[pstricks] \RequirePackage and cie

[Christophe Jorssen]

pstricks-bounces at tug.org wrote:
> IMHO, it would be much better if the .sty file says:
> 
> \ProvidesPackage{pst-foo}[<date> <description>]
> \RequirePackage{pstricks}[<date>]
> \RequirePackage{pst-bar}[<date>]
> ...
> 
> For the Plain TeX user, that changes nothing. For the LaTeX user, he
> will read a very clear warning message when some components
> are out of date.
> 
> It's just a question:  what is your opinion?

I totally agree. I will try to change it for my own packages ASAP.

In addition, in the .tex file, one should test for \@addtofilelist and use
it if available (namely for LaTeX users). What do you think ?

(see xkeyval.dtx)

--
Christophe