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Post New Requests Here / Re: REQ - image search file maker

« on: September 09, 2009, 05:40 AM »

I'd like it even more if, instead of a single image, one could specify a number of images to download.

-cranioscopical (September 08, 2009, 05:49 PM)

Ok, Thats done.

Just add a / then the number you want to download of that image... i.e.

ape /4
chimp /3
monkey
zebra /6

The files will be named 'ape.1.jpg, ape.2.jpg' etc

New file attached.

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: REQ - image search file maker

« on: September 08, 2009, 02:26 PM »

Eh?

Does that mean it worked for you????

ta

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 08, 2009, 10:03 AM »

I'm nearly there I think.

Ok, attached is a new version, I have not yet updated the readme so I have only attached the executable to this message.

I have fixed the issues you reported above.  And added a simple scheduler.

You are able to schedule a check in mins, hours, days or weeks.  And, there is a 'Reoccurance' flag, so you could say schedule it to run once every hour forever.  Is basic, but it does the job.

Now the printing dialog issue....  It wasn't going to be easy to try and control the print dialog that comes up.  As we wouldn't know which putting needs pressing to continue printing etc...  So, what I have done is force it to use the windows imageviewer to perform the printing IF the file is a particular image type.  This 'particular' types are known by a simple list (shown on screen) that you can add to.  if you can view the image with the viewer, it should be able to print it.  Some apps (Paint Shop Pro) for instance, seem to print psp files file without the dialog anyway, so I think there is a bit of trial and error.

Have a go of it and see if its getting close to what you wanted, also, anyone else that has a spin, I'd appreciate any feedback to and get it totally working.  I think it is getting there.

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 08, 2009, 07:32 AM »

Don't worry about chaning file associations or anything.

I have found a way to print the images straight off with no prompt or dialog.  It'll take me a little while to make the change, but I'll upload the new version soon.

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 08, 2009, 03:31 AM »

I think all the problems are sorted, except this blasted printer dialog that comes up for you.  unfortunetly, it doesn't come up for me (we must have different applications assiciated to different file types).  I'm wondering if thats purely what the 'fix' will have to be, unless I can duplicated it, i.e. associate the file with an application that does not come up with a print dialog.

I could try and do one of the methods you suggested, such as send the 'Enter' key a second or so after sending the file to be printed, so that effectively 'hits' the OK button.....  I think that'll work for most things.  To me though, it seems untidy.

I really want to duplicate what you are getting, does it come up with the printer dialog for all file types you try to print or for just certain types? (I assume its certain types), if so, what file types and what application are they associated with?

Thanks

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 07, 2009, 07:42 AM »

oops, ran so I assumed it was the registry update.  I'll look into that too....

Be back later.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 07, 2009, 07:41 AM »

I'll have to experiment.  Problem is, each program that prints may or may not have the print dialog.  Also, they may or may not work in different ways...  Let me have a play with that.

I've changed it now so it doesn't minimise.
There is a simple scheduler, that allows you to schedule it to run in a given number of mins, hours, days or weeks.  And, to set it to reoccur after that given time (i.e. run the check every 12 hours).  Its a little crude, but works and avoids having to use the Windows scheduler.

The main problem at the moment is the print dialog you have coming up, none of my apps that are being printed through have come up with a print dialog!  So, I'm trying to recreate it at the moment so I can try and get round it for you.

I won't bother uploading an update yet, as the scheduler is only 90% complete, may as well wait until it is finished.

Also, the "The operation has completed successfully" is puzzling as its not the app showing it!  It did happen once with me, but as I said, it was just the first time it

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Living Room / Re: OK - lets get to know each other... who are you, what do you do, where from?

« on: September 07, 2009, 04:17 AM »

Hi All,

I'm from the UK too (as per Carol above, and zriding).  From Basingstoke in Hampshire.  And for that reason, I see no point in sending a photo!

Whats the ratio roughly of where people are from on here?  I assume the majority are from the U.S?

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 06, 2009, 11:58 PM »

Morning,

With the printer dialog page, that'll be the app thats actually doing the printing thats asing that... So, I'll have to look into if it can be by passed...

It only starts minimised if you run with the /check parameter doesn't it?  I did that so the screen wouldn't annoy you if you had it in a batch file. I'll add a command line parameter to run minimised, but default it so that it is not.

The message "The operation has completed successfully?"  is (I think) where the settings are being written to the registry for the first time.  Has it only given you this message once? i.e. the first time you ran it? Should be easy enough to sort.

I'll look at the other options you mentioned later on too.

Cheers

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 06, 2009, 03:29 PM »

Whoooaaaa....

