There
are lots of little things like this in EasyPTR that can make it
confusing,
particularly for the beginner.
Yes, that is indeed true :-) I wrote a series of three articles about
EasyPtr-programming
in German issues of QL-Today (when they still existed, sigh) where a
lot of those
6) Seeing a pretty functional QDT alpha. It is going to be a
very essential addon to the QL. Pity Jim Hunkins is only coding
for SMSQ.
Glad you got to see it (thanks guys for taking the time to show it over
there!).
And yes it is a pity, but something about being a one man team
Peter,
You might make sure that your XP audio drivers are completely up to
date. There have been many early driver issues with XP that were or
are being fixed. Some of these problems will not always be noticed
with some operations but may with other calls to the system.
Jim
On Tuesday,
to fixing (?) a security hole (!), it may have updated
drivers.
Al
On Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:57:11 -0800 James Hunkins
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Peter,
You might make sure that your XP audio drivers are completely up to
date. There have been many early driver issues with XP that were
Guys,
I finally got my web sight for QDT converted to my new web publishing
tool. It now has two new images and progress table updates.
hi color notebook page [updated]
QDT installer [new]
If anyone wants to take a look, it is at:
http://www.jdh-stech.com
I am working on the
Yes, ProWess is much, much, MUCH easier to program and more powerful.
You could even, one day, add HTML email rendering...
I really don't understand why people don't program using the ProWess
window manager. The usual complain was that it needed a fast QL. But
these days, with the Q40, Q60
I don't know if you are including programs in development or not. I
had mentioned it previously but I might have sent this from the wrong
address so you wouldn't see it.
QDT definitely takes advantage of GD2.
Jim Hunkins
On Monday, November 11, 2002, at 12:30 PM, Dilwyn Jones wrote:
My
The main area is the actual storage method for emails. Would people
prefer
a single file holding all emails, individual files for each email,
which
would be indexed on startup, or individual files plus a maintained
index?
I don't like the idea of a single file. Take a look at Microsoft's
installer based on scripts which you might like
to adapt to your distribution (does not require QDT to run). This will
be available sometime next year.
Have fun,
Jim
On Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at 06:57 AM, Dave P wrote:
On Mon, 11 Nov 2002, James Hunkins wrote:
I don't like the idea
On Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at 11:50 PM, Phoebus Dokos wrote:
My 2 (euro) cents (pennies) regarding WMAN/PE in general.
With the major updates that happened to the PE, using a different
Window Manager
should become redundant I would think It would be a good idea on
restructuring
Dave,
Have you run (or anyone else) QPC under Virtual PC on a Mac. I am
interested in getting some performance comparisons and also to see if
anyone has had any issues with multiple key entries (such as in QD).
Jim
On Monday, November 18, 2002, at 08:59 AM, Dave P wrote:
Well, mine's a
So the next question is - does he have Virtual PC to run QPC under?
jim
On Monday, November 18, 2002, at 09:52 PM, Phoebus Dokos wrote:
??? 18/11/2002 11:11:18 ??, ?/? James Hunkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
??:
Dave,
Have you run (or anyone else) QPC under Virtual PC on a Mac. I am
I understand the desire for some kind of central 'organizational' place
for the efforts (assuming that there are more than just 2 or 3 people)
working on this kind of project. But I also understand Marcel's
'reluctance' to participate - presumably from a bad experience(s) with
one.
There
Francois,
I wouldn't take the lake of response as a not caring. I for one don't
have much time to respond to many of these notes but do read them and
keep some for information.
My only reason to not use ProWesS for my project is that there would be
too many people with slow systems who
For give me for breaking to subject off (was WMAN progress) but I am
addressing only the programming in the pointer environment questions.
I personally use C68 for 98% of my coding (a small part of assembly in
some critical graphics pieces for pure speed). I use Easyptr for the
menu
Sigh, I need to be careful as to how I write my emails, especially when I am in a hurry. Thanks to everyone who jumped in and looked at these.
I had originally found some errors in some of the GD2 wrappers but with George's and Dave (Walker)'s help, these were quickly fixed and are available to
Guys,
I am putting together the database that QDT will use during
installation to assist in setting up desktops. If you all could
suggest additional programs that I can add to the data base, I would
really appreciate it.
