[gmpi] Re: Requirements sections 3.4 and 3.5

On Mon, Nov 24, 2003 at 10:12:30AM +0000, Steve Harris wrote:
> Speaking of which, I still dont like r15:
> 
> "GMPI must provide a way for the host to indicate the current 'quality
> level' (1-10 or 1-100) to plugins. Plugins can use the quality level to
> scale back resource requirements during realtime use. Hosts should always
> render at full quality."
> 
> I vote to remove it.

Why?  Have you never been in a spot where you want to use a plugin, but you
don't have enough realtime power to run it full-tilt?  Or a plugin that has
a 'quality' level built in, already?  I have.  Many times.  I want to
preview them in low or medium quality, while I muck in realime, but when I
render, I don't care how long it takes.  This is a perfect candidate for a
well-known control.

> r16: will the host provide a threading mechanism to allow async work to
> take place (eg. FFT processing), or does this come under cross-platform.

It's currently listed under 'Host Services' section 3.14.  Again, does that
sectio need to be moved?

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