Re: How would YOU do this

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From: Mike Batchelor
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 01:16

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jimmy@namao.ucs.ualberta.ca () writes:

> Two graphics related questions:
> 
> 1. DOS question:
>    I have an application in DOS where I select an icon from a palette
>    and place it on a screen. After the icon is placed on the canvas,
>    pixels under the graphics mouse cursor disappear. Why does this 
>    happen and what is the fix ? Using 386 and VGA.

The application has a bug.  Report it to the author.

> 2. GENERAL GRAPHICS question:
>    Are there any conventions for representing "draggable" icons ? Should
>    they show up as simple line drawings or can they show up as buttons
>    with simulated depth ? The idea would be to "press" the selected icon
>    button while it was selected.

See a copy of MS Windows for the closest thing to a 'standard' for any
kind of icons.



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