Re: [glob2-devel] MapEdit scroll bug fixed

[Bradley Arsenault]

On 12/29/06, Stéphane Magnenat <address@hidden> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've fixed the map edit scroll bug.
>
> Bradley, I noticed that you passed actions as string in the map editor. Why ?
> An enum would be as expressive, typesafe, and faster.
>
> Steph
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I chose strings mainly because there more friendly. I agree with you,
an enum would be faster and can be as expressive when used properly. I
chose strings simply because speed isn't an issue(I *tried* to make my
map editor slow down my causing events near the bottom to go as
quickly as I can make them, and there was no noticable slowdown), and
strings where easier to decipher.

String events are simpler and much more flexible, which I've used to
my advantage a couple of times. String events allow the compounding of
actions, which I use for map editor keyboard shortcuts, and the
passing of data within the string. This simplifies the use of generic
"actions" (for example, select building type n), and eliminates the
need for second or third extra data variables that would be needed for
enums.

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