Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Dilwyn Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes Yes, Launchpad is good too. I have been reviewer and user of it since its 'launch' ... :-) ...and I leave such puns to Malcolm ;-) It comes with lots and lots of pre-defined icons for all your favourite programs. So the high colour version will look even better ... no doubt Dilwyn is hammering away with Easy Pointer4 as we speak. -- Malcolm Cadman Sort of...last couple of weeks has seen NO progress whatsoever due to pressures of work. But it will happen, although do bear in mind the original Launchpad took about 2 years! (though as I actually use it myself, I do want it to happen for my own use as much as anything else!). The nice thing is, I can update it almost as I go along so it ends up under continuous test here each time new menus are linked and cxompiled. Such is the ease of producing apps with Easyptr! All to the good, then. Looking forward to progress. -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
Yes, Launchpad is good too. I have been reviewer and user of it since its 'launch' ... :-) ...and I leave such puns to Malcolm ;-) It comes with lots and lots of pre-defined icons for all your favourite programs. So the high colour version will look even better ... no doubt Dilwyn is hammering away with Easy Pointer4 as we speak. -- Malcolm Cadman Sort of...last couple of weeks has seen NO progress whatsoever due to pressures of work. But it will happen, although do bear in mind the original Launchpad took about 2 years! (though as I actually use it myself, I do want it to happen for my own use as much as anything else!). The nice thing is, I can update it almost as I go along so it ends up under continuous test here each time new menus are linked and cxompiled. Such is the ease of producing apps with Easyptr! Dilwyn Jones -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 25/05/2005 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Dilwyn Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes 1. Has anyone tried QDT? What do they think of it? Does it allow drag and drop or any other file handling functions like Windows Explorer does? 2. If QDT doesn't have a file handler, are there other graphic front-end file handlers that can be used in QPC2? 3. I vaguely remember QPTR - am I right that this just has functions/handlers rather than being a full windowing suite? 4. Is Easy Pointer 4 anything to do with the above? I'd like to have a snazzy interface rather than typing everything in. This will be important, I feel, if QPC/QXL/QL are to live for longer. I'll be interested in the reply, it may cause me to part with some money for newer QL programs! You could also have a look at Launchpad. Not as colourful or snazzy as QDT, but a lot easier than typing in all those EXEC commands in BASIC! Demo version on my website, high colour version in preparation. Yes, Launchpad is good too. I have been reviewer and user of it since its 'launch' ... :-) It comes with lots and lots of pre-defined icons for all your favourite programs. So the high colour version will look even better ... no doubt Dilwyn is hammering away with Easy Pointer4 as we speak. -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
1. Has anyone tried QDT? What do they think of it? Does it allow drag and drop or any other file handling functions like Windows Explorer does? 2. If QDT doesn't have a file handler, are there other graphic front-end file handlers that can be used in QPC2? 3. I vaguely remember QPTR - am I right that this just has functions/handlers rather than being a full windowing suite? 4. Is Easy Pointer 4 anything to do with the above? I'd like to have a snazzy interface rather than typing everything in. This will be important, I feel, if QPC/QXL/QL are to live for longer. I'll be interested in the reply, it may cause me to part with some money for newer QL programs! Regards, Stuart You could also have a look at Launchpad. Not as colourful or snazzy as QDT, but a lot easier than typing in all those EXEC commands in BASIC! Demo version on my website, high colour version in preparation. Dilwyn Jones http://homepages.tesco.net/dilwyn.jones/index.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.14 - Release Date: 20/05/2005 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Stuart Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes Now I have dusted off my QPC2 and discovered QDT's existence, four related questions: 1. Has anyone tried QDT? What do they think of it? Does it allow drag and drop or any other file handling functions like Windows Explorer does? It is brilliant ... just get it and enjoy .. :-) And there is a lot more to come, and the software is being actively developed, you will get free updates as they are completed. In addition the author is open to suggestions and comments on the way in which the software does develop. 2. If QDT doesn't have a file handler, are there other graphic front-end file handlers that can be used in QPC2? Not there yet, in the ay that you mean, yet the philosophy of QDT is to make the best of all the latest developments, so that it integrates with a lot of other existing elements. QDT introduces folders to the QL environment, so any user familiar with a GUI will feel at home with it. The windows in QDT are re-sizeable at will ( slider bars ) and you can pick and drag a window instantly. Just like you would expect with a good GUI. 3. I vaguely remember QPTR - am I right that this just has functions/handlers rather than being a full windowing suite? You won't need that with QDT. 4. Is Easy Pointer 4 anything to do with the above? No, Easy Pointer 4 is a software development tool. Of course, if you have the software then you can launch it easily from the GUI of QDT. I'd like to have a snazzy interface rather than typing everything in. This will be important, I feel, if QPC/QXL/QL are to live for longer. QDT is a snazzy interface, and it is going to get better as more development comes along. I'll be interested in the reply, it may cause me to part with some money for newer QL programs! I don't believe that you will regret purchasing QDT ... -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[ql-users] QPC2/Windows
