This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Michael – Congratulations – your book sounds absolutely fantastic. I _sincerely_ wish my German was up to technical snuff, but I'm not much better that apologizing that "Mein Deutsche ist sehr schlick". And know I'm not even sure how to spell that last word – except it gives you an…
Michael – PMFJI, but can you give me a few more details on your book – what's covered (at what level), how much, where (or how)? Thanks – Joe
I never thought of Bill's work as a manual but more of a bare-bones guide. The only other ARexx book I have is Mastering Amiga ARexx by Pat Overaa – and it has a similar organizational problem. Here's hoping I run into the Abacus book at one yard sale or…
Jim – I've wondered for _years_ how to do that! thanks… – Joe
Thanks Jim – Well, I figured out the what the problem was. I was trying to control a X10 home automation module and that has a much lower baud rate than I expected – 600 baud. Once I set those parameters, using the ARexx Serial library, I got the result…
What is MaestroPro? Something Toccata related?
Thanks, Bart – that's great news. I'll really look into it now!
PMFJI, but does VLab/Motion support ARexx? – Joe
Bob – I guess I didn't indicate that I was using the "Call WriteCH()" format – as both you and Jim Butterfield caught the same syntax. Really though, I'm trying to find an ARexx function that would convert a binary or decimal number to ASCII, and so far have not…
Jim – Thanks for the reply. I've been using "Call WriteCH(byte)" in my program, so I'm covered there, but where I think I'm getting stuck is trying to find an equivalent for the CHR$() function. If I understand d2c()'s result, I'll won't get an ASCII character – which is what…
#Basic -> ARexx
Message #46824
I'm trying to translate a Basic program to Arexx and I wanted to doublecheck and see if I am using the right vocabulary… I'm writing a series of bytes to the SER: port, so I start by opening the port with x = OPEN(test,'SER:','Write') Now the basic line reads "Print…
Thanks again, Lu. I've actually called on Thursday and they are sending a catalog. I'll let you know what its like. – Joe
Lu – Terrific! That could be exactly what I'm looking for. Was this a current issue? I'll check it out. Thanks for keeping me in mind. – Joe
Yeah, I'm not sure – I'm looking for something more mechanical – almost rudimentary robotics. Still, I'll look to it – thanks for the lead. – Joe
Thanks Lu – that's kind of my understanding too, they are out there… somewhere… I'll keep hunting.
#Amiga Controller?
Message #45954
I'm looking for a way to control a couple of simple motors with the Amiga. I need to be able to make something go forward and backward under program control, preferably ARexx. Is there any standard board or method for using standard ports that could control something like this? I'm…
Scott: I'll take the Scala MM200 for $35.00. Let me know the shipping details – where to send the check – and I'll send you mine. – Joe
Director Question
Message #45310
I've noticed that recently there's been some traffic on the board about using the Director. I'm playing around, trying to port a relatively slow application from AmigaVision to the Director – and having pretty good success on what I thought would be the difficult sections, However, I've run into a…
Scroll AmigaVision?
Message #45191
Has anyone ever been able to scroll a superbitmap in AmigaVision? Any clues would be greatly appreciated.
Scroll AmigaVision?
