Stack Size Bloat?

[T. R. Ponn]

Oops...forgot to mention....this is a stack...not a standalone.

T. R. Ponn wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I've been developing an app for a few months now and have noticed that 
> the file size seems to be getting disproportionally larger than the 
> objects and code I've been adding. Here are some statistics on my 
> environment and the stack:
>
> Mac OS 9.2.2
> Rev 1.1.1
> Current Stack File Size: 709,592 bytes
> Window Size: 600 x 450
> Number of Cards: 2
> Number of Fields: 11 (about half of which are scrolling...most empty, 
> but one contains about 8,900 bytes of info)
> Number of Buttons: 25
> Number of Graphics: 6 (which add up to about 46,000 bytes)
>
> Using Jan Bleeker's "Export Scripts" stack, I find I have about 
> 147,000 bytes of scripting.
>
> Something doesn't seem to add up...is this the result of the engine 
> being present?
>
> Another example:
>
> Recently I added 3 buttons and about 25,000 bytes of scripting and the 
> file size went from 493,397 to 709,592!!
>
> This reminds me of the HC days of compacting the stack occasionally, 
> to keep it reasonable. What's going on here?
>
> Bloatedly yours,
>
> Tim Ponn
>
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