StripMagic 0.1b [abandoned]
- DrNomis
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I clicked on the link,and downloaded a file called start.jnlp,when I double click on this,I get a message saying that windows can't open this file,then it goes online and tries to find a program to open it,I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium...
And I think I have the latest Java Runtime updates installed already....
And I think I have the latest Java Runtime updates installed already....
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- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
Yes this means that Java is not installed in such a way (or not installed at all) that it recognizes the .jnlp file. I advise you to install the latest java from www.java.com
Regards,
Arnoud
Regards,
Arnoud
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- DrNomis
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- Posts: 6807
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- my favorite amplifier: Self-Built Valve Amp Head :)
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Thanks for that,I've now got Stripboard Magic up and running on my PC now....
Genius is not all about 99% perspiration, and 1% inspiration - sometimes the solution is staring you right in the face.-Frequencycentral.
- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
Hi,
I've started some developement again.. I just ported the whole thing to a less ancient version of OpenGL. I hope this will resolve my Win 7 problems.
As always, I need DIYLC activity to renew my interest in this project.
I've started some developement again.. I just ported the whole thing to a less ancient version of OpenGL. I hope this will resolve my Win 7 problems.
As always, I need DIYLC activity to renew my interest in this project.
In the quiet words of the virgin Mary: "Come again?"
- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
- Dr Tony Balls
- Diode Debunker
Hey arph have you had anyone have problems with scaling the image/window in stripmagic? If I start enlarging the window on a layout its fine to an extent, and then once the window gets large enough it starts clipping the image from the bottom and right hand side. Its almost like despite the window size, there is a maximum image size.
- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
Hi,
No you're the first one I believe. I'll have to see if I can replicate your problem.
I really need to tidy up the current version I'm working on so I can do a quick release with some improvements. I have a bunch ready. It's just that I have a severe lack of time.. why aren't there more hours in a day..
Maybe I should quit my job
No you're the first one I believe. I'll have to see if I can replicate your problem.
I really need to tidy up the current version I'm working on so I can do a quick release with some improvements. I have a bunch ready. It's just that I have a severe lack of time.. why aren't there more hours in a day..
Maybe I should quit my job
In the quiet words of the virgin Mary: "Come again?"
- culturejam
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- bigmufffuzzwizz
- Breadboard Brother
I created a layout in about 2 hours using this program. Thank you very much. I got used to it quickly and it didn't give me any problems!
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- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
Ok, I put up a new version 0.2b
Has a bunch of improvements. Mainly dragging components around and selecting works a lot better.
- Dragging is instantaneous, no more selecting first.
- Selecting a component is done by double click or rubberbanding (drag selection)
- There are some new components, wires are beziers (nice and curvy)
- Should run smooth again on win7 and vista.
- Component names and values are displayed below the board.
Did I mention that it has a LTSpice import function now ?
First make sure you have LTSpice installed. StripMagic will ask you where you installed it. Just select the install directory.
When you import a spice schematic, all components are added above the board. You have to drag them in place. select a component (dbl click) and you will see where you have to connect the nodes.
This is still a beta, and probably still full of bugs. I just wanted to put this out so you know the project is not dead.
Has a bunch of improvements. Mainly dragging components around and selecting works a lot better.
- Dragging is instantaneous, no more selecting first.
- Selecting a component is done by double click or rubberbanding (drag selection)
- There are some new components, wires are beziers (nice and curvy)
- Should run smooth again on win7 and vista.
- Component names and values are displayed below the board.
Did I mention that it has a LTSpice import function now ?
First make sure you have LTSpice installed. StripMagic will ask you where you installed it. Just select the install directory.
When you import a spice schematic, all components are added above the board. You have to drag them in place. select a component (dbl click) and you will see where you have to connect the nodes.
This is still a beta, and probably still full of bugs. I just wanted to put this out so you know the project is not dead.
In the quiet words of the virgin Mary: "Come again?"
- Hides-His-Eyes
- Tube Twister
Import from spice? Wow.
Did you ever add something to make it easier to move around the board? I could always zoom out but never move around while zoomed in.
Did you ever add something to make it easier to move around the board? I could always zoom out but never move around while zoomed in.