Please respond without copying the full list, just your suggested
Thanks, Dilwyn.
As per my email to Malcolm, could you privide some additional details
to go with your suggestions?
Your description of the file names is great.
- are there any executables that are support and should not get their
own icons (IE: don't normal get directly launched/run)?
-
, at 01:51 PM, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], James
Hunkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Guys,
I am putting together the database that QDT will use during
installation to assist in setting up desktops. If you all could
suggest additional programs that I can add to the data base
Thanks, Dilwyn. I will add these to the database this weekend.
jim
Sorry about that. I will leave the www. off the email thread. I had
grabbed the 'resent from' line. Looking back at all the emails I have
kept, they are indeed without the 'www.'
By the way, it is interesting that I receive a lot more replies to this
address 'modification' than I did to my
I hate to ask this but where can I find/buy this wonderful QTrans
program?
jim
On Monday, December 16, 2002, at 03:30 PM, Phoebus Dokos wrote:
Την 16/12/2002 3:49:42 μμ, ο/η Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
έγραψε:
Snip
QTrans is still a joy to use. Well done !
Thanks guys. Phoebus had already emailed it.
Also, the location given here is 'almost' correct. It should be:
http://homepages.tesco.net/dilwyn.jones/software/freeware/freeware.html
I had actually looked at the US mirror of Dilwyn's sight which seems to
be out of date (no Q-Trans on it).
What is really embarrassing is when someone from England reminds us in
the States just how bad our English is!
jim
On Friday, December 20, 2002, at 01:17 PM, François Van Emelen wrote:
Sinclair QL ES wrote:
To all the group of QL, all the best for these celebrations and a new
year
2003.
On Friday, December 20, 2002, at 12:37 PM, Phoebus Dokos wrote:
With apologies to Jim, but I am always in favour of doing things in
the simplest
possible way and Launchpad looks more like what I had in mind for a
GUI...
(Not that I won't use QDT when it is released... I am waiting for it
serious - at least much! ]
jim
On Saturday, December 21, 2002, at 05:27 AM, Geoff Wicks wrote:
- Original Message -
From: James Hunkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Happy celebrations
What is really embarrassing is when someone from England reminds us in
the States
Great stuff. Will definitely get used by QDT and make things even
better!
Thanks, as always. I could not have asked for a better Christmas
present.
jim
On Tuesday, December 24, 2002, at 11:12 AM, Marcel Kilgus wrote:
Well, I hope you like what you see. Have a happy holiday and a great
Can anyone tell me the best way in either 'C' or assembly to determine
the file type (executable, directory, etc)?
Thanks,
Jim
On Friday, January 17, 2003, at 02:00 AM, Wolfgang Lenerz wrote:
On 17 Jan 2003, at 10:20, TonyTebby wrote:
I used to solve a lot of problems this way but, since I moved to
France I have started talking to myself in French. The trouble is, my
French is so bad I cannot understand myself.
Dilwyn,
What I have seen done is:
- if another copy of a file exists in the trashcan, rename the copy
being moved there (IE: _1, _2, _3). This doesn't require a date thing
but, using the date code on the file would be about the same thing).
Also, if you don't mind, I would like to 'borrow'
stored in Trash.
Trash is simply 'Move File Into A Directory Rather Than Delete' not a
full recycle bin.
--
Dilwyn Jones
- Original Message -
From: James Hunkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Q-Trans Trash can
Dilwyn
Hi Jerome,
I am happy to hear that you are updating this - I use it extensively
for my hi-color sprites for QDT.
Some comments, in addition to those given,
1) I believe that, when redrawing after picking a color, this seems to
also be very slow as it does the grids
- perhaps it could be
to do; illustrating
concepts without text to explain it. I do applaud the efforts made
here with the visual web manual.
Cheers,
Jim
On Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at 07:46 AM, Phoebus Dokos wrote:
On Tue, 4 Feb 2003 01:23:17 -0800, James Hunkins
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And thanks
This sounds as if it was an older mac. It probably has a slightly different connector also (round). Any replacement printer will need to have drivers for it.
