[matplotlib-devel] Re: numarray compatibility, Toolbar2 stuff

On Thu, 2004-07-22 at 12:50, John Hunter wrote:
> >>>>> "Todd" == Todd Miller <jm...@st...> writes:
> 
>     Todd> Hi John,
>     Todd> Just... gasping... my... way... across... the... finish... line... now.
> 
>     Todd> Toolbar2 is operational for TkAgg and I really like it.
> 
> Good to hear.
> 
> Open question is how to handle multiple axes.  I've considered:
> 
>   1) all or one checkbox
> 
>   2) just reuse old system (menu select) - but how do we deal with
>      active in menu vs active via mouse.  I find the old way
>      a bit cumbersome
> 
>   3) allow user to select multiple axes with the mouse - maybe make
>      the selected axes have thicker borders to indicate selection.
>      Hold down CTRL to select multiple active axes.

SHIFT?  (Don't know if it's even possible,  just thought that's what is
usually done for a multiple select.)

> 
>   4) navigation only applies to axes under point (what we have now in
>      toolbar2)
> 
> I'm inclined to 1 or 4.  Users would have the option of toolbar :
> classic if they really need the multiple axes feature.  1 may be the
> best compromise.

For this afternoon,  I'm going for 4.  :-)  

> 
>     Todd> I changed backend bases a little but don't think it breaks
>     Todd> anything.  I deleted the "button" parameter from a number of
>     Todd> Toolbar2 methods, but since "button" wasn't used and was
>     Todd> followed by *args, I don't think it hurts.
> 
> Agreed.  Vestigial from gtk.
> 
>     Todd> Is now a good time to commit?  Do you want to see a tarball
>     Todd> first?
> 
> Fire when ready.  The world waits with bated breath....

The world can stop waiting...  it's here!