (feature change) A major oversight has been that although it was
|
documented that the Tk programmer was asking for a font in points (1/72 of an
|
documented that the Tk programmer was asking for a font in points (1/72 of an
|
inch), under Unix and Mac Tk was actually asking for a font in pixels, while
|
inch), under Unix and Mac Tk was actually asking for a font in pixels, while
|
only under Windows was it using points. This caused applications to appear
|
only under Windows was it using points. This caused applications to appear
|
much larger when run under Windows. Now, on all platforms the (purportedly)
|
much larger when run under Windows. Now, on all platforms the (purportedly)
|
correct size in points is used when asking for fonts. However, for
|
correct size in points is used when asking for fonts. However, for
|
compatibility with existing tk4.2 applications that depend on fonts being of
|
compatibility with existing tk4.2 applications that depend on fonts being of
|
specified pixel size, XLFDs retain their incorrect behavior of getting a
|
specified pixel size, XLFDs retain their incorrect behavior of getting a
|
font in pixels. (CCS)
|
font in pixels. (CCS)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
3/13/97 (new feature) "tk scaling" command to setup the mapping between
|
3/13/97 (new feature) "tk scaling" command to setup the mapping between
|
pixels and points. This scaling factor is used by all widgets that accept
|
pixels and points. This scaling factor is used by all widgets that accept
|
ruler distances, not just fonts. (CCS)
|
ruler distances, not just fonts. (CCS)
|
|
|
3/24/97 (new feature) Added "-columnbreak" option to menu
|
3/24/97 (new feature) Added "-columnbreak" option to menu
|
entries. When this value is "1", the entry will appear at the top of a
|
entries. When this value is "1", the entry will appear at the top of a
|
new column in a non-menubar menu. Also added "-hideMargin". Together
|
new column in a non-menubar menu. Also added "-hideMargin". Together
|
with "-columnBreak", menus with palettes are now possible. (SRP)
|
with "-columnBreak", menus with palettes are now possible. (SRP)
|
|
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3/26/97 (new features and bug fix) Titles for tearoff menus were
|
3/26/97 (new features and bug fix) Titles for tearoff menus were
|
broken on the Mac and Windows. Added the ability to set the title of a
|
broken on the Mac and Windows. Added the ability to set the title of a
|
menu when it gets torn off and override Tk's automatic generation of
|
menu when it gets torn off and override Tk's automatic generation of
|
the title. On the Macintosh, whenever a menu
|
the title. On the Macintosh, whenever a menu
|
label contains three dots in a row "...", the menu will instead
|
label contains three dots in a row "...", the menu will instead
|
display the elipses character 'É'. (SRP)
|
display the elipses character 'É'. (SRP)
|
|
|
3/27/97 (bug fixes) When a menu had an error executing a postcommand,
|
3/27/97 (bug fixes) When a menu had an error executing a postcommand,
|
the error information was getting lost. On Windows, a set of
|
the error information was getting lost. On Windows, a set of
|
menubuttons was not highligting properly when clicking between
|
menubuttons was not highligting properly when clicking between
|
windows. On Windows, post commands were getting executed twice for
|
windows. On Windows, post commands were getting executed twice for
|
popup menus. On Macintosh, fixed problem where menubars were not
|
popup menus. On Macintosh, fixed problem where menubars were not
|
always current. (SRP)
|
always current. (SRP)
|
|
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4/11/97 (new feature) Menubuttons now have a direction flag which
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4/11/97 (new feature) Menubuttons now have a direction flag which
|
controls where the menu popups up relative to the button. (SRP)
|
controls where the menu popups up relative to the button. (SRP)
|
|
|
4/24/97 (bug fix) Transient windows did not obey the resizable setting
|
4/24/97 (bug fix) Transient windows did not obey the resizable setting
|
under Windows. (SS)
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under Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
4/24/97 (bug fix) wm geometry did not correctly parse negative
|
4/24/97 (bug fix) wm geometry did not correctly parse negative
|
coordinates. (SS)
|
coordinates. (SS)
|
|
|
4/29/97 (bug fix) Changed the canvas polygon implementation to only
|
4/29/97 (bug fix) Changed the canvas polygon implementation to only
|
report the coordinates specified by the end user not the automatically
|
report the coordinates specified by the end user not the automatically
|
generated end point of a self closing polygon. (RJ)
|
generated end point of a self closing polygon. (RJ)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
4/23/97 (feature change) Loosened the rules on parsing font names so that
|
4/23/97 (feature change) Loosened the rules on parsing font names so that
|
unix-centric fonts in scripts don't break when run on Windows or Mac.
|
unix-centric fonts in scripts don't break when run on Windows or Mac.
|
(1) Previously, an XLFD had to specify font name, weight, slant, and size;
|
(1) Previously, an XLFD had to specify font name, weight, slant, and size;
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now, a minimal XLFD (such as "*-times-*") will be accepted, and all
|
now, a minimal XLFD (such as "*-times-*") will be accepted, and all
|
unspecified attributes will be given default values. (2) Previously, in the
|
unspecified attributes will be given default values. (2) Previously, in the
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{name size style ...} format, only the style was optional; now both the size
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{name size style ...} format, only the style was optional; now both the size
|
and the style are optional; this solves the problem of old scripts that
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and the style are optional; this solves the problem of old scripts that
|
contain specifications of the form "-font fixed" or "-font times". (CCS)
|
contain specifications of the form "-font fixed" or "-font times". (CCS)
|
|
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5/7/97 (new feature) Menus now send a virtual event <>
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5/7/97 (new feature) Menus now send a virtual event <>
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when an item is highlighted in a menu. Applications can use this to
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when an item is highlighted in a menu. Applications can use this to
|
implement context-sensitive help. (SRP)
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implement context-sensitive help. (SRP)
|
|
|
5/14/97 (bug fix) Fixed a race condition in the focus code where focus
|
5/14/97 (bug fix) Fixed a race condition in the focus code where focus
|
could be taken away from a window incorrectly. Scenario is that the main
|
could be taken away from a window incorrectly. Scenario is that the main
|
window creates a toplevel and assigns focus to it. When the user moves the
|
window creates a toplevel and assigns focus to it. When the user moves the
|
mouse from the main window into the toplevel there was a race between
|
mouse from the main window into the toplevel there was a race between
|
two different kinds of focus events. (BW)
|
two different kinds of focus events. (BW)
|
|
|
5/20/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug where the clipboard was not rendered before
|
5/20/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug where the clipboard was not rendered before
|
the application exited. (SS)
|
the application exited. (SS)
|
|
|
5/22/97 (feature change) When a Tk8.0 menu is configured, all menus
|
5/22/97 (feature change) When a Tk8.0 menu is configured, all menus
|
derived from it (menubars, tearoff) mirror the changes. This was not
|
derived from it (menubars, tearoff) mirror the changes. This was not
|
true for the "-tearoff" flag. In Tk4.6, tearoff menus had the
|
true for the "-tearoff" flag. In Tk4.6, tearoff menus had the
|
"-tearoff" flag turned off. Now, the "-tearoff" flag is tracked just
|
"-tearoff" flag turned off. Now, the "-tearoff" flag is tracked just
|
as the other options are. Tearoff menus and menubars with the
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as the other options are. Tearoff menus and menubars with the
|
"-tearoff" option set will not display the tearoff item. This means
|
"-tearoff" option set will not display the tearoff item. This means
|
that a given menu entry for a menu and a tearoff of that menu will
|
that a given menu entry for a menu and a tearoff of that menu will
|
match now. (SRP)
|
match now. (SRP)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
|
|
----------------- Released 8.0b1, 5/27/97 -----------------------
|
----------------- Released 8.0b1, 5/27/97 -----------------------
|
|
|
5/30/97 (bug fix) Made the options to the grid command shortcut-able.
