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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a very flexible timer

« Last post by tomos on May 05, 2015, 04:17 AM »

Maybe this is not yet implemented:
tasks are not saved on closing.
___________


If a timer is active and already stopped/started again - I find the display confusing:

• I see the end time in the timer
• I see start time and previous end time below
• I see previous total below

I cannot at a glance see:

• how long I've been working on this task in this session
• and how long I've actually been working on this task in total

I'm wondering, would this help

• show the end-time slightly greyed when task is active - I suspect this would also have to be refreshed though, in oder to refresh the total time (?)
• the total time gets refreshed (every second?)

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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a very flexible timer

« Last post by tomos on May 05, 2015, 04:00 AM »

I notice:

• create, say, three tasks - without using reset (let each run for a time before creating the next)
• then create a fourth task - it will show the endtime of task #3 in the timer
• try Reset on task #4 - it reverts to endtime of task #2

should it not simply reset to zero? (again, I may be missing an application)

-tomos (May 03, 2015, 04:49 AM)

If my logic is correct here, if the fourth task has not been started yet, it may (should?) reset to the beginning time of #3, which is the ending time of #2.  Once the fourth task has started, reset should simply reset to the beginning time of #4.  Sounds like I really do need to implement some choices and defaults like  "Start new tasks at zero/Continue from previous."

-Edvard (May 04, 2015, 01:36 AM)

I'm still confused by the above:
-I'm not sure *why* would the user want it to revert to the beginning of task #3 in the example above? (Even if it is logical in terms of how it works.)

So, a group of tasks can ultimately be treated as one task, simply by looking at the end time of the last one.
IF I can revert a new task to zero, it would have to be the start of a new group - this would be a great feature - but I dont know if it's possible (?)
+
Another feature could be to add a new task below the current group - i.e. I could add a new task to group #one, even after having created (and run) a second group. This could cause user-confusion though :-/ and again I have no ideas about difficulties of implementation. What do you think?

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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a very flexible timer

« Last post by tomos on May 05, 2015, 03:41 AM »

Umm... yes.  

-Edvard (May 04, 2015, 09:13 PM)

  you're doing great

Re: layouts
both look good there - but #2 is preferable I think - and more foolproof too

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Living Room / Re: Interesting "stuff"

« Last post by tomos on May 04, 2015, 03:11 PM »

... I see people using it as a mechanism to avoid dealing with people. ...

-MilesAhead (May 04, 2015, 07:46 AM)

...
I think most people just want to tune out from the entire world around them. I don't know why.

-Renegade (May 04, 2015, 11:31 AM)

I got myself a cheap smartphone lately - so far I hardly use it any more than my old button phone.
I was having a coffee on my own in town Saturday, sitting outside - and started messing with the settings and letting it apply an update for the wifi - at one stage I looked up and it was actually a shock to see the 'real' world. It amazed me how 'not-there' I was while messing with it.

I'd say it'd be pretty easy to get lost in there...

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Living Room / Re: IRLDD DC Meetup April 2015: Upcoming Trip to Singapore and Malaysia

« Last post by tomos on May 04, 2015, 09:53 AM »

it's always nice to see the faces behind the words

-and great idea with the mugs they look very authentic -
mouser could send mugs per email from now on

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General Software Discussion / Re: MoveIt 1.3.3.0

« Last post by tomos on May 03, 2015, 11:14 AM »

Would it be possible to make the Alt+click an option?

-tomos (May 03, 2015, 10:50 AM)

In the Tray Menu uncheck Snap Window to Quadrant.  With the "tic tac toe" move there's no real need for snap to quadrant.  If you want to make a 1/4 screen size window you can always use one of the customized sizes with hotkey-z.

-MilesAhead (May 03, 2015, 11:07 AM)

Thanks
I actually looked at the tray menu and managed to miss that [:we need a looking up to heaven smilie:]

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General Software Discussion / Re: MoveIt 1.3.3.0

« Last post by tomos on May 03, 2015, 10:50 AM »

Miles,
I'm having a bit of trouble with the Alt key in a couple of different scenarios:

1) Alt drag a file to create a shortcut causes the window to snap to quadrant.

