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From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 24, 1986 3:38 AM
Am writing a program in M2 that needs to get a report when the left mouse button gets clicked. Have the IDCMPFlags set at {MenuEvent,MouseClick}, and need to know what kind of numbers will be given to me in the IntuiMessage that gets sent to the program upon mouse click.…
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 24, 1986 3:38 AM
Am writing a program in M2 that needs to get a report when the left mouse button gets clicked. Have the IDCMPFlags set at {MenuEvent,MouseClick}, and need to know what kind of numbers will be given to me in the IntuiMessage that gets sent to the program upon mouse click.…
#23671- ModIntuiText structure Message #23679
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 21, 1986 4:57 AM
Oh. Well, to give you an idea of what I tried, I did this: In the IntuiText structure defined in the manual, it specifies that ITextAttr is of type TextAttrPtr, which points to a TextAttr structure. So..tried setting the TextAttr up to use the ROMFont, Italic mode, left YSize at…
#23671- ModIntuiText structure Message #23679
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 21, 1986 4:57 AM
Oh. Well, to give you an idea of what I tried, I did this: In the IntuiText structure defined in the manual, it specifies that ITextAttr is of type TextAttrPtr, which points to a TextAttr structure. So..tried setting the TextAttr up to use the ROMFont, Italic mode, left YSize at…
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 21, 1986 1:34 AM
Larry, Hi! Me again. Am working now on the Menu structures in M2, and need some help, specifically: 1) How the h*** can one set the text softstyle in the menu (i.e. want Italics on some menu items), 2) How to set some items so that they are boxed instead…
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 21, 1986 1:34 AM
Larry, Hi! Me again. Am working now on the Menu structures in M2, and need some help, specifically: 1) How the h*** can one set the text softstyle in the menu (i.e. want Italics on some menu items), 2) How to set some items so that they are boxed instead…
#23388 mantis editor Message #23443
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 18, 1986 11:16 PM
Another bug in it..If you have extensive menus (say, five, with at least two but not greater than six items/menu), then write it out and Quit, you get an instant software failure and Guru. This happened twice with a uForge 40 meg in the system..
#23388 mantis editor Message #23443
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 18, 1986 11:16 PM
Another bug in it..If you have extensive menus (say, five, with at least two but not greater than six items/menu), then write it out and Quit, you get an instant software failure and Guru. This happened twice with a uForge 40 meg in the system..
#Modula Problem Message #23270
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 17, 1986 6:00 PM
hi! Am writing a program in Modula-2 and am getting an annoying problem, which is this: In the program, i have a procedure called OpenLibraries, defined as such: PROCEDURE OpenLibraries () : BOOLEAN' (* oops, replace above with semicolon*) IntuitionBase:= OpenLibrary (IntuitionName,0); IF IntuitionBase = 0 THEN RETURN FALSE END;…
#Modula Problem Message #23270
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 17, 1986 6:00 PM
hi! Am writing a program in Modula-2 and am getting an annoying problem, which is this: In the program, i have a procedure called OpenLibraries, defined as such: PROCEDURE OpenLibraries () : BOOLEAN' (* oops, replace above with semicolon*) IntuitionBase:= OpenLibrary (IntuitionName,0); IF IntuitionBase = 0 THEN RETURN FALSE END;…
#23136 xon/xoff Message #23146
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Telecommunications June 16, 1986 3:26 AM
Hmm..For some ideas on StarTerm 3.0, you might want to contact David Berezowski at CBM. He's the guy who did AmigaTerm, the program to be shipped with the CBM modem (am playing with a demo of it now)…The thing is OK, but throughput is BLINDING (I connected it with our…
#23136 xon/xoff Message #23146
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Telecommunications June 16, 1986 3:26 AM
Hmm..For some ideas on StarTerm 3.0, you might want to contact David Berezowski at CBM. He's the guy who did AmigaTerm, the program to be shipped with the CBM modem (am playing with a demo of it now)…The thing is OK, but throughput is BLINDING (I connected it with our…
#21554 #Marauder Message #21645
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Games June 3, 1986 12:37 AM
How can you tell the difference in drives other than sitting there and taking it apart? Is there some sort of cue? If so, where?
