Re: [Pythoncard-users] Newbie

Lindstrom Greg - glinds wrote:

> Greetings-
> 
> I have been coding Python for about 3 years, and have been using TkInter and
> wxWindows for about a year.  having just run across PythonCard via the
> weekly summary, I am interested in finding out what it is about, and what it
> can do for me.  I have downloaded and installed the files, and run the
> samples.py demo. I then read through the tutorial, but found it to be little
> help; for example, I am told to run the PythonCard resourceEditor to create
> or modify an existing application, but I have no clue how to run the
> resourceEditor!


A-ha, you have discovered our deliberate mistake designed to lure in 
unsuspecting tutorial writers! We should really add this to the tutorial 
and the FAQ;

The easiest way to run the sample applications that are shipped with the 
PythonCard prototype framework is via the 'sample' application. To start 
this up, navigate to the directory where you have unzipped the package 
(or set up your CVS copy) and from there go to the 'samples' sub 
directory. From here, either type 'python samples.py' from the command 
line or double click on 'samples.py' in your favourite file system explorer.

 From this sample application you can then launch any of the supplied 
PythonCard modules.

If you have problems running this sample sampler then feel free to send 
an email to the mailing list (pyt...@li...) 
asking for help. It may save you an email if we give you our first 
response here - "of course you have installed PythonCard in such a way 
that the directory PythonCardPrototype is on your Python path, haven't you?"


> 
> I need help getting started with this package.  If you are willing to help,
> I am willing to write a step-by-step tutorial for the group.
> 
> Greg Lindstrom
> Acxiom Corporation,                    mail: CWY10011149
> InfoBase Products Development                  office: (501) 342-1626
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> email: Gre...@ac...           
> "The great thing about standards is there are so many to choose from"
> Michael Hudson
> 
> 

Any additions, subtractions or long divisions will be gladly received. 
Welcome to PythonCard Greg, I know you will enjoy what we have and am 
looking forward to your contribution.

Completely off topic, I set up the first database server for InfoBase 
Australia, hope your 'links' are still doing fine.

Regards,
Andy
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