Re: error in tutorial

2019-12-27 Thread John-Val Rose
Ty, If it’s so easy to fix then why don’t you just fix it? John-Val > On 28 Dec 2019, at 09:14, Ty Young wrote: > >  >> On 12/27/19 4:19 AM, Johan Vos wrote: >> Hi David, >> >> What tutorial are you talking about? If you refer to https://openjfx.io, >> that is a community-initiative, develop

Re: Gitter chat + StackOverflow [was: Concatenating transforms to scale positions but not objects]

2019-08-13 Thread John-Val Rose
I’ve all but given up on StackOverflow. It seems to be a haven for trolls or control freaks who deem perfectly reasonable questions as off-topic or inappropriate whereby the question then gets put on hold and can’t be answered. It’s ridiculous and makes the forum almost unusable. Some people e

Re: Update openjfx.io to JavFX12?

2019-03-29 Thread John-Val Rose
Thanks Johan. Your contributions certainly do not go unnoticed, nor unappreciated, > On 30 Mar 2019, at 04:17, Nir Lisker wrote: > > Thanks Johan, I was actually not aware of this repo, I guess I missed it > when it was brought up. Will take a look. > >> On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 8:10 PM Johan V

Re: Update openjfx.io to JavFX12?

2019-03-29 Thread John-Val Rose
+1 > On 30 Mar 2019, at 03:28, Nir Lisker wrote: > > Hi, > > The main page at https://openjfx.io still shows JavaFX11 even though 12 is > released. Is it because Gluon offers LTS for 11 and not 12? Shouldn't the > main page show the latest version regardless? > > - Nir

Re: openjfx-dev Digest, Vol 86, Issue 7

2019-01-07 Thread John-Val Rose
openjfx-dev-ow...@openjdk.java.net >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of openjfx-dev digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Has any consideration been made

Re: Has any consideration been made to move the Charts into s separate module?

2019-01-06 Thread John-Val Rose
client implementation???). So because of > backward compatibility keeping in OpenJFX what was in Oracle's JRE makes > sense. Call it historical debt or something. We just need a better > alternative and then the classes can be removed at some point in the future. > > >> On

Re: Has any consideration been made to move the Charts into s separate module?

2019-01-06 Thread John-Val Rose
seems quite ok. > > https://docs.oracle.com/javase/9/docs/api/javafx.controls-summary.html > > >> On 6-1-2019 02:58, John-Val Rose wrote: >> I doubt any JavaFX application would use ALL the features so couldn’t you >> make the same argument for “detachment” about ma

Re: Has any consideration been made to move the Charts into s separate module?

2019-01-05 Thread John-Val Rose
, I meant removing charts from the core of JavaFX and moving he charts to > a separate JPMS module. > > Why? They are not really core components are they? They are dead weight in > applications that never will use them. > >> On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 8:44 AM John-Val Rose

Re: Has any consideration been made to move the Charts into s separate module?

2019-01-05 Thread John-Val Rose
Hi Ramon, I personally have never seen or heard of any such discussion and I’m not entirely sure in which context you are using the word “module”. Do you meaning simply removing charts from the core of JavaFX or do you mean creating the charts as an actual module within JPMS? Either way, can y

Re: Q: Rotated labels, layout and reflow

2018-12-15 Thread John-Val Rose
t-all-in >> mistake Java made.) The layout logic should be similar to when doing it >> in Canvas, only reusable. >> >> Also I have found that when rotating is involved, a lot of layouts do >> not what you expect them to do. Have you given MigLayout a try? It >> so

Re: Q: Rotated labels, layout and reflow

2018-12-15 Thread John-Val Rose
> layout logic should be similar to when doing it in Canvas, only reusable. > > Also I have found that when rotating is involved, a lot of layouts do not > what you expect them to do. Have you given MigLayout a try? It sometimes > has surprising results (both positive and negative

Re: Q: Rotated labels, layout and reflow

2018-12-14 Thread John-Val Rose
My feedback would to ask this kind of question on a more appropriate list or forum. I believe this list is exclusively to discuss issues related to the development of OpenJFX itself. Graciously, John-Val > On 15 Dec 2018, at 12:50, John Hendrikx wrote: > > > (Sent this twice, first message

Re: 3D Canvas Node?

