#2547 closed defect (fixed)
SDL: Jerky cursor movement
| Reported by: | eriktorbjorn | Owned by: | eriktorbjorn |
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| Priority: | normal | Component: | Graphics |
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| Cc: | Game: |
Description
Since the backend no longer is responsible for redrawing the cursor whenever it moves, cursor movement has become noticeable jerky in some cases.
Some engines call updateScreen() often enough that I don't notice any difference. In some, it's barely noticeable. The one where it's really noticeable is the SCUMM engine.
Ticket imported from: #1456679. Ticket imported from: bugs/2547.
Change History (9)
comment:1 by , 18 years ago
| Owner: | set to |
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comment:2 by , 18 years ago
| Summary: | Jerky cursor movement → SDL: Jerky cursor movement |
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comment:3 by , 18 years ago
comment:4 by , 18 years ago
The jury is still out on which is the proper solution, but I have added extra updateScreen() calls in some engines as a temporary solution, at least.
Engines I have modified: lure, queen, SCUMM, sword1 Engines which didn't need modification: cine, gob, kyra, SAGA, sword2 Engines which may need modification: simon, sky
Both simon and sky are fairly smooth already, so I've taken care of the worst offenders.
comment:5 by , 18 years ago
| Owner: | changed from to |
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comment:6 by , 18 years ago
Well, if this works to your satisfaction now, feel free to close this item :-)
comment:7 by , 18 years ago
| Resolution: | → fixed |
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| Status: | new → closed |
comment:8 by , 18 years ago
Thanks for reminding me. Since Kirben fixed the Simon engine (most noticeably in The Feeble Files), everything looks smooth to me.
comment:9 by , 5 years ago
| Component: | → Graphics |
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Another example is the menu bar at the top of the screen in Lure of the Temptress. Currently, it seems to only call updateScreen() when the state of a menu changes, so if you pull down one menu, and then move the mouse, the cursor will remain frozen, until all of a sudden it jumps to the next menu or menu item.