2) I often use Alt+Tab in combination with the mouse:
Keeping Alt pressed, press Tab briefly - then I click on the window I want.
It mostly works okay, but sometimes causes the window to 'quarter' - I'm not sure why - I do this so automatically I'm not very aware of what exactly I'm doing 'wrong'

Would it be possible to make the Alt+click an option?
Or make the key modifyable?

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Clipboard Help+Spell / Re: Shortcuts with Winkey - like Winkey + V

« Last post by tomos on May 03, 2015, 10:34 AM »

yup - in the options
seems to need a restart of CHS

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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a very flexible timer

« Last post by tomos on May 03, 2015, 04:49 AM »

  I forgot I had made Corbel the default font (in my defense, it was years ago).

Corbel

I think it makes numbers especially easier to read



although in this example the 'g' and the '9' are a bit too similar maybe

I think I wanted the start/stop button just so as I could change tasks - so, no, I dont see any need for it.
But I would like to be able to resume an older task.

Re new task starting with the end-amount of the previous task - I hadnt thought of it before but this is a very good way of working (like timing a lap). But if you can make it user-changeable - without too much stress - all the better.

I notice:

• create, say, three tasks - without using reset (let each run for a time before creating the next)
• then create a fourth task - it will show the endtime of task #3 in the timer
• try Reset on task #4 - it reverts to endtime of task #2

should it not simply reset to zero? (again, I may be missing an application)

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General Software Discussion / Re: Firefox data collection and asking for help comparing to Pale Moon

« Last post by tomos on May 03, 2015, 02:04 AM »

sorry, couldnt resist this:

Firefox ... asking for help comparing to Pale Moon

• Firefox crashes eventually from using too much CPU
• PaleMoon crashes eventually from using too much memory

(on my Win 8.1 laptop)

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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a very flexible timer

« Last post by tomos on May 02, 2015, 08:52 PM »

Forgot to say -
the new task is problematic:
you have to click 'Reset' otherwise the task will start with the total of the previous task (when I click in the time 'zone').



(in TEST001  I clicked 'Reset')

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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a very flexible timer

« Last post by tomos on May 02, 2015, 06:20 PM »

Very well done Edvard

I've only managed a quick look so for:

+ Stop / Start  works well.
When I make a second task:
+ the task that is active remains highlighted, no matter which task has focus -- I think that's good (but see below)
+ when I double-click [The Time] it (1) gets copied to clipboard & (2) stops/starts (as appropriate) - that is very nice
+ are you using Corbel for the timer? If not, it's something similar - makes very good legibility :up
=>
- The font size (for time) is too big here, and is cropped at the bottom (my monitor resolution is 90ppi - probably below average these days)

Changing tasks seems to be problematic:
- I get confused about which task has focus:
I currently have two tasks: when one is selected, the timer is still related to the other ( I listed this as a +ve above :-/ ) =>
- even when I stop the timer on the active task, I cant find how to change to the other task.

I wonder if we need a stop/start button here?

Will have a longer test tomorrow

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JGPaiva's GridMove and Ahk Tools / Re: Links to JGPaiva's AutoHotkey Coding Snacks

« Last post by tomos on May 02, 2015, 03:55 AM »

I presume these are the correct links - they work anyways :-)

I updated it, so that you only have to unpack the icons with the names "1.ico" to "8.ico" to the folder and run it.
Here are the links:
.exe Version
.ahk Version

-jgpaiva (June 30, 2006, 06:37 PM)

[EDIT// as Faziri points out below, these are different to the ones in the OP]

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General Software Discussion / Re: Looking for a very flexible timer

« Last post by tomos on May 02, 2015, 03:34 AM »

thanks Edvard
will have a go at that this evening

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: I don't get notifications. Am I just dumb?

« Last post by tomos on May 01, 2015, 06:34 AM »

I just got a notification from you, tomos. I had just whitelisted the address cranioscopical provided

-ayryq (April 30, 2015, 02:16 PM)

great, that seems to be sorted

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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows 10 Announced

« Last post by tomos on May 01, 2015, 04:57 AM »

Spartan is now called Edge - or maybe 'The Edge' (?).
May be findable searching for that...