2018-10-15 Thread John-Val Rose
t I hope this helps. Graciously, John-Val Rose > On 15 Oct 2018, at 12:32, Chengen Zhao wrote: > > Hi: > > We are currently developing games by using JavaFX > one feature would be nice to have is 3D Canvas node > so is it possible to have this feature in the future release? > > Thanks

Re: JavaFX 11 on Android

2018-10-04 Thread John-Val Rose
Johan, I’m guessing that Gluon Mobile and GluonVM will run on Android with JavaFX 11 (eventually at least). Is this correct? Graciously, John-Val Rose Rosethorn Technology > On 5 Oct 2018, at 06:00, Kevin Rushforth wrote: > > >> My proposal would therefore be that I split t

Re: Talk about OPENJFX's future

2018-09-21 Thread John-Val Rose
That video is typical marketing “smoke and mirrors”. With no access to the code of either app, it is simply unfair and disingenuous to claim a performance advantage. I am certain I could post an almost identical comparison video where the results would be the complete opposite. Yeah, good prog

Re: which technology should give preference

2018-09-06 Thread John-Val Rose
of Gluon when it comes to porting the app to mobile. Their URL is http://gluonhq.com Graciously, John-Val > On 7 Sep 2018, at 10:22, John-Val Rose wrote: > > Thanks Michael - your answer was way better than mine! > >> On 7 Sep 2018, at 10:19, Michael Ennen wrote: >> &

Re: which technology should give preference

2018-09-06 Thread John-Val Rose
Thanks Michael - your answer was way better than mine! > On 7 Sep 2018, at 10:19, Michael Ennen wrote: > > Amno, > > It is not a zero-sum choice. FXML is a part of JavaFX. FXML does not add > anything, per se (in terms of nodes, controls, etc.) FXML allows for > decoupling > the specific UI con

Re: which technology should give preference

2018-09-06 Thread John-Val Rose
FXML is “part” of JavaFX. It’s the format used to specify the UI of a JavaFX application. Plus I don’t think this is the appropriate list to post such questions as it is intended as a forum to discuss the development of JavaFX itself. > On 7 Sep 2018, at 09:47, AmnoJeeuw wrote: > > I am learn

Re: Is JavaFX going to truly be a community project?

2018-09-02 Thread John-Val Rose
Mike, can you explain what you mean by a “JavaFX website”? > On 3 Sep 2018, at 02:59, Mike Hearn wrote: > > I believe you're over-thinking this Pedro. A quote from Margaret Thatcher > springs to mind: > > "They are casting their problems on society and who is society? There is no >> such thing!

Re: Is JavaFX going to truly be a community project?

2018-09-01 Thread John-Val Rose
open to everyone as possible and no person or entity should have a commercial advantage over others. So, basically I like your question, I don’t believe the current scenario is satisfactory but unfortunately I confess I can’t offer any suggestions of better scenarios. Graciously, John-Val Rose

Re: OpenGL deprecated in OS-X

2018-06-05 Thread John-Val Rose
, we don't need a replacement for OpenGL in the Java 11 > timeframe :) > > - Johan > > >> On Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 12:35 AM John-Val Rose wrote: >> Unfortunately Apple is doing exactly what Microsoft did during the “Great >> API Wars”. During this time, MS de

Re: OpenGL deprecated in OS-X

2018-06-04 Thread John-Val Rose
Unfortunately Apple is doing exactly what Microsoft did during the “Great API Wars”. During this time, MS decided to go with its own exclusive graphics API namely Direct 3D as part of their whole DirectX technology instead of the obvious approach of supporting OpenGL fully. These days, GPU driv

Re: Announcing EA builds of standalone JavaFX SDK

2018-05-08 Thread John-Val Rose
Thanks very much Kevin. This is a great step forward and will make all of our lives easier. Graciously, John-Val Rose > On 8 May 2018, at 17:43, Johan Vos wrote: > > Hi Kevin, > > Excellent work. > I confirm this is working for me. > > Java: openjdk 11-ea+12 for

Re: future content of OpenJFX

2018-02-07 Thread John-Val Rose
OK, after Wolfgang’s comments, I will unleash my rant again in the “appropriate” thread as I feel that the lack of JavaFX adoption is very much due to the nature of the toolkit itself: Well, not only do I think that a docking framework is *that* complex, I see it as an essential part of any s

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-07 Thread John-Val Rose
said venting... > On 8 Feb 2018, at 03:42, Kevin Rushforth wrote: > > This has now veered off topic for this thread. It would be a fine topic for > the "future content of OpenJFX" thread. > > -- Kevin > > > John-Val Rose wrote: >> >> >>