|
5/30/97 (bug fix) Made the options to the grid command shortcut-able.
|
Ie. You can now use -stick, in addition to -sticky. (RJ)
|
Ie. You can now use -stick, in addition to -sticky. (RJ)
|
|
|
6/2/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in startup code that caused a problem in
|
6/2/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in startup code that caused a problem in
|
finding the library files when they are installed in a directory
|
finding the library files when they are installed in a directory
|
containing a space in the name. (SS)
|
containing a space in the name. (SS)
|
|
|
6/2/97 (bug fix) Virtual events associated with / in text
|
6/2/97 (bug fix) Virtual events associated with / in text
|
widget tag caused panic. (CCS)
|
widget tag caused panic. (CCS)
|
|
|
6/6/97 (bug fix) On some systems, struct timeval.tv_sec is unsigned. (SS)
|
6/6/97 (bug fix) On some systems, struct timeval.tv_sec is unsigned. (SS)
|
|
|
6/6/97 (feature change) Changed -default option on buttons to take
|
6/6/97 (feature change) Changed -default option on buttons to take
|
three states: normal, active, disabled. This allows apps to have a
|
three states: normal, active, disabled. This allows apps to have a
|
row of buttons where the default ring moves between buttons without
|
row of buttons where the default ring moves between buttons without
|
changing the geometry of the buttons. See the button.n manual page
|
changing the geometry of the buttons. See the button.n manual page
|
for more details. (SS)
|
for more details. (SS)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 8.0b1, but not with Tk 4.2 ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with Tk 8.0b1, but not with Tk 4.2 ***
|
|
|
6/9/97 (bug fix) Canvas postscript printing now works for bitmaps
|
6/9/97 (bug fix) Canvas postscript printing now works for bitmaps
|
under Windows. (SS)
|
under Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
6/10/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in bindings for listboxes where state wasn't
|
6/10/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in bindings for listboxes where state wasn't
|
being properly initialized on Shift-1 button presses. (JO)
|
being properly initialized on Shift-1 button presses. (JO)
|
|
|
6/11/97 (bug fix) Text widget display code did not include internal
|
6/11/97 (bug fix) Text widget display code did not include internal
|
padding in the damage calculation for borders leading to unrefreshed
|
padding in the damage calculation for borders leading to unrefreshed
|
sections on Windows and Mac. (SS)
|
sections on Windows and Mac. (SS)
|
|
|
6/12/97 (feature reversal) Changed default border widths under Unix
|
6/12/97 (feature reversal) Changed default border widths under Unix
|
back to 2 again. This reverses the change made on 11/7/96. (JO)
|
back to 2 again. This reverses the change made on 11/7/96. (JO)
|
|
|
6/13/97 (bug fixes) In canvas text item: the insertion cursor wasn't shown
|
6/13/97 (bug fixes) In canvas text item: the insertion cursor wasn't shown
|
if insertion point was at end of text item, it was impossible to click to
|
if insertion point was at end of text item, it was impossible to click to
|
position the insertion point after the last character, and @x,y indices were
|
position the insertion point after the last character, and @x,y indices were
|
computed incorrectly if -scrollregion had been specified and canvas was
|
computed incorrectly if -scrollregion had been specified and canvas was
|
scrolled. (CCS)
|
scrolled. (CCS)
|
|
|
6/13/97 (bug fix) Hitting up/down arrows in a text widget packed in a
|
6/13/97 (bug fix) Hitting up/down arrows in a text widget packed in a
|
toplevel window created with the "-screen" option would cause an error dialog
|
toplevel window created with the "-screen" option would cause an error dialog
|
to pop up. (CCS)
|
to pop up. (CCS)
|
|
|
6/12/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvas text items where multi-line
|
6/12/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in canvas text items where multi-line
|
selections were not highlighted properly. This bug existed only in
|
selections were not highlighted properly. This bug existed only in
|
earlier releases of Tk 8.0. (JO)
|
earlier releases of Tk 8.0. (JO)
|
|
|
6/16/97 (bug fix) In some obscure cases, canvas window items could
|
6/16/97 (bug fix) In some obscure cases, canvas window items could
|
accidentally specified a 0x0 size for the window, which caused a
|
accidentally specified a 0x0 size for the window, which caused a
|
BadValue error under X. (JO)
|
BadValue error under X. (JO)
|
|
|
6/17/97 (bug fix) Tk buttons on the Macintosh will now correctly
|
6/17/97 (bug fix) Tk buttons on the Macintosh will now correctly
|
draw under MacOS 8.0. (RJ)
|
draw under MacOS 8.0. (RJ)
|
|
|
6/18/97 (feature change) Changed the way highlights are drawn in text
|
6/18/97 (feature change) Changed the way highlights are drawn in text
|
widgets so that the empty space to the left of a line is highlighted
|
widgets so that the empty space to the left of a line is highlighted
|
whenever the leftmost character of the line is highlighted (the empty
|
whenever the leftmost character of the line is highlighted (the empty
|
space didn't used to be highlighted). This produces a neater left
|
space didn't used to be highlighted). This produces a neater left
|
edge when several lines are selected. (JO)
|
edge when several lines are selected. (JO)
|
|
|
6/18/97 (bug fix) Tk was using the wrong system colors to draw various
|
6/18/97 (bug fix) Tk was using the wrong system colors to draw various
|
widgets under Windows. (SS)
|
widgets under Windows. (SS)
|
|
|
6/19/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the "wm transient" and "wm overrideredirect"
|
6/19/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, the "wm transient" and "wm overrideredirect"
|
subcommands can now be applied to a toplevel to change its window
|
subcommands can now be applied to a toplevel to change its window
|
style at any time during the life of the window. (SS)
|
style at any time during the life of the window. (SS)
|
|
|
6/19/97 (feature change) All GIF and XBM images needed for the "TK"
|
6/19/97 (feature change) All GIF and XBM images needed for the "TK"
|
file dialog box are included in-line in tkfbox.tcl. (IL)
|
file dialog box are included in-line in tkfbox.tcl. (IL)
|
|
|
6/27/97 (bug fix) Revamped focus code to eliminate most XSetInputFocus
|
6/27/97 (bug fix) Revamped focus code to eliminate most XSetInputFocus
|
calls from the FilterEvent procedure. This moves the implementation back
|
calls from the FilterEvent procedure. This moves the implementation back
|
towards the Tk 4.2 implementation, but adds embedding support. There is
|
towards the Tk 4.2 implementation, but adds embedding support. There is
|
still a known bug with twm's NoTitleFocus and embedded windows. However,
|
still a known bug with twm's NoTitleFocus and embedded windows. However,
|
the races in a2 and the funny focus stealing in b1 are gone. (BW)
|
the races in a2 and the funny focus stealing in b1 are gone. (BW)
|
|
|
6/25/97 (bug fix) Error message was not properly reported when using
|
6/25/97 (bug fix) Error message was not properly reported when using
|
button 'toggle'. (DL)
|
button 'toggle'. (DL)
|
|
|
6/25/97 (bug fix) Removed one source of memory corruption in tkGrid.c code
|
6/25/97 (bug fix) Removed one source of memory corruption in tkGrid.c code
|
(fixes what was exercised by "grid col . 0 -w 1; grid col . 0 -w 25") (DL)
|
(fixes what was exercised by "grid col . 0 -w 1; grid col . 0 -w 25") (DL)
|
|
|
----------------- Released 8.0b2, 6/30/97 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 8.0b2, 6/30/97 -----------------------
