Uploading the first set of web files

Today I am putting the new app online. However it will be in testing. I will keep it open for those who want to check it out. But it is not complete. So I won't be posting the download. I do think it functions better than the older version. And it doesn't have all the tools included. It has the basic move, rotate, align, delete, and create project options. There are also some buttons on the top row that are not functioning yet, like the adds, coupons, etc. I'll have the month of December to refine it.

 Let me know what you think!

  New Craftboard Software Online

Drag N Drop from edit panel

I've been in school for about 2 weeks, so it's been busy. I'm just now getting into the routine.

• I have projects opening and closing.
• I spent a little more time putting drag and drop into the edit panel.
• I also have the recent and unfinished items list in.
• I took the time to find out about getting the big picture of the project.
• Last of all I worked on getting tabs in for the windows.

Doing all that and keeping up with homework and my part time job has been a major test of my abilities. Hope it all goes well and quickly getting it online. I've got the download ready, I just have to check the update routine.

The Edit Items panel is almost complete! I just need to plugin uploading items, and then the posting. That's 4 days for 1 and 2 for the other. Then the search panel, that will take another couple days. And last of all, the updating code, which will take another couple days. That's around Aug. 28th.

And the saving and reloading files code. That will take a few days. I'm guessing at 9/3/2012 for an estimated download date.

Wood Panels content

I'm working hard and fast! I have a goal set for August 16. I have all the admin panels loading. Now just to make them work right. Today I get the downloads, tomorrow I start working on the add items panel. This weekend I test the cart. That may take a week. After that its just testing. Wish me luck!

We're dropping our drawers!

With new windows everywhere it got kinda confusing because everything looked the same. So with a little thought and missing my drawer panel, I decided to put it back. But with a little better design. Some wood texture and a drawer handle. It had to have something that suggests you can open it. I recreated the drawer, so now you can see each item that pertains to a thumbnail. I also made the drawer drag and drop between the search panels. I'm working as fast as I can, but it's still not fast enough. I'm past my upload date goal. But I guess we all make goals that are always late. I've trimmed the tools to the bare necessities so I can finish hopefully this summer. Crossing my fingers.

Inheritance is in with a new testing panel for more fun stuff.

Those who know object oriented programming will understand the title of this post. I just post this here so I will know when I hit the milestones in the development process. Inheritance is a way of grouping items and not duplicating code. It took me about 2 weeks in my off time to scrap the item processing I have and replace it with items that have sub items. For instance Shapes->Rectangle->Square type categorization. Grouping was the most challenging. After completing that I realized my loading code was reduced to less than 10 lines. It's untested, but I'm confident it will work. I've got a new search panel and hope to get that same system in the drawer this week. I've also created a condensed board for creating new tools. But now it's finals week, so I have to hurry!

Windows Galore!

Finally!! I have been working hard resetting all the references with every spare moment. And I've finally made it to putting instances in the search panel, drawer, item panel, and the canvas. It's just a matter of time now to get the tool references fixed to manipulate the canvas items. I wish I could estimate how long till I get it online. This is a milestone though. I can see I have to get a tab bar for the windows. Or some type of docking system set up. But will save that for last. The next goal is to make the canvas interact with the tool bar.

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