processing4/processing/todo.txt

0070 pde
X run java mode when large 'data' folder is in use
X   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1081542378
X fixed one bug in PdeRuntime error message stuff 
X   was this the big one? a big one?

040715 late
X threading issues resolved
X fixed bug with errors not coming through
X fixed bug with errors not being recognized amonst exceptions
X fixed bug with draw mode apps, they now run inside setup
X   width/height wasn't getting set during setup(), so window bad
X moving p5 prefs on mac into documents? or inside sketchbook?
X   Documents -> Processing -> preferences.txt
X   do the same for windows, with sketchbook as a subfolder

040716 evening
o don't exit p5 if platform is unknown
o "save as" needs to update the editorheader
X   couldn't replicate this
X MAJOR: make .pde files embed themselves into the main class
o readUntil() should do the proper thing if the data is not available
o   i.e. either return null, or block until it's available? -> ret null
X "paste" isn't setting the "modified" bit for PdeEditor
X   i.e. cut -> new file -> paste doesn't mark any as changed
X "include all chars" and all the bugs it represents
X working on datatype conversions

040717 
o dll and jnilib files have to be in the p5 folder (confirmed by amit)
o   there should be other places that they work.. 
o   could even copy the dll to the p5 folder from the code folder
o   already fixed with LD_LIBRARY_PATH stuff

040902
X building Processing from scratch 
X   not able to write "preferences.txt" on the first run 

040903
X examples should be in a submenu of open

040905
X "add library" menu item and submenu
X   looks for subfolder called 'libraries' inside p5 folder
X   libraries are determined by having a subfolder named 'library'
X String in apache classes and java.lang
X   maybe ignore classes not inside the p5 libs dir?
o   need to be able to select between which to include
o   auto-resolve by saying java.* wins, others ask
X make built-in libraries read-only

040912 
X several menu changes as discussed with casey 
X   (capitalization, export/export app, tools)
X add preference for showing library stuff

040913 morning
X figure out why user libraries not being added
X in lib mode, show internal libraries as part of the 'open' menu 
X make a note that p5 has to be restarted for libs
X import all libraries into classpath
X   all libs found during sketchbook build + all libs in libraries
X   this means sketchbook menu will need to be rebuilt after lib build
X   append the user's classpath to the end of that

040913 afternoon
X "Processing" folder not properly created on new install

040920
X add noLoop() to static mode apps
X remove "loop" from special inserts on preproc

040921 afternoon 
o when running externally, build into sketch folder?
X add all imported libs to hash table of jars

040921 evening
X lots of work on libraries, figuring out PLibrary api
X   attachLibrary(new libsomething()) and attachLibrary("pitaru.Sonia");
o   final stop() for static shutdown of lib
X     no static init - make the library designers deal with it
X   stop() for individual items
X register pre() and post() calls
X   this would avoid having to patch BApplet
X register for setup() calls
X where do libraries for distribution go?
X   libraries subfolder of p5
X PLibrary lib = attach(new PClient());
X get export working again
X System.out isn't being heard from P* classes
X   errors inside those classes also causing weirdness
X   this might be a broader running as external app problem
X   errorMessage in PSerial/PClient/PServer are all using System.out

040923 late
X write handler for loop() error, warning user to rename loop to draw
X   c:/fry/processing/build/windows/work/lib/build/Temporary_1452_9170.java:29:6:29:11: Semantic Error: The method "void loop();" with default access cannot replace the accessible method "void loop();" with public access declared in type "processing.core.PApplet".

040925 
X change how export.txt works
X make p2 dist for amit

040926 first
X add javascript libs to cvs distribution
X netscape.javascript not properly working in 1.4
X   include 'netscape.javascript' as a library to be added
X     but don't export it.. ugh..
X   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=BugFixes;action=display;num=1096226670;start=0
X remove fonts from distribution
X be able to link against, but not export, certain parts of lib
X   jsyn.jar not needed on export, netscape libs not needed on export
o crap.. libraries need to be in packages for this to work
o   but annoying: attach("simong.particlesystem.ParticleSystem") 
X disable "export application"
X font builder
X   properly update the font on new selection
X   update when smooth is sel/desel
X   don't allow negative font sizes
X "create font" not working well with postscript font names
X   need to remap the postscript name back to the java font name
X   or keep a list of font objects, not just the names
X     since already have the list, can use deriveFont

040926 early evening
X tabs on macosx are stinking.. need to use line metrics class
X double-check library stuff to make sure they're using the new system
X add examples folder to import libraries stuff
X fix bug causing System.err for external to print twice
X modify lib examples for camera, net, serial(?)

