Off-Topic • Re: ChatGPT and LiveCode
The latest version of chat gpt-4 does have internet access, so more up to date than previous versions.Statistics: Posted by AndyP — Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:47 am
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: A quick compliment for the livecode team
Yes, agreed!!Also not forgetting the original developers of HyperCard, who broke ground with the very concept of xTalk…Statistics: Posted by stam — Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:10 am
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Dark Mode
I also wonder the same questionStatistics: Posted by bryonenger — Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:44 am
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Mac Specs
This is useful for me. ThanksStatistics: Posted by bryonenger — Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:24 am
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Off-Topic • Re: RIP John Conway
Just reviving this old thread to post the link to the freshly web deployed LC GoL implementation:https://wheninspace.com/gameoflife/The only adaptation I have made is changing the save function for...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Rant
I don't think tools like ChatGPT and BARD necessarily diminish the value of traditional programming skills. Instead, they offer a different way of problem-solving and creativity.In my view, AI should...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: A.I. Rant
Robots are a bit like car-jacks: very useful for changing wheels: just so long as you know how to use the car-jack.Statistics: Posted by richmond62 — Mon May 20, 2024 11:28 am
View ArticleOff-Topic • Pricing: downgrade macOS an alternative?
HelloI have coded several solutions for my research lab with the community version of live code, which was for free. The fact that it was free drove the decision to use it, but also because I had...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Pricing: downgrade macOS an alternative?
Hi ElZitouni,To answer your questions:1. The latest community version was 9.6.3 and that has been taken up by an opensource developer who has kept it going. You can google for this.2. No one knows the...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Community Installers
Thanks Stryder, ClipArtGuy, Richmond !I'm actually a software preservationist at heart. Call it a software hoarding issue....I'm working with a software archiver in Europe who runs a very large...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Claude 3.5 Sonnet and LiveCode
Hi, Today I tried out the free version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet which has just been released and am impressed in comparison to my work with ChatGPT 4.o. In the header of the card script of the attached...
View ArticleOff-Topic • How to optimize image processing and rendering in LiveCode -...
Hey everyone, I am Emmanuel Katto. I'm working on a LiveCode project that involves heavy image processing and rendering, including resizing, cropping, and applying filters to high-resolution images....
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: How to optimize image processing and rendering in LiveCode -...
Dear Emmanuel, without being sure, I'm going to guess that no, you can't use GPU acceleration specifically. Also, LC runs in a single thread, so by default, you will not be able to do multi-core...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Claude 3.5 Sonnet and LiveCode
Hi,I have been working with the "Project" feature in Claude 3.5 Sonnet which allows uploading files into a "Project Knowledge" area. Chats may be initiated within a "Project" and this permits the...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Add Quote marks around commas in a text file with code
I am working on an App that takes input from a user and saves data in a csv file.The fields don't require commas but users might put them in some of the fields such as Address data.I don't want to...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Add Quote marks around commas in a text file with code
Hi.Quote is a constant in liveCode. Quotes normally delimit a literal, as in "chicken". So you have to have the constant in order to:CODE: answer "chcken" && quote & "chcken" &...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Create demo
Is there any chance of a 7-10 day functional demo of Create?Statistics: Posted by richmond62 — Fri Aug 09, 2024 11:28 am
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Off-Topic • Kresten Bjerg
I'm saddened to report the passing of one of our longtime colleagues, Kresten Bjerg. This is the notice provided by his family through LinkedIn:Dear friends, colleagues and former students of...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Kresten Bjerg
I worked with him in 2002.Sadly his clever idea: of an iconised interface for pensioners, never really got the traction it should have.Let's hope his next adventure is equally interesting.Statistics:...
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Off-Topic • A Create area in the forum?
Not truly off topic, but when will there be a Create-specific area for those of us who've made the leap?(Also, not un-related, where should I report bugs? )kStatistics: Posted by thatkeith — Sat Aug...
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Off-Topic • Re: A Create area in the forum?
Not when; where! Here and here:https://discourse.livecode.com/Statistics: Posted by SWEdeAndy — Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:05 pm
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: MacOS Network Utility
I haven't found a good way to stop Apple from deleting this app yet.Apple is now officially worse than Microsoft with their big brother mafia virus style tactics.I saved the app as a zip, and have to...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Cracking open MacOS Sonoma
Should anyone have any problems getting software accepted on their Mac machine, here's something:Crack open your Terminal App:Type this:CODE: sudo spctl --master-disablehit the RETURN key and enter...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Cracking open MacOS Sonoma
I've never had to do that. Ever.I shouldn't have to say it but security is there for a reason. If you've ever worked in a place that was had by ransomeware attacks, you wouldn't be as blasé about...
View ArticleOff-Topic • HyperCard in the World
Hey everyone,Check out this incredible video about "HyperCard in the World", a project by Bret Victor. It's well worth a watch!https://youtu.be/uI7J3II59lcVictor's taken the spirit of HyperCard and...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: HyperCard in the World
Hi Jason,That is an very intriguing video. A unexpected new paradigm. I watched the whole thing (also 40 minutes long) it was worth it.Thank you for making me aware of this.Kind...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Possibly the worst effect of removing the Open Source version.
2021There has been a definite change in the forums which is sad…Now that is really taking hold.I do hope whoever took that decision has no doubts about it.Statistics: Posted by richmond62 — Tue Nov...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Puzzle Hunt
Hello forum users,Some time ago I wrote a puzzle hunt for no particular reason other than to amuse myself - it has a couple of bits that are explicitly LiveCode related but mostly it should be...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Puzzle Hunt
OMG Ali!This is Christmas and MIT Hunt weekend rolled into one.I will refrain from looking just yet and try an round up some of the "yope"ers to give it a shot in preparation for the 2025 MIT...
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Off-Topic • Happy 2025
https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1041520619Statistics: Posted by simon.schvartzman — Mon Dec 23, 2024 9:52 am
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Happy 2025
A peerie bit premature methinks.Statistics: Posted by richmond62 — Mon Dec 23, 2024 5:47 pm
View ArticleOff-Topic • Can the 'common word' search term lists be edited?
I'm trying to find the current best-practise advice for building/signing/etc standalones, but when I search for "standalone" I get the following (grammatically awkward) message: "The following words...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Can the 'common word' search term lists be edited?
You could try searching for "standalones"Statistics: Posted by stam — Tue Jan 14, 2025 3:59 pm
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Editing the Dictionary
The stack that does the export isn’t too complicated and can easily be run by anyone to host a copy of the docs locally.https://github.com/bwmilby/lc-misc/tree ... ebDocMakerDarn, if I'd seen this...
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Off-Topic • Re: Hardware section / Operating system section
Hello, everyone! I've been programming in Livecode for the last several years but am new to the forum, as my programming skills are certainly limited! Wondering if there was any resolution to running...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Wistia: a word of warning to the wise.
I have previously used a plugin in Brave to download a few Wistia videos from LiveCode.This morning when I turned on my machine (macOS 12 Monterey) I got a warning that the Wistia download plugin...
View ArticleOff-Topic • Re: Serfing USA
I paid for Serf circa 2020 as an unreleased product but if I recall it never actually shipped.And since we're getting nostalgic, I went to Dallas circa 1987 to hear Bill Atkinson speak about...
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