#21554 #Marauder Message #21645
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Games June 3, 1986 12:37 AM
How can you tell the difference in drives other than sitting there and taking it apart? Is there some sort of cue? If so, where?
#21507- File Structure Message #21532
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 2, 1986 6:52 AM
Bela; Ok, here's the structure again *sigh*… Byte Reference Purpose —- ———— 0 | T.SHORT | Type 1 | OWN KEY | Pointer to self 2 | 0 | Highest sequence number (always 0) 3 | 0 | 4 | | 5 | CHECKSUM | Checksum for header 6 |…
#21507- File Structure Message #21532
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming June 2, 1986 6:52 AM
Bela; Ok, here's the structure again *sigh*… Byte Reference Purpose —- ———— 0 | T.SHORT | Type 1 | OWN KEY | Pointer to self 2 | 0 | Highest sequence number (always 0) 3 | 0 | 4 | | 5 | CHECKSUM | Checksum for header 6 |…
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Community Square May 31, 1986 12:07 AM
Steve; Oh….. It's supposed to be shipping next week…operative word is "SUPPOSED".. i.e they say it is, but we all know what that means… John
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Community Square May 31, 1986 12:07 AM
Steve; Oh….. It's supposed to be shipping next week…operative word is "SUPPOSED".. i.e they say it is, but we all know what that means… John
#20886- Coalition Message #20888
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Community Square May 30, 1986 1:28 AM
Frank; Oh..it's out allright…Whoever did it in my own opinion overdid it.. The thing is over 400K long, and is an almost-exact-duplicate of Lotus. This may or may NOT be a good thing, depending on your opinion of Lotus.. My own opinion was "It DON"T have to be THAT big!…
#20886- Coalition Message #20888
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Community Square May 30, 1986 1:28 AM
Frank; Oh..it's out allright…Whoever did it in my own opinion overdid it.. The thing is over 400K long, and is an almost-exact-duplicate of Lotus. This may or may NOT be a good thing, depending on your opinion of Lotus.. My own opinion was "It DON"T have to be THAT big!…
#20729 WBenchMsg Message #20748
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 29, 1986 4:17 AM
Mighta missed something..Startup.h IS included, as is icon.h and workbench.h.. What seems to be happening is that the workbench startup message is defined differently in Manx and in Lattice..In Lattice, it's defined as WBenchMsg and the program references it as an extern struct WBArg *WBenchMsg… while in Manx (according to…
#20729 WBenchMsg Message #20748
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 29, 1986 4:17 AM
Mighta missed something..Startup.h IS included, as is icon.h and workbench.h.. What seems to be happening is that the workbench startup message is defined differently in Manx and in Lattice..In Lattice, it's defined as WBenchMsg and the program references it as an extern struct WBArg *WBenchMsg… while in Manx (according to…
#20497 #WBenchMsg Message #20529
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 28, 1986 1:18 AM
Charlie; Well, here goes…The full source is in ICONEX.ARC (IconExec.C) and here's the trouble-causing definition and it's usage. LONG IconBase; extern struct WBStartup *WBenchMsg; extern struct FileHandle *CurrentDir(); wbarg= WBenchMsg->sm_ArgList; if (WBenchMsg->sm_ToolWindow == NULL) Close(file); And the code produced by the Manx compiler (that the linker gags on is _public…
#20497 #WBenchMsg Message #20529
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 28, 1986 1:18 AM
Charlie; Well, here goes…The full source is in ICONEX.ARC (IconExec.C) and here's the trouble-causing definition and it's usage. LONG IconBase; extern struct WBStartup *WBenchMsg; extern struct FileHandle *CurrentDir(); wbarg= WBenchMsg->sm_ArgList; if (WBenchMsg->sm_ToolWindow == NULL) Close(file); And the code produced by the Manx compiler (that the linker gags on is _public…
WBenchMsg Message #20369
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 27, 1986 12:54 AM
Am having some trouble compiling some code and was wondering if any/all could help. What's happening is this: The code is designed to compile under Lattice, and I'm trying to do it with Manx Aztec C (on account of no Lattice) . Now, the file compiles and assembles perfectly, but…
WBenchMsg Message #20369
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 27, 1986 12:54 AM
Am having some trouble compiling some code and was wondering if any/all could help. What's happening is this: The code is designed to compile under Lattice, and I'm trying to do it with Manx Aztec C (on account of no Lattice) . Now, the file compiles and assembles perfectly, but…
