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Thanx Joe, I did ask Bill some time ago, if he thought, it would make sense translating it to english… he said: he does not think it would make sense…. If more people would ask me for an english translation I'd think it over. -Mike
Hi Joe, as I've done some programming in ARexx for CED, ADPro, MorphPlus and SuperBase and got a lot of calls regarding those programs for their REXX support, I've started thinking about writing a book which covers everything. It start with very easy stuff like: what's a variable, compound variables……
Hi, I don't remember you in my database (it's a large one). Yes, the book was written in CED 3.0, layouted in TeX (and PPage + Pagestream for the diagramm page) and printed on a HP postscript printer (with the help of Wolf Faust) 😉 I hope you like it.…
Hi Michael, I've both things here. The commodore 3070 scsi streamer and the AMIX software. If you're interested please email. -Mike
Sorry to interrupt you, perhaps you're able of reading german. I've written a book for ARexx which seems to be liked very much by my customers. If you're interested, just ask for more info. -Mike
I got the call back from Dineen Edward Group.. they are still in business and dropped their dealerprices… I asked them to send me some papers… -Mike
Thanx Jim, I just called them and an answering machine took the call.. perhaps they're still in business. -Mike
ARexx competition in D
Message #47725
Hi, I just wanted to make sure, that all ARexx users in Germany get the info: The German Amiga-Magazin does make a contest for the best ARexx program. I'm responsible for the evaluation. The last day for incoming sources is the last of september. The ten winners gain a ARexx-Book…
#ARexx-Compiler
Message #47715
Hi, does anybody know if the ARexx-Compiler for the Amiga is still sold? By whom? At what price? Is the company at reach through CIS? Thanx
#ORexx for Amiga?
Message #47519
Hello Bill, I'm sitting here using OS/2 and ORexx – got it through the developer program. Are you thinking about ORexx for Amiga? Would be nice… thanx.. -Mike
You could use the FRED to do such things. You'll find it easier to use than programming ARexx yourselfe -Mike
Dear Darron, hmmm. I have no problem sending you the book but how can I get the money? The book sells for DM 89,– (incl. 15% VAT) plus s&h. The price for international shipping (mail) is about DM 25,– plus handling and the money for the wire transfer. If you'd…
Fine, I'll be waiting for your message. ciao -Mike PS: I'll start a new book on REXX for OS/2 by january. Perhaps you could support me with some informations if I'll need it – there is just one book out; and that's done by IBM. Michael Metz @ CompuStore GmbH…
#German ARexx-Book
Message #44724
Hello Bill, perhaps you've heared about it: the new ARexx book is done and available (in Germany). Perhaps you are interested in getting an issue, although I guess, you do not read german very well. Tell me if you want one and I'll mail it out to you. -Mike Michael…
Thanx, regarding updating ARexx: did you receive enough replies on your mailing to be encouraged to update ARexx? I hope so. -Mike Michael Metz @ CompuStore GmbH Fritz-Reuter-Str. 6, D-60320 Frankfurt
Oh, it's working! Why does NOSAVESETTINGS AND NOLOADSETTINGS work and not NOSAVESETTINGS only? Thanx Michael Metz @ CompuStore GmbH Fritz-Reuter-Str. 6, D-60320 Frankfurt, Germany
#ADPro still #?@"
Message #87964
Hi Chris, I changed the tooltypes entry, so that ADPro does not save the .prefs file to disk… ADPro is still crashing when exiting. Where shall I look next? I know this works on my A1200 just fine. -Mike Michael Metz @ CompuStore GmbH Fritz-Reuter-Str. 6, D-60320 Frankfurt, Germany
Thanx.. I hope this helps me.. -Mike Michael Metz @ CompuStore GmbH Fritz-Reuter-Str. 6, D-60320 Frankfurt, Germany
Yes, I'm using KS 39.106, WB 39.29, PAL HiRes Lace Oscan. If this can not get fixed, because it's not ADPro's problem, could you please check what's about the WShell syndrom? On my A3000 I allways have to reset the machine to exit ADPro otherwise ADPro does crash down and…
Thanx Seven, I'll try to catch him there. -Mike Michael Metz @ CompuStore GmbH Fritz-Reuter-Str. 6, D-60320 Frankfurt
#show the rightmost pixel
Message #87738
Hello Chris, I'm using ADPro 2.5.0. When loading an image the rightmost few pixels (about 5-10) are not displayed when hitting execute. Entering the crop image operator or loading the image into DPaint all pixels are shown. When saving the image, the complete image is getting saved. I think there…
APIG.library, where?
