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GtkDialog - Tips and Tricks

This documentation is based on the forum-thread 'Tips and Tricks' by Sigmund Berglund (zigbert).
The info is based on input from many people. Please continue to share your knowledge.

INDEX

1. Syntax - How to use variables in the code.

2. Let the script return data - Choose a proper coding structure.

3. Let external code act on your gtkdialog gui

4. The benefits of a config file

4.1 Set default status of Radiobuttons, Comboboxes...

4.2 How to store window size/placement

5. Speed issues - Let your turtle run

6. Extended your widgets

6.1 Undocumented features of builtin widgets

6.2 New widgets

6.2.1 Knob

6.2.2 Right-click menu

6.2.3 Dynamic tabs

6.2.4 Calendar

7. Advanced Syntax - make your code readable

7.1 Comments in your code.

7.2 Include code if...