|
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7/1/97 (bug fix) Menu shortcut and tearoff reported problem fixed. (DL)
|
7/1/97 (bug fix) Menu shortcut and tearoff reported problem fixed. (DL)
|
|
|
7/1/97 (new feature) TK_BUILD_SHARED flag set in tkConfig.sh
|
7/1/97 (new feature) TK_BUILD_SHARED flag set in tkConfig.sh
|
when Tk has been built with --enable-shared. TK_SRC_DIR added.
|
when Tk has been built with --enable-shared. TK_SRC_DIR added.
|
A new tkLibObjs make target, echoing the list of the .o's needed
|
A new tkLibObjs make target, echoing the list of the .o's needed
|
to build a tk library, is now provided. (DL)
|
to build a tk library, is now provided. (DL)
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7/9/97 (bug fix) Fixed Tk_CreateFileHandler and Tk_DeleteFileHandler
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7/9/97 (bug fix) Fixed Tk_CreateFileHandler and Tk_DeleteFileHandler
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macros to directly call the Tcl equivalents. (JL)
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macros to directly call the Tcl equivalents. (JL)
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7/10/97 (bug fix) On the Mac, if the binding for <> was
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7/10/97 (bug fix) On the Mac, if the binding for <> was
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drawing, the drawing could bleed over into the menus. This is now
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drawing, the drawing could bleed over into the menus. This is now
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fixed. (SRP)
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fixed. (SRP)
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7/10/97 (bug fixes) Removed duplicate code related to Tk_SafeInit,
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7/10/97 (bug fixes) Removed duplicate code related to Tk_SafeInit,
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made a single init script handling both cases. (DL)
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made a single init script handling both cases. (DL)
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7/10/97 (feature change) On Unix, to be able to load Tk into a safe
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7/10/97 (feature change) On Unix, to be able to load Tk into a safe
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interp you need to set the env(DISPLAY) var. Some API should be
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interp you need to set the env(DISPLAY) var. Some API should be
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added to allow master crontrol over Tk instantiation. (DL)
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added to allow master crontrol over Tk instantiation. (DL)
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7/11/97 (new feature) On the Mac, menus that are too big for the
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7/11/97 (new feature) On the Mac, menus that are too big for the
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screen will now scroll. This is part of the interface on the Mac,
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screen will now scroll. This is part of the interface on the Mac,
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impossible under Windows, and is not done for Unix. (SRP)
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impossible under Windows, and is not done for Unix. (SRP)
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7/21/97 (bug fix) After fixing the bug that in canvas text item the insertion
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7/21/97 (bug fix) After fixing the bug that in canvas text item the insertion
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cursor wasn't shown if insertion point was at end of text item, introduced a
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cursor wasn't shown if insertion point was at end of text item, introduced a
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different bug in where clicking in entry widget with 0 characters would
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different bug in where clicking in entry widget with 0 characters would
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crash or display garbage. (CCS)
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crash or display garbage. (CCS)
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7/22/97 (bug fix) If there were a whole bunch of returns or tabs in a row in
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7/22/97 (bug fix) If there were a whole bunch of returns or tabs in a row in
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a canvas text item, then the temporary buffer used when outputting
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a canvas text item, then the temporary buffer used when outputting
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postscript could overflow and overwrite the stack. (CCS)
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postscript could overflow and overwrite the stack. (CCS)
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7/23/97 (feature change) Reenabled "tkwait" in the Safe Tk base. (JL)
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7/23/97 (feature change) Reenabled "tkwait" in the Safe Tk base. (JL)
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7/24/97 (bug fix) Single init script for both Win and Unix.
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7/24/97 (bug fix) Single init script for both Win and Unix.
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new library/safetk.tcl using features from new tcl safe.tcl (DL)
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new library/safetk.tcl using features from new tcl safe.tcl (DL)
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7/30/97 (feature change) As a result of native menus, you can no
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7/30/97 (feature change) As a result of native menus, you can no
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longer drag through a frame of menubuttons on Macintosh and Windows
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longer drag through a frame of menubuttons on Macintosh and Windows
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and have the menus pop down. You can still click on individual
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and have the menus pop down. You can still click on individual
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menubuttons and their menus will pop down. Applications needing to
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menubuttons and their menus will pop down. Applications needing to
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present a menubar should consider using the new "-menu" configuration
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present a menubar should consider using the new "-menu" configuration
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of the toplevel widget to set up menubar which behaves correctly on
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of the toplevel widget to set up menubar which behaves correctly on
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Macintosh, Windows and X Windows. (SRP)
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Macintosh, Windows and X Windows. (SRP)
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7/31/97 (bug fix) Tk widget commands can now safely be hidden commands.
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7/31/97 (bug fix) Tk widget commands can now safely be hidden commands.