#LATTICE _WBenchMsg Message #20258
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 26, 1986 1:05 AM
There is a commonly used module in Lattice C called WBenchMsg. This module's job is to help interpet the WBMessage that Workbench sends when it starts a program. Now, I have a program that I'm trying to get to run on Manx C, and Manx does not have this function…
#LATTICE _WBenchMsg Message #20258
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 26, 1986 1:05 AM
There is a commonly used module in Lattice C called WBenchMsg. This module's job is to help interpet the WBMessage that Workbench sends when it starts a program. Now, I have a program that I'm trying to get to run on Manx C, and Manx does not have this function…
#19976- Okidata Driver Message #20085
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Hardware May 24, 1986 10:53 PM
Hmmm..You can get that message if the Preferences printer.device can't find the driver… Found that ou the hard way…Are you sure that the EXACT name that you put into Custom Printer Name is "Okidat.dri", not just Okidat? Remember, Preferences don't use any specific filetypes…so if the name that you put…
#19976- Okidata Driver Message #20085
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Hardware May 24, 1986 10:53 PM
Hmmm..You can get that message if the Preferences printer.device can't find the driver… Found that ou the hard way…Are you sure that the EXACT name that you put into Custom Printer Name is "Okidat.dri", not just Okidat? Remember, Preferences don't use any specific filetypes…so if the name that you put…
Rouge heavy levels Message #19597
From: John Mesiavech The Amiga Forum · Talk to the Trade May 21, 1986 6:40 AM
All; Has anyone here gotten through Rogue yet? Am on Level 20, and need to know the best way to combat griffins and medusas. The strength level is 17, the hit points are at 61, and I still keep getting killed by these things within four moves or less! It's…
From: John Mesiavech The Amiga Forum · Games May 21, 1986 6:33 AM
John; Oh, sorry…didn't know. I apologize…….. Oh yes, should warn you…Some people here have strange senses of humor… Anyway, sorry 'bout that… John
#19555 Kickstart Help Message #19589
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 21, 1986 5:02 AM
Hmm..Upon rereading Ken's message..I find that the system will crash upon REBOOT (Ctrl-Amiga-Amiga)..NOT on exit from program. Presumably this has to do with the self-check that the Amiga does on each reboot. So..it IS feasable to open the WCS and write what's in there out..or patch it dynamically…just have to…
#19555 Kickstart Help Message #19589
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 21, 1986 5:02 AM
Hmm..Upon rereading Ken's message..I find that the system will crash upon REBOOT (Ctrl-Amiga-Amiga)..NOT on exit from program. Presumably this has to do with the self-check that the Amiga does on each reboot. So..it IS feasable to open the WCS and write what's in there out..or patch it dynamically…just have to…
#19528 #Kickstart Help Message #19546
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 21, 1986 1:22 AM
Got this message on "another BBS system"..shows a way that one man has deprotected the WCS. It does have a problem tho..one you return from the program the Amy crashes and you need to re-Kick it. Here it is: Msg: #3338 Sec: 9 – Programmer's Corner Date: 18-MAY-86 01:36 PM…
#19528 #Kickstart Help Message #19546
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Programming May 21, 1986 1:22 AM
Got this message on "another BBS system"..shows a way that one man has deprotected the WCS. It does have a problem tho..one you return from the program the Amy crashes and you need to re-Kick it. Here it is: Msg: #3338 Sec: 9 – Programmer's Corner Date: 18-MAY-86 01:36 PM…
Hack Graphix Version Message #19035
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Games May 16, 1986 3:46 AM
Bela; Have seen the graphics version of Hack, and thought would let you know 'bout it. Firstly, the reason that it's not been seen here is simple…John Tobes has not put it into the public domain! It apparently is still in the debugging stage, 'cause a debugger is on the…
Hack Graphix Version Message #19035
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Games May 16, 1986 3:46 AM
Bela; Have seen the graphics version of Hack, and thought would let you know 'bout it. Firstly, the reason that it's not been seen here is simple…John Tobes has not put it into the public domain! It apparently is still in the debugging stage, 'cause a debugger is on the…
#18339- International Modem Message #18431
