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#28423From: Vince MacdonaldJan 2, 1989 12:12 PM
Like some other people, I got an instant GURU when I tried to run the latest version of AmiGantt. I suspect that, like me, they unarced the download and copied "arp.lib" to the Lib directory without renaming it as "arp.library". Dumb, eh? Now it works fine, but the .doc file is missing, and I'm a bit lost. Don't really feel like downloading the whole thing again – would it be possible to upload the .doc file separately? Thanks, Vince
#28610From: Jan 3, 1989 5:43 PM
Not really dumb…. There is a very big problem with running version 2.01.00 and above of AmiGantt from the Workbench. It has been traced to the version of startup code I am using from the ARP development kit. I am in the process of rewriting my startup and should have a new version available very soon. My guess would be a week or so — once the harddrive gets fixed!!! I did upload a 2.01.02 version of the program, which should have the docs, but if you wish I can upload just the docs as a separate file. Thanks for the note. drt
#28647From: Vince MacdonaldJan 3, 1989 8:38 PM
The version I have is 2.01.02 – the "read.me" lists AmiGantt.doc, but there's just a short "Changes.doc" file. Good idea, really – if you upload AmiGantt.doc as a separate file and update Changes.doc for each version, people only have to download the full docs once. When I tried to run AmiGantt from the Workbench (with "arp.lib" in my Libs directory), I got an instant GURU. When I ran it from the CLI, I got a "you need arp.library 34+" message, which told me what was wrong. Now that I have "arp.library" in my Libs directory, it runs fine from either Workbench or CLI. I'm retired, so don't manage projects any more, but I sure could have used a program like this a few years ago! Regards, Vince
#28726From: Betty Clay/SYSOPJan 3, 1989 11:53 PM
Donald, AmiGantt is a terrific program. I couldn't tell you how many people I've shown it to. Even sent it to a friend in England. I hope you're getting feedback from these people. Betty
#28773From: Jan 4, 1989 10:29 AM
Many thanks. It's nice to hear those kinds of comments from satisfied users. This is mainly a 'Saturday afternoon' kind of project, but it's something I felt was important for the Amiga, since there was so little 'business' type software (other than DTP, WP, etc.) Nope, haven't heard from England yet, but then again,with the mail being what it is, etc. If there are Europeans listening, AmiGantt will soon (v. 3.0?) configure itself to the existing WB so that people with PAL monitors or running MOREROWS will be able to get larger worksheets. Just a note to those trying it… Currently the WB startup has a problem which will probably cause a GURU. Startup from CLI should be OK. I will try to get the repaired version posted, along with a separate docs file ASAP. drt
#28861From: Betty Clay/SYSOPJan 4, 1989 9:42 PM
Donald, My own use of AmiGantt has been limited to demos for my user group. I have mentioned it in some articles, though. One person on Usenet asked me to Email him a copy (which I did before it was put in their library), and used that to persuade his company to buy some Amigas. I don't know how much use my English friend made of it, but he really believes in these charts and was eager to see the program. Since I only tried to run it from CLI, no problem had shown itself to me. Betty Files busy, code 5-20 … have files (18 sec)
#28763From: Michael St. LaurentJan 4, 1989 3:59 AM
What is AmiGannt anyway? -msl-
#28774From: Jan 4, 1989 10:31 AM
I was waiting for this one!!!!! :}) AmiGantt is a simple project management package for the Amiga. It certainly isn't SuperProject Plus or PROMIS, but it contains a great deal of functionality in developing project schedules, setting up resources, and managing the project development.
#28992From: Michael St. LaurentJan 5, 1989 2:20 PM
Hmmm…. Interesting. I'll have to download it and take a look. Thanks! -msl-
#28996From: Jan 5, 1989 3:02 PM
Just a reminder, there are a number of versions of the software available. The lastest, 2.01.02 has a bug in the WB startup code, so run from CLI. The docs are not contained in the 2.01.01 upload, but will be in the 2.01.00 or earlier versions — one should be called amigantt.arc I'll upload the docs separately when I get back to my own machine (I'm currently having to suffer with the MSDOS hulk at the office!!!
#29128From: Kurt ObermeierJan 6, 1989 9:07 AM
donald, The program looks interesting and I've heard many good things about it. In my case, docs would really help though. :^) – Kurt –