[PD-dev] width of graphical representation

[Philip Stolz]

I've written an external that generates a variable amount of outlets in its 
new-method. The amount is dependent on a number specified in the external's  
object box at creation time. Typically I need up to 16 or even more outlets. 
Since only textwidth is considered for the width of the graphical 
representation (object box) of my external, I can't distinguish more than 8 
(hardly distinguishable) outlets displayed. Has anyone an idea, how the width 
of an object box can be specified or changed in the new-method?

Thanks in advance,
                               Phil.