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Telecommunications May 11, 1986 10:20 PM
To tell the truth, I don't know personally of any modems that have both CCITT and Bell standards for 300 and 1200 baud communication…In 2400-baud, nowadays ALL 2400-baud modems use CCITT V.22 bis standards..So if you communicate at 2400 all the time, there will be no compatibility problems. At the…
#18339- International Modem Message #18431
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Telecommunications May 11, 1986 10:20 PM
To tell the truth, I don't know personally of any modems that have both CCITT and Bell standards for 300 and 1200 baud communication…In 2400-baud, nowadays ALL 2400-baud modems use CCITT V.22 bis standards..So if you communicate at 2400 all the time, there will be no compatibility problems. At the…
#18242 #Multiple Ports/Icon Message #18247
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Help/Announcements May 10, 1986 11:55 PM
Hmm…No, 'tis possible to do it the way you say…Have seen a prog floating around that will print a file in just that manner; i.e. you first click on the file icon, then double click on the program's icon…That's how Workbench can pass a parameter, if I'm not mistaken (I…
#18242 #Multiple Ports/Icon Message #18247
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Help/Announcements May 10, 1986 11:55 PM
Hmm…No, 'tis possible to do it the way you say…Have seen a prog floating around that will print a file in just that manner; i.e. you first click on the file icon, then double click on the program's icon…That's how Workbench can pass a parameter, if I'm not mistaken (I…
#18147 #Multiple Ports/Icon Message #18191
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Help/Announcements May 10, 1986 5:18 PM
Bela; Oops. (Said with foot in mouth). Sorree….That might be an interesting project, at that! John
#18147 #Multiple Ports/Icon Message #18191
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Help/Announcements May 10, 1986 5:18 PM
Bela; Oops. (Said with foot in mouth). Sorree….That might be an interesting project, at that! John
#18091 #Multiple Ports/Icon Message #18109
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Help/Announcements May 10, 1986 12:55 AM
First, create your Project icon, then save it. Next: Click ONCE on the Icon then go to the Workbench menu and select Info. Once the Info screen comes up, in the Default Tool space type C/EXECUTE. SAVE your work then double-click on the icon and see if it works!
#18091 #Multiple Ports/Icon Message #18109
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Help/Announcements May 10, 1986 12:55 AM
First, create your Project icon, then save it. Next: Click ONCE on the Icon then go to the Workbench menu and select Info. Once the Info screen comes up, in the Default Tool space type C/EXECUTE. SAVE your work then double-click on the icon and see if it works!
EPYX..NOW AMIGA! Message #18003
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Games May 9, 1986 1:22 AM
EPYX has finally released their intention of producing programs for the Amiga. Their first one is the "Temple of Apshai Trilogy"..their three Dunjonquest games all rolled up into one. The graphics have been GREATLY enhanced for Amiga's graphics capabilities…the figure of your adventurer has got to be seen to be…
EPYX..NOW AMIGA! Message #18003
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Games May 9, 1986 1:22 AM
EPYX has finally released their intention of producing programs for the Amiga. Their first one is the "Temple of Apshai Trilogy"..their three Dunjonquest games all rolled up into one. The graphics have been GREATLY enhanced for Amiga's graphics capabilities…the figure of your adventurer has got to be seen to be…
#17917 Amiga Database Message #17989
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Amiga at Work May 9, 1986 12:30 AM
Capabilities are supposed to bve a superset of dBASE III, including miultiple databases open, sort/search acc. to keywords (U define 'em) as well as fields, and other goodies. Thing is, I can't really be too specific as all i have heard about it is advertising flyers and word-of-mouth..no actual demo…
#17917 Amiga Database Message #17989
From: John Mesiavech Forum unknown · Amiga at Work May 9, 1986 12:30 AM
Capabilities are supposed to bve a superset of dBASE III, including miultiple databases open, sort/search acc. to keywords (U define 'em) as well as fields, and other goodies. Thing is, I can't really be too specific as all i have heard about it is advertising flyers and word-of-mouth..no actual demo…

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