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-07 Thread John-Val Rose
Well, not only do I think that a docking framework is *that* complex, I see it as an essential part of any serious graphics toolkit. In general, I don’t understand all the limitations that people keep imposing on JavaFX as if we have to “settle” for what is basically a 2nd class citizen compa

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-06 Thread John-Val Rose
Jonathan - why do you *cough* at ideas like more complex controls and docking frameworks? I think that a docking framework especially would be a great addition to JavaFX. Am I missing something? > On 7 Feb 2018, at 18:16, Jonathan Giles wrote: > > Obviously everyone is at ControlsFX instead ;

Re: future content of OpenJFX

2018-02-06 Thread John-Val Rose
” may be much bigger than I thought, which would be great!!! > On 7 Feb 2018, at 07:49, John Neffenger wrote: > >> On 02/05/2018 08:14 PM, John-Val Rose wrote: >> ... is it possible that there are lots and lots of “observers” or “lurkers” >> out there just waiting until all

Re: future content of OpenJFX

2018-02-06 Thread John-Val Rose
. Most > people only consider going places where the road already leads—and that might > be about 99%. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 5, 2018, at 11:14 PM, John-Val Rose wrote: >> >> I think there’s a small matter that is being overlooked he

Re: future content of OpenJFX

2018-02-06 Thread John-Val Rose
Yes - I agree. WASM would be great. And I believe the folks at JPro are working on just that... > On 6 Feb 2018, at 22:01, Stephen Desofi wrote: > > Another one high on my list would be browser support via WebAssembly. > Access to the DOM would be secondary, or not important at all. If we

Re: future content of OpenJFX

2018-02-05 Thread John-Val Rose
I think there’s a small matter that is being overlooked here. The size of the “talent pool”. I’m just pulling numbers out of thin air here but first I’m guessing that the vast majority of JavaFX users do *not* read this list. Then, out of those who do, only some *care* enough to contribute. Ou

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-05 Thread John-Val Rose
Yes, me too. I think it’s logical to establish *how* to make contributions first (and it’s great to see a lot of progress with this so far) but then there clearly needs to be a discussion of exactly *what* those contributions are, who decides which ones are important or permitted and how are th

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-03 Thread John-Val Rose
obably me. > > Sent from iCloud > >> On Feb 03, 2018, at 09:35 PM, John-Val Rose wrote: >> > >> Well, then one of us is "off topic"... >> >> >> Kevin Rushforth: >> >> "We are specifically looking to discuss ideas around the

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-03 Thread John-Val Rose
nics of making contributing to JavaFX easier.I > am talking about making the motivations of contributing to JavaFX easier. > > Steve > > Sent from iCloud > > On Feb 03, 2018, at 09:14 PM, John-Val Rose wrote: > > Stephen, > > 1. Swift and your "crystal ball&qu

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-03 Thread John-Val Rose
ling story as to why developers should join and contribute". 3. TL;DR John-Val Rose ​ (trying to be polite)​ On 4 February 2018 at 12:58, Stephen Desofi wrote: > John, > > The point I am making is that Swift is catching up as a cross > platform toolkit and is availab

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-03 Thread John-Val Rose
nt side > development platform or forever be confined to the server. > > This is why I need some clarification as to what our role as contributors is > going to be. I don’t believe an open source project can flourish if the > contributors have no say or stake in the direction

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-02 Thread John-Val Rose
e scene graph rendering in a very tangible way. If things pan-out as they are being described and becoming & being a contributor is simplified to the extent where it justifies me devoting a large chunk of my time to OpenJFX, this is probably what I would want to work on first. ​​ Graciously, John-

Re: More community participation in JavaFX

2018-02-02 Thread John-Val Rose
tremendous quality, utility and value! Graciously, John-Val Rose > On 2 Feb 2018, at 11:03, Richard Steiger wrote: > > Hi Kevin, > > As a long-time observer of the OpenJFX project, let me put all my chips at > this point on making builds more stable, bullet-proof, and automated,

Re: Innovation again

2017-12-18 Thread John-Val Rose
Thank you Pedro. I’ve admired your work for some time. Well, it seems we’re all singing the same song. The question is, who (if anyone) is listening? > On 19 Dec 2017, at 09:12, Pedro Duque Vieira > wrote: > > Hi, > > I've been with JavaFX since version 1, also have experience with Swing. >

Re: Innovation “essay”

