Commented 9 years ago2014-12-13 01:58:26 UTC
in journal: #8481Comment #51043
If you're using JavaFX you should be mostly ok. Don't worry about security issues, they're way overblown for installed applications - the big deal with security issues with Java is that it can be embedded into web-pages. If someone can install stuff on your PC, it doesn't matter if it's Java or anything else, you're boned.
Alternative options are a bit difficult - if you don't care about multi-platform support, C# + WPF might be a good option, but WPF is a very complex toolkit and I don't like it very much. HTML + JavaScript is a good choice, but it might not be compatible with the deployment mechanism of the software you want to make. As long as you avoid Swing, Java should be okay
SQLite is a good little library, I've used it before and it's good for small systems. It doesn't have a lot of data types, but it should be enough for what you need to do.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-12 15:57:05 UTC
in journal: #8481Comment #51045
I was going to head along the way of JavaFX, not touching swing. Considering java is quite good when used in a correct sense ( and since this thing would only be running standalone with no connection to the internet, malware / security flaws would be a nonissue ). I've started toying about with sql things ( currently trying sqlite, but the JCDB stuff works for JRE 1.7... and the current, security issue-free 1.8 is not supported. Fuck. ) What would you recommend other than Java?
/// downloaded the older version of java, fingers crossed it won't create issues. NetBeans seems like a really nice ide, i'll see where I go from here. What's annoying is that at university they're really heavily teaching Java - in both informatics and in physics. The only other thing they've taught us is... haskell. And screw that.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-11 23:33:52 UTC
in journal: #8481Comment #51042
Interesting idea, but I would strongly suggest against Java. At the very least, stay the hell away from Swing. JavaFX is apparently a decent option, but I haven't used it before so I can't really comment on it. On the other hand I have way too much experience with Swing and you do NOT want to touch that shit, especially if you want to make something that looks and feels like a modern application.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-11 08:03:30 UTC
in journal: #8481Comment #51048
I work where they make POS software and hardware and i can tell you it ain't simple stuff. Not sure about the regulations in your country, but where i live you need to have whats called a "fiscal board" that sits in between your printer and pc that records all the transactions. Interaction with card terminals is another thing. Discount cards and etc...
The idea itself is simple, but execution will take time.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-11 04:39:11 UTC
in journal: #8481Comment #51041
Would it be worth utilising an iPad instead, perhaps? A lot of retailers here (particularly small cafés and the like) are using POS software driven by an iPad.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-10 17:47:30 UTC
in journal: #8477Comment #40479
Is that a fishing lure? If I were you I would do some strength testing of that design before using it. It looks like it bridges the gap between two lengths of line and plastics shaped by 3D printing are supposed to be weaker than moulded plastics. So if something with any weight is being supported by it, it might break.
The setup with the env_beam didn't work for me, so I used an env_laser in the end. The 2nd multi_manager triggers two times the env_laser to switch it on and off to trigger the func_button which triggers the first multi_manager again.
an env_explosion works too triggering the button, but you always hear the explosionsound.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-05 13:50:28 UTC
in journal: #8477Comment #40468
^--- Like! That's a terrific idea!
I just successfully printed my first cast after trial and error.
Now to get the concrete ready.
I have too many inventions just sitting in 3d modeling programs to print anything else right now. But I'm sure i'll get around to it. All you have to do is open a model in 3DS max or I think even sketchup has a plugin for it to export as a stl. file.
Down the road when I get all of my stuff out of the way, I just might take some requests.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-05 11:17:42 UTC
in journal: #8477Comment #40478
If I had a 3D printer probably the first thing I would do would be to try and export Half-Life models to a format that could be 3D printed, and then print them off and try to paint them. Maybe even try and find a way to export level geometry from some iconic scenes from HL and make a diorama.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-04 23:13:05 UTC
in journal: #8476Comment #58470
And what? That's it? I'm a vampire and here's a million dollars...or I'm a vampire and here's your own spaceship... I mean what the f— Oh no, I get it. THEY GOT HIM!!! Somebody stuck him with a stake through the heart! Oh, this is so sad! Oh Trevor, I pine for you.
Commented 9 years ago2014-12-04 15:02:35 UTC
in journal: #8477Comment #40482
Wait, you can't print pizza or cake?! TAKE IT BACK ;P
Cool idea making molds with this, nice first print!
It would be fun to make custom action figures like you were saying, and then add articulation and paint afterwards.. Would you be able to make weapons and accessories for 4" GI JOE figures, or would those be way too small? On the big side i would probably try to make a helmet/mask, even if you had to do it in stages..
Nice mouse btw, I have the same one in my laptop bag.. And don't think we didn't notice those nasty chew cans: BAD ZEEBA! BAD ZEEBA IS A BAD ZEEBA! =PP
At least my first ever laptop is back up and running, the one that has trouble running Half-Life.
More about your inadequacies than your system's.
ba dum tish
Do you use pakrat with gmod like we do with csgo maps, or is it different? Should I just copy/paste my hl2 assets to the gmod folder?
Alternative options are a bit difficult - if you don't care about multi-platform support, C# + WPF might be a good option, but WPF is a very complex toolkit and I don't like it very much. HTML + JavaScript is a good choice, but it might not be compatible with the deployment mechanism of the software you want to make. As long as you avoid Swing, Java should be okay
SQLite is a good little library, I've used it before and it's good for small systems. It doesn't have a lot of data types, but it should be enough for what you need to do.
Considering java is quite good when used in a correct sense ( and since this thing would only be running standalone with no connection to the internet, malware / security flaws would be a nonissue ).
I've started toying about with sql things ( currently trying sqlite, but the JCDB stuff works for JRE 1.7... and the current, security issue-free 1.8 is not supported. Fuck. )
What would you recommend other than Java?
///
downloaded the older version of java, fingers crossed it won't create issues. NetBeans seems like a really nice ide, i'll see where I go from here. What's annoying is that at university they're really heavily teaching Java - in both informatics and in physics. The only other thing they've taught us is... haskell. And screw that.
Not sure about the regulations in your country, but where i live you need to have whats called a "fiscal board" that sits in between your printer and pc that records all the transactions. Interaction with card terminals is another thing. Discount cards and etc...
The idea itself is simple, but execution will take time.
Here's what i'm currently printing.
Missing Jeep.wad ='(
Satch: Good for you man I'd love to go there myself
an env_explosion works too triggering the button, but you always hear the explosionsound.
The "trigger-rythm" is much cleaner that way imo.
Airplanes ftw?
If your flight stops off in the UK, let me know!
I just successfully printed my first cast after trial and error.
Now to get the concrete ready.
I have too many inventions just sitting in 3d modeling programs to print anything else right now. But I'm sure i'll get around to it. All you have to do is open a model in 3DS max or I think even sketchup has a plugin for it to export as a stl. file.
Down the road when I get all of my stuff out of the way, I just might take some requests.
Er, in real life.
So not really a map.
edit
Dem santa hats doe
Cool idea making molds with this, nice first print!
It would be fun to make custom action figures like you were saying, and then add articulation and paint afterwards.. Would you be able to make weapons and accessories for 4" GI JOE figures, or would those be way too small? On the big side i would probably try to make a helmet/mask, even if you had to do it in stages..
Nice mouse btw, I have the same one in my laptop bag.. And don't think we didn't notice those nasty chew cans: BAD ZEEBA! BAD ZEEBA IS A BAD ZEEBA! =PP