[gmpi] Re: Topic 7.2: In-place processing

  • From: Tim Hockin <thockin@xxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: gmpi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2003 14:35:06 -0700 (PDT)

> c) Yes.  A plugin is given inputs and produces it's own output buffers based
> on internal knowledge or other variables.  The host is not involved, except
> to furnish new buffers as requested.  The plugin must re-use or release all
> input buffers.  All inputs and outputs are unique.
> <<<
> 
> In other words, baton passing, right?  I vote for (c).  See my other
> suggestions re. DirectX and our internal implementation of this stuff.

So, to play devil's advocate:

Does it really win us anything?  It is mildly more complex, and is a
potential source for bugs.  Even though I dreamed it up (not knowing
anything about DX), I want to see the Right Answer chosen.



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