Re: [Pythoncard-users] Newbie

Andy Todd wrote:

> 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.


Of course, what I *meant* to say here was;

To launch any of the supplied PythonCard modules (such as the 
resourceEditor) just select the module name from the list on the left of 
the window and press the "launch" button.

> 
> 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
>> 301 Industrial Blvd, Conway, AR, 72032     fax:     (501) 336-3911 
>> 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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Oh-dear-time-for-a-beer-and-some-cricket-ly y'rs,
Andy
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