On 03.07.2012, at 18:24, fltk.orib wrote: >> Note that the usual place to create the offscreen >> is in a draw method, so the gc will always be valid >> in that case. >> >> Not sure what to do in your example though. > > Indeed, I'm actually using fltk for generating server side images (jpeg, bmp, > png) for a backend. FLTK is really easy to use, and fits the bill perfectly. > I'm using it on the client side for similar uses, so right now it is easier > for me to run the server side with a virtual X framebuffer session (to > provide the gc), then e.g. switch to gd. But I hope there's a way around it. > > I suspect getting rid of the X framebuffer requirements is going to be a > problem, but I still hope.
Which reminds me again of the render plugin that I wanted to write for RGB buffers - sigh ;-) never enough time. It's not very hard to do, but very handy, and it would solve your problem without relying on X11 (or any other UI for that matter). _______________________________________________ fltk mailing list fltk@easysw.com http://lists.easysw.com/mailman/listinfo/fltk