2017-12-15 Thread John-Val Rose
It’s been noted that my previous email was very much in the “TL;DR” category. I’m sorry about that. I guess I just had a lot to say and feel very passionate about JavaFX. Graciously, John-Val Rose

Re: Innovation again (was Re: Text classes)

2017-12-15 Thread John-Val Rose
the others can be The Avengers? (Sorry if you're more of a DC fan). Please feel free to reach out to me at any time to (privately and confidentially) discuss any of these issues, or even better, post on this list. P.S. I'd like to especially praise the efforts and outstanding achievements

Re: Innovation again (was Re: Text classes)

2017-12-12 Thread John-Val Rose
7;d like to ask this multi-part question in the hope that as many people reply as possible: *** For *your* siutation, what is JavaFX, how do you want it to evolve and what does it mean to you? *** Maybe I really am "Robinson Crusoe"... ​​ Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief Scientist/Architect

Re: Innovation again (was Re: Text classes)

2017-12-06 Thread John-Val Rose
n on the best process and steps to take to go from ideas to released features. ​​ Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief Scientist/Architect Rosethorn Technology On 6 December 2017 at 19:33, Markus KARG wrote: > Yes, but not everything needs a JEP always. Maybe what Phil has in mind is > smal

Re: Innovation again (was Re: Text classes)

2017-12-05 Thread John-Val Rose
t;> It is not even a "java specification". It can be evolved at an API level >>> without a JSR. >>> The JEP process is the main thing to be followed, although we also use CSRs >>> too to track API. >>> Consider it that anyone who is a contrib

Re: Innovation again (was Re: Text classes)

2017-12-05 Thread John-Val Rose
track API. > Consider it that anyone who is a contributor owns (not the right word ?) a > piece of it too. > So standing on the project is what matters. Not the company who pays you to > work on it. > > -phil. > >> On 12/5/17, 8:21 PM, John-Val Rose wrote: >> Phil

Innovation again (was Re: Text classes)

2017-12-05 Thread John-Val Rose
ible. Graciously, John-Val Rose Rosethorn Technology > On 6 Dec 2017, at 11:36, jav...@use.startmail.com wrote: > > Sorry about all the typos previously. > > Question- why not use the code in awt ? I am not totally up on what's going > on with the platforms' native render

Re: Text classes

2017-11-25 Thread John-Val Rose
+1 A full-featured API to enable rich text and syntax highlighting in editors is *very* much needed. All the attempts I have seen at creating such editors with JavaFX are basically “fudges”. I have never seen HTMLEditor used in a real-world application. > On 26 Nov 2017, at 10:40, jav...@use

Re: JavaOne slides about Marlin/FX renderer

2017-10-13 Thread John-Val Rose
Hi Laurent, You have my full support. I have emailed your privately and believe we can work together to improve JavaFX in the ways you mentioned. BTW: MarlinFX is a truly awesome contribution. Thanks on behalf of the JavaFX community! ​​ Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief Scientist/Architect

Re: OpenJFX initiative

2017-09-24 Thread John-Val Rose
ified vision to "make JavaFX great again" (only without the fake news, alternate facts, rhetoric, gaffes and, of course... no comb-overs). Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief Scientist/Architect Rosethorn Technology Australia On 24 September 2017 at 00:14, Mark Fortner wrote: > I must have

Re: OpenJFX initiative

2017-09-22 Thread John-Val Rose
Lisker wrote: > I don't have any answer to those questions. A JEP is the only thing I can > think of. > > On Sat, Sep 23, 2017 at 3:19 AM, John-Val Rose > wrote: > >> Yes, well I'm sure there's a lot of truth to that as Johan has >> demonstra

Re: OpenJFX initiative

2017-09-22 Thread John-Val Rose
I know *before* I potentially waste my effort whether it will or won't "make OpenJFX better" or be integrated? ​​ Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief Scientist/Architect Rosethorn Technology Australia On 23 September 2017 at 09:08, Nir Lisker wrote: > > What do you mea

Re: OpenJFX initiative

2017-09-22 Thread John-Val Rose
actually going to “move forward” rather than “sideways”. Honestly though, if you’re not moving forward, you are really going backward as you watch the rest of the world disappear over the horizon... Graciously, John-Val Rose > On 22 Sep 2017, at 22:38, Nir Lisker wrote: > > I didn&

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-09-12 Thread John-Val Rose
to embed a browser in your JavaFX app (which is actually a very common and valid requirement), wouldn't you want it to be at least able to use Google Maps properly? JavaFX is at a crossroads. Please, let's take the right road... Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief Scientist/Architect Roseth