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Previously destroying the widget would potentially leave dangling pointers
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Previously destroying the widget would potentially leave dangling pointers
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and destroy an exposed command instead of a hidden one if an exposed
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and destroy an exposed command instead of a hidden one if an exposed
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command by that name existed. (JL)
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command by that name existed. (JL)
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7/31/97 (bug fix) On Windows, popup menus were not tracking the right mouse
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7/31/97 (bug fix) On Windows, popup menus were not tracking the right mouse
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button correctly if it was used to invoke the menu. On Unix, tearoff
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button correctly if it was used to invoke the menu. On Unix, tearoff
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menus were stealing focus when the mouse moving over them even when
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menus were stealing focus when the mouse moving over them even when
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focus following was turned off. (SRP)
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focus following was turned off. (SRP)
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8/4/97 (bug fix) Fixed problem under USENIX where raising a toplevel
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8/4/97 (bug fix) Fixed problem under USENIX where raising a toplevel
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window could cause an X error if the window had just been withdrawn. (JO)
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window could cause an X error if the window had just been withdrawn. (JO)
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8/4/97 (feature change) tkerror and bgerror are not anymore hard links
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8/4/97 (feature change) tkerror and bgerror are not anymore hard links
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maintained by the Tcl core. The implementation of bgerror provided by
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maintained by the Tcl core. The implementation of bgerror provided by
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Tk tries, for backward compatibility only, to to call "tkerror" and
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Tk tries, for backward compatibility only, to to call "tkerror" and
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if that fails, falls back to the usual dialog and stack trace option
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if that fails, falls back to the usual dialog and stack trace option
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posting. You can thus still use either "bgerror" or "tkerror" as your
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posting. You can thus still use either "bgerror" or "tkerror" as your
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application error handling proc, but using "bgerror" is strongly
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application error handling proc, but using "bgerror" is strongly
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recommended as support for "tkerror" will eventually vanish in upcoming
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recommended as support for "tkerror" will eventually vanish in upcoming
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releases. (DL)
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releases. (DL)
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with scripts that were using
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY with scripts that were using
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the actual hardlink implementation 'features' and with
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the actual hardlink implementation 'features' and with
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scripts (if any) that would be calling the default "tkerror" to
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scripts (if any) that would be calling the default "tkerror" to
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simulate error messages (use "bgerror" instead) ***
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simulate error messages (use "bgerror" instead) ***
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8/7/97 (feature change/addition) Removed the gif files used for the
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8/7/97 (feature change/addition) Removed the gif files used for the
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Open dialog box on UNIX (they were previously made inline). Added a
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Open dialog box on UNIX (they were previously made inline). Added a
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new images directory that includes several images of the Tcl and Tcl
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new images directory that includes several images of the Tcl and Tcl
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Powered logos. (RJ)
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Powered logos. (RJ)
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8/7/97 (bug fix) Fixed focus to deal with embedding when there is
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8/7/97 (bug fix) Fixed focus to deal with embedding when there is
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no window manager. (BW)
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no window manager. (BW)
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8/8/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in photo image code where photo images from
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8/8/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in photo image code where photo images from
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different interpreters could get confused if they had the same name. (JO)
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different interpreters could get confused if they had the same name. (JO)
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8/8/97 (new feature) Added new procedure Tk_GetImageMasterData for
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8/8/97 (new feature) Added new procedure Tk_GetImageMasterData for
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mapping image names to master data. (JO)
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mapping image names to master data. (JO)
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8/8/97 (feature change) Modified Tk_FindPhoto procedure to require
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8/8/97 (feature change) Modified Tk_FindPhoto procedure to require
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extra "interp" argument (needed for bug fix above). (JO)
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extra "interp" argument (needed for bug fix above). (JO)
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
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8/8/97 (bug fix) Fixed problems under Windows renaming toplevels with
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8/8/97 (bug fix) Fixed problems under Windows renaming toplevels with
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menubars. Fixed problems on all platforms renaming menu widgets and
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menubars. Fixed problems on all platforms renaming menu widgets and
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using new menus of the same name as an old one as cascades. Fixed a
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using new menus of the same name as an old one as cascades. Fixed a
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cosmetic problem with tearoff menus. (SRP)
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cosmetic problem with tearoff menus. (SRP)
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8/13/97 (bug fixes) Fixed "-from" option for the "image create" and
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8/13/97 (bug fixes) Fixed "-from" option for the "image create" and
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"imageName read" commands for GIF images, which didn't used to work
|
"imageName read" commands for GIF images, which didn't used to work
|
correctly. Also made transparency work correctly for GIF images
|
correctly. Also made transparency work correctly for GIF images
|
without the TRANSPARENT_GIF_COLOR hack; TRANSPARENT_GIF_COLOR is
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without the TRANSPARENT_GIF_COLOR hack; TRANSPARENT_GIF_COLOR is
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now ignored. These fixes were provided by Jan Nijtmans. (JO)
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now ignored. These fixes were provided by Jan Nijtmans. (JO)
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8/13/97 (new feature) added safe::loadTk command to load Tk in a
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8/13/97 (new feature) added safe::loadTk command to load Tk in a
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safe slave interpreter. See the loadTk.n manual page for more
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safe slave interpreter. See the loadTk.n manual page for more
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details. (DL)
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details. (DL)
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----------------- Released 8.0, 8/18/97 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 8.0, 8/18/97 -----------------------
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8/22/97 - (bug fix) Fixed syntax error in tk_popup; option menus now
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8/22/97 - (bug fix) Fixed syntax error in tk_popup; option menus now
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popup over their selected items like they did in tk4.2. Fixed problem
|
popup over their selected items like they did in tk4.2. Fixed problem
|
where cascades sometimes did not work on X. On X, menubars with
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where cascades sometimes did not work on X. On X, menubars with
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checkbuttons and radiobuttons in them would infinite loop when