Message #42148
Hello, I've asked this question before: Does anybody know if there is a newer release as 3.3 from the APIG.library or does anybody know how Ronnie E. Kelly can be reached? Thanx Michael Metz @ CompuStore GmbH Fritz-Reuter-Str. 6, D-60320 Frankfurt
Looking for Ronnie Kelly
Message #41946
Hello, does anybody know the current CIS ID for Ronnie E. Kelly? In the doc there is a different ID than in the CIS database. Which ID is correct or is he no longer on CIS available? Thanx -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel:…
ARexx & APIG.library
Message #41938
Hello Bill, if you're going to make a new version of ARexx, could you please think about enhancing the communication capabilities regarding external libraries? As I've tried around a bit with the APIG.library, the use of a lot of functions does not make any sense because more than 15 parameters…
Thanx Bill, I received it today… CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax: +49 69 5601784
#ARexx letter
Message #41597
Hello Bill, I know that several ARexx users did receive a letter from you concerning an possible update. As I did not receive a letter (but still want to answer it), could you EMail it to me? Thanx CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49…
Bill, this sounds great! Please tell me as soon as you know if/when the improvement will be made. Do you want any ideas from me as well?? Perhaps you should also ask the rest of the users here on CIS. -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320…
#TCO w/o Scrollbar
Message #40945
Hello Bill, sorry to bug you again. But there's one last problem I'd like to get rid of. I did look over and over but could find the source of my problem. Here it is: on my A3000 using KS/WB 3.0 (finally) I call TCO and the window opens fine…
Thanx, I'll take a look into it. -Mike PS: Are you working/will you be working on a enhanced version of ARexx which will support the FORMAT command of REXX and others as well? CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210…
WShell solved
Message #40879
Hello Bill, I took my time and reinstalled my whole system with WB3.0 and WShell. The problem I had running WShell is gone. It was: all files were ok, except that they did not have the Purity bit set. That's what made the Guru visit me often when calling WShell.…
Ok Bill, it depends on the Host, which path will be inherited for the macro. I'll check with the DOpus guys, what they are doing. Thanx -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax: +49 69 5601784
Tech Job Opening
Message #79927
Hi Jeffry, are you looking for somebody like this for Germany as well? (just a question) -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax: +49 69 5601784
Hello Paul, there exists a compiler for ARexx. The address of the manufacturer is: Dineen Edwards Group 19785 West Twelve Mile Road, Suite 305 Southfield, Michigam 48076-2553 Phone/Fax: (313) 352-4288 Price ~USD 180,– additional Libraries ~USD 30,– CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69…
Bill, this is what I am doing. I define all paths before I start LoadWB. DirectoryOpus is started out of WShell so I think if WShell known the paths, why doesn't DOpus know them? Any further ideas? -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49…
ARexx Path
Message #40630
Bill, sorry, but another question. I've found that it seems to be a problem to set the path environment correctly. For instance: In Startup-Sequence I set up several paths with the standard CLI PATH command. I call User-Startup with EXECUTE. Herein I check for existing pathnames, make assigns and ADD…
Thanx Bill, I've got you CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax: +49 69 5601784
#Command tokenization?
Message #40527
Hello Bill, in your original ARexx manual on page 23 I just read: Argument Strings: ….ARexx programs invoked as commands normally have only one argument string, although the "command tokenization" option may provide more than one. What does it mean: "invoked as commands" and furtheron "command tokenization"? Thanx -Mike CompuStore…
Sorry Bill, I don't really get you, but I try to find out what you mean by sending address command path out of the macros which were launched out of different servers. Thanx -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$…
Thanx Chris, I did report this a long time ago via FAX to you. You may find it out easily using our MacroStudio. -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax: +49 69 5601784
Hello Redmond, as far as I heared there was a new Amiga 1400 (the name is incorrect) announced and shown at CeBIT in Hannover by Commodore. This one allows to use the CD32 like a standard Amiga. I just wanted to inform you but this information just just passed me…
Thanx this will help me.. May I change the macro path globaly for all Rexx macros? -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax: +49 69 5601784
Thanx Bill, I see, while processing the command line, ARexx wants to evaluate whatever it finds. So if something must not be evaluated I have to put it in quotes. -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax:…
#Address command path
Message #40271
Hello Bill, another question I did not find an answer to in your original book: If I place an address command MyCommand in an ARexx macro. Which path does it use to find the command MyCommand. It is not the path from the shell. But what is used? Thanx -Mike…
Thank you Bill, another question. Do I have to put negative values in quotes within an argument string? e.g. address 'whatever' DOTHIS "mytest" anyangle '-5' Or is there an other way to handle negative values for passing to a different host? Thanx -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6…
Perspective & ARexx
Message #77691
Hello, as I'm playing around with ARexx I found another problem using ADPro/MorpPlus by calling the PERSPECTIVE operator. Entering the option "VISIBLE_SIDE" nothing happens, using the ADPro V2.5 GUI and MorphPlus GUI V1.2. Entering IGNOREASPECT gives the same problem, although this option does not make sense called out of AREXX.…
REFRACT & AREXX
Message #77690
Hello, I've just discovered a problem using REFRACT through AREXX. Using the new ADPro V2.5 as front end, I can not get ADPro to perform the operator. Using the REFRACT directly is no problem. Any ideas? Here't my line: OPERATOR "REFRACT" NORMAL POOLDEPTH 50 REFRACTINDEX 7 NORMAL FILENAME 'work:myfile' Thanx…
#Suppressing AREXX ERRORS
Message #40218
Hello Bill, I do have a small problem which I want to get rid of using AREXX. As I'm writing a macro using other macros I know of a problem which will occur. While calling those macros out of mine an error will occur. I'm aware of this problem but…
I hope to find a way to use TAR with my QIC streamer. I'll ask some service bureaus in germany today and hope to find someone who is able to master from a QIC TAR tape.
Betty, I'll try to catch her there -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320 Frankfurt Tel: +49 69 567399 – CI$ 71001,210 – Fax: +49 69 5601784
APIC.library wanted
Message #134315
Hello, has anybody out there seen the APIC.library which can be accessed through ARexx? As I've heared it's more conform to the WB2.x/3.x user interface than ARP.library. If it can not be found here, could someone please upload it? Thanx -Mike CompuStore GmbH – Michael Metz – Fritz-Reuter-Str.6 – D-60320…
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