Re: What GUI Builder for Rexx + graphics?

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From: Perry Mowbray
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 1996 23:23

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In a message of 17 Apr 96 Doug Whitehead wrote to All:

 DW> Hi,
 DW> I haven't done Amiga programming in a while, and I don't know what's
 DW> hip.  I have a bunch of programs that I need to stitch together with a
 DW> GUI.  Currently I use AREXX in a text mode to drive them, but I am
 DW> looking for something better.

I use and recommend Varexx. It's on Aminet. It uses GadToolsBox files to
create the GUI. Lots of commands to work it too.

 DW> I need to display an image, and allow the user to draw rectangles on
 DW> top, and fill in text fields, push buttons, etc..  This will in turn
 DW> call the applications I already have.   IS THERE A GOOD GUI
 DW> BUILDER out there that works with/like AREXX?

Varexx wont do this yet, but the author is working on something like that.
You could maybe Email him? His name is Andy Cook at amc93el@soton.ac.uk
to see how he is going, he is always interested in implementing new ideas.

Regards,
PM

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