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checkbuttons and radiobuttons in them would infinite loop when
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mappped. (SRP)
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mappped. (SRP)
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8/27/97 (new feature) Added support for new X11R6 colors under Windows
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8/27/97 (new feature) Added support for new X11R6 colors under Windows
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and Mac platforms. (SS)
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and Mac platforms. (SS)
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8/29/97 (bug fix) Wish crashed if stdin was closed. (SS)
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8/29/97 (bug fix) Wish crashed if stdin was closed. (SS)
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9/10/97 (bug fix) "font actual {helvetica 10} -displayof ." wasn't taking
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9/10/97 (bug fix) "font actual {helvetica 10} -displayof ." wasn't taking
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into account the "-displayof" option. This problem also existed for the
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into account the "-displayof" option. This problem also existed for the
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"font metrics" and "font measure" commands. (CCS)
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"font metrics" and "font measure" commands. (CCS)
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9/16/97 (new feature) Added "resource delete" and "resource files"
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9/16/97 (new feature) Added "resource delete" and "resource files"
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command to the Mac. Also fixed "resource write" when the resource
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command to the Mac. Also fixed "resource write" when the resource
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was specified by id and already existed. (JI)
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was specified by id and already existed. (JI)
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9/16/97 (bug fix) Added null bindings to for the
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9/16/97 (bug fix) Added null bindings to for the
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text and entry widget on the Macintosh. This prevents unbound command
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text and entry widget on the Macintosh. This prevents unbound command
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key sequences from having the character echoed to the widget. Also
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key sequences from having the character echoed to the widget. Also
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fixed Cut & Copy bindings. (JI) (RJ)
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fixed Cut & Copy bindings. (JI) (RJ)
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9/18/97 (bug fix) Revamped Macintosh focus code. Cut, Copy & Paste
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9/18/97 (bug fix) Revamped Macintosh focus code. Cut, Copy & Paste
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virtual events now go to the correct (focus) window. (RJ)
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virtual events now go to the correct (focus) window. (RJ)
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9/19/97 (bug fix) Made Macintosh tearoff menus non-resizable. (RJ)
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9/19/97 (bug fix) Made Macintosh tearoff menus non-resizable. (RJ)
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10/9/97 (bug fix) Image code could cause crashes during "exit" under
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10/9/97 (bug fix) Image code could cause crashes during "exit" under
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some conditions (such as an image named "place"). (JO)
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some conditions (such as an image named "place"). (JO)
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|
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10/9/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug that sometimes prevented listboxes from
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10/9/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug that sometimes prevented listboxes from
|
scrolling far enough horizontally to see the rightmost character. (JO)
|
scrolling far enough horizontally to see the rightmost character. (JO)
|
|
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10/9/97 (bug fix) Default font for new canvas text items was hardcoded to
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10/9/97 (bug fix) Default font for new canvas text items was hardcoded to
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"Helvetica 12" instead of using DEF_CANVTEXT_FONT defined in
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"Helvetica 12" instead of using DEF_CANVTEXT_FONT defined in
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tk{platform}Default.h like all the other widget settings. (CCS)
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tk{platform}Default.h like all the other widget settings. (CCS)
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10/10/97 (bug fix) In canvas text items, if the text ended with a \n, it
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10/10/97 (bug fix) In canvas text items, if the text ended with a \n, it
|
was not counted in the bbox height, as it did in tk4.2. This caused
|
was not counted in the bbox height, as it did in tk4.2. This caused
|
"hello\n" to be the same height as "hello" and you couldn't see the
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"hello\n" to be the same height as "hello" and you couldn't see the
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cursor positioned on the next line. (CCS)
|
cursor positioned on the next line. (CCS)
|
|
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10/10/97 (bug fix) The grid geometry manager didn't always properly
|
10/10/97 (bug fix) The grid geometry manager didn't always properly
|
forget about windows after a "grid forget" or "grid remove" command:
|
forget about windows after a "grid forget" or "grid remove" command:
|
the windows could reappear on the screen later. (JO)
|
the windows could reappear on the screen later. (JO)
|
|
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10/13/97 (bug fix) Selection could not be restored to a text widget
|
10/13/97 (bug fix) Selection could not be restored to a text widget
|
after "selection clear" on Windows. (SS)
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after "selection clear" on Windows. (SS)
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10/14/97 (bug fix) If a canvas had contained windows that were off-screen,
|
10/14/97 (bug fix) If a canvas had contained windows that were off-screen,
|
the windows could sometimes reappear (in the wrong place) if the canvas was
|
the windows could sometimes reappear (in the wrong place) if the canvas was
|
enlarged. (JO)
|
enlarged. (JO)
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|
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10/20/97 (bug fix) Omitting the arguments to the text widget "mark
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10/20/97 (bug fix) Omitting the arguments to the text widget "mark
|
gravity" option caused a crash. (SS)
|
gravity" option caused a crash. (SS)
|
|
|
10/21/97 (bug fix) Tk did not reset the result after native dialog
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10/21/97 (bug fix) Tk did not reset the result after native dialog
|
modal loops on Window so background events could perturb the dialog
|
modal loops on Window so background events could perturb the dialog
|
result. (SS)
|
result. (SS)
|
|
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10/23/97 (bug fix) Memory leak in unix's TkpGetFontFamilies. Thanks
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10/23/97 (bug fix) Memory leak in unix's TkpGetFontFamilies. Thanks
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to James Bonfield for the fix. (DL)
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to James Bonfield for the fix. (DL)
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|
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10/27/97 (bug fix) Fixed event reporting for the Mac during a grab
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10/27/97 (bug fix) Fixed event reporting for the Mac during a grab
|
when the pointer was out of the toplevel window. (RJ)
|
when the pointer was out of the toplevel window. (RJ)
|
|
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10/28/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, override-redirect was getting set
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10/28/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, override-redirect was getting set
|
incorrectly for menus, so that "wm overrideredirect" returned 0. (JO)
|
incorrectly for menus, so that "wm overrideredirect" returned 0. (JO)
|
|
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10/28/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, focus code could sometimes cause the
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10/28/97 (bug fix) Under Unix, focus code could sometimes cause the
|
display to deadlock (it wasn't flushing the output buffer after issuing
|
display to deadlock (it wasn't flushing the output buffer after issuing
|
an ungrab command). (JO)
|
an ungrab command). (JO)
|
|
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10/28/97 (bug fix) If a PPM image file wasn't complete (e.g. it
|
10/28/97 (bug fix) If a PPM image file wasn't complete (e.g. it
|
consisted of nothing but space characters) Tk entered an infinite loop
|
consisted of nothing but space characters) Tk entered an infinite loop
|
reading the header. (JO)
|
reading the header. (JO)
|
|
|
10/28/97 (bug fixes) On the Mac, menubars assigned to toplevels would
|
10/28/97 (bug fixes) On the Mac, menubars assigned to toplevels would
|
disappear after a menu item was invoked from them. On Windows,
|
disappear after a menu item was invoked from them. On Windows,
|
clicking a system menu with added items and then again with a
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clicking a system menu with added items and then again with a
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different set of added items would crash. On all platforms, a command
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different set of added items would crash. On all platforms, a command
