RE: [Flashcoders] as3 + non english input charCode ?
Dani Bacon wrote: > i am using arial and i am successful in typing into a textfield Ok, then are you on Windows? Using Arial won't do it--you have to use "Arial Unicode MS". Regular Arial just has the ANSI character set, which is basically most Western European languages. > if i have a russian keyboard layout and i type the russian key "ф" ( "a" key > in english > layout ) the prev code still traces "a". Having the Russian keyboard is part of it. You also need to have your system language set to Russian, I believe. To be honest, I've never tried typing Russian on an English system--we always test on the local version. In other words, we have a computer with Russian Windows installed, and we test on that. Same with Chinese, Hungarian, Greek, or other languages. It might work, though, if you go into the control panel and set your system language to Russian. On Windows Vista, in Classic View, you do Regional and Language Options -> Change Keyboards -> Add -> Russian. Then set the input field to Arial Unicode MS, and it might work. Other than that, you might have to go to a Russian system to input Russian characters. Cordially, Kerry Thompson Snowbound in Boston ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Executing external applications
Thanks Ricky, Andrei - good to know! Their Web site only mentions sound devices - at least in the initial description - that's what I was basing my assumptions on. Jason Merrill Bank of America L&LD GT&O eTools & Multimedia Research & Development >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf >>Of Andrei Thomaz >>Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 6:56 PM >>To: Flash Coders List >>Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Executing external applications >> >>any software can use OSC. For example, I've used FLOSC to >>send data from EyesWeb (a software that process real time >>video; it can be used for tracking people moving inside a >>room, for example) to Flash. No sound. >> >>There are also some libraries to use OSC in C++ and Java >>applications. I've tested Java <-> EyesWeb, and it worked fine. >> >>best regards, >>andrei >> >> >> >>On Dec 13, 2007 9:31 PM, Ricky Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Merrill, Jason wrote: >>> > Isn't FLOSC only for communicating with sound devices >>like synthesizers? >>> > That's what I understood anyway. >>> >>> OSC can be used for various multimedia devices: >>> >>> http://www.cnmat.berkeley.edu/OpenSoundControl/OSC-spec.html >>> >>> -Ricky >>> ___ >>> Flashcoders mailing list >>> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >>___ >>Flashcoders mailing list >>Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Executing external applications
any software can use OSC. For example, I've used FLOSC to send data from EyesWeb (a software that process real time video; it can be used for tracking people moving inside a room, for example) to Flash. No sound. There are also some libraries to use OSC in C++ and Java applications. I've tested Java <-> EyesWeb, and it worked fine. best regards, andrei On Dec 13, 2007 9:31 PM, Ricky Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Merrill, Jason wrote: > > Isn't FLOSC only for communicating with sound devices like synthesizers? > > That's what I understood anyway. > > OSC can be used for various multimedia devices: > > http://www.cnmat.berkeley.edu/OpenSoundControl/OSC-spec.html > > -Ricky > ___ > Flashcoders mailing list > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] Executing external applications
Merrill, Jason wrote: Isn't FLOSC only for communicating with sound devices like synthesizers? That's what I understood anyway. OSC can be used for various multimedia devices: http://www.cnmat.berkeley.edu/OpenSoundControl/OSC-spec.html -Ricky ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
RE: [Flashcoders] Executing external applications
Isn't FLOSC only for communicating with sound devices like synthesizers? That's what I understood anyway. Jason Merrill Bank of America L&LD GT&O eTools & Multimedia Research & Development >>-Original Message- >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf >>Of Andrei Thomaz >>Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:30 AM >>To: Flash Coders List >>Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Executing external applications >> >>flosc is a java app used to make flash communicate with >>softwares that use OSC protocol (eyesweb, pure data, etc.) >>http://www.benchun.net/flosc/ >> >> >>[]'s >>andrei >> >> >>On Dec 13, 2007 12:17 PM, Andy Herrman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> If you can modify the command line app then you should be >>able to make >>> it listen for socket connections, and have Flash >>send/receive XML over >>> that socket. We have an app that uses that pattern to have >>Flash and >>> Java communicate. >>> >>> -Andy >>> >>> On Dec 13, 2007 1:21 AM, Ricky Bacon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> > Ron Wagner wrote: >>> > > Hi, >>> > > >>> > > I have a java applet that communicates with a command >>line tool in >>> order >>> > > to communicate with serial ports, bluetooth devices, etc. I was >>> > > wondering if it would be possible to do the same with Flash, >>> communicate >>> > > with a command line tool in order to access hardware. Is there >>> anything >>> > > like Java's Runtime.getRuntime().exec(args) available >>in Flash? >>> > > We would like to port the user interface portion to Flash, but >>> > > need >>> access >>> > > to the hardware through our command line tool. >>> > >>> > The sandbox prevents that sort of access, but there are >>workarounds. >>> > You can wrap your Flash app in something like Zinc >>> > (http://www.multidmedia.com/software/zinc/) which allows you to >>> > access system resources directly. >>> > >>> > My preferred method is to use a proxy app that Flash can >>read/write >>> > to the native Flash socket object (tcp/ip only). >>> > >>> > -Ricky >>> > >>> > ___ >>> > Flashcoders mailing list >>> > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>> > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> > >>> ___ >>> Flashcoders mailing list >>> Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>> http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >>> >>___ >>Flashcoders mailing list >>Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com >>http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders >> ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP design books
