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Subject: Re: Off-topic Java Graphics Question

Author: Mark Boylan

Date: 16:04:29 02/27/06

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Hi Christos,

I've started implementing a board using straight Java2D. Then I thought, "why
not use a JTable?" I had it almost all working: drag & drop, ChessTableModel...
Then I discovered Apache Batik and I'm starting over again. Batik is an SVG
(Scalable Vector Graphics) library from the Apache XML Project that will let you
decribe your board and pieces in XML as vector art. You can create the artwork
in something like Illustrator and manipulate it in Java (or even in JavaScript).
It's like Flash on steroids. I'm envisioning pluggable symbol libraries, that
can be created in Illustrator or something similar to easily add new piece
shapes & board textures. I was able to throw together a really simple board on
Sunday afternoon just by following the examples in the documentation.

http://xmlgraphics.apache.org/batik/

 - mark

• Re: Off-topic Java Graphics Question Michael Yee 16:39:19 02/27/06
• By the way... Mark Boylan 16:06:47 02/27/06
  • Re: By the way... mike schoonover 16:15:15 02/27/06

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