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Sep 11, 1998, 1:17am

I've been starving myself of the newsgroups for a long time, but I figured
I'd stick my neck out on this one (I use Borland myself). I know this
applies to C++ Builder, which is what I use, but it seems to be a general
thing. Check it out:
http://www.inprise.com/devsupport/bcppbuilder/qna/257.html
I've been having some problems with the fact that my 'main' function becomes
undefined, but I figure this gets us down from 13 LinkerErrors to one. Why
not kill 12 birds with one stone? Anyway, the dilemma with main() is that
when you cut off the underscores, it looks for main() and sees _main()
instead (I think). I'm also assuming that Roland uses main() in the .LIB
file, since when I #define main _main it misses all the SDK's functions
again. A paradox to me, but maybe not to a more experienced programmer.
Hmmm?

-Cyborganic

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Sep 11, 1998, 9:51pm

Myabe I'm just missing something, but it seems that Borland won't let me do
that... I can't find a way to set it to _main() without having the compiler
*automatically* disable all its 'make' and 'compile' menu items and buttons.

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Sep 17, 1998, 12:29am

Maybe I'm the only one without a workaround to this problem, but here's
my dilemma....

1. AW_AVATAR_ADD provides you with the AW_AVATAR_SESSION number, which seems
to be the main session number. It does not provide you with
AW_CHAT_SESSION.

2. AW_CHAT provides you with the AW_CHAT_SESSION number, which I have not
found a use for, but not the AW_CHAT_SESSION number. As a result, I cannot
link AW_AVATAR_NAME to any of the session numbers, since each is only
accessible by one function, not both.

3. Build 5 now lets you access variables such as AW_AVATAR_NAME directly
from AW_CHAT and other event handlers, but the name provided is only current
in AW_AVATAR_ADD. As a result, when I access AW_AVATAR_NAME from AW_CHAT, it
gives me the name of the last avatar to be added, not the avatar that was
speaking. The same is true about AW_AVATAR_SESSION. This means that
AW_CHAT_SESSION is the only thing that can be linked with AW_AVATAR_NAME.
However, AW_CHAT_SESSION is not assigned in AW_AVATAR_ADD to my knowledge.

The result of all this is that I have no way of checking the avatar name
associated with a chat message, so I cannot access its sender's name. This
is very unfortunate, since it means that I cannot respond to messages on a
user to user basis. If anyone else has found a way to get around this,
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE let me know. Thanks.

-Cyborganic

Sep 24, 1998, 8:41pm

OK, first off, what does Reason Code 454 mean? I get error 454 whenever I
try to compile my bot under any build other than aw_init(4); and this would
probably be why I haven't been able to get AW_AVATAR_NAME to stay current.
My guess is that this is Roland's way of protecting the SDK from being
edited, but since I'm running C++ Builder, my workaround to get it running
involves doing this. Is there any way around this problem (other than
purchasing VC++) that will get me out of the stone age?

Thanks in advance...
-Cyborganic

Sep 24, 1998, 10:56pm

OK, thanks... I hadn't thought of that as this is actually the first program
that I've written that links with DLLs... sorry if I'm a bit ignorant...

- Cyborganic

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Oct 16, 1998, 11:23pm

Unless your program is multithreaded, another possibility is that it goes
through all the code and closes. I seem to remember Roland saying that
aw_wait() blocks until a message is recieved, so you have to put it in its
own thread in order to use your program while running aw_* functions.
Otherwise, I'm not sure...

Hope it helps,
[ cyborganic ][ prosania at exeter.edu ]

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Nov 18, 1998, 11:12pm

It's a three step process.
First, use IMPDEF to create a .DEF file for AW.LIB:
IMPDEF c:\[sdk directory]\aw.def c:\[sdk directory]\aw.dll
Then, you have to edit the .DEF file. The lines are like this:
aw_login at 2h
And need to be like this:
_aw_login = aw_login
Once you've corrected all of them, use IMPLIB to make a Borland-compatible
..LIB file as shown:
IMPLIB c:\[sdk directory]\aw.lib c:\[sdk directory]\aw.def
Now just link the new AW.LIB file into your program, and you're all set!
Good Luck!

[cyborganic][cyborganic at hotmail.com]


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Nov 19, 1998, 9:16pm

I've had success by coding it into the program using the following line:

#link "c:\\[sdk directory]\\aw.lib"

This works under C++Builder, anyway.
(Note the double-backslash, as \ is an escape character, so two are needed.)

[cyborganic][cyborganic at hotmail.com]

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I don't know if this has been mentioned before cuz I haven't visited =
the wishlist NG in a while, but I was just thinking about how long it's =
been since the AWPrime background has shifted to the darkened skies, and =
wondered if it might be possible to add a page to the settings box which =
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-Cyborganic [ cyborganic at hotmail.com ]

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Jun 6, 1998, 12:48am

This would also be easier on the server, wouldn't it? The client could do
the switching, since the time is kept on the user's system, and wouldn't
have to be based on a server time, so anything added shouldn't affect the
connection's performance. In this case, it might be a good idea to make as
many options available as possible.


