wxPython (Flex)GridSizer Failing

[kyosohma at gmail.com]

On Apr 27, 1:45 pm, "bcwh... at pobox.com" <bcwh... at pobox.com> wrote:
> Python v2.5
> wxPython v2.8.3.0
>
> I've got an app that has a wx.Panel managed by a FlexGridSizer.  There
> are 5 columns and 6 rows, all with StaticText widgets and all of
> similar size.  Everything works fine until I Clear and re-fill the
> sizer a few times, then it puts all of the text in the upper-left
> corner.  I can clear/refill the grid to my hearts contents but it
> doesn't fix itself.  However, if I resize the main window the next
> clear/refill will display correctly and _sometimes_ the current fill
> will change and display correctly.
>
> I have an identical panel directly below it (vertical box-sizer) with
> the same number of columns but only 1 row and it never has a problem.
> Both panels are identical because it's the same custom derived class
> creating them and both are added to the box-sizer in an identical way.
>
> I tried changing to an (un-flexible) GridSizer and got a different
> display but the same problem.  If anything, it occurs sooner.
>
> Any ideas on what is happening?
>
> -- Brian

It sounds kind of like your app isn't redrawing correctly or your not
calling the sizer's Fit() method after re-filling it. You might try
that. Also, I highly recommend posting wxPython questions to their
users group. They are usually quite helpful and knowledgeable:
http://www.wxpython.org/maillist.php

Mike