Re: ZWJ/ZWNJ in Pango for Devanagari/Arabic

[Robert Brady <robert susu org uk>]

On 8 Nov 2000, Owen Taylor wrote:

> I think the right algorithm is that there should be a standard
> set of neutral characters - basically the whitespace characters -
> and neutral characters with the same shaper on each side should
> get handled by that shaper. Neutral characters with different
> shapers on each side are more problematical. The assignment
> should follow the bidi level when that differs, otherwise, its
> probably pretty much arbitrary.

Some complex scripts use combining characters in different ranges, all
combining characters should probably be considered neutral for the
purpose of renderer determination as well. (with exceptions)

-- 
Robert Brady
robert suse co uk