Caravelle³ is back...

[GreenCan]

Hi RomanK,

Nice Job,

Maybe it would be good to ask for confirmation when the right mouse button click is deleting a shortcut on the bar.

GreenCan

[RomanK]

Hey, good idea! I added it to my ToDo-List The next version will need more time than I ever needed for the next version, but I believe you prefer one bigger update to severeal small updates... ^^

[iHonda]

its awesome.. reminds me of my mac haha.

[RomanK]

Yes... ^^ But still, it's useful

FYI: I just finished the multilanguage support (except for the installer). The next step are some improvements on the Captain's GUI and Drag'n'Drop.

[Draygoes]

RomanK,

So far, I used your earler version, and I have to congradulate you on the fine job you have done.

I am downloading this new one as we speek.

Be warned, your project is about to get really large. Popular scrips generally get loads of feature requests, bug reports, and constant congradulations.

Be sure to only add the features that are truly important.

[GreenCan]

Hi RomanK,

I just want to let you know that this kind of shortcuts (.lnk file) don't function:

C:\appjav\jre\bin\javaw.exe -cp classes -Xmx500m systeml.client.Client

starting in C:\appjav

I can create the button, but afterwards clicking on it does nothing at all

If I edit the item, then I see that the shortcut points to (itself):

c:\Settings\All Users.WINDOWS\Desktop\appjav.lnk

When I create a cmd file and put that in the bar, I can start the Java application

C:

cd "C:\appjav"

"C:\appjav\jre\bin\javaw.exe" -cp classes -Xmx500m systeml.client.Client

It's only a minor glitch but maybe you want to have a look at it

GreenCan

[RomanK]

Okay, I'll fix this, too. The result you get with shortcuts may also be different on the two methods drag'n'drop and the file/folder dialog.

Do you want Caravelle³ to link to the original exe file or do you want that C³ runs the shortcut?

BTW: I just added the Confirmation for the right-click delete. Drop-down-lists now close when you open another one or start another program with C³. I will upload the new version as soon as the things are done I want to do - I guess it will be this week.

Thank you Draygoes for the advice. I believe there will be no all new great features, just some little improvements here and there. Resource efficieny will stay most important. C³ will soon be able to add an icon immediatly that was dragged and dropped onto the bar. Support for some special folders - if it works - may also come. A harder decision is the Updater. I don't believe an Update module is necessary because there won't be dozens of new versions. But if you guys still want it, I'd agree to make a module that downloads the newest setup file avialable and runs it.

I will post the multilanguage functions tomorrow, so those of you who want, can translate it.

Roman

[GreenCan]

Okay, I'll fix this, too. The result you get with shortcuts may also be different on the two methods drag'n'drop and the file/folder dialog.

Do you want Caravelle³ to link to the original exe file or do you want that C³ runs the shortcut?

BTW: I just added the Confirmation for the right-click delete. Drop-down-lists now close when you open another one or start another program with C³. I will upload the new version as soon as the things are done I want to do - I guess it will be this week.

Thank you Draygoes for the advice. I believe there will be no all new great features, just some little improvements here and there. Resource efficieny will stay most important. C³ will soon be able to add an icon immediatly that was dragged and dropped onto the bar. Support for some special folders - if it works - may also come. A harder decision is the Updater. I don't believe an Update module is necessary because there won't be dozens of new versions. But if you guys still want it, I'd agree to make a module that downloads the newest setup file avialable and runs it.

I will post the multilanguage functions tomorrow, so those of you who want, can translate it.

Roman

Hi Roman,

IT doesn't matter I believe, do what the easiest solution is for yourself. The importance is that it works transparantly for the user, right? Don't forget that there are parameters in the shortcut and they are important of course. I didn't try the folder dialog, so I cannot confirm this.

By the way, I checked that with other similar menu systems (including the Toolbar that I worked on, they cannot do it neither )

Cheers

GreenCan

[Xand3r]

not tested in 64 bit

Not working in 64 bit

[RomanK]

Not working in 64 bit

I don't have 64 bit. What do I need to change to get it to work there? Do I just need to check "Use 64 bit version" from the compiler or does it need large changes in the code?

[iHonda]

just a small idea but.. it would be kinda cool that when u mouse over an icon it magnifies a bit or highlights so you know what your about to click just an idea though

I love caravelle so does my gf i put it on her computer to clear he desktop of clutter shes so "stoked" lol

peace,

Z

[RomanK]

Thank you!

Let me think about that, it's a good idea if it can be done.

I've just done the special folder support... next to the "Select File/Folder" button, there is a small button which opens a list where you can choose Computer, Control Panel, Network Connections, Desktop, Printers & Faxes, My Documents and program files. I didn't see more useful special folders, some others didn't work on vista, maybe they do on xp, but I didn't add them for compatibility.

I'm heading to the Ink files now.

[iHonda]

romank you rule! haha

let me know if your ever looking for some ad free hosting, and proof-reading for your website

Edited January 7, 2009 by Zmaster

[GreenCan]

Hi RomanK,

Ref my messages posted Jan 6 2009, 01:36 PM and 11:17 PM

If I am not wrong you start every button from a deducted path?

I see only Icon, Link and Title in the object. The start path is missing in Caravelle3 Captain.

In the case of the example that I gave

"C:\appjav\jre\bin\javaw.exe -cp classes -Xmx500m systeml.client.Client"

it would be C":\appjav\jre\bin\", right? In most cases that will be OK, but:

Sometimes an application requires a specific folder to be started from ('Start in:' field in the shortcut).

So, the following is required to make the app start correctly.

Run("C:\appjav\jre\bin\javaw.exe" , "-cp classes -Xmx500m systeml.client.Client" , "C:\appjav")

I understand that this is a fundamental change in your application, so you have to evaluate if it's worth the effort.

I tried to ShellExecute the shortcut, with or without the path, It doesn't function despite the fact that ShellExecute returns 1

ShellExecute ( "c:\Settings\All Users\Desktop\application.lnk" , "" , "C:\appjav" )

I am not sure if you can test a java application with this kind of environment but don't trust what ShellExecute returns, test it...

GreenCan

[RomanK]

The Ink file support is partially implemented in C 3.44, already in earlier versions.

While Drag'n'Dropping Ink-Files doesn't work yet, you can select an Ink shortcut with the File Select Dialog.

Then, the path the shortcut links to will be inserted. You can add an empty space after it and paste your parameters there, so the II. Step looks like this:

C:\appjav\jre\bin\javaw.exe -cp classes -Xmx500m systeml.client.Client

That should already work. But of course not, if a working dir is needed. I'll see whatcan be done.

[Xand3r]

your installer just freezes on my pc when i try to install it (when i press install)

[iHonda]

you need to disable the firewall temporarily till c3 is installed, and if your on vista you might need to disable the UAC

[RomanK]

EDIT: Sorry, didn't see Zmasters post. Try that.

Edited January 8, 2009 by RomanK

[iHonda]

oh another small suggestion...

if possible make the sending of info optional because the fact that windows for some reason doesn't popup and allow or deny window when your installing makes it a bit confusing for the less computer savvy to install

[RomanK]

Okay, the next version will have the registration as an optional point.

@GreenCan: It really needed many changes in code, so I won't do it yet. I will stick to the important things for now. Later, I may realize it.