Re: Balloon-help or callout window

["Peter \"Firefly\" Lund" <firefly diku dk>]

On Sun, 5 Sep 2004, Darryl Luff wrote:

> pointer that links to another widget. Like a comic talk bubble. I've
> found some discussions but no code.

Like the Macintosh help system that originated in System 7?

> Does anyone know of a widget available that does this, or an app that
> uses one?

No.

> Or if I need to do it myself, would I have to make a shaped window that
> included the space for the pointer, or is there a way to draw on the
> screen outside widgets?

Yes, shaped windows are the way to go.

-Peter