_ add "archive" option since history is gone
_ fix dist.sh for mac, pc

_ write better handler for compiler error:
_   c:/fry/processing/build/windows/work/lib/build/Temporary_8501_3382.java:1:63:1:70: Semantic Error: You need to modify your classpath, sourcepath, bootclasspath, and/or extdirs setup. Package "poo/shoe" could not be found in:

_ macosx - check to see if new linemetrics stuff is working better

_ move libraries around in distribution

_ write revisions.txt and readme.txt


README
_ make the whole thing an html file?
_ cut out some of the chatter
_ processing won't start..
_   people with non-ascii chars in the folder name 
_     at least try to catch this? is that possible?
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1062794781;start=0
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1067764732
_   other errors with spinning and not doing much
_     run.bat often works fine
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1094148057
_   or with spaces in the folder name, causes problems for serial
_ quicktime full uninstall/reinstall
_ installing winvdig
_ code folder problems - antivirus or firewall
_ update readme with notes from bboard about "built with processing"
_ add to "common problems"
_   junk in the classpath can often cause trouble
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1094871304
_ history is not implemented in this version


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_ get linux version for 0071

_ implement new version of history
_   make history folder, and a zip (not gz) file for each entry
_   history causing trouble - super slow with a huge sketch
_     could instead be gzipped and appended to history.dat
_     along with another file that is actually a table of offsets
_     no need to make the thing a gzip stream
_     checkbox on menu for 'record history' ?
_     history converter option?
_   only first 20 entries visible?
_   zlib file becoming corrupt (not flushed after close?)
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1080346981;start=0
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1088333655;start=0
_   shortcut to walk through history, ala photoshop (ctrl-alt-z)

_ keypressed hanging on applets with a code folder
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1081450102
_ problems running external vm/vm is hanging
_   seems to be happening because of virus scanning software (norton)
_   may need to launch the applet (using 'start') 
_     and talk over a socket instead
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1067867520;start=0
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1067643186
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1078714442;start=0
_     something in that one about mouse position halting or not

hanging bug
to try: 1) don't use a bufferedreader.. just read it and then use a
buffered reader around the byte array 2) don't do anything with the
input, and just read it off without signalling message()
* it may be something to do with the editor consoles. try shutting off
output to the console and see if it'll still crash.
* most likely related to io streams to the external java process. when
run via a disconnected process, using "cmd /c start java", the thing
will never hang. in that instance, the process terminates almost
immediately, and no i/o needs to happen (since it's a cmd prompt that
never shows up). 
* it could also be a graphics sync bug that just gets more testy
because the environment, a second java process, is running at the same
time. mis.newPixels() may hork since it's over in the applet's thread,
and it might be calling repaint() or Toolkit.sync() to update the
image on-screen. 
* shows up on key presses.. not sure if this is because of the actual
key press, or if it's because they're often accompanied by a println()
* blank spaces in filenames/parent folder often cause trouble.. not
sure if related. same for PATH and CLASSPATH.
* some virus scanning software, particularly older NAV versions cause
the trouble. 


static apps/scripts
_ static applets need to be able to resize themselves on 'play'
_ figure out what to do with static apps exported as application
_   needs to just hang there
_ scripts (w/ no graphics) will need to call exit() explicitly


libraries
_ compiling - main file is a .java not a .pde
_   also where no root .pde file with the same name.. (i.e. video)
_ on "new library" fill in the default code for the lib
_ record imports from java files as well
_ ignore imports from java.* or maybe just things pde's classpath
_ after export of library, rebuild "import library" menu


really nasty bugs (fix in 0070 if possible)
_ threading issues on casey's laptop
_ odd error in System.err stream coming from running external
_   dies after a while or goes weird
_   make sure exceptions with .class work
_ openStream returning 'null' really horked up the letters applet
_   no System.out was coming through
_   System.err was getting cut off before finishing


_ support for editor plugins
_   make dynamically loaded plugins and "tools" menu
_     break out beautify as its own plugin
_   make beautify plugin "Auto Format"
_     //for (int i = 0; i < 10; i++) {
_     } catch (IOException e) { }
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1086555381
_     need to ignore comments.. but not those inside quotes.. oog
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1067309918;start=0
_     ignores colons for case statements
_     need to tie this to the parser instead
_   do a better job of maintaining cursor during beautify 
_   only beautify a particular section of code
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1087227217
o   make "get quicktime libs" function
o     can java get the root directory for system/win32 etc?