Message #45230
Has anyone ever been able to scroll a superbitmap in AmigaVision? Any clues would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the extensive reply Henry. I'll be in touch. – Joe
Henry – A couple of questions on your Flyer specs posting: What's a "Feral Effect board" – who makes it, how much, availability, etc. How extensive is the ARexx implementation for Flyer control? What's the pricing and availability of the Flyer itself, and the 9GB Seagate drives? Do you have…
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Scala & Pioneer LD
Message #44650
Will do. – Joe
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#Scala & Pioneer LD
Message #44600
John: PMFJI, but the application I am developing uses a Pioneer 8000 for its quick search and retrieval and I have been snooping around Scala wondering of its suitability for quick prototyping. I have a Pioneer doc that gives the basic communication protocol (including the still command) which I could…
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#Scala Questions
Message #44599
John – Thanks for your helpful reply. I was quite blown away by the concept that Lingua is syntax compatible with ARexx; you should really get in touch with the guy who does the ARexx Application list every month – Scala is not listed, and it is an obvious, enormous…
Frank – I've got a highly-placed source who tells me that a major manufacturer of hard drives is expecting to sell their 20gig'ers at the same price the 9's are at today. – Joe
Hey that must be the first time CBM didn't tell their supporters where to go! Please let it end soon… – Joe
It's sure is a sign of confidence whether or not it comes true – I think all of Amigadom just wants it settled. I know I do. – Joe
Haven't you heard of "Special Editions"? – Joe
People planning parties is the first sign of truth. – Joe
#New Rumor 10/2
Message #166039
Well, here's my latest contribution to the rumor pot. A friend of a friend who speaks with D. Pleasance regularly reports that "an announcement will finally come from CBM-UK this week" announcing their acquisition. The interesting wrinkle to this rumor is tha allegedly the Phillippine manufacturing plant has continued to…
Thanks Betty – music to my ears…
Betty – What does "but we will major more on A4000s" mean? Looks like something got lost in the translation. – Joe
Is there any software (preferably ARexx) control over the genlock and/or chromakey? thanks – Joe
Blue Ribbon Bundle
Message #157009
Blue Ribbon Music Bundle for sale: Bars & Pipes Professional 2.0 One Stop Music Shop (hardware and software) SuperJam! Various rhythm disks All for $400 or best offer. Please leave EMAIL at 72437,2354 Thanks, Joe.
Music Bundle for Sale
Message #156545
Music bundle for sale: Bars & Pipes Professional 2.0 One-Stop Music Shop SuperJam! $400 OBO. Please reply via Email to 72437,2354 – Joe
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#ProDraw to Mac/IBM?
Message #151639
Thanks Mike – are the import/export capabilities in all versions of Art Expression or only the latest ones? (I see a 1.03 version for sale in the Classifieds…) – Joe
#ProDraw to Mac/IBM?
Message #151468
Does anyone know how to (or if you can) transfer a ProDraw clip to a Mac or IBM structured drawing format? I've output the clip as an EPSF file, but evidently Gold Disk's postscript can't be read by PhotoShop 'cause the "postscript is too old." I take this to mean…
Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that as a corporation, CBM is not management's to sell, but rather the stockholder's. Any offer would have to be approved by a shareholder vote. – Joe P.S. How've you been, Jim? Congrats on VTU! What a magnificent monster you've turned…
I'm not sure if the FrameMachine/Prism will do the video switching I was looking for – but it sure sounds cool. I'm actually looking for a box that will (under Amiga control) switch from one video source to another) Thanks – Joe
Thanks Ottmar – are there any video switchers on the german market that would allow me to switch between multiple video sources – sort of like the Toaster, but without all the additional Toaster gadgets. – Joe
#Scala MM Questions
Message #39752
John – I downloaded your demo – very impressive. I was particularly taken with the number of EX modules. One item in the list puzzled me though… can you tell me who makes the video switcher listed as DVE-10 – any details you might have would be helpful. Also, is…
GVP G-Lock for Sale
Message #128921
For sale: GVP G-Lock Genlock Brand new (1 month) unpacked, but unused with all manuals, registration cards, software and cables. Lists for $375 and up. My price: $300 + shipping. Please leave EMail reply. – Joe
GVP I/O Extender Prob.
Message #126337
I've been having a deuce of a time getting my new GVP I/O Extender board to be recognized either by the system (as in "copy * to gvpser0:") or a an Serial Manager I've been trying to use. Has anyone else encoutered similar problems? And found the solutions? Thanks for…
Chris – Thanks, I'll check them out. I really appreciate you help. – Joe
Thanks Chris – pardon my ignorance, but I'm assuming that "Mackie" is the name brand of a series of mixers, is that right? – Same to you – happy holidaze – Joe
#Audio Mixer + RS232?
Message #125919
I'm looking for an Audio mixer that has a RS232 port for computer control – does anyone know if such a beast exists and where I could find it? Thanks – Joe
Dale – Any notion as to seek/access time? One of the problems I noticed with seek times on Laserdisc is you have a second or two lag. Would the FMV be faster? Is FMV a card with MPEG decompression that allows compressed video to play from a CD-ROM? And they…
Steve – I've seen a couple of messages referring to the FMV card and think that it is vaguely video oriented. Can you tell me exactly what it is? – Joe
Frank – I'll take the One Stop Music Shop bundle for $450 – you pay shipping and C.O.D. charges. I assume it contains manuals, warranty cards, etc. If bid is accepted, lemme know, and I'll give you address, etc. – Joe
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