Re: Innovation (Was: WebView and WebGL)

2017-09-11 Thread John-Val Rose
ntegrate it. > > - Johan > > >> On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 3:00 AM John-Val Rose wrote: >> Thanks Nir. >> >> I am very aware of the formal processes involved but also cognisant of the >> considerable time/delays and "red tape" that can be an u

Re: Innovation (Was: WebView and WebGL)

2017-09-10 Thread John-Val Rose
ion of both resolutions and (especially) increase the velocity of innovation? Graciously, John-Val Rose > On 11 Sep 2017, at 10:25, Nir Lisker wrote: > > I don't mind giving it a go but I wouldn't like doing the work and then it > not getting implemented (if the result is a

Innovation (Was: WebView and WebGL)

2017-09-10 Thread John-Val Rose
at you are suggesting and what Sverre is requesting and what numerous others are wanting, and I for one *want* them to become realities. Quite frankly, I don't see these changes and innovations (especially) actually being realised any other way. Comments? Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-09-10 Thread John-Val Rose
...if only you could "bring your own" shader :-; On 10 Sep 2017, at 21:04, Mike Hearn wrote: >> >> (And yes, the current JavaFX 3D features are extremely rudimentary and not >> particularly useful. I don't expect them to be ever enhanced. They're >> effectively "frozen". It's a harsh call but I

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-09-09 Thread John-Val Rose
ever enhanced. They're effectively "frozen". It's a harsh call but I think they were a mistake from day one. We need a completely different alternative). Graciously, John-Val Rose Chief Scientist/Architect Rosethorn Technology > On 10 Sep 2017, at 08:16, Scott Palmer w

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-09-09 Thread John-Val Rose
mission will be easier if Oracle guide and assist me... Graciously, John-Val Rose > On 10 Sep 2017, at 01:06, Mike Hearn wrote: > > I'm not on the FX team, but I'd suggest just starting work on it and see > how far you get. You might duplicate some of the research the

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-09-08 Thread John-Val Rose
ore feedback than to say that I'd very much appreciate > such an effort. > Are you aware of this project/product? https://www.teamdev.com/jxbrowser > Michael > >> Am 08.09.17 um 12:54 schrieb John-Val Rose: >> This is a genuinely serious issue and a genuinely s

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-09-08 Thread John-Val Rose
This is a genuinely serious issue and a genuinely sincere offer of helping as much as I can. Some response would be greatly appreciated... > On 6 Sep 2017, at 16:53, John-Val Rose wrote: > > Getting back to the original issue, it's good to know that work is being done > t

Re: Support additional video codec and container format

2017-09-08 Thread John-Val Rose
+1 > On 8 Sep 2017, at 19:05, Sverre Moe wrote: > > Why is JavaFX not supporting open video container and codec? > From Java 9 VP6 is deprecated. > > The only relevant supported coded for JavaFX is H.264/AVC. The only other > alternative is VP6 which has been deprecated in Java 9. > > We canno

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-09-05 Thread John-Val Rose
be "fatal" if we have to wait another 4 years or so for Java 10 to get features that are already well developed in the competitor products. Graciously, John-Val Rose Rosethorn Technology > On 26 Aug 2017, at 23:46, Scott Palmer wrote: > > +1 > > ... to Any high perfo

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-08-25 Thread John-Val Rose
FX API and not native WebKit rendering? This is of importance to me in relation to a slightly different issue. Thanks to both Michaels too for your informative input. Graciously, John-Val Rose > On 26 Aug 2017, at 05:41, Michael wrote: > > Hi Jonathan, hi all, > > I w

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-08-25 Thread John-Val Rose
This *is* the problem: 7 years since a formal issue is raised and still we have nothing. As I said, WebGL support won't happen unless *we* make it happen and I'm in a position where I have both a need and time to work on it. I'm sure others would help too. Once someone from Oracle responds to

Re: WebView and WebGL

2017-08-25 Thread John-Val Rose
ent internal Prism renderer implementations and would > not just use the one cross platform engine. All this needs careful > consideration. > > Michael > >> Am 25.08.17 um 02:12 schrieb John-Val Rose: >> I have a couple of questions about the implementation of WebView

WebView and WebGL

2017-08-24 Thread John-Val Rose
,* *John-Val Rose* *Chief Scientist/Architect* *Rosethorn Technology* *Australia*