Jim, thanks for the answer - that's useful information. I see your concerns, but still think that forceRedraw() is useful. One could indicate that the UA is still busy by using the cursor (hour-glass). Andreas Jim Ley wrote: >"Andreas Neumann" <neumann@karto.baug.ethz.ch> wrote in message >news:41BD5844.8080605@karto.baug.ethz.ch... > > >>With the current SVG viewers, a redraw during a script operation is not >>possible. The UA updates the screen only after the whole script function >>is finished. >> >> > >forceRedraw() exists on SVGSVGElement in SVG 1.1, and it's supported by >MozillaSVG at least. > >I think it should be exercised with extreme care, because whilst forceRedraw >allows you to ensure the screen is updated - it does not free up the UI to >respond to user actions, I'd rather it was discouraged rather than >encouraged. > >Jim. > > > > > >Received on Monday, 13 December 2004 09:11:27 GMT
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