Batch Exporting without X or GTK

[Mathieu Gagne <mathieu_gagne oryxa com>]

Hello,

        We often use 'dia' for our documentation system.  Our system, based 
on docbook, has the ability to automatically translate different file 
formats (.gif, .eps, .dot, .fig and .draw) into the appropriate 
format for inclusion in either printed or online output.  We use the 
the 'dia --export' option to do this for 'dia', but even with the 
'--nosplash' option this requires that X and GTK be present.  In 
particular, 'dia --export' requires a display to be present.  We 
solved this problem by using the '--display' option, but this is just 
a workaround.

        I would suggest that in the batch exporting mode, 'dia' should be 
able to work without needing a display whatsoever, as it would 
simplify the batch automation.

        This note notwithstanding, 'dia' is a great program and I can only 
commend you for having included a batch export function, without 
which we could not use this program.  Great work!

Best,

Mathieu Gagne.