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Alternate GUI

 [1/4] from: mattsmac::hotmail::com at: 12-Jan-2004 17:22


This is sort of a late addendum to the post about REBOL being behind. What I want to know is, because REBOL is so good at what it does (internet communication, encryption, database access, etc.) but the GUI of /view is lacking, if there is a way to use an alternate GUI designer, such as Visual Basic or C++ and have it access some underlying REBOL functionality. I know that using /view/pro you can access C++ classes and libraries, but what I want to do is kindof backwards to that. Any input? _________________________________________________________________ Rethink your business approach for the new year with the helpful tips here. http://special.msn.com/bcentral/prep04.armx

 [2/4] from: AJMartin:orcon at: 24-Jan-2004 11:47


Matt wrote:
> I want to know is, because REBOL is so good at what it does (internet
communication, encryption, database access, etc.) but the GUI of /view is lacking, if there is a way to use an alternate GUI designer, such as Visual Basic or C++ and have it access some underlying REBOL functionality. I'm using Rebol and a dialect to generate C# classes (.cs files) then compiling the C# to form a Windows program. Would something like that help? -- Andrew J Martin ICQ: 26227169 http://www.rebol.it/Valley/ http://valley.orcon.net.nz/ http://Valley.150m.com/

 [3/4] from: greggirwin:mindspring at: 12-Jan-2004 21:15


Hi Matt, MM> ...if there is a way to use an alternate GUI designer, such as Visual MM> Basic or C++ and have it access some underlying REBOL functionality. I know MM> that using /view/pro you can access C++ classes and libraries, but what I MM> want to do is kindof backwards to that. Any input? No easy way at this point. I've seen the occasional request to have REBOL available as a DLL or static lib, which could be a cool way to do things, but I don't know if it makes sense for RT. Depending on your needs, you could write the UI in one tool and then use some IPC mechanism (e.g. sockets) to send data to a REBOL app for processing. In some cases that would work well. -- Gregg

 [4/4] from: mattsmac:ho:tmail at: 13-Jan-2004 15:23


>I'm using Rebol and a dialect to generate C# classes (.cs files) then >compiling the C# to form a Windows program. Would something like that help?
The only problem with doing it that way is that I need the more intricate REBOL functionality, like RSA encryption and I think I would lose that functionality doing it that way wouldn't I? _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed ‘net deals — comparison-shop your local providers here.