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Sep 11, 1998, 4:49am

For those looking for a cheap C++ compiler... typically, you can get=
great
discounts by one of three ways:
(1) EDUCATIONAL DISCOUNT PRICES: Walk into educational bookstore=
near a
university, wearing student attire. Sometimes student ID even asked for.=

(2) COMPETITOR UPGRADES: Example trade in your old DOS/WIN Borla=
nd C+ (or
whate'er) towards MS VCC+ or even Dev Studio. (Not promoting anything he=
re...
just relaying factual example.) Check online sites for details.
(3) CONSIGNMENT SHOPS: Computer or book shops have decent finds.=


[View Quote] > I used to have borland 4... it was only win3.1 based (which at the time=
didn't
> bother me cos i only had win3.1!) but that might explain the problems? =
I hate
> to say it, but i definately like the "MS Visual" serries as far as usab=
ility
> is concerned...
>
> <<<large clip here>>>

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Oct 7, 1998, 1:37am

I am trying to make things simpler for VB5 as well.... too many things on the
project pile... but making slow progress.... you know how nothing works until
completed. <shrugs>

[View Quote] > I am trying to use the AW.DLL routines and not getting anywhere. :(

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Sep 22, 1998, 9:01pm

OK, ppl.. here's my situation.... since an accident did me in and gives me
lots of time to either find something to do or go crazy.. I have ben working
on several programs and projects related to the AW/OW environment.
Why does this matter? Because I program well and like challenges. If I
post programs here to assist with AW, such as catching URL, etc.... would
anyone care to beta-test them? Of course, I would release source code, since
most are rightfully paranoid about hackers, etc.
I have been trying to follow the wishlist ng for a while and compile list
of things that I have not already started to address. Basically, I would need
a concise set of things to make and if ppl are willing to beta-test them when
the time comes.... if ppl seem to respond well to this, I shall soon set up a
webpage to register for beta-testing and get basic system info.. to know what
I might be dealing with <hates Win98,btw>.
If anyone is interested.... might someone help compile a list of
features? I do not desire to read the 1400 posts in this ng to get the whole
picture. Many thanks.

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[View Quote] > Mirc and other clients "capture" an URL so that it can be easily
> accessed.
>
> Alot of times in high traffic areas when coords are typed on the
> chatscreen (and URL's), they scroll up so fast you either have
> to keep scrolling back to copy or teleport to an empty location
> to keep the chatscreen from scrolling further while copying.
>
> Please, please, figure a way to either capture the url and teleport
> or click on it to activate.
>
> TL
>
> PS We also need a Bookmark tab for URL's that want to be saved
> in the Active Worlds browser.

Sep 26, 1998, 12:33am

Jumping... 'standard' or customizable jumping for distance, height, and
repititions?
One thing from the list to be added is to warp to a new elevation, same position
otherwise.... That is part of the setup that allows you to choose a compass
direction for moving, etc.

[View Quote] > If i would add one feature, it would be the ability to Jump, then many
> action gamse could be made
>
> cheese

Sep 22, 1998, 8:19pm

*** DISCLAIMER TO COF: I am NOT reverse-engineering anything... guess a
heck of a lot at the 'reality' of things, tho. ***

As I have mentioned to others in AW chat and awcommunity, I >>>>HAVE<<<<
been working on an offline builder.. things are going well so far.... updates
shortly, hopefully. Of course, this is only meant to be used on worlds that do
not forbid automated building.... and would encourage AW to incorporate my
tool's concepts into the browser.
*** Some requirements / stumbling blocks have been as follows:
(1) complete CURRENT list of the specific world's objects
(2) object must be downloaded in order to be used for building.
(3) 'lying' to AW browser is LOADS of fun... to make the browser think
that the program is the AW server.
(4) Not sure exactly how to determine HOW much data is 'full' for
normal/large world settings, etc.

