Hmmm !!! I thought this was supplied as standard on the jBASE 3.4.10 Windows installation
Here is a copy http://dl.dropbox.com/u/41735595/wlp_exe Place in the '%JBCRELEASEDIR%\bin directory and rename to 'wlp.exe' This is a standalone Windows executable with no dependencies on jBASE ( ie will work with any version of jBASE, or even without jBASE ) wlp -? ( from the Dos command prompt ) ( will 'pop up' a 'Invalid Procedure call' message ;-(, but will then 'pop up' an example of usage ) On Sep 14, 10:18 pm, Richard Kann <[email protected]> wrote: > Yes > > On 9/14/2011 5:05 PM, pat wrote: > > > > > > > > > Are you running jBASE 3.4.10 on Windows ? > > > On Sep 14, 9:46 pm, Richard Kann<[email protected]> wrote: > >> I am on 3.4.10 and it is not there. > > >> Richard > >> Comp-Ware > > >> On 9/14/2011 4:00 PM, pat wrote: > > >>> Hi Dave, > >>> Which version of jBASE 3.4 are you using ? > >>> I believe 'wlp.exe' was only available from jBASE 3.4.9 onwards > >>> if 'wlp.exe' exists on your system it should be found in the > >>> '%JBCRELEASEDIR%\bin' directory > >>> Pat > >>> On Sep 14, 8:16 pm, David Grenfell<[email protected]> wrote: > >>>> Thank-you Dan. your advice re lp -? gave me the answers I wanted for > >>>> the options used in the SP-CREATE function. I am doing a full search > >>>> right now, but cannot find any program on my system called wlp.exe. I > >>>> would have thought it would be in the same file as the lp.exe. Perhaps > >>>> I am running an older version of Jbase, or should have downloaded this > >>>> program in the past. Is there a chance you could e-mail me a copy at > >>>> [email protected] ? > >>>> Dave. > >>>> Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:11:10 -0400 > >>>> Subject: Re: Jbase question > >>>> From: [email protected] > >>>> To: [email protected] > >>>> To display all of the available 'lp' options: > >>>> lp -? > >>>> For other printing solutions, search > >>>> 'http://jbase.markmail.org'for'gdi'and 'windows printer'. > >>>> Dan > >>>> On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 8:27 AM, David Grenfell<[email protected]> > >>>> wrote: > >>>> Simon: > >>>> Thanks so much for your info. I have been looking for some extended > >>>> info regarding the printing process to no avail. Do you have a > >>>> referenece or a link ? > >>>> For example: SP-CREATE uses the options -f -d . The knowledge base does > >>>> not explain these or indicate if there are other options. wlp (now I > >>>> see the acronym) is not mentioned. Has anybody ever written the > >>>> complete printer bible? Are there any other devices besides lp, wlp? > >>>> I am releived to hear that you call the graphical conversion process > >>>> painfull. I thought it was just me. I created one screen to input > >>>> company name , address, and some options long ago, and quit at that. It > >>>> did work though, and looked pretty. > >>>> Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:14:22 +0100 > >>>> From: [email protected] > >>>> To: [email protected] > >>>> Subject: Re: Jbase question > >>>> David > >>>> I can't recall the exact syntax, but search the group for details, but > >>>> wlp is a replacement for lp such that instead of creating a jbase > >>>> printer using a command like :- > >>>>> SP-CREATE MYPRINTER PROG lp -f -d printername > >>>> you use something like : > >>>>> SP-CREATE MYPRINTER PROG wlp -d Gdiwindowsprintername > >>>>> (this isn't the correct syntax but should give you the gist). > >>>> The ordinary jbase "lp" will spool to any "intelligent" printer (ie any > >>>> that supports pcl5 for example) but will just kick out blank pages to a > >>>> GDI printer (the cheap windows only printers that rely on Windows to > >>>> render the print). The wlp command willl fully process the print job > >>>> through windows and should render correctly on any windows printer. > >>>> AS far as writing a graphical front end goes. The old VB is a dead > >>>> duck, you should be thinking of web or vb.net as a methodolgy. This > >>>> is not a trivial exercise for any menu based character application and > >>>> normally needs you to completely seperate the user interface code from > >>>> the business logic (I know how painful this can be, I did this 6 or 7 > >>>> years ago and it was a major job both getting the concepts right, and > >>>> making it actually work). If you'd like to review this more and need > >>>> more input then I might be able to provide more assistance.. > >>>> If you just want "mouse-compatibility" - you could make the mouse work > >>>> on your existing application by using a terminal emulator that sends > >>>> mouse clicks as code (I seem to recall that many of them do). This is a > >>>> bit micky mouse though, and you will find that most users will ignore > >>>> the hard work you did and just continue using the keyboard... > >>>> Regards > >>>> Simon > >>>> On 14/09/2011 03:40, David Grenfell wrote: > >>>> Hi Simon: > >>>> I think you are right about just going with what I have. I am just > >>>> going to re-vamp a current application, to make it a bit prettier (menus > >>>> etc). I was thinking of perhaps interfacing with VB to make it mouse > >>>> compatible also, but this looks like a lot of work. I don't know if it > >>>> is really worth it. Sorry, you lost me with the "wlp" reference. Do > >>>> you