Hi Ralph If you're feeling generous I'd be interested in seeing the source for those comparisons
Cheers M > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Hauwert, Ralph > Sent: 16 August 2006 11:16 > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] AS3 bitmapdata lock/unlock > > Actually doublebuffering or pageflipping routines could > easily use these functions for optimizations. The thing is, > that as soon as you swap out one bitmapdata for another (or > the holder bitmap class), you lock it anyway. > > The lock function on itself does not replace the functions of > a double / triple / frame buffer or a pageflipping routine. > But you could easily intergrate these functions. > > I've did some speed comparisons; lock and unlock make a great > deal of difference in speed; if you are writing a large > amount of pixels, rectangles; be sure to lock first. > > Ralph. _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com