*** Current ArchitectBuilder spec's (these are result of various other
ongoing AW projects):
(1) saves project data in a 'standard' format that is readable by the
online builder, which is aptly named 'ArchitectBot'
(2) complex scripting IS allowed (programmable or manual, of course)
(3) object files are analyzed and dimensions, vertices, textures, etc
are viewable WHILST building
(4) improved object properties interface, including:
(a) compass direction buttons
(b) actual numbers for X,Y,Z, and rotation values
(c) numeric b4 directional buttons ( [_20_] {right-arrow}, etc.)
(5) 'sub-projects' can be duplicated within projects
(a) somebody mention 'tract housing'? <grins>
(6) Future option will work with the 'SurveyorBot' whilst online then
you can modify your project offline and make changes once online again
(7) I will set up a 'moving company' service for project owners that
would like their creations relocated to dif. location, world, or universe.

*** More on SurveyorBot's spec's later.... too many to list right now ***

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[View Quote] > Something I would like to see, and what would save a lot of money, is a way
> to offline build things, and then, when online, "paste" them in a world.
>
> I think of it like this: when you want to build something, like a small
> house, you start up your AW browser, build your house, completely select it
> (using Ctrl-Shift), and then select File-Save selection to disk. Now, the
> combination of objects and their relative position to each other is saved to
> disk in some sort of file format. Preferably plain text so you can edit it
> when you like.
>
> Now, when you go online next time, you start your AW browser and go to where
> you want your house. Then, you select File-Open selection file (or something
> better suited), and your house will be put into the world, a few metres in
> front of you, completely selected. Now you can move your creation to where
> you want it to be, and further decorate/finish it.
>
> I think this would be a very handy feature. You can offline create things,
> what would save a lot of money, and you can very easily move some of your
> projects to a completely different place. Also, you can E-mail cool
> pre-constructed creations to one of the newsgroups, or your friends. And
> this will save bandwith and processor capacity on the world server, because
> people will be able to build lots of things offline. Just imagine what would
> be possible.
>
> Rolu

Sep 27, 1998, 2:44am

Beta hopefully out in two weeks, give or take time i spend on my other
projects... might work more on the AW enhancements program more, to make more
ppl happy that use AlphaWorld. URL shall be posted, with code, if ppl are
properly paranoid.

[View Quote] > Sounds like a very cool program... Where can I get it?
>
> Can I get it?
>
> Rolu
>
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Sep 22, 1998, 9:36pm

What if the world is too large for Robo? Better solution, then.... use L=
ARGER
object. For example, i believe that in Pagan world, I saw 'pyramin1' tha=
t is
either 40m or 50m squared. Simply make a z_object.rwx that is, say {20m,=
30m,
40m, 50m} squared and robo-plaster the ground with it... building would f=
ree up x
number of z_objects for a user and max limit THAT with a counter., etc. =
<wonders
how OuterWorlds plans to play land baron.. their approach might offer sol=
ution to
this problem.> Not difficult to do with new world... would need a nice
counter-maker for older worlds first, tho.

[View Quote] [View Quote] go
no way
>
> CDM; a world owner could use robobuilder to tile ALL of the world with
> walk028h or something similar. As to not using an object registry -- it=

> is my understanding the object registry is the ONLY way the building
> inspector has of knowing about property encroachment. In the help files=

> it is mentioned that a world owner should NOT open up a world to public=

> building if there is no registry.
>
> Air Head's idea about covering ALL of the world's land and then
> transferring ownership of a selected area to the new builder is workabl=
e
> except I don't know that it is even possible to transfer ownership
> without going in and hand diddling the data base.
>
> Flirbnic's idea of having a maximum area "thingy" is a great idea, but
> would require a modification of the server software. The simplest
> possibility (for server software modification) is to simply count how
> many cells a builder is using to "store" objects. If this is used it
> would be good for the builder to add a button to the browser to switch
> on/off the display of the cell grid.
>
> ScottyDM
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