Fixed save login checkbox

I had a couple issues in the login that are fixed. I also fixed a problem with the tabs title. I've been busy checking the download. Hopefully it will be ready in February. I've got it done, it just needs to checked a little more. But to check it I have to make some updates.

The first update I'm working on is the database design. This term I'm taking my second class involving designing a database. I am so anxious. I've got the tables all laid out, now I just have to make sure everything is in what they call "4th normal form". Once that's done I'll also make the XML portion for offline viewing.

I realize this may not mean a bunch to most viewers. But this blog keeps track of what I've accomplished.

Will post more next month.

Download almost ready.

I worked on the install file again. There were a couple problems installing when not connected. I think I have finally got it. But will try again next weekend. I took a few hours off this weekend, cause it is really easy to burn out with the excitement of new classes, work, and study.

If the download works I'll disable the cart temporarily but give access to the items panel. So that may be in a week or 2.

Till then. :-)

Few Little Fixes

Somehow I managed to get my pc battery to charge. So I fixed a few little things. Like the tool tips. It was not reporting the correct tip at the correct time. I still see a couple more tips out of place, but this week I have to concentrate on school. I also saw and fixed a drawer problem. It was removing all the library items if clicked twice and was from an index error.

I also made the preloader smaller. Soon I'll get rid of all that text and make it smaller in the preloader. But for now I have decided testing the preloader is more important. And the cart still needs work.

So till next week.

New PC on the 18th

I got some great news from the college. They'll help me get a new PC on loan. In a couple Thursdays from now I'll be at best buy picking up a new Lenovo Thinkpad. My mom and the sales person both told me what I wanted, because I couldn't decide. It's going to be strange not coding every day. But this PC is driving me crazy. So I'll be back in action in a couple weeks. Till then the online app gives everyone a quick preview. I'll probably have the download posted by early February. Sorry for the delay.

Ugh! It's Murphy's Law

I found one problem with items not dragging right after the program loads. It should work now.

Last Christmas my PC went on the fritz because of an anti-virus program. And this year the cord is breaking, where it plugs in. So my programming plans for this week may fall apart.

I don't even know what to do anymore without my PC functioning. I think I will just go crazy. Especially now that I have my download ready for testing.

I saw a Lenova (think that is what it is called at Best Buy). It looked pretty nice. But takes only $1000 out of my strained budget.

So I guess my download may be postponed if it breaks completely. Right now it is charging with a chair propped up against the plugin. :(

I'm praying to God to keep it together so I can finish.

Many thanks to the lady that emailed me about the new app. I hope it will be helpful with designing.

Items cannot be added without the download. I do have the ability to make that happen online also. It's just a matter of time to get the code written. And of course I have to have a PC that works. :(

I will post about a download within a couple days if this cord will hold out. Otherwise it may be 3 or 4 weeks from now.

Setup Updates! Yay!

I spent all day getting the down loader ready. I just tested it and all seems to work right. But will do more testing tomorrow. If I find no hic-ups I'll post it tomorrow. I've been waiting 2 years for this, So I'm really excited! That free's up the next 7 days to get the cart and back end working better. I also put in a lighter wood frame for the canvas windows.

Setup Works, Now to make it update.

I've been working round the clock to get it done before school starts. It's looking pretty, but I see a bunch of places that need comments fixed.

The install file works, but the update code does not work yet. I had to restructure the version code, and that means the update code needs fixing too. So I'm guessing that will take a couple days of writing and testing.

I'm getting tired fast though. Comes from pushing too hard too fast. But I'm sure the download will be up by Jan 7.

I see a few little quirks like the mouse disappearing when over the lower part of the canvas. But those little things will make good trial runs for checking the update code. Until then your free to check out the online version.

Till next week!