limo-graphics-system-tutorial.fm

How to Use the GBB GraphicsSystem with the Limo ExampleGBB Version 4.1OverviewWhat this document This document gives you a step-by-step guide to using the features of the is about GBB™ Graphics System. The exercises are based on the GBB limo application, which is a demonstration application that acts as an intelligent dispatcher in scheduling limousine service for customers traveling between various locations. This document describes the procedures you use to perform activities such as: Activating the graphics system and starting an application Creating blackboard windows and tailoring them to display the information you need Using the Control Shell WindowYou should begin by loading and running the limo application, as described in "Loading and running the limo application." Then, follow the instructions for creating windows and selecting space instances and dimensions for the windows. After you’ve created the windows, you can enter orders for limos and watch the application record the orders and dispatch limos to service the customers.Mouse use The GBB Graphics System is a graphics interface created using the ChalkBox™ graphics toolkit. Because ChalkBox runs on a variety of window toolkits, it uses a machine-independent mouse model that is based on a three-button mouse and six types of clicks: a single click of the left, middle, or right mouse button, or a shift-left, shift-middle, or shift-right action (that is, pressing the Shift button ...