_ write a threading example
_   or handle this some more intelligent way, super.stop() is needed.
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Syntax;action=display;num=1083574943
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Syntax;action=display;num=1067383998


export stuff
_ make multiple jar files thing work as an option
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1067360903;start=0
_   applet default is one file, application default is multiple
_   user in advanced mode can switch to the other
_   buttons on side of sketch do default (last) behavior
_ include a note that 'applet' folder will get emptied/rewritten
_   or rename the old applet folder to something else? (nah, too messy)


_ redo preferences panel to use proper swing layout etc
_ exception in setup() on external app doesn't kill run button 
_   also doesn't kill external vm
_ make preferences a modal dialog
_ package processing.app for PdeBase, PdeEditor..


0071 or later
_ write export-to-application
_   lock feature for present mode (part of export to application?)
_   application can still do serial (qt, other stuff?) 
_   applet runs in browser, though applet on cbagel is everything..
_   include main class info for executable jar file with jdk > 1.2
_   not difficult to do, just some tweaking once applet export works
_   wrapper that invokes the applet using a copy of the jre
_   main() method needs to set layout manager if jexegen is to be used
_     (msft vm defaults to null layout manager)
_   also make sure pack() is happening
_   add manifest.mf to exported applets so that applications will work
_     http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1045983103;start=0
_   BApplet.main(new String[] { "flashcards3" });
_     this will need to detect whether the user has their own main()
_     or even BApplet.main(new String[] { getClass().getName() });
_     META-INF/MANIFEST.MF contains just "Main-Class: ClassName"
_     main sticking point will be serial/qtjava in exports
_ write export-to-library
_   need to be able to produce the serial, video, etc libs
_   see if sonia project can compile
_ implement horizontal version of PdeEditorButtons
_   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1076707944
o   is PdeEditorHeader one pixel too tall?
_ menu option for Renderer > to "Core" or "OpenGL"
_   on export, uses this setting to determine if jogl is added to project
_ add a "make archive" option
_   doesn't rename sketch, just names zip file sketch + time stamp
_ need showError/Message/Warning/Prompt design from casey
_   maybe something that shows stack trace?
_   with an 'email this' button? (include source code too?)
_   also need a "prompt" dialog for asking filenames, etc
_   implement and remove PdeEditorStatus stuff



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PDE - Processing Development Environment


PDE / Details

   b _ running present mode with a bug in the program hoses things
   b _   make sure the program compiles before starting present mode
   1 _ processing.exe: problem if expert version is run, and no java installed
   1 _   call the person a genius and tell them to install java
   1 _ make some fancy extendo things because the tabs get too big

   1 _ tie .pde files as documents of the application
   1 _   figure out proper registry key for windows
   1 _     can be handled when the app first run (jni?)
   1 _   write handler for main() to take document names
   1 _   need document icons
   1 _   add MRJOpenApplicationHandler and MRJOpenDocumentHandler
   1 _       especially the open document fella
   1 _       under osx, app won't get doc unless app already launched
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1094149466

   1 _ implement page setup and print
   1 _   pretty printing of code in project
   1 _   option to just print all code in project
   1 _   option to export all the code as colored html

   1 _ p5 becomes a memory hog (benelek and glen murphy)
   1 _   even without sketches open, perhaps not gc'ing properly
   1 _   objects probably not getting finalized
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1050134854;start=0

   1 _ need to check if volume is read-only, notify and quit if it is
   1 _   people are trying to run off the disk image
   1 _   need to pay attention to when running from read-only drive
   1 _     reported by brandenberg
   1 _    "p5 will launch from the disk image, but will 
   1 _     not draw the sketch name bar doesn't appear"

   1 _ size() has memory limitations (pitaru)
   1 _   catch OutOfMemoryError inside size() and let the user know
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1038847001
   1 _ verify editor buttons working properly
   1 _   they're not.. mostly unresponsive, and often get stuck
   1 _   is play button properly unhighlighting? 
   1 _     does it unhighlight after compile or runtime errors?
   1 _     also when using draw() instead of loop()
   1 _       applet needs to notify runner that it has terminated
   1 _   if export fails (compile error) need deselect
   1 _ exceptions in draw() apps aren't caught
   1 _   the program resize(200, 200); just does nothing (doesn't complain)
   1 _ if 'void' left out before loop or setup, cryptic message about
   1 _   'constructor loop must be named Temporary_23498_2343'
   1 _   add a better handler for this specific thing?
   1 _ menu weirdness (benelek)
   1 _   when u've got a menu open, move a cursor over the text area
   1 _   and back over the menu, the text-area cursor type remains. 
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1043667859
   1 _ scroll bar has some painting weirdness with jedit textarea
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1042351684
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1083787569
   1 _ rename/saveas doesn't properly have its focus set
   1 _   under windows, immediately typing after rename doesn't select
   1 _   the whole thing is selected, but not directly editable
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1075149929
   1 _ Ctrl-Z will undo, but not scroll to where the undo happens. 
   1 _   so user thinks nothing is happening and overundo. 
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1064220242;start=0
   1 _ figure out how to cancel 'save changes' on macosx and windows
   1 _   macosx handleQuit seems to force termination (at least on 1.3)
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1064732330;start=0
   1 _ don't cache stuff from loadStrings and others
   1 _   mac java vm won't give up old version of file
   1 _   or use setUseCaches(false)
   1 _ too many frames drawn before window visible - especially on mac
   1 _ dim edit menus as appropriate during selection/no selection/etc
   1 _ switch to newer revision of jedit?
   1 _   is enormous horizontal scroller issue fixed properly
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1083787569
   1 _ make export put a timestamp in the html code (hidden or visible)
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1075659029

