[linux-audio-dev] Re: Synth APIs, pitch control

[David Olofson]

On Wednesday 11 December 2002 17.02, Sebastien Metrot wrote:
> This doesn't work most of the time because many names can have
> multiple meanings and vice versa.

This is *exactly* why I'm proposing the use of a structured text file 
that matches the structure of the plugin's "exported" names. The 
*structure* is what you go by; not the actual words. A host would not 
even have to ask the plugin for the english names, but just look up 
the corresponding position in the XML and get the name from there 
instead.


> Also you'll have to manage
> encodings correctly, and most developpers are just not aware of
> what an encoding really is.

Then don't try to write a host that supports non-english languages. 
Just use what the plugins give you (english) and be happy.


//David Olofson - Programmer, Composer, Open Source Advocate

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