mean there is actually a process I can run my reports through to > >>>> print on a normal (i.e. inkjet) printer ? > >>>> Thanks again , for your input > >>>> Dave. > >>>> Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:55:28 +0100 > >>>> From: [email protected] > >>>> To: [email protected] > >>>> Subject: Re: Jbase question > >>>> David > >>>> The latest version of jBASE is v5.2. > >>>> It is a full 64 bit implementation so will require a 64 but version of > >>>> windows (Win 2008 64 bit?). > >>>> Depending on what you are actually going to do, you may or may not need > >>>> to upgrade. If you are doing basic stuff (databasic code and > >>>> straightforward jQL) then you may not notice the difference. > >>>> Having said that, it may be worthwhile having the latest and greatest > >>>> version to work with. > >>>> As far as printing goes, there are several solutions - in jBASE 3.4 > >>>> there is wlp which allows prints to be spooled to a windows printer > >>>> (including the "GDI" ones that jbase normally won't support). I think > >>>> PrintWizard does a similar job too (Tony Gravagno will be the expert on > >>>> that one I think). > >>>> You don't give enough info as to what you are going to do to be able to > >>>> suggest the best way for you to proceed. > >>>> I don't know if jBASE do a free download for eval these days - I'd hope > >>>> they would do. > >>>> Hope this helps > >>>> Simon > >>>> On 13/09/2011 17:17, David Grenfell wrote: > >>>> Good Morning all: > >>>> I am an old retired Jbase guy, and am thinking about reviving some of my > >>>> work by re-writing. > >>>> I am still using 3.x on Windows XP pro. Should I look at upgrading > >>>> before starting my new career? If so, is jbase as a single user still > >>>> available as a free download for evaluation? What is the current > >>>> version ? Sorry for such dumb questions, but I've been away for about 6 > >>>> years and I know things have changed. > >>>> Also, some previous posts indicated that one of you uses an application > >>>> that lets you use any standard windows printer with jbase. Can you fill > >>>> me in. I have always just used laser printers or dotmatrix (now a dead > >>>> horse). Lasers have to be hp-III or higher compatible. > >>>> David Grenfell > >>>> -- > >>>> Please read the posting guidelines > >>>> at:http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE/web/Posting%20Guidelines > >>>> IMPORTANT: Type T24: at the start of the subject line for questions > >>>> specific to Globus/T24 > >>>> To post, send email to [email protected] > >>>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > >>>> For more options, visit this group > >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en > >>>> -- > >>>> Please read the posting guidelines > >>>> at:http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE/web/Posting%20Guidelines > >>>> IMPORTANT: Type T24: at the start of the subject line for questions > >>>> specific to Globus/T24 > >>>> To post, send email to [email protected] > >>>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > >>>> For more options, visit this group > >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en > >>>> -- > >>>> Please read the posting guidelines > >>>> at:http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE/web/Posting%20Guidelines > >>>> IMPORTANT: Type T24: at the start of the subject line for questions > >>>> specific to Globus/T24 > >>>> To post, send email to [email protected] > >>>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > >>>> For more options, visit this group > >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en > >>>> -- > >>>> Please read the posting guidelines > >>>> at:http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE/web/Posting%20Guidelines > >>>> IMPORTANT: Type T24: at the start of the subject line for questions > >>>> specific to Globus/T24 > >>>> To post, send email to [email protected] > >>>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > >>>> For more options, visit this group > >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en > >>>> -- > >>>> Please read the posting guidelines > >>>> at:http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE/web/Posting%20Guidelines > >>>> IMPORTANT: Type T24: at the start of the subject line for questions > >>>> specific to Globus/T24 > >>>> To post, send email to [email protected] > >>>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > >>>> For more options, visit this group > >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en > >>>> -- > >>>> Please read the posting guidelines > >>>> at:http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE/web/Posting%20Guidelines > >>>> IMPORTANT: Type T24: at the start of the subject line for questions > >>>> specific to Globus/T24 > >>>> To post, send email to [email protected] > >>>> To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] > >>>> For more options, visit this group > >>>> athttp://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en -- Please read the posting guidelines at: http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE/web/Posting%20Guidelines IMPORTANT: Type T24: at the start of the subject line for questions specific to Globus/T24 To post, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jBASE?hl=en
