Crossings Checker vr2.0

[bjb007]

Update now outputs data identical
to Tracker - which should please winkel
no end.  But hold on - please winkel?
Seems unlikely.

Well, at last we have the tools.  Let's see
if we can figure this out.

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In the Members Download area.
Changes listed in the Readme file.
Unzip and run the installer.

[ernesto]

Good work!

Which language do you use, C/Java?

ernesto

[bjb007]

I use a language called Transcript which
is otherwise known as Revolution, a
descendant of an old Apple programme
called HyperCard.

Not unlike VB (and a lot of other 'visual'
languages) but simple scripting language
which even I can understand.

If you're new to programming it
would be a good starting point.  If you're
experienced it would, of course, take some
effort.  But it suits my 70-year-old brain!

You can get the starter version (Rev Media)
for $50 or so.  It can't compile exe's but you
can upgrade for the price difference later.

If you'd like to see what can be done with Rev
search for "Button Gadget".  One day my progs
will look as good as it does.

[ernesto]

You wrote it in Transcript? It is really nice work with scripting language.

It looks easy to understand the syntax, but very effective.
Button Gadget is very nice and looks useful.

You learn programing in your 70s?

ernesto

[bjb007]

Ernesto

No, I taught myself in the 1980's, pre-Windows
with FoxPro 2.  In those days they provided real
support which was reasonable as the price was
something over a thousand (pounds) in England.

So just had to brush up really.

Tried a few others.  Java made me feel deprecated.
VB - well, OK I suppose but just not my cup of tea.
Not many progs. had compilers and I was put off
FoxPro as the "compiler" just added the run-time
to the prog.  So 20k of code was suddenly a meg.
and back then that meant two floppies worth.

So I went on to Clipper which did have a compiler
although not a very good one.  Soon after it was
bought by that strange company Computer Associates
who dropped it after a year or two.  They also dropped
a Windows version called Visual Objects much to the
disgust of the users.

Since then they've got out of consumer products.
Good thing.

[bjb007]

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