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Apr 21, 2000, 10:47am

I've been working on this for a long time and have gotten sick of the
solitude, so here goes :)

However long ago it was, I thought maybe it was a good idea that AW had a
central place to catch up on what's going on. Maybe that place could have
been awcommunity.org, but it isn't (at least for me, correct me if you visit
it on a regular basis). So, I tried out my skills and I've come up with a
site that might work. The real test is to see if people are interested,
though, before I get in too too far. So without further ado:

http://cybrzero.ne.mediaone.net/awnews

It'll move to a more permanent location if it winds up popular, but I
thought I'd give it a whirl... let me know what you think.

Cybor
cybrzero at mediaone.net

Apr 22, 2000, 4:43pm

The compatibility problem was fixed, for the most part. There's a new
headline discussing these issues at the website
(cybrzero.ne.mediaone.net/awnews)

Thanks for the heads-up.

Cybor
[cybrzero at mediaone.net]

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Apr 26, 2000, 9:59am

Thanks :)

Content is coming, but right now the big problem is getting all the code
finished so everything runs smoothly. On that note, I'd like to encourage
anyone with news or events planned to submit it... it's quick and easy, just
click the appropriate sidebar item. Part of the goal of the site is to let
everyone get involved. Your news gets reviewed and authorized, and yes, you
get credit, stated directly under the headline. :)))

Cybor
cybrzero at mediaone.net


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Apr 28, 2000, 1:17am

Okay, I have a few words to say about this too, while you're at it :)

I started work on the awnews.com site after I'd been asked to develop a
redesign for awcommunity.org. What's available now is based on a lot of
that work. My vision wandered away from the community "collective" that
awcommunity.org has become toward a more current event, organization-type
news site, and awnews.com was born. I have been working on the design for
about six months, and now that I've decided on a look I like I've decided to
open the site to the community. There was no AWA when I started work, and
until today I wasn't up-to-date enough to realize that one existed.
Maybe the opening came at a bad time; two sites opening at the same time can
instigate competition. Due to AWCOM's own perilous public relations,
however, I think any and all attempts by the community to organize are
beneficial. Every popular application has its share of news sites, and
while they might be somewhat competitive they do coexist. AWA and
awnews.com can coexist easily, and I hope we do. I think it's great that
AWA is a coalition rather than a "one-man show." Awnews.com is set up to
rely heavily on the people of AW to submit news and events as they arrive.
Our staff may grow if anyone is interested in joining, but the site isn't
finished yet.
I'd like to ask anyone who knows of or is planning an event or current
news that no one has publicized to send it to AWA and awnews.com. I'm
speaking on my own but know that awnews.com needs contributors and think AWA
staff would encourage people to send in their info as well. Competition
between sites is unwarranted, the more AW-related sites that succeed, the
better.

Sorry for the long post :-p

Cybor
[cybrzero at mediaone.net]

P.S.: If anyone from AWA wants to discuss ways to work together, let me
know be email or telegram (Cyborganic, in world). I think we can work
something out :)


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May 1, 2000, 3:18am

The previous URL might have been a little long to remember, so you can get
your dosage of awnews at http://awnews.cjb.net now. Progress has been made:
the forums are working and we're grinding out as much content as possible.
Submit anything you think sounds like news. It's quick and easy, and we
need it!!! Seriously, it's only one click off any page on the site - just
check the sidebar.

Cybor
[cybrzero at mediaone.net]

Jun 12, 2000, 1:01am

If anyone could/would be interested in covering any of the events for
awnews.com (your work is credited to you), please let me know. Our staff
right now is too small to visit all of the events :( I'm not asking much,
just that if you attend and have the time afterward, it'd be great if you
could summarize and drop an email. Awnews.com would be greatly indebted....

On a similar note, if you haven't dropped by the website recently (that's
awnews.cjb.net for the uninitiated), you'll notice that we've begun to
collect places for the brand spanking-new ActiveAtlas. We've teamed up with
ako and MrSteau to create what looks to be a comprehensive guide to the
Universe's thousands of sights. If you've got something (anything really)
that you've created, seen, etc, let us know by submitting it through the
link on the left-hand side of your screen. It's quick and easy :)

Cybor
[cybrzero at mediaone.net]

Jul 13, 2000, 11:19am

Now that awnews.cjb.net is virtually complete, the staff is shifting focus
to content. In the coming weeks we hope to really fill out the site's
databases with the stuff you want to see.

Over the next couple weeks (or however long it takes) we'll be collecting
questions for an upcoming interview with E N Z O (Rick Noll). For those of
you who don't know, he's the CEO of Activeworlds.com, Inc., the company that
brings everyone the Active Worlds Universe. If you have a question you've
been dying to ask (or just thought of) send it in and we'll get you an
answer. | email: interview at awnews.cjb.net |

If it's easier, you can also post your questions in the forums or telegram
them to Cyborganic. Send 'em in!

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