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menu entry that caused the entry to be deleted, another one created in
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menu entry that caused the entry to be deleted, another one created in
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its place, and the replacement deleted would cause a panic. On Unix,
|
its place, and the replacement deleted would cause a panic. On Unix,
|
<> event bindings were firing every time the mouse moved,
|
<> event bindings were firing every time the mouse moved,
|
instead of everytime the active menu item changed. (SRP)
|
instead of everytime the active menu item changed. (SRP)
|
|
|
10/27/97 (bug fix) If a particular race condition occurred under Windows,
|
10/27/97 (bug fix) If a particular race condition occurred under Windows,
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Tk would crash complaining about trying to free a color that wasn't
|
Tk would crash complaining about trying to free a color that wasn't
|
allocated. (SS)
|
allocated. (SS)
|
|
|
10/28/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, button grabs did not report motion
|
10/28/97 (bug fix) Under Windows, button grabs did not report motion
|
events that occurred outside of Tk windows. (SS)
|
events that occurred outside of Tk windows. (SS)
|
|
|
10/28/97 (bug fix) Fixed incorrect display of transparent images on
|
10/28/97 (bug fix) Fixed incorrect display of transparent images on
|
the Macintosh. (JI)
|
the Macintosh. (JI)
|
|
|
10/29/97 (bug fix) Reworked the handling of out-of-range indices in
|
10/29/97 (bug fix) Reworked the handling of out-of-range indices in
|
the widget command for listboxes: there were all sorts of quirks
|
the widget command for listboxes: there were all sorts of quirks
|
before (e.g., ".l delete -1" actually deleted the first element
|
before (e.g., ".l delete -1" actually deleted the first element
|
of the listbox). (JO)
|
of the listbox). (JO)
|
|
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10/29/97 (bug fix) Fixed crash on the Macintosh that could occur if a
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10/29/97 (bug fix) Fixed crash on the Macintosh that could occur if a
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window is moved before it is mapped where the X window was created but
|
window is moved before it is mapped where the X window was created but
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the Macintosh port was not. (RJ)
|
the Macintosh port was not. (RJ)
|
|
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10/29/97 (bug fix) Fixed several errors in how wm state was maintained
|
10/29/97 (bug fix) Fixed several errors in how wm state was maintained
|
on the Macintosh. Tk now also will iconify a toplevel window on the
|
on the Macintosh. Tk now also will iconify a toplevel window on the
|
Mac if the new Appearance Manager is present. (RJ)
|
Mac if the new Appearance Manager is present. (RJ)
|
|
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10/28/97 (bug fixes) In canvas' postscript command: User name
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10/28/97 (bug fixes) In canvas' postscript command: User name
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information was leaked in safe interpreters on Unix (security fix).
|
information was leaked in safe interpreters on Unix (security fix).
|
Errors while reading prolog.ps were not propagated and the error
|
Errors while reading prolog.ps were not propagated and the error
|
message was mixed with partial data. Note: postscript output does
|
message was mixed with partial data. Note: postscript output does
|
not work in safe interpreters on unix and windows. (DL)
|
not work in safe interpreters on unix and windows. (DL)
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|
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10/28/97 (bug fix) Safe Tk interps on unix were leaking env(DISPLAY). (DL)
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10/28/97 (bug fix) Safe Tk interps on unix were leaking env(DISPLAY). (DL)
|
|
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10/31/97 (bug fix) Fixed problems related to the input focus when one
|
10/31/97 (bug fix) Fixed problems related to the input focus when one
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application had windows open simultaneously on several displays. (JO)
|
application had windows open simultaneously on several displays. (JO)
|
|
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10/31/97 (bug fix) Fixed several problems with traversal of menus via
|
10/31/97 (bug fix) Fixed several problems with traversal of menus via
|
the keyboard under Unix. (SRP)
|
the keyboard under Unix. (SRP)
|
|
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11/4/97 (bug fix) Fixed various word-size related problems for 64-bit
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11/4/97 (bug fix) Fixed various word-size related problems for 64-bit
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architectures. (SS)
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architectures. (SS)
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|
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11/5/97 (bug fix) Embedding on Windows was using freed data (crashing
|
11/5/97 (bug fix) Embedding on Windows was using freed data (crashing
|
in safe.test with TCL_MEM_DEBUG). NB: Embedding is still not fully
|
in safe.test with TCL_MEM_DEBUG). NB: Embedding is still not fully
|
implemented on Windows ! (It works mostly when Tk is embeded into it's
|
implemented on Windows ! (It works mostly when Tk is embeded into it's
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own Tk frame (safe::loadTk case), but not well with respect to resizing
|
own Tk frame (safe::loadTk case), but not well with respect to resizing
|
with a toplevel container or with an external process). (DL)
|
with a toplevel container or with an external process). (DL)
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----------------- Released 8.0p1, 11/7/97 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 8.0p1, 11/7/97 -----------------------
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11/20/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug on the Mac where the "package require"
|
11/20/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug on the Mac where the "package require"
|
command caused menus to stop working. (JI)
|
command caused menus to stop working. (JI)
|
|
|
11/20/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in rendering transparent gifs on Text
|
11/20/97 (bug fix) Fixed bug in rendering transparent gifs on Text
|
widgets. (JI)
|
widgets. (JI)
|
|
|
11/20/97 (enhancement) Made the changes required to work with the new
|
11/20/97 (enhancement) Made the changes required to work with the new
|
Apple Universal Headers V. 3.0 so we can compile with CW Pro 2.0 (JI)
|
Apple Universal Headers V. 3.0 so we can compile with CW Pro 2.0 (JI)
|
|
|
----------------- Released 8.0p2, 11/25/97 -----------------------
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----------------- Released 8.0p2, 11/25/97 -----------------------
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11/25/97 (security bug fix + added feature) Tk Safe Init now asks
|
11/25/97 (security bug fix + added feature) Tk Safe Init now asks
|
the master's safe::TkInit for the 'argv' to use. This is transparently
|
the master's safe::TkInit for the 'argv' to use. This is transparently
|
dealt with by the safe::loadTk API. New optional "-display displayName"
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dealt with by the safe::loadTk API. New optional "-display displayName"
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argument to safe::loadTk, and the "-use" argument accepts both window
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argument to safe::loadTk, and the "-use" argument accepts both window
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Ids and Tk window names: see loadTk(n). Made the ":0.0" default display
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Ids and Tk window names: see loadTk(n). Made the ":0.0" default display
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work on the Mac as it works on Windows and Unix. (DL)
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work on the Mac as it works on Windows and Unix. (DL)
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12/3/97 (bug fix/optimization) Removed unneeded and potentially dangerous
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12/3/97 (bug fix/optimization) Removed unneeded and potentially dangerous
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instances of double evaluations if "if" and "expr" statements from
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instances of double evaluations if "if" and "expr" statements from
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the library files. It is recommended that unless you need a double
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the library files. It is recommended that unless you need a double
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evaluation you always use "expr {...}" instead of "expr ..." and
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evaluation you always use "expr {...}" instead of "expr ..." and
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"if {...} ..." instead of "if ... ...". It will also be faster
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"if {...} ..." instead of "if ... ...". It will also be faster
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thanks to the byte compiler. (DL)
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thanks to the byte compiler. (DL)
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12/3/97 (new feature) Added support for browser/plugin style embedding,
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12/3/97 (new feature) Added support for browser/plugin style embedding,
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and made various other fixes to get the plugin working on the Mac. (JI)
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and made various other fixes to get the plugin working on the Mac. (JI)
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12/8/97 (bug fix) on Windows, using "winfo pathname" before "." was mapped
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12/8/97 (bug fix) on Windows, using "winfo pathname" before "." was mapped
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was crashing. (DL)
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was crashing. (DL)
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---- Shipped as part of the plugin2.0b5 as 8.0p2Plugin1, Dec 8th 97 ----
