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[Dick Hollenbeck <dick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 08/28/2011 07:00 PM, Wayne Stambaugh wrote:
> On 8/28/2011 6:15 PM, Dick Hollenbeck wrote:
>> On 08/28/2011 02:04 PM, Wayne Stambaugh wrote:
>>> On 8/26/2011 2:54 PM, Dick Hollenbeck wrote:
>>>>>>> I'm sure your thinking of all the variations of ADD_MENUITEM* in macros.h.
>>>>>>> Currently there are #if/#endifs around SetBitmap() to prevent bitmaps from
>>>>>>> being added to menus on OSX.  We could just as easily add another entry to
>>>>>>> config.h.in and a CMake definition to control if bitmaps get added to menu
>>>>>>> items.  The default behavior would be exactly what we currently have but they
>>>>>>> could be forced on or off at build time.  I'm am willing to make is so, if no
>>>>>>> one objects.  This is one of those issues where the builders might want to
>>>>>>> consult with the Kicad user group before changing the current behavior.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Wayne
>>>>>> Agreed, do it.  You are not changing default behavior, but go ask if you want. 
>>>>>> I don't want to burn the bridge to menu icons, so you and I are on the same page
>>>>>> and since you are not changing default behavior, I see no reason to hesitate. 
>>>>>> The moment to moment behavior is not as important to me as is the option to
>>>>>> change one's mind later.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dick
>>>>> I'll have a better idea when I can get this done after Irene passes through.
>>>>> Computers don't work very well without electricity.  We lost power at work for
>>>>> three days and at home for over a week when Isabelle came through.  If you
>>>>> don't hear from me over the next few days, you'll know why.  In the mean time
>>>>> I'll be battening down the hatches.
>>>>>
>>>>> Wayne
>>>> We hope Irene is kind to you, we need you in good health and spirits.
>>>>
>>>> Run if you think you can, riding them out is not advised.
>>>>
>>>> Wifey rode through Alisha, 1983, I was out of town.  I got the better deal.
>>>>
>>>> The house rocked, trees fell on the house, and she was all alone.  Run if you can.
>>>>
>>>> Dick
>>> Thanks for the concern.  We got off pretty easy.  We only lost power
>>> overnight and had some small limbs and a bunch of debris in the yard.
>>> Fortunately the storm stayed far enough east that we only had winds
>>> around 50mph.  What a week.  Between the Great Dismal Swamp fire, an
>>> earthquake, and a hurricane, I need a break from mother nature for
>>> awhile. :)
>>>
>>> Wayne
>> Thank goodness you got off easily.  It can always be worse.
> Yes, there were many less fortunate than I that we should keep in our
> thoughts and prayers.
>
>> I have the big hammer out today, so might want to wait on any edits.
> I just saw the first two commits.  I'm definitely looking forward to the
> improved tool bar images.  If the samples on Fabrizio's website are any
> indication, Kicad should look pretty darn good.  I'll hold off
> committing my patch to disable menu item images until you get this
> completed.  Thank you for efforts.
>
> Wayne

I appreciate you waiting.  Still working on it.  Plan on not quitting until I am
at a reasonable way point.

Dick