Height/width limit on groups?

[Trevor DeVore]

On Jan 20, 2004, at 2:33 PM, Dar Scott wrote:

>
> On Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 02:25 PM, Trevor DeVore wrote:
>
>> I stored the combined width of all subgroups which might be like 
>> 50,000 pixels.  In my custom scroll bar I would determine where in 
>> that 50,000 pixel wide timeline the user currently was and then 
>> display the appropriate subgroup(s).  As soon as a subgroup moved out 
>> of the viewable area of the main Group then I would tuck it away off 
>> screen until it was needed again.
>
> Cool!
>
> I was thinking of doing this.
>
> I was also considering a green room and wings.  Those subgroups moved 
> from green room to wings get sent a message to get ready for being 
> visible.  Those going the other direction get another message to let 
> them go idle and avoid unneeded updating.

Messaging would be a great addition.  Green room and wings is a great 
way to visualize it as well.


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Trevor DeVore
Blue Mango Multimedia
trevor at mangomultimedia.com