The real question is whether the external inset has a use beyond that of
inserting graphics files? (Be they an EPS image or a chess layout)
If they both insert graphics files then they should be merged, otherwise
they should be somehow differentiated, I suppose most users will be
baffled with both an external inset and a graphics inset used both to
insert graphics when the external inset can do a bit more.
Regarding the inline viewing of images, my work on this is orthongonal to
InsetGraphics, so that it can be used for the external inset too, with a
rather easy modification (though I'd suggest waiting with this until the
API and design is a bit more stable, I'll only tag my code experimental at
this time).
I'll need to take a look in the External Inset code to see what goes
behind its curtains, I'd appreciate a list of source and configuration
files that are related to it, I tried tracking it once but got baffled.
On Sat, 12 Aug 2000, Asger K. Alstrup Nielsen wrote:
> While it is certainly true that the external inset is not done in the
> sense of be perfect, I think it should be able to insert PNG files,
> and even invoke the Gimp on them, as it is. At least, that was the state
> of affairs at the FILM.
> If not, this is a bug, rather than a missing feature.
>
> When that is said, I'd wish I had the time to finish the external inset
> and give it the last spit & polish. But realistically, I won't be able to
> find any time for that.
>
> Maybe I can convince Baruch to spend a little time on it after the
> excellent graphics inset?
> Ideally, the graphics inset and the external inset could share some
> functionality: Inline previewing. In my mind, the new graphics inset and
> the external insets are a perfect match to provide the perfect
> "material" inset when/if joined.
>
> Greets,
>
> Asger
>
>
>
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