James, Thanks, what an excellent reply! It looks like my next QL-related purchased will be QDT! Regards, Stuart ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
Hi Stuart, Here are answers to your questions... 1. Has anyone tried QDT? What do they think of it? Does it allow drag and drop or any other file handling functions like Windows Explorer does? Drag and drop is not yet there but am currently working on it. 2. If QDT doesn't have a file handler, are there other graphic front-end file handlers that can be used in QPC2? So far QDT pretty much just uses what is available. However, a file manager is also being planned that will be incorporated into the QDT folder type environment. It will also allow for objects to be made directly from files within it folders and full drag and drop, when it gets done. 3. I vaguely remember QPTR - am I right that this just has functions/handlers rather than being a full windowing suite? Yes, qptr is a set of calls that handles the windows/pointer environment. It is very capable, especially for how long ago it was developed. QDT has had to extend the pointer environment in certain ways (IE: the tabbed notebooks) but takes full advantage of the pointer environment as it exists, including the wonderful message passing between jobs. 4. Is Easy Pointer 4 anything to do with the above? No - just wish I had it when I start QDT. Am using it for future utilities, etc. I had used the original Easy Pointer for most of the window development, generated the 'C' code from it and then tuned it in. I'd like to have a snazzy interface rather than typing everything in. This will be important, I feel, if QPC/QXL/QL are to live for longer. QDT does take advantage of the QMenu interface (use the right mouse clicks or short cut keys) where it makes sense. It is not included in the demo but if you already have it from another application, it will use it. QMenu is included with the full purchased release. Jim ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stuart Jones schrieb: > Sorry, I meant that my recollection of QPTR was that it was a set of > functions from which one could call, to create menu/window type interfaces, > but that a File Explorer type front end for the QL itself was not present - > in other words, one would need to be created from the QPTR "toolkit". Am I > right? > > ___ > QL-Users Mailing List > http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm > > > > > i see, the file explorer front-end IMHO is QPAC2 wolfgang -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.0 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFCjhUtL0KE6Q1yFDcRAkXsAKCt4V5BnPpKNprX9v20V3mqI/o+xwCgmTxb 58ML49Rxi1A5kHU3U+oz834= =QYPj -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[ql-users] QPC2/Windows
Sorry, I meant that my recollection of QPTR was that it was a set of functions from which one could call, to create menu/window type interfaces, but that a File Explorer type front end for the QL itself was not present - in other words, one would need to be created from the QPTR "toolkit". Am I right? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC2/Windows
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Stuart Jones schrieb: >> Hi, All. >> Now I have dusted off my QPC2 and discovered QDT's existence, four related >> questions: well done >> 1. Has anyone tried QDT? What do they think of it? Does it allow drag >> and drop or any other file handling functions like Windows Explorer does? qdt is a wonderful piece of software. it does not yet support drgn'n drop, but i think this is being done in these days. >> 2. If QDT doesn't have a file handler, are there other graphic >> front-end file handlers that can be used in QPC2? >> 3. I vaguely remember QPTR - am I right that this just has >> functions/handlers rather than being a full windowing suite? i do not understand "file-handler" (due to my bad english?!?) >> 4. Is Easy Pointer 4 anything to do with the above? no. easypointer is a programing utility to write pointerdriven progs. >> I'd like to have a snazzy interface rather than typing everything in. This >> will be important, I feel, if QPC/QXL/QL are to live for longer. thats what you get with QDT. >> I'll be interested in the reply, it may cause me to part with some money for >> newer QL programs! wolfgang -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.0 (MingW32) Comment: Using GnuPG with Thunderbird - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFCjhG1L0KE6Q1yFDcRAn1dAJwLeidj8dyJI3510OUoTmI4tDbORgCgtLYi y2oC6tTeXn+rZd8OQ10yISA= =vqRe -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[ql-users] QPC2/Windows
Hi, All. Now I have dusted off my QPC2 and discovered QDT's existence, four related questions: 1. Has anyone tried QDT? What do they think of it? Does it allow drag and drop or any other file handling functions like Windows Explorer does? 2. If QDT doesn't have a file handler, are there other graphic front-end file handlers that can be used in QPC2? 3. I vaguely remember QPTR - am I right that this just has functions/handlers rather than being a full windowing suite? 4. Is Easy Pointer 4 anything to do with the above? I'd like to have a snazzy interface rather than typing everything in. This will be important, I feel, if QPC/QXL/QL are to live for longer. I'll be interested in the reply, it may cause me to part with some money for newer QL programs! Regards, Stuart ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