Hi Erik, If the Lott/Patterson is not causing you sparks of understanding, the GoF book is probably not worth your money yet. It is good and thorough, but it's also dense, written like a university level text book, and focused on SmallTalk. I'd recommend re-reading the Lott/Patterson, as you suggested, and working through the examples instead. I found that I didn't really "get it" until I built some of their examples in Flash. Then it began to sink in. The Head First book is also very good and a bit more user-friendly, but you'll have to turn many extra pages to get through all the cute graphics and other filler to get to the really useful information. I haven't read the Sanders/Cumaranatunge yet so I can't comment on it. Good luck, Bob Mattheis, Erik (MIN - WSW) wrote: The information in the Lott/Patterson AS3 w/ Design Patterns is having trouble sinking into my head. I understand the patterns as they describe them, but I'm not getting much take-away. I don't put the book down thinking "gee, I should use the iterator pattern in this app!" Reading reviews, I'm thinking of getting the Sanders/Cumaranatunge AS 3 Design Patterns book as it appears to be much more thorough in introducing OOP concepts. I've also read reviews that suggest the HeadStart DesignPatterns for Java is the best design patterns book. Which makes me wonder why not get the original GoF book. Then again, maybe I should re-read the front material in the Lott/Patterson book. Suggestions? Erik J Mattheis Sr. Web Programmer Weber Shandwick Minneapolis, MN T: (952) 346 6610 | M: (612) 377 2272 ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders -- Thanks, ~ Bob Leisle Headsprout Software & Engineering http://www.headsprout.com Where kids learn to read! ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP design books
Get head first design patterns. If that doesn't change the way you program, you ought to never use patterns at all. Great book. Mattheis, Erik (MIN - WSW) wrote: The information in the Lott/Patterson AS3 w/ Design Patterns is having trouble sinking into my head. I understand the patterns as they describe them, but I'm not getting much take-away. I don't put the book down thinking "gee, I should use the iterator pattern in this app!" Reading reviews, I'm thinking of getting the Sanders/Cumaranatunge AS 3 Design Patterns book as it appears to be much more thorough in introducing OOP concepts. I've also read reviews that suggest the HeadStart DesignPatterns for Java is the best design patterns book. Which makes me wonder why not get the original GoF book. Then again, maybe I should re-read the front material in the Lott/Patterson book. Suggestions? Erik J Mattheis Sr. Web Programmer Weber Shandwick Minneapolis, MN T: (952) 346 6610 | M: (612) 377 2272 ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Notice of confidentiality: The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may be confidential. Should the reader of this message not be the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorized dissemination, distribution or reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately and destroy the e-mail. ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
Re: [Flashcoders] OOP design books
Personally, I found an indirect route worked best for me. _Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code_, by Fowler, doesn't have much to say about patterns, but it does have a lot to say about programming methodologies. It then works as a base for _Refactoring to Patterns_, by Kerievsky. These books use concrete, practical examples to show why certain patterns might be better (or worse!) in certain situations. Of course, they're both written for Java developers, but just about everything is applicable to ActionScript as well. On Dec 13, 2007 12:39 PM, Mattheis, Erik (MIN - WSW) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The information in the Lott/Patterson AS3 w/ Design Patterns is having > trouble sinking into my head. I understand the patterns as they describe > them, but I'm not getting much take-away. I don't put the book down > thinking "gee, I should use the iterator pattern in this app!" > > Reading reviews, I'm thinking of getting the Sanders/Cumaranatunge AS 3 > Design Patterns book as it appears to be much more thorough in > introducing OOP concepts. I've also read reviews that suggest the > HeadStart DesignPatterns for Java is the best design patterns book. > Which makes me wonder why not get the original GoF book. Then again, > maybe I should re-read the front material in the Lott/Patterson book. > > > > Suggestions? > > > > Erik J Mattheis -- T. Michael Keesey Director of Technology Exopolis, Inc. 2894 Rowena Avenue Ste. B Los Angeles, California 90039 http://exopolis.com/ -- http://3lbmonkeybrain.blogspot.com/ ___ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
