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diff --git a/x11-toolkits/pmw/pkg-descr b/x11-toolkits/pmw/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..7326957666f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/x11-toolkits/pmw/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +Pmw is a framework for building high-level compound widgets, or +megawidgets, constructed using other widgets as component parts. It +promotes consistent look and feel within and between graphical +applications, is highly configurable to your needs and is easy to use. + +Pmw consists of: + * A few base classes, providing a framework for building megawidgets. + * A library of flexible and extensible megawidgets built on the base + classes, such as ButtonBox, ComboBox, MessageDialog, etc. + +The interface to Pmw megawidgets is similar to basic Tk widgets, so it +is easy for developers to include both megawidgets and basic Tk +widgets in their graphical applications. In addition, all Pmw +megawidgets may themselves be extended, using either inheritance or +composition. + +The use of the Pmw framework and megawidgets replaces common widget +combinations with higher level abstractions. This simplifies code, +making it more readable and maintainable and more easily modifiable. +The ability to extend Pmw megawidgets enables developers to create new +megawidgets based on previous work. |