[Glade-users] gtk_entry_append_text
Damon Chaplin
damon@ximian.com
Sat, 19 May 2001 14:50:06 -0400
Lourdes Maldonado wrote:
>
> What happens if I keep using gtk_entry_append_text on the same GtkEntry?
> I noticed that text_size keeps getting reset to a larger value but I am
> sure their must be some limit.
>
> What should I do if I need to keep issuing gtk_entry_append_text on one
> particular GtkEntry? (I am implementing some scrolling text).
It's probably not a good idea to keep appending text forever.
If I was implementing scrolling text I'd probably write my own widget,
and just draw the text on the X window.
(Tell me this isn't for a stock ticker!)
Damon