What functionality is missing that Aladdin4D needs? If you or your developers have specific functions/features, we can look at adding them. If you're really in a hurry, MiniGL is open-source; Rogue could give write access to the code repository to some of your developers.
Please remember that MiniGL is going to be replaced with a complete MESA port which will provide a full OpenGL implementation. There's no point in spending months improving it, as it's going to be replaced.
So, just let us know which missing functions you need.
The MESA port? Rogue will have to answer that, as I'm only involved in MiniGL. AFAIK, he isn't giving a projected release date at this point. Having said that, don't expect it to be released for at least half a year, if not longer.
Like I said, if it's a small addition to MiniGL that's needed, we should be able to add it in a reasonable timeframe, so it can be used until MESA is ported. Just let us know what you need.
The MESA port? Rogue will have to answer that, as I'm only involved in MiniGL. AFAIK, he isn't giving a projected release date at this point. Having said that, don't expect it to be released for at least half a year, if not longer.
Yes, and also the other part that needs updating is the graphics subsystem, so that 3D performance isnt choked anymore. You know that already of course, but DiscreetFX might not. Maybe you could elaborate a bit more though, as my forte is more with inserting strings into nlist objects, if you know what I mean.
The MESA port? Rogue will have to answer that, as I'm only involved in MiniGL. AFAIK, he isn't giving a projected release date at this point. Having said that, don't expect it to be released for at least half a year, if not longer.
Usually, when I give any estimates, two things happen:
- I miss the deadline - People start whining about "broken promises".
So I made it a rule not to give any dates anymore, unless I know we can keep them (like with the classic release).
Having said that, I am working on OpenGL support, but it will take quite a while until that comes anywhere near a releasable state.
Seriously, if you do want to contact me write me a mail. You're more likely to get a reply then.
Considering there isn't any new SDK yet, I can't really tell. But certainly no MESA support. What kind of OpenGL functionality beyond what MiniGL offers do you need?
Seriously, if you do want to contact me write me a mail. You're more likely to get a reply then.
Maybe I can help with WxWidgets project too. If somebody tells me what to download and start looking.
Sorry, I forgot to answer here. I'm not familiar with C++ and I've never used WxWidgets anywhere so I don't know much how they work and so on. So I'm not sure if I can help.
I have a couple of thoughts anyway. Wasn't there WxWidgets ported already to Cygnix ? And did I understand correctly you guys was going to start porting from some Winblows version ? Why don't you use Cygnix port if it's already running on OS4 ?
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I have a couple of thoughts anyway. Wasn't there WxWidgets ported already to Cygnix ? And did I understand correctly you guys was going to start porting from some Winblows version ? Why don't you use Cygnix port if it's already running on OS4 ?
The Cygnix port uses GTK. It doesn't matter if we use the windows, Mac, GTK, or PalmOS port as a starting point, we need to write an OS specific layer. I actually think that the PalmOS version might be the easiest to start with, as it's not as advanced as the others and can be stripped down to a framework.
I understand your need and I suppose you will enjoy improvements in the next SDK. You're right to ask for this concrete feature.
Else, I agree with Rogue and Hans, I recently read on another forum the same questions about a new SDK. But once you ask for concrete needs, nobody answers. I think they don't know themselves what they would like to find in a SDK.
Hey guys, let's start. Don't be afraid ! You have a existing SDK, many libraries available, compilers and tools, support (utilitybase.com, MUI mailing list, ...).
To come back to the first post, I hope OS4 on Classic will bring new developers even if other hardware support will have a more significant effect ...
I understand your need and I suppose you will enjoy improvements in the next SDK. You're right to ask for this concrete feature..
I got fed up with waiting, I have written the functions I need myself to parse the TZONE env variable. Its re-inventing the wheel I know but I can't wait forever for an updated SDK to be released
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