Limitations and Planned Improvements
In addition to the following noted items, all documented enhancements, plans, and known bugs
can be found on the PyRAF Trac site.
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CL script error messages print the Python line number where
the error occurred but not the CL line number.
(planned)
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The startup configuration (e.g., IRAF home directory) is not
configurable.
(planned)
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Startup from within Python scripts (via 'import pyraf') is
not easily configurable.
(tentatively planned, although we are unsure of the best
approach)
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Graphics defaults (fonts, colors, etc) are not configurable.
(planned)
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CL level gcur commands are incomplete. We plan to add more,
though it is unclear if we will ever implement the full set
of commands.
(planned)
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The image display cannot be used for interactive plotting.
(Note that it can already be used for noninteractive
plots.)
(work in progress)
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There is limited graphics support for terminal-type devices
such as xgterm and xterm.
(no definite plans, but we may add support
for interactive use of some terminals if demand warrants
it)
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A few graphics functions are not implemented (e.g.,
PUTCELLARRAY which is used to put an image in the graphics
window.)
(tentatively planned, but low priority)
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We plan to make more of the current gcur capabilities
(zooming, etc.) accessible through GUI mechanisms --- menus,
buttons, etc. --- as well as (or instead of) through the
traditional keystroke commands.
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September 2008