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---- Shipped as part of the plugin2.0b5 as 8.0p2Plugin1, Dec 8th 97 ----
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12/97 (bug fix) more Macintosh embeding fixes needed for the plugin. (JI)
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12/97 (bug fix) more Macintosh embeding fixes needed for the plugin. (JI)
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Jan/9/98 (improvement) Allow applications to have custom init script
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Jan/9/98 (improvement) Allow applications to have custom init script
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without having to patch the Tk core: Tk_Init will use an existing
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without having to patch the Tk core: Tk_Init will use an existing
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"tkInit" proc if one exists in the interp where one tries to install Tk
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"tkInit" proc if one exists in the interp where one tries to install Tk
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instead of defining it's own (tkInit is the transient proc defined in
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instead of defining it's own (tkInit is the transient proc defined in
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generic/tkInitScript.h that searches and sources tk.tcl and defines
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generic/tkInitScript.h that searches and sources tk.tcl and defines
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the 'correct' tk_library). (DL)
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the 'correct' tk_library). (DL)
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---- Shipped as part of the plugin2.0 as 8.0p2Plugin2, Jan 15th 98 ----
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---- Shipped as part of the plugin2.0 as 8.0p2Plugin2, Jan 15th 98 ----
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6/3/98 (bug fix) Fixed bugs in the tk_getOpenFile under Unix.
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6/3/98 (bug fix) Fixed bugs in the tk_getOpenFile under Unix.
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1) If the -initialdir option was "." the result would be "././foo.tcl"
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1) If the -initialdir option was "." the result would be "././foo.tcl"
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instead of an absolute path, like the Windows interface.
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instead of an absolute path, like the Windows interface.
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2) There is a traceVar on the data(selectPath) where the script was
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2) There is a traceVar on the data(selectPath) where the script was
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assumes the window exists. (BS)
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assumes the window exists. (BS)
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6/12/98 (feature change) Focus -force now sets the foreground window
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6/12/98 (feature change) Focus -force now sets the foreground window
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on Windows platforms in addition to moving the focus. (SS)
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on Windows platforms in addition to moving the focus. (SS)
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6/12/98 (bug fix) Fixed bug in Windows font measurement that did not
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6/12/98 (bug fix) Fixed bug in Windows font measurement that did not
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take kerning into account. (BS)
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take kerning into account. (BS)
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6/24/98 (bug fix) On Unix, fixed -initialdir switch to tk_getOpenFile
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6/24/98 (bug fix) On Unix, fixed -initialdir switch to tk_getOpenFile
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and tk_getSaveFile to convert the specified directory to an absolute
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and tk_getSaveFile to convert the specified directory to an absolute
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path and to use the current working directory if the specified
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path and to use the current working directory if the specified
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directory does not exist. (SS)
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directory does not exist. (SS)
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6/25/98 (bug fix) On Unix, both the Tk and the Motif file dialogs
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6/25/98 (bug fix) On Unix, both the Tk and the Motif file dialogs
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would fail if the -parent flag changed between two parent windows that
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would fail if the -parent flag changed between two parent windows that
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had been previously used as file dialog parents. (SS)
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had been previously used as file dialog parents. (SS)
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6/29/98 (compatibility patch) Added reserved fields to several Tk
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6/29/98 (compatibility patch) Added reserved fields to several Tk
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structures to match additions made by Jan Nijtmans dash patch. This
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structures to match additions made by Jan Nijtmans dash patch. This
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means that extensions can be compiled against the dash patch
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means that extensions can be compiled against the dash patch
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and still work with unpatched Tk, and vice versa.
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and still work with unpatched Tk, and vice versa.
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7/6/98 (bug fix) Added keysym definitions for the new keys on the
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7/6/98 (bug fix) Added keysym definitions for the new keys on the
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Microsoft keyboards. You can bind to , , and ,
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Microsoft keyboards. You can bind to , , and ,
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but you cannot use the Win keys as modifiers. (SS, BW)
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but you cannot use the Win keys as modifiers. (SS, BW)
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7/6/98 (new feature) Added support for the Macintosh Appearance Manager. (JI)
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7/6/98 (new feature) Added support for the Macintosh Appearance Manager. (JI)
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7/24/98 (feature change) Eliminated the static variable that sets
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7/24/98 (feature change) Eliminated the static variable that sets
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tk_library and simplified search order for tk.tcl. The tk_library
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tk_library and simplified search order for tk.tcl. The tk_library
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variable can now be set before calling Tk_Init to avoid doing any
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variable can now be set before calling Tk_Init to avoid doing any
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searches. If it isn't set, then Tk checks env(TK_LIBRARY), relative
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searches. If it isn't set, then Tk checks env(TK_LIBRARY), relative
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to tcl_library, an install directory relative to the executable, a
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to tcl_library, an install directory relative to the executable, a
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source directory relative to the executable, and a tk directory
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source directory relative to the executable, and a tk directory
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relative to the source heirarchy containing the executable. See the
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relative to the source heirarchy containing the executable. See the
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comment at the top of generic/tkInitScript.h for more details. (SS)
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comment at the top of generic/tkInitScript.h for more details. (SS)
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7/27/98 (bug fix) The bbox for coords in the canvas were incorrectly
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7/27/98 (bug fix) The bbox for coords in the canvas were incorrectly
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including the center of the coord as part of the bound area. (RJ)
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including the center of the coord as part of the bound area. (RJ)
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Fixed memory leak in Windows menu code. (SS)
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Fixed memory leak in Windows menu code. (SS)
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Fixed bug where bgerror's were not being generated
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Fixed bug where bgerror's were not being generated
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from menu callbacks on Windows. (SS)
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from menu callbacks on Windows. (SS)
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Alt-key bindings were not being handled properly
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Alt-key bindings were not being handled properly
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under Windows, resulting in annoying beeps. (SS)
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under Windows, resulting in annoying beeps. (SS)
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Fixed bug in Windows menubar handling that allowed
