Re: [Bug-gnubg] New feature: direction arrow

[Øystein Johansen]

Holger wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> After fiddling around for quite some time I've added a new feature to 
> the GUI that should be rather visible when you start a new match. For 
> the user there isn't much to explain. I hope you just like it. (In 
> case somebody doesn't, should it be an option?)

I've just tested this, and I like it! Maybe an option, but don't stress it!

> The arrow is a vector graphic and gets drawn anti-aliased.

We needed this!

> For the impatient (who can't wait for an update from Nardy or Øystein) 
> there is an executable and a few necessary library files available at: 
> http://storm.prohosting.com/gnubg/ . Some of the libraries I use have 
> different versions from those of Nardy or Øystein. Unpack everything 
> into your installation folder of GNUbg. (I hope to have uploaded 
> everything well. Please mail me if there are problems.)

I'll try to release an other build tomorrow.

> For those compiling themselves there are a few things to consider:
>
> GNUbg depends now on LibArt. If you don't have the library it stays 
> like it was before, you simply don't get any arrow.
> For Windows LibArt is available on 
> http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=23617 and 
> http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=7382 . I've 
> opted for the first one, because it has a newer date and the project 
> seems to be more active.
> In config.h you need #define HAVE_LIBART 1. And GNUbg needs to be 
> linked with -lart_lgpl . I'm not sure whether the library has the same 
> ending under *nix.

It was very simple to compile!

> Could someone please adjust the automake stuff accordingly? I've put 
> the libart macro into m4 already. But I suppose in some config.* it 
> should be added. If you don't mind to explain what's necessary, I'd 
> also like to learn a thing or two.

I clueless when it comes to automake and autoconf. Jørn? Anyone else?

> And finally, if anybody likes to make a nicer arrow: Please provide me 
> with B-spline coordinates in the area of [0,10]. I'm thinking e.g. of 
> a bent arrow and/or of the blended result of several objects (for a 
> highlight spot or the like).

;-)

Thanks alot!
-Øystein