   1 _ find/replace
   1 _   add support for hitting 'ESC'
   1 _   option to ignore or match case
   1 _   when hitting 'find', select the text in the field
   1 _     give that field focus explicitly, rather than just for typing
   1 _     right now, typing works, but no caret, no blue highlight
   1 _     and on second find run, should instead select all the find string
   1 _       so that typing will replace it directly
   1 _   only enable "find next" in menu after a find has happened

   1 _ drag & drop implementation to add files to sketch


PDE / Compiler

   1 _ warn about writing non-1.1 code. 
   1 X   will jikes do it if the -source is set to 1.1? nope.. 
   1 X     notes inside PdeCompiler
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1079867179;start=0


BUGS / Preprocessor

   1 _ casting problems in the parser
   1 _   float u = float(x)/width; works.
   1 _   float u = (float(x)/width); doesn't work: "unexpected token: float".
   1 _   float u = (x/float(width)); works! 
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1084011098;start=0
   1 _ if last line of code is a comment with no CR after it,
   1 _   an OutOfMemoryError wants to happen, 
   1 _   but right now there's a hack to add a CR in PdePreprocessor
   1 _ return (int(5.5)) causes an error
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1083624993;start=0


PDE / Font Builder

   1 _ close/hide window on 'ESC'
   1 _ loading is very slow on the first time (getting all font names)
   1 _   show a progress/status bar while it's happening?
   1 _ font builder chopping off parts of letters
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1076358432;start=0


PDE / Features

   b _ some notion of plugins for pde
   b _   color picker or other things written by folks
   b _   add all .jar files in lib/plugins on startup
   b _ make some kind of internal color picker
   b _   could be a separate window that's always around if needed
   1 _ external editor -> add a command to launch
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1043734580;start=0


PDE / Console

   1 _ error messages run off the edge and go invisible
   1 _   actually this is just for the editor status box
   1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1074894329
   1 _ multi-line errors a mess in jikes
   1 _   maybe a dropdown list thing, with the first just shown?



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DISTRIBUTION

How the environment gets packed up, downloaded, and installed.


DISTRIBUTION / General 
b _ need to change all the copyrights over to mit "except where noted"
b _ dist.sh needs to auto-remove .DS_Store boogers
b _ write script to remove .DS_Store and CVS folders from dist
b _   # remove DS_Store files
b _   sudo find . -name ".DS_Store" -depth -exec rm {} \;
b _ need more comprehensive list of 'known bugs'
b _ need more comprehensive list of 'known suggestions'
b _ javadoc "advanced" reference by beta
b _   and then finalizing it towards 1.0
b _   document hint() commands for advanced reference
b _ beta release will include source code
b _ write notes about running p5 on another platforms 
b _   this was some feedback from running on bsd:
b _     /usr/local/jdk1.3.1/bin/java -cp lib:lib/build:lib/pde.jar:lib/kjc.jar:lib/oro.jar:java/lib/ext/comm.jar PdeBase 
b _   need to use the 1.3 vm, and get a fake platform name
b _   otherwise, goes looking for lib/pde_.properties or something
1 _ if size() not found in export/compile, ask the user
1 _   size(myWidth, myHeight) -> set static var in BGraphics
1 _     for the last size that was used, use as default for fill-in field
1 o modify antlr stuff to conditionally recompile in make.sh
1 _   compile antlr inside the initial setup of the work dir
1 X     done for macosx
1 _     fix this for windows and linux
1 _ about box 
1 _   bring up information about gpl, lgpl, and ibmpl
1 _   jedit syntax is under mit license
1 _     http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php