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N.A.N.Y. 2012 / Re: NANY 2012 Release: Ethervane Echo

« Last post by tomos on April 30, 2015, 06:37 PM »

It would be cool if you could attach notes to clipboard items

-Grimbly (April 30, 2015, 12:39 PM)

Grimbly - have you looked at mouser's Clipboard Help & Spell?
https://www.donation...dex.php?topic=1514.0

(FWIW I use that and Ethervane Echo - no problem using both, on Win 7 at any rate)

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Developer's Corner / Re: Would appreciate some feedback

« Last post by tomos on April 30, 2015, 06:15 PM »

What are peoples opinions on these fonts: https://photongamema...font%20ideas%201.png

-gameaddict20 (April 17, 2015, 04:18 PM)

I'm not gone on any of those fonts.
I like fonts a lot - but have little to no experience with them, so unfortunately dont have any alternative suggestions.


OTOH (edit) I just looked at the page and the one you used fits in fairly well. (Apologies for the mixed messages :-/)

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DC Website Help and Extras / Re: I don't get notifications. Am I just dumb?

« Last post by tomos on April 30, 2015, 02:07 PM »

I've set my settings same as your's above ayryq, will let you know if it works here

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General Software Discussion / Re: Chrome Portable in a RamDisk = decadence?

« Last post by tomos on April 29, 2015, 03:34 PM »

^ I had it downloaded but, after all that, will probably leave it in it's box.
(btw I've finally given up on FF/PM variations - for Windows 8.1 at any rate: now trying SRWare Iron. Very happy so far )

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Living Room / Re: Interested in doing my own car maintenance.. Advice?

« Last post by tomos on April 29, 2015, 03:30 PM »

 

well done mouser
you might inspire me yet ;-)

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General Software Discussion / Re: Using a batch file to create a hyperlinked png or jpg image.

« Last post by tomos on April 29, 2015, 04:36 AM »

PS:  I thought Blat was a Beer Brand?  Doesn't Homer Simpson drink it?

-questorfla (April 28, 2015, 08:42 PM)

he used drink Duff


Dunno if Blat based on the Russian word:

Blat (term), a form of corruption in Russia and the Soviet Union

According to Max Vasmer, the origin of the word blat is the Yiddish blatt, meaning a "blank note" or a "list".[5] However, according to both Vasmer and N. M. Shansky, blat may also have entered into Russian as the Polish loanword blat, a noun signifying "someone who provides an umbrella" or a "cover".[5] The word became part of Imperial Russian criminal slang in the early 20th century, where it signified relatively minor criminal activity such as petty theft.[5]

-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blat_%28term%29#Origin

[look who's procrastinating ;-)]

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Living Room / Re: Time lapse video (thread)

« Last post by tomos on April 28, 2015, 05:45 PM »

I really enjoyed this timelapse video of the making of a game in 72 hours for Ludum Dare 32.
Made by Deozaan,
more info in this post.

I've no idea what the music is...

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Developer's Corner / Re: Ludum Dare 32: April 17th-20th, 2015

« Last post by tomos on April 28, 2015, 05:37 PM »

You can read the rest here:

http://blog.deozaan....are-32-a-postpartum/

-Deozaan (April 28, 2015, 04:13 PM)

great job -
it's pretty inspiring.

I don’t know why, but somehow the very act of giving up altogether on LD32 filled me with inspiration. I had moved on physically, but my mind couldn’t think of anything else. I was excited about this new idea! I could hardly wait to finish showering so I could get back to my computer and see if it worked as well in practice as it did in my mind.

Interesting how often you hear of things working out -
or, as in this case, you getting the good idea, after one has given up.

And I loved the video with music -
well done all round!

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Screenshot Captor / Re: attempted capture opens web page http://www.www_getwindowinfo.com/

« Last post by tomos on April 28, 2015, 11:10 AM »

This possibly related - from the Linkman (Bookmarks) email support -
topic: why Linkman cannot save bookmark per hotkey in Palemoon:

If you press the global Linkman hotkey to get the bookmark from the topmost browser there is nothing Linkman can to to force Palemoon to send the bookmark to Linkman.Some browsers have an API (programmable function) to send a bookmark to another application (for example Firefox). Some other have no API, but we can hack away and read it directly from the browser bar. (for example Chrome). Pale Moon is the sole exception. It offers no API to send a bookmark, and the browser bar uses a Linux style user interface that cannot be accesses by other Windows programs (for privacy reasons?).

(my emphasis)