Ok, lets go back to the start!  All the stuff you have mentioned above is possible, lets just take it slow!

Ok, attached is a 'first attempt'.  It seems to work file and I have happliy printed word docs, excel spreadsheets, jpgs etc... So, it seems to work at least.

Give i a go, comment and we'll go from there.

File attached with instructions.

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 06, 2009, 06:55 AM »

OK, I'll try and knock something up a bit later today.

"I'll be back"

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Post New Requests Here / Re: IDEA: SuperDuperRoboPrinter

« on: September 06, 2009, 02:52 AM »

This should be quite simple for applications that use/support the print or printto api call (Word Excell etc all supoprt it and many other apps). Using this method means the user does not have to manually choose the executable etc to use to print a doc, plus even if they do know, they won't have to find out what 'print' parameter to use when running the application, thats even if there is an option available.

This Superdooperthingy seems fairly easy enough to do (assuming I understand it properly). I would though make a suggestion.  Rather than having the app itself always running and checking your 'print_files' directory periodically, I'd suggest scheduling it as a daily task using the windows scheduler of a.n.Other.  It seems pointless re-inventing the scheduling wheel.

So, if you like, I'm happy to give it a go, to create an app that will print files in a particular directory. 

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: REQ - image search file maker

« on: September 06, 2009, 12:40 AM »

Ok....

Firstly the previw, I can put a switch on it to hide the preview or just remove it altogether?  Its no overhead having it there, but won't be a problem to remove if you'd prefer?  Let me know.

I have downloaded many images, thousands, to test and haven't had a problem. I have checked for memory leaks and there aren't any. What happens when you try to download thousands? You said 'it has problems' but what do you mean exactly?

The issue with the first image and robin #1, #2 etc downloading the same images is indeed down to the url encoding.  That is now fixed in the download below.

I have also made a change so that any unacceptable filename characters are replaced with a <SPACE>. That should be fine for now or do you have another suggestion??

Let me know how it goes....

J.


/cont

Not heard anything for a few days, does this now work and suit your needs agent23?

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: REQ - image search file maker

« on: September 05, 2009, 01:52 AM »

Ok.

I found the issue too. For instance, try downloading using the word green. You'll see it does not create a file. I found what caused that problem, and that is now fixed.

I also found a slightly bigger problem in that some of the images downloaded seem to have a problem converting or en-coding to jpg. I have no idea why. It would take a lot of investigation. So, what I have done is IF there is a problem downloading (sometimes the links to the jpg's do not work) or encoding an image then the program will download the SECOND image in the result grid, if that fails then the third etc etc

Give it a try now.  If you come across any words or phrases that do not download and create a file, let me know what they are so I can try and find if there is a problem quicker.

An updated execuable is attached to this message.


J.

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Living Room / Re: OK - lets get to know each other... who are you, what do you do, where from?

« on: September 04, 2009, 08:44 AM »

Hi mouser,

You wanted to know where my nickname 'awopbamboo' can from, well, its nothing exciting.  A freind of mine 'beebopalula', and I carried that on with 'awopbamboo'.  It's probably not even spelt right, but its quite unique so handy for joining forums etc!

As I'm a newbie, with regard to who I am etc.
Name: Jamie
What I do: IT Consultant (whatever that is)
From: Basingstoke, UK.

I've been watching the forums for a while as guest, some interesting ideas pop up now and then, just didn't have the urge to 'get involved'.  But now I am.

Cheers

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: REQ - image search file maker

« on: September 04, 2009, 04:26 AM »

Oops.

in my keeness to upload my first program posting, I failed to realise a simple bug (nothing major).  The images are being saved in the root directory (i.e. C:\) and not in the selected folder.  (I was only testing by saving in c:\ so hadn't realised the bug!)

Its fixed now, and the updated version can be downloaded from this post.

Sorry!

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: REQ - image search file maker

« on: September 04, 2009, 04:16 AM »

Me again.

Firstly, I apologise if etiquette on here is wrong, its only my second posting so I'm not really sure if the thread needs moving or anything.

Anyway agent23, I've knocked something very quick up.  And have attached it to here (I think).  Please give it a go and let me know if it suits your needs.  I'd appreciate any feedback.

The zip file contains the executable and a simple README.txt file.

Just to let you know, I noticed a lot of people seem to use AHK on here (which I have never used), I use FPC (Free Pascal) to write my stuff.  I hope that is acceptable?

Thanks

J.

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Post New Requests Here / Re: REQ - image search file maker

« on: September 03, 2009, 08:39 AM »

Hi

I'm willing to give this a spin if you like, do you still require it?

Hello all, my first post....  I'm normally on as a 'Guest'.

J