There are some serial to USB converters I believe on the market, but then most of the newer printers that have USB may not have drivers
Most emailers also have a display [only] option for word wrap. This
does not physically reformat the original message in your computer's
memory, just during display. Therefore, for things like longs lines
where you want to keep them intact, you would either just widen your
display window or
Guys,
I haven't seen any activity for a couple of days here. Is everyone on
break over there or is there a problem with this list?
Jim
.
If they are not in the download I can send you copies.
- Original Message -
From: James Hunkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 6:25 PM
Subject: [ql-users] pointer scroll bar usage help request
Can anyone point me to or give some step by step advice on how to
implement a scroll bar
I also had an issue with a conflict with work which kept me from
traveling to the US show. I really missed seeing everyone.
I understand that, being in absence at the show, that Al has
volunteered me to help with the arrangements for our next year show.
And I am looking forward to it.
For
This may be of interest to some of us in the States too if it could be
decided early enough.
Jim
On Thursday, July 10, 2003, at 01:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I think Tony's statement below hits the nail on the head. I have to
agree -
I had a ball at the last Irish Show - and so far
You have it correct.
Jim
On Friday, July 18, 2003, at 05:47 PM, Phoebus Dokos wrote:
Anyone tried to use EX SLB;'-cvf LIBC_A GD2_O' as referred to by Dave
Walker's page? Shouldn't that be:
EX SLB;'-rvf LIBC_A GD2_O' (Rename/Add instead of Create since LibC_A
already exists?)
Phoebus
--
Resend from the correct account so it doesn't get filtered. Sorry
about any possible confusion if it does!
Begin forwarded message:
From: Jim Hunkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Sun Aug 3, 2003 2:25:19 PM US/Pacific
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Show management - quantity and quality
Guys,
I
Actually, there is enough power to run Unreal Tournament, Quake 3, and
the uQLx-macOSX at once. Unfortunately, with most of the games, if
they are running they take over the entire monitor and block the
others. But you could happily have your uQlx running background tasks
if it doesn't have
Guys,
Mind if we change the Subject on this one, for example to what I did
here? I try to group topics and this would help.
Thanks,
jim
On Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at 05:12 AM, Norman Dunbar wrote:
Morning Dilwyn,
(ok, afternoon, but I slept late today !)
You can only have 32 info
Darren, actually we were waiting specifically until you bought your new
system before we announced. I told you I had ways to pay back for when
you were visiting over here and making comments about 'playing with my
QDT'! :)
And as to the hints about access of a G5 - I kind of ignored them!
Thanks for letting us know. Will play with this one of these days.
It will be out of curiosity though as I actually run QPC under Virtual
PC on my OS X system (emulator under an emulator - interesting stuff).
I am glad to see this though as some people may want to poke around a
bit who had
Actually no one has a G5 yet (unless they are a developer). But very,
very soon.
I will try to put it to some tests later this month or early next on
one.
Jim Hunkins
On Tuesday, August 12, 2003, at 01:40 AM, Phoebus R. Dokos wrote:
On Mon, 11 Aug 2003 11:26:09 GMT, Michael Grunditz [EMAIL
Just got the new QL Today - very nice. Now for the problem, work on
QDT or read and play? How to make such a decision!
OK, so I should work on QDT for now and then read and play instead of
sleeping later tonight.
Did want to say though the the layout looks very nice, lots of
interesting
Actually, saw the other add just after I sent the first email. It is
interesting how well the black and white copy turned out.
Keep up the good work!
Jim
Well thank you kindly :-)
And if you think that it doesn't look half as good as the original
file looks (here's a low res version just
I guess that you can't get the URL wrong if you don't include it :)
Cheers,
jim
~~
Jim Hunkins JDH Software Technologies
~~
On Nov 1, 2003, at 4:44 AM, Dilwyn Jones
Blush - and no, no one should ask what Darren is talking about (we all
know better anyway I would hope).
And Darren, don't worry, there will be a little something extra hidden
in there for you one of these days :)
Cheers,
jim
On Nov 3, 2003, at 9:43 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oh, come on
Guys,
Have a great show - wish I could join you!
Cheers,
jim
So guys, trying to bate me on the G5 stuff I see :)
Yes it is but the G5 is so much faster :-) (You hear that Jim?
it's about time you offer me and Darren a job as Apple promoters... oh
and complimentary G5s too ;-)
Sorry but I can't supply you any complimentary machines but you are
I do have cases in QDT where I use 30. Why the question?
