[rrd-developers] [rrd] Re: RRDtool to another level - add 3D and 4D capabilities -

[Tobias Oetiker]

Hi Stefan,

> > a good aproach would be to implement this independant of
> > rrd_graph
>
> yes, that was as well my idea. Im still stuck currently on some
> work but mainly these are the lines, Im thinking:
>
>  - API: use Cairo or OpenGL ? Cairo is a 2D libary AFAIK. So if I
> would need as well for future 3D primitives OpenGL comes handy.
> ... Any comments on this ? How can we integrate then rrd_graph with
> needed opengl bits - could we make this a ./configure option
> during the config stage ?

you have to consider how you expect people to look at the graphs.
If you manage with cairo, you get a nice abstract frontend for all
sorts of different output devices ...

if you are about to produces 3d animations or even models, then a
different aproach may be more suitable ... in general opengl
applications tend to be not 'the thing' one wants regarding
portability.

cheers
tobi

>  - at some point RRD would need to go further and have better 3D
> support. Whats the plan here and what API would be a better fit
> for RRD ?
>
>  - plan 1: develop independently of rrd_graph and see how it goes
>
>  - plan 2: develop hand in hand with rrd_graph
>
> > I think ... or if you are into big things think of a way of
> > makeing
> > rrd_graph more modular ...
> >
> > ich you first write the documentation and discuss this on the
> > rrd-developers list, your chances of success (integration) will
> > be considerably higher ....
>
> I will see first plan 1 and estimate a bit the work. I simple
> need to think what API to use and how to get started.
>
> Thanks,
> stefan
>
>

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