Re: Window configure events "consolidation"

["Timothy M. Shead" <tshead k-3d com>]

James K. Wiggs wrote:

>  Folks,
>
>    I'm trying to figure a way to get window resize events "consolidated."
> By this, I mean I'd like to figure a way to get the new size of the window
> only *after* the user is completely done with the resizing process and has
> released the mouse button.  The contents of the window are quite complex
> and redrawing takes a while, so I would rather *not* do it for every one
> of the configure events generated.  Can anyone suggest a way to do this?

This functionality is normally handled by your window manager - most 
modern wm's give the user the ability to select various flavors of 
"opaque" or "rubber band" resizing styles, which basically control when 
and how many resize events are sent to your app.  Trying to enforce 
specific behaviour in your app may be unpopular with your users; that 
said, if it's really necessary, just set a flag when receiving resize 
events (and postpone your drawing) - then create an idle callback that 
tests the flag and performs drawing as needed.

Regards,
Timothy M. Shead
tshead k-3d com