Re: TIP #154: Add Named Colors to Tk

From: Damon Courtney (damon_at_unreality.com)
Date: 10/02/03 

Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2003 15:58:02 +0000 (UTC)

> TIP #154: ADD NAMED COLORS TO TK

    Before I submit my revised tip, I wanted to get some final
opinions on this TIP. Here are the revisions I've come up with. Let
me know if you think I've missed something.

Add ?pattern? option to 'color names'.

Add 'color exists' command.

Colors will use standard 'cget' and 'configure' subcommands. I want
the following options, I think. More can be added later. The
rationale is that each color will have two corresponding shades of
light and dark which can be used in drawing borders. Whether or not
this jives with what people are thinking for named colors is beyond
me. Frankly, at this point, I'd be happy with just the -color option,
as it at least sets the stage. The rest are just sugar that I think
may come in handy some day. 0-]

Named Color Options:

-color - The RGB color for this named color.
-dark1 - A dark color (which should be automatically calculated if
not given)
-dark2 - A dark color (which should be automatically calculated if
not given)
-light1 - A light color (which should be automatically calculated if
not given)
-light2 - A light color (which should be automatically calculated if
not given)

    Any questions? Opinions? I want to get a feel for what others
think this TIP needs before I submit my revision.

Thanks,

Damon

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