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8/4/98 (bug fix) Fixed bug in Windows menubar handling that allowed
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a shared menubar to be deleted when any window using it was deleted. (SS)
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a shared menubar to be deleted when any window using it was deleted. (SS)
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8/4/98 (feature change) Introduced TkReadBitmapFile to replace
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8/4/98 (feature change) Introduced TkReadBitmapFile to replace
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XReadBitmapFile so that all Tk file opens go through the Tcl channel
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XReadBitmapFile so that all Tk file opens go through the Tcl channel
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mechanism. This lets us wrap applications that define their own
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mechanism. This lets us wrap applications that define their own
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bitmaps and cursors. Note that XReadBitmapFile is no longer
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bitmaps and cursors. Note that XReadBitmapFile is no longer
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emulated for non-unix platforms platforms (RJ, BW)
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emulated for non-unix platforms platforms (RJ, BW)
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8/5/98 (bug fix) binding in entries was masking the virtual
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8/5/98 (bug fix) binding in entries was masking the virtual
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event <> binding to Shift-Insert on Windows. (SS)
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event <> binding to Shift-Insert on Windows. (SS)
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8/5/98 (bug fix) wm frame would crash if the window had not been
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8/5/98 (bug fix) wm frame would crash if the window had not been
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mapped yet on Windows. (SS)
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mapped yet on Windows. (SS)
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8/5/98 (bug fix) Local grabs did not exclude menus or the caption bar
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8/5/98 (bug fix) Local grabs did not exclude menus or the caption bar
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under Windows. (SS)
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under Windows. (SS)
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8/5/98 (bug fix) Reduced message traffic by setting
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8/5/98 (bug fix) Reduced message traffic by setting
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WS_EX_NOPARENTNOTIFY on TkChild windows. (SS)
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WS_EX_NOPARENTNOTIFY on TkChild windows. (SS)
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8/6/98 (feature change) Changed tkInitScript.h to use the new
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8/6/98 (feature change) Changed tkInitScript.h to use the new
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tcl_findLibrary procedure to locate its script library. (BW)
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tcl_findLibrary procedure to locate its script library. (BW)
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8/10/98 (bug fix) Added special case to font code to limit the
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8/10/98 (bug fix) Added special case to font code to limit the
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length of displayed strings to avoid wrap-around bugs in some
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length of displayed strings to avoid wrap-around bugs in some
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PC X servers when the pixel length of the string exceeds 0x7fff. (SS)
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PC X servers when the pixel length of the string exceeds 0x7fff. (SS)
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8/12/98 (bug fix) Macintosh, lock down some of the resources
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8/12/98 (bug fix) Macintosh, lock down some of the resources
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associated with menus to try and stabilise the menu system
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associated with menus to try and stabilise the menu system
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on memory limited machines. (JI)
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on memory limited machines. (JI)
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8/12/98 (windows build change) Moved the tkConsole.obj into the tk80.dll
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8/12/98 (windows build change) Moved the tkConsole.obj into the tk80.dll
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on windows. If you build your own Tk main program, you no longer
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on windows. If you build your own Tk main program, you no longer
|
need to compile and link this yourself. (SKS)
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need to compile and link this yourself. (SKS)
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-------- Released 8.0.3 to the Tcl Consortium CD-ROM project, 8/13/98 ------
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-------- Released 8.0.3 to the Tcl Consortium CD-ROM project, 8/13/98 ------
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10/5/98 (new feature) Added the event "MouseWheel" that will fire on
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10/5/98 (new feature) Added the event "MouseWheel" that will fire on
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Windows applications in response to mouse wheel movement. You can
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Windows applications in response to mouse wheel movement. You can
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bind to the MouseWheel event and use the %D substitution to get the
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bind to the MouseWheel event and use the %D substitution to get the
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delta the wheel moved. The "event generate" command has also been
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delta the wheel moved. The "event generate" command has also been
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enhanced with the -delta flag so you can generate these events from
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enhanced with the -delta flag so you can generate these events from
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Tcl. See the bind and event man pages for more details. The listbox
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Tcl. See the bind and event man pages for more details. The listbox
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and text widgets' default bindings have been updated to understand
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and text widgets' default bindings have been updated to understand
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MouseWheel events. (RJ)
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MouseWheel events. (RJ)
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10/12/98 (performance improvement) Added hash table to canvas widget
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10/12/98 (performance improvement) Added hash table to canvas widget
|
that holds numeric ids for items. The hash table makes item lookup
|
that holds numeric ids for items. The hash table makes item lookup
|
almost constant time which improves certain canvas operations
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almost constant time which improves certain canvas operations
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(exspecially for canvases with large number items). Thanks to Mark
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(exspecially for canvases with large number items). Thanks to Mark
|
Weissman and Jan Nijtmans
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Weissman and Jan Nijtmans
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for submitting this improvement. (RJ)
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for submitting this improvement. (RJ)
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10/15/98 (bug fix) The -fill option to text items in the canvas did
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10/15/98 (bug fix) The -fill option to text items in the canvas did
|
not allow the empty string as an argument (meaning transparent) even
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not allow the empty string as an argument (meaning transparent) even
|
though every other item type did. Thanks to Sebastian Wangnick
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though every other item type did. Thanks to Sebastian Wangnick
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for supplying this patch. (RJ)
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for supplying this patch. (RJ)
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10/20/98 (feature change) The Makefile and configure scripts have been
|
10/20/98 (feature change) The Makefile and configure scripts have been
|
changed for IRIX to build n32 binaries instead of the old 32 abi
|
changed for IRIX to build n32 binaries instead of the old 32 abi
|
format. If you have extensions built with the o32 abi's you will need
|
format. If you have extensions built with the o32 abi's you will need
|
to update them to n32 for them to work with Tcl. (RJ)
|
to update them to n32 for them to work with Tcl. (RJ)
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
*** POTENTIAL INCOMPATIBILITY ***
|
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11/10/98 (feature change) The Macintosh menus will use the Appearance Theme
|
11/10/98 (feature change) The Macintosh menus will use the Appearance Theme
|
backgrounds, separators and menu shape, if Appearance version 1.0.1 or
|
backgrounds, separators and menu shape, if Appearance version 1.0.1 or
|
greater is installed. The version of Appearance that shipped with MacOS 8.0
|
greater is installed. The version of Appearance that shipped with MacOS 8.0
|
so it will not work with a straight 8.0, but it will with MacOS 8.1 or later. (JI)
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so it will not work with a straight 8.0, but it will with MacOS 8.1 or later. (JI)
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