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From: ruderman@sbcs.sunysb.edu (David Ruderman)
Newsgroups: comp.windows.x
Subject: simple animation
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Date: 22 Oct 90 21:44:47 GMT
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What is the best (smoothest, fastest) way to do some
simple animation using X11.R4 on a Sun3?

I would like to do nothing more than move 2D shapes (filled circles)
around in a window.  I have tried redrawing circles as well
as Xcopyarea,  but I am not satisfied with the jumpy movements
(you can actually see the circles or bitmaps being filled in
as the shape is moved).

Any suggestions?

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David Ruderman                            ruderman@sbcs.sunysb.edu
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