Re: Problem with entry widget in 3.99.1

From: Erick Gallesio <eg_at_kaolin.unice.fr>
Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 08:58:02 +0300

Grant Edwards writes:
>
> I just built and installed 3.99.1 under Solaris 2.5.1, and the following
> script works under 3.1.1 but not 3.99.1
>
> (define s "hi there")
> (pack (entry '.e :textvariable 's))
>
> Under 3.1.1 the entry widget displays "hi there" and allows me to edit the
> string -- and if the variable s is changed, that change is reflected in the
> entry widget.
>
> Under 3.99.1 the widget displays "s" and doesn't allow it to be changed.
>
This little program works on my Linux box with the correct behaviour (i.e.
the 3.1.1 one). I cannot test from here on Solaris but will try asap

> What did I do wrong?

Perhaps you have something (e.g. a resource) which sets the entry in disabled
state. Just an idea.



                -- Erick
Received on Thu May 14 1998 - 07:54:01 CEST