[vtk-developers] ATT: Macintosh developers - Initialize/Finalize

[Charl P. Botha]

Honoured Macintosh developers,

A while back (in July, it seems) I added a Finalize method to the 
vtkWin32OpenGLRenderWindow, vtkWinCEOpenGLRenderWindow, 
vtkXMesaRenderWindow and vtkXOpenGLRenderWindow classes.

As I explained then, the idea is to implement this method (symmetric to 
the mostly already present Initialize() method) and promote both of 
these methods to become part of the vtkRenderWindow interface.  This 
will make life easier for all VTK / widget-set combinations, as it will 
offer a way to connect and disconnect from system-dependent display 
resources.  In addition, it's a logical refactoring of the existing code.

I asked the mac developers if they would implement a similar method in 
the Cocoa and Carbon RenderWindows, as my Mac skills are < 0, but I 
expect that this request might have fallen through the cracks.  Could 
some of you Mac-capable gentlemen and ladies have a look at this, or put 
it on your todo lists?  You could look at the changes that I have made 
for more hints and I'll be glad to answer any questions.

Best regards,
Charl

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charl p. botha http://cpbotha.net/ http://visualisation.tudelft.nl/