Re: trouble with gtk idle function callback

[Eric Smith <eric brouhaha com>]

In my Alto simulator, I've now implemented a crude "execution" menu with
step and go items, etc.  Previously I reported that the idle function
not being called after it was installed (in an input callback) until an
event is processed.  Now I've confirmed that the same thing happens if
I install the idle handler in a menu item callback.

Is there any simple (or preferred) way to post a do-nothing event?

Thanks!
Eric Smith