Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], P Witte [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Malcolm Cadman writes: Well ... erm ... I get Stiqqies to run, and when I press ENTER at the end of a message it gives another version of Stiqqies, which is of course blank . not the actual Stiqqy popping up with a message in it. That happened to me too at first, until I realised that you have to configure STIQQIES_obj to use the STIQQY_obj and not STIQQIES_obj. It then works as advertised. Yes, thanks Per. I know realise that Dilwyn's ideas for program names are just weird ... :-) ... then, again, he does have a rival too ... :-) Nice program! It is laden with possibilities.. Yes, and we don't often have one program feeding another. -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Well ... erm ... I get Stiqqies to run, and when I press ENTER at the end of a message it gives another version of Stiqqies, which is of course blank . not the actual Stiqqy popping up with a message in it. Eh? It must be misconfigured. ... Or misQued . :-) STIQQIES_OBJ (the main program) should execute STIQQY_OBJ. What STIQQIES_OBJ actually does is: EXEP prog_name$;message$ (EXEP being the hotkey version of EX, used because it can start a thing as I tend to use STIQQY_OBJ as a thing installed via HOT_CHP) prog_name$ is the program name configured into STIQQIES_OBJ. The other thing that can happen is that when called int his way STIQQY_OBJ appears in a random position - the message can in theory hide behind the main program. Seems a long winded way of writing a simple program, but if you want to write your own 'shell' for it all you have to do is something like: INPUT note$ EX FLP1_STIQQY_OBJ;note$ Yes, I figured that was the way it was working. Someone who uses my QDiary suggested I added a time facility to it. In other words, the message doesn't appear until a given time if a time is specified. To me, that's too like the Alarm program, but if enough people ask... The other program Stiqqy works as a blank coloured sticky though. I like the random colour, nice use of the extended colour palette, this could get addictive ... :-) My fault for causing confusion with two programs with almost identical names. As for the colour, don't use random if you put a lot of messages on your screen, you need sunglasses! Yes, that is a part of the fun ! How about renaming it - Stick-Q or Q-Stick ... ? Nah, I think STIQQIES is QooL ;-) And STIQQIES has more Q's... (2007 QL nerd-speak?) I think that Per and yourself are just after the weirdest program names ... :-) More to come in 2007, no doubt ? Quite possibly...You have been warned ;-) More fun then ... ? All the best, Malcolm. ... And all of our Qreaders. -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Thank you, Wolfgang. It was originally meant to go on the Utils page but the person who suggested I write it thought it would be better on the Miscellaneous programs page. Apologies for the error. Glad some one knows your web site better then you do ... :-) -- Malcolm Cadman Dh :-( Actually...it was just a test to see if anyone wanted to try it ;-) Anybody used/broken it yet? Well ... erm ... I get Stiqqies to run, and when I press ENTER at the end of a message it gives another version of Stiqqies, which is of course blank . not the actual Stiqqy popping up with a message in it. The other program Stiqqy works as a blank coloured sticky though. I like the random colour, nice use of the extended colour palette, this could get addictive ... :-) How about renaming it - Stick-Q or Q-Stick ... ? Merry Qhristmas everybody! Thanks for all the Qprogramming in 2006, Dilwyn. More to come in 2007, no doubt ? I hope that you get some good Qrest at Qchristmas too ... :-) -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
Well ... erm ... I get Stiqqies to run, and when I press ENTER at the end of a message it gives another version of Stiqqies, which is of course blank . not the actual Stiqqy popping up with a message in it. Eh? It must be misconfigured. STIQQIES_OBJ (the main program) should execute STIQQY_OBJ. What STIQQIES_OBJ actually does is: EXEP prog_name$;message$ (EXEP being the hotkey version of EX, used because it can start a thing as I tend to use STIQQY_OBJ as a thing installed via HOT_CHP) prog_name$ is the program name configured into STIQQIES_OBJ. The other thing that can happen is that when called int his way STIQQY_OBJ appears in a random position - the message can in theory hide behind the main program. Seems a long winded way of writing a simple program, but if you want to write your own 'shell' for it all you have to do is something like: INPUT note$ EX FLP1_STIQQY_OBJ;note$ Someone who uses my QDiary suggested I added a time facility to it. In other words, the message doesn't appear until a given time if a time is specified. To me, that's too like the Alarm program, but if enough people ask... The other program Stiqqy works as a blank coloured sticky though. I like the random colour, nice use of the extended colour palette, this could get addictive ... :-) My fault for causing confusion with two programs with almost identical names. As for the colour, don't use random if you put a lot of messages on your screen, you need sunglasses! How about renaming it - Stick-Q or Q-Stick ... ? Nah, I think STIQQIES is QooL ;-) And STIQQIES has more Q's... (2007 QL nerd-speak?) More to come in 2007, no doubt ? Quite possibly...You have been warned ;-) All the best, Malcolm. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
Malcolm Cadman writes: Well ... erm ... I get Stiqqies to run, and when I press ENTER at the end of a message it gives another version of Stiqqies, which is of course blank . not the actual Stiqqy popping up with a message in it. That happened to me too at first, until I realised that you have to configure STIQQIES_obj to use the STIQQY_obj and not STIQQIES_obj. It then works as advertised. Nice program! It is laden with possibilities.. Per ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
Thank you, Wolfgang. It was originally meant to go on the Utils page but the person who suggested I write it thought it would be better on the Miscellaneous programs page. Apologies for the error. -- Dilwyn Jones - Original Message - From: wolfgang mühlegger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 7:20 AM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies Malcolm Cadman schrieb: In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Had a little look ... and it does not seem to be on that page . Hello, the correct link is: http://www.dilwyn.uk6.net/misc/index.html ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.26/594 - Release Date: 20/12/2006 15:54 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Thank you, Wolfgang. It was originally meant to go on the Utils page but the person who suggested I write it thought it would be better on the Miscellaneous programs page. Apologies for the error. Glad some one knows your web site better then you do ... :-) -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
Dilligence writes: STIQQIES groan Stiqqies is a new freeware program from Dilwyn Jones. Basically, it provides an electronic version of those sticky little coloured paper notes you affix to your desktop to remind you of things! (Am I allowed to compare it to Post-Its?) Take advantage of your SMSQ/E system's high resolution screen (and high colour if you have it) to pin little messages to your screen. The program needs Window Manager 2, which means QDOS with pointer environment version 2 or SMSQ/E version 3 or later. It's free, easy to use and available now. It may be downloaded from: www.dilwyn.uk6.net/utils/index.html It may be free, easy to use but not available now. At least not from the link above.. All the best and keep trying.. Per ;o) ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes STIQQIES Stiqqies is a new freeware program from Dilwyn Jones. Basically, it provides an electronic version of those sticky little coloured paper notes you affix to your desktop to remind you of things! (Am I allowed to compare it to Post-Its?) Take advantage of your SMSQ/E system's high resolution screen (and high colour if you have it) to pin little messages to your screen. The program needs Window Manager 2, which means QDOS with pointer environment version 2 or SMSQ/E version 3 or later. It's free, easy to use and available now. It may be downloaded from: www.dilwyn.uk6.net/utils/index.html Had a little look ... and it does not seem to be on that page . -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Stiqqies
Malcolm Cadman schrieb: In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Had a little look ... and it does not seem to be on that page . Hello, the correct link is: http://www.dilwyn.uk6.net/misc/index.html ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
