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From: dlyons@Apple.COM (David A. Lyons)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Window Definition Procedures
Message-ID: <51447@apple.Apple.COM>
Date: 12 Apr 91 05:43:26 GMT
References: <1991Apr11.063406.9508@netcom.COM>
Organization: Apple Computer Inc., Cupertino, CA
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In article <1991Apr11.063406.9508@netcom.COM> avery@netcom.COM (Avery Colter) writes:
>Now, page 25-25 of the GS Toolbox Reference starts out reading, 
>"You may want to define your own type of window, such as a round or 
>hexagonal window; Quickdraw and the Window Manager allow you to 
>define your own window shape."
>
>I have seen a few programs where the windows were slightly non-standard, 
>but I've never seen a round or hexagonal window to my knowledge. 
>I'd like to know if anyone has ever done this, if there are any 
>source code examples of window definition procedures, as I might like to 
>make some of these in some programs.

Writing a custom window defproc is difficult; but there is a Developer
Technical Support sample.  It's sample #5.

The primary reference is Apple IIgs Technical Note #42, Custom Windows.
The note dates back to the 4.0 days, and I do not know whether there
are any 5.0 surprises waiting for you.
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