Re: Absolute positioning
M A <[email protected]>
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> On Nov 18, 2018, at 5:27 AM, Dietmar Schwertberger <[email protected]> wrote: > > On 18.11.2018 00:53, M A wrote: >> Its just that absolute positioning is way easier to use to make an interface than using sizers. Absolute positioning is perfect for creating mockups of possible designs. Absolute positioning is also great for windows that are not meant to be resized. It is possible someone may be making an interface for multiple operating systems. But is also possible someone may just need to support one operating system. > > I have used absolute positioning before (with Visual BASIC) and I can not confirm that it's easier to use. Really? With absolute positioning there is no need to use any sizers. Its as simple as dragging the widgets to the position you desire. I haven't touched Visual Basic.net is a while but I do have SharpDevelop and making the interface is hassle free. It is as simple as selecting a widget on the list of widgets and dragging it the window on the right. Can it get any simpler than that? > Also, the results usually don't look very good. I was looking at an interface I made in SharpDevelop and it looked very good. > For mock-ups there are design programs, but I would recommend to start right away in wxGlade. It's easy enough to re-arrange things with sizers. You can drag or cut/paste complete parts of the structure. The tutorial should get you started on using sizers. As someone who has never dealt with sizers I guess I haven't given them a fair chance. I will take a look at a sizer tutorial and see how good they are. > Regards, > > Dietmar Thank you. P.S. I still wish to know if the maintainers would welcome an absolute positioning mode to wxGlade.