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Biorhythms

Feedback Request:
I've started a grass-roots re-write of this application.
Jump to Version 2.0



If you know nothing about biorhythms, you can get started here.

This application uses rmchart.dll* and several snippets found
on the AHK Forum; Proper credit provided in the code.

*You need not download the dll as it is embedded in the script.
[Note] The link above has died; I have the files available here.

[edit] Code removed from post by author; Download it here.


toDo;
- Replace Save/Load with a Profile Manager for Save, Load, Edit, Delete
- Until then, fine-tune Saving/Loading Profiles, including bug fixes
- Add Past/Future Date functionality
- Add 'Compatibility'
- Include gdiplus.dll in distribution for non-XP/Vista users
- Clean up the code
- Make 'marker' movable
- Consolidate GUIs
- Add support for the four (4) additional cycles
- Consider native AHK solution for chart
- Add customizable date formatting
- Add local regional settings

knownIssues;
- Canceling 'Load Profile' when launched from 'Profile Editor' does not return to the Editor
- 'Profile Editor' no longer displays Load button after Profile.ini exists (until reload)

changeLog;
[latest]
- Finally, Save/Load Profile feature added (but not yet refined)
- Rewrote code for gathering birth information; Now uses dateTime control

[older]
- More housekeeping on the code today; Little new functionality
- Added Icon and Tray Menu
- Cleaned up some of the code [finally] and moved HUGE data chunks to external file
- As suggested by Drugwash, added clear marker for "Today" (Thanks SKAN)
- Started Prep-work for Profiles and cleaned up Menus and Buttons (Note: Now just buttons)
- Started adding Menu items (Note: Menu has been abandoned for buttons)
- Progress Bar added for installing dll (Note: Took too long... Removed until Installer is ready)
- Rudimentary 'Help' added
- Dates added to bottom of chart
- Screenshot added above

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

Thanks for introducing it.. and the chart looks cool!

ok, so i got the chart.
now, how do i reed it?

idea for an uppgrade:
create an reed button with a toturial on how to read the chart

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A tutorial is in the works, but getting the core functionality down was priority one (of course).
To get you started, refer to the wikipedia link in my first post or do a quick Google for 'biorhythms'.

Thanks for checking it out.

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

k.

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Update: Dates added to bottom of chart.

See first post for download.

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

Update: Rudimentary 'Help' added (something more formal to come eventually).

See top post.

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

Update: Progress Bar added for installing dll (has subsequently been replaced with simple splash screen).
Update: Started adding Menu items (Help button moved to Menu).

See top post.

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

Bump

The code is sloppy and poorly written and it could definitely use an installer since WriteFile() takes so long,
but that aside, with so little feedback from the community, I wonder if this is even worth pursuing?

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

Discontinued

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

R.I.P. Biorhythms

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SoggyDog
You should make programs for YOURSELF and share them if you think that others would like them. I'm sure you're not but you are coming across as a cry baby (... Discontinued due to lack of community interest in the thread title and in your last post (in big red letters!!)). There probably are people that ARE interested in your app but are not posting... I know I don't always. Do YOU find it useful? Do YOU enjoy programming it? If you do then carry on with it and bugger "community feedback".

Please take this post as constructive and carry on with your app.

I have noticed that interest can be huge, but people will generally only post when something doesnt work or if they want changes made.

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Steve F AKA Superfraggle

http://r.yuwie.com/superfraggle

Of course I take your post as constructive (the cry baby thing stings a little, though). I did start working on this as a project for myself (I always thought biorhythms were kinda neat) but posted to share with the community hoping for input that would help keep me motivated. You see, I get bored easily and lose interest in things. The code is sloppy, etcetera and I know that... That's not what I was looking for, but rather ideas to make it better (like imapow's suggestion for some sort of instructions) and to keep me moving forward.

PS - Title and 'last' post now simply read 'Work Suspended'



That's one reason I simply marked the thread as 'Discontinued' rather than removing it.
Who knows, maybe I'll change my mind down the road and get back to work on this.

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SoggyDog
Dwarf Fortress:
"The most intriguing game I've ever played."

Maybe Rename it to Final Release. Disoncontinued may put people off looking.

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Steve F AKA Superfraggle

http://r.yuwie.com/superfraggle