2D printing may not show up prominently in release notes because
the release notes are focused on new features.
You see notes about AWT printing because that added some new API.
2D printing didn't add any new API from 1.2.2. The focus was on
bug fixes and internal implementation improvements which aren't
generally visible at an API level.
Looking forward (1.4) is where you'll see new API to support 2D printing.
2D printing is not built on top of AWT printing, nor will it ever be.
The reverse is far more likely.
There'll be a printing session (TS-621) at JavaOne which will explain what's
new in 1.3 and what future enhancements are being considered for 1.4
If you are interested in printing from the Java platform it will be
a worthwhile session to attend.
-phil.
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> Date: Tue, 23 May 2000 22:59:28 +0800
> From: Paul Tetley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [JAVA2D] Java2D Printing in Java1.3
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Hi,
>
> I've just downloaded Java1.3 SDK and am looking to revise my application's
> printing function to take advantage of the 'enhancements and bug fixes' that
> have been mentioned on this list, on the bug list, and elsewhere.
>
> But (again) I'm confused. I can see lots of changes in the release notes
> for AWT printing (Toolkit.getPrintJob), and Swing now has it's 3 new print
> methods (component, children, border), but there's no mention of anything
> new for 2D!
>
> Is 2D built on top of AWT printing?
>
> Or has 2D Printing not changed from Java1.2.2?
>
> My app only uses very minor parts of Java2D (to make some line drawing on
> charts a bit easier than it would be under AWT) so would I be better off
> dropping that stuff and using the AWT printing?
>
> Any good pointers to docs on (1.3) Printing would be appreciated.
>
> Paul Tetley
> BDG Australia
>
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