On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 RonKuper@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > Metadata in DLL, pros: > - Same object provides meta-data and functionality > - Meta data can be coughed up algorithmically, ie, one DLL can expose > multiple plugs Provided the metadata format is rich enough, one DLL can expose multiple plugs even if the metadata is external. <Plugin Vendor = "FooWorks" ObjectName = "FooLimiter"> ... </Plugin> <Plugin Vendor = "FooWorks" ObjectName = "FooCompressor"> ... </Plugin> (sorry if my *ML grammar is not up to current standards :) > External metadata, cons: > - Metadata "file" can get out of sync with the DLL Not if users are encouraged to treat GMPI plugin folders as single objects. > - Footprint of meta data is potentially larger Not an issue, I think... it won't be more than a few kb in any case. Regards, Angus. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Generalized Music Plugin Interface (GMPI) public discussion list Participation in this list is contingent upon your abiding by the following rules: Please stay on topic. You are responsible for your own words. Please respect your fellow subscribers. Please do not redistribute anyone else's words without their permission. Archive: //www.freelists.org/archives/gmpi Email gmpi-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx w/ subject "unsubscribe" to unsubscribe