BUGS / Windows
1 _ NullPointerException when alt is pressed
1 _   might be something to do with the applet frame being an awt not swing
1 _   event first goes to the applet listener, needs to consume the event
1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1061802316;start=0
1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1077058974
1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1081751451;start=0
1 _ p5's exe prolly has trouble when PATH has quotes (or spaces?)
1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1068388889
1 _   CLASSPATH figured out what to do with quotes, but not PATH


DISTRIBUTION / Windows
1 _ winamp/audio getting starved or crackly while applets running
1 _   thread priority too high? or something weird
1 _ need splash screen, startup takes a long time


DISTRIBUTION / Linux
1 _ doesn't seem interested in quitting properly (?)
b _ splash screen
1 _ ctrl-t is not stopping a sketch
1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_software_bugs;action=display;num=1074810469


DISTRIBUTION / Mac OS X
b _ add mkdmg script to macosx build process
b _   could significantly speed things up
b _ set nice background for disk image on macosx
1 _ test more to see if runtime exceptions are coming through
1 _ track down error in PdeCompiler for message parsing
1 _   was missing the error about a package being gone
1 _   can comment out /System/Library/ as a test
1 _ Contents/Resources/Java can take jnilib files
1 _ set file type/creator for .pde files of examples
1 _ would be nice to have macosx packaged up as a single .app file
1 _ is there a way to set the color of the Frame growbox?
1 _   currently it's white instead of dark gray like the ui
1 _   setBackground(Color) didn't seem to help inside PdeBase.<init>
1 _ use disk:// notation as panther alternative
1 _   so that it doesn't download the disk, just mounts it
1 _   although.. this only works on panther.. how many are using it?
1 _ mac standard key combinations for moving around in the editor
1 _   http://processing.org/discourse/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=Proce55ing_Software;action=display;num=1093116515


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PRIORITIES


casey
_ graphics engine up to spec
_ video/net/sound up to spec
X multiple files open 
X compile libraries within p5

ed
_ quality of compiler errors + multiple errors
X additional class files.. .java or .pde
X find/replace

juha
_ documenting how the environment works / is set up

amit
X find/replace
X println speed improvements
_ 'debug' that shows a variable (rather than many many println)
X tabs for multiple files

zach
2 _ setting breakpoints / stepping through
2 _   useful as understanding for how program works
2 _ tracing like director

schoenerwissen
2 _ tracing variables
2 _ bspace object
b X 7 day search on discourse board


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FRY

My grab of examples/libraries that I'd like to make. Most of these are
things I've already written in some form or another, but need to take
the time to package up and release.

_ example showing quicksort code
_   and how to implement/use as an inner class
_ arcball
_ joystick
_ particles (from multip?)
_ phyics & collisions
_   look at the 'havoc' physics library
_ java3d classes for vec3f and matrix
_ quicktime exporter or image sequence export
_   fairly quick--just use experimental code from dbn
_ more advanced splitting of files into rows/cols uses another class
_   other class also has concept for random access of lines
_   by storing the line positions, can access without loading all
_   into memory because some files will be too large
_   read table/csv formatted data into a matrix
_     pseudo-database format version of this that stores indexes to file
_       rather than loading the whole thing at once
_ history.. add my diffs sketch (as a plug-in)
_   could just include a compiled version of the diff app, ala jikes
_ something about using regexps in p5
_   wrap up oro for simple matching
_   (as alternative to the sun classes.. link to those in the docs)
_ method for file handling, recursive walk-through a directory
_   file i/o: file listing util that leaves out . and ..

more random thoughts
_ stroke picker
_   just lineweight, so don't bother.. use constants palette instead
_ font picker
_   same thing, just quickly generates fonts on the fly and applies them
_ need to look at matlab's visualization tools
_ arcs, better 'color' object
_ take everything in perl cookbook, and make easy to do with p5
_ database access and reading large files are always hangups
_ support capabilities of matlab's visualization tools
_ charting/labeling primitives.. excel never quite does it
_ botting engine
_ difficulty of initial grab/analysis of data, that may take some time
_   then needs to be stored and run on multiple times
_ methods for picking colors.. how to color code, limit to 5? gradients..
_ simple way to do tufte-style small multiples on an app
_ function for reporting percent finished (or swing dialog)
_ also for reporting the amount of time remaining
_ loading/selecting a file (or folder), or from command line
_ load large file as lattice (option of whether to keep in memory)
_   how many rows/columns for headings
_ walking through an entire directory, with a handler
_   that throws out the . and .. items
_   that knows about aliases (jdk13)
_ overall contrast/color control (genomevalence for hulk)
_ mac -> vlw (or sbit?) font converter
_   need to also read the fond for metrics
_ general bitmap font editor, see what chars are in font, etc