Jim
On Dec 12, 2003, at 12:36 PM, John Sadler wrote:
Did anybody know that the number of loose items are limited in C68 in
the definition of the status area in qptr_h in the line
char litem[40]
?
Is there anyone whose programs would be
Tim,
Are you using QL or PC format? If I recall correctly, if your floppy
is PC formatted only, it is Much slower than if you first format it to
QL.
Jim
On Dec 13, 2003, at 10:32 AM, Timothy Swenson wrote:
At 01:17 PM 12/13/2003 +0100, you wrote:
For the backup of data there are different
I use the AIM/iChat (audio and visual) stuff. Can do MSN but not
enough desktop room to keep both running.
Cheers,
jim
On Dec 27, 2003, at 5:47 PM, Timothy Swenson wrote:
Do any QLer's use Instant Messaging? Like Yahoo Messenger, AIM, or
MSN? I use it a lot at work to talk wth co-workers
Happy New Year everyone!
Just wanted to let you all know that the web site for the US QL Show
2004 is now on line at:
http://www.jdh-stech.com/ql-usashow.htm
Please take a look at it and let me know if there are any suggestions,
corrections, or questions. Note that we are looking for a cool
Hi Tim,
Checking with Orbitz, flights are relatively cheap from the west coast
of the US right now if you pick the right days. Flying out on Thursday
and back on Tuesday, one stop each way, I get prices from $232 to $263.
Non stop jumps up to $402.
San Jose through Denver with United for
Probably a good idea in case anyone else wants to fly over within the
states. Note to everyone, airline prices are very low right now using
Orbitz. I did notice that other reservation sights may be higher.
Let us know if you are thinking about joining the fun this year!
Tim, go ahead an
Full links for web info on ground transportation (train and bus) are
included in the show's web sight. You will find that train (Amtrak)
and bus service go to within only a few miles from the show's sight. I
would imagine we might be able to arrange pickup or, in worse case,
taxis are
Looking through some old notes, Marcel and I indeed had run across this
in Jun 02. It is in my version of LIBC_A already but looking further
and checking Dave Walker's C68 websight, I don't see any updates in
that time frame.
In the meantime I had also found some issues with the following
Hi Tim,
You are on the web page and will add your spare beds to the list. Will
check back with you for your plane info when we get closer. Who knows,
we might be able to finagle a ride.
Also, could you send me your direct email and I will add you to the
update list (won't be abused :) ).
Hey Guys,
Thanks to Phoebus, we have added several new items to the QL USA Show
schedule on the web, along with some additional updates. We are now
showing that we will 6 exhibitors, four from Europe.
http://www.jdh-stech.com/ql-usashow.htm
Please take a look at the site and let me know
I have had the need for different sprites during my QDT development and
would still be interested in access to such a list. Anything people
could put together (thanks Tim!) or on line would be very much
appreciated.
Cheers,
jim
On Feb 5, 2004, at 11:23 PM, Jerome Grimbert wrote:
Timothy
Guys,
Who should I contact to remove an old email address from this mailing
list? I thought that I had done so before I removed one that was being
spammed all over the place but my server provider says that I am still
getting emails from this list.
Thanks,
jim
You might want to try:
www.geocities.com/svenqhj/myfree.html
:)
jim
On Mar 8, 2004, at 8:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Per has asked me to host his MultiSprite Viewer on my web page. It is
now
downloadable from just below the sprite zip files. See the link:
Actually, I believe that if you have both versions of the library
available (your make file would have to include both), you would get
notices of doubling defined items.
I probably could extract this piece and move it over but am concerned
that I have a piece that is old which is calling this.
Hi Tarquin,
I had looked at your browser efforts briefly as I was looking for a
Help solution for QDT (haven't found one yet) and am still interested.
Still would be interested in using it with some added capabilities
(pointer, simple graphics, perhaps a few other things). Unfortunately
no
This weekend I will try rebuilding everything from scratch (with the
suitable backup since I can't afford the downtime :) ). I am thinking
that the RELOC stuff might have snuck in during one of the interim
'patches' to the library and might not be needed.
Will post my success after I do the
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