[NTLUG:Discuss] making a Gui front end for existing program.

[Val Harris]

WaynePatterson wrote:
> Is there any one on the list that has any experience using Tcl to make a 
> Gui front end for existing program? I need someone that would be willing 
> to help answer some questions?
> Thanks in advance,
> Wayne
> 


Wayne,

My tcl/tk experience is from a while back, but I may be able to help.

One or two questions come to mind:
Is the user interaction confined to the beginning of the program
(initial values, and such) or does the operator interact with the
program throughout it's life as a process?  In the first case, your
GUI gathers data and then starts the program (fire and forget).  In
the second case, there are repeated pauses in the process for operator
input.  The second case might favor something like expectk
(expect+tk).

If you'd like to contact me offline, you can fill me in, and see
if I can help.

Val
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