Testing, testing, won too fwee
- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
Yes spice import , but it can't detect dual opamps you will get two.
The scrollwheel is also a button on most mouses. Press it and drag around. If that does not work: Alt + left mouse and drag around
The scrollwheel is also a button on most mouses. Press it and drag around. If that does not work: Alt + left mouse and drag around
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- reneshelle
- Solder Soldier
Hi Arph
I've been using your software for some time and I like the program a lot. There is a couple of things that is putting off using it. I hope you can help or point me to some FAQ or something.
1. My mouse is not accurate. If I click on a hole it might select the hole above or some thing else. I have to look really carefull before I click! The dot and the mouse simply is not in the same place...
2. I use three different computers. On two of them (vista 32 and win7 64) the program run very slow. Very very slow! On the last one (win7 32) it runs fine, but crashes (freeze). If I press ctrl+shift+esc and look at the running programs java takes up 1gb of memory when this happens.
I use newest Java from java.com and all machines are fairly powerfull cpu/ram wise. They are all widescreen if that makes a difference? They are all with danish versions of Windows.
One thing regarding the perfboard mode. Is it possible to make a solderside mirrored view with the "traces" shown. I have done some layouts and used jumpers to connect resistors etc. Is there another way. I'm thinking like the tracecut feature where you can see the other side of the board? (I havent checked on version 0.2b. Sorry if I'm wasting your time here)
Thanks a bunch
René
I've been using your software for some time and I like the program a lot. There is a couple of things that is putting off using it. I hope you can help or point me to some FAQ or something.
1. My mouse is not accurate. If I click on a hole it might select the hole above or some thing else. I have to look really carefull before I click! The dot and the mouse simply is not in the same place...
2. I use three different computers. On two of them (vista 32 and win7 64) the program run very slow. Very very slow! On the last one (win7 32) it runs fine, but crashes (freeze). If I press ctrl+shift+esc and look at the running programs java takes up 1gb of memory when this happens.
I use newest Java from java.com and all machines are fairly powerfull cpu/ram wise. They are all widescreen if that makes a difference? They are all with danish versions of Windows.
One thing regarding the perfboard mode. Is it possible to make a solderside mirrored view with the "traces" shown. I have done some layouts and used jumpers to connect resistors etc. Is there another way. I'm thinking like the tracecut feature where you can see the other side of the board? (I havent checked on version 0.2b. Sorry if I'm wasting your time here)
Thanks a bunch
René
- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
Thank you for your feedback
The version up now should perform better. Are you using the new version? (0.2b)
If so, what graphics card do you use? as the app. requires OpenGL to be available.
You can try some of there alternative links that use different graphics library versions:
http://www.friedair.com/stripmagic/start-next.jnlp
http://www.friedair.com/stripmagic/start-alt.jnlp
http://www.friedair.com/stripmagic/start-osx.jnlp
Please let me know if my suggestions are any help. If not we have to take it from there.
Regards,
Arnoud
Very strange! It could be related to the fact that it seems to eat a lot of memory on your machine. This will affect the performance of the graphics, and this could be a symptom.reneshelle wrote: 1. My mouse is not accurate. If I click on a hole it might select the hole above or some thing else. I have to look really carefull before I click! The dot and the mouse simply is not in the same place...
I was having the same problem for a long time. The old version was really slow on newer windows machines. I fixed this in version 0.22. I use three different computers. On two of them (vista 32 and win7 64) the program run very slow. Very very slow! On the last one (win7 32) it runs fine, but crashes (freeze). If I press ctrl+shift+esc and look at the running programs java takes up 1gb of memory when this happens.
The version up now should perform better. Are you using the new version? (0.2b)
If so, what graphics card do you use? as the app. requires OpenGL to be available.
You can try some of there alternative links that use different graphics library versions:
http://www.friedair.com/stripmagic/start-next.jnlp
http://www.friedair.com/stripmagic/start-alt.jnlp
http://www.friedair.com/stripmagic/start-osx.jnlp
No that does not make a difference, the latest Java is fine.I use newest Java from java.com and all machines are fairly powerfull cpu/ram wise. They are all widescreen if that makes a difference? They are all with danish versions of Windows.
It's not there, but a board flip option would be a good idea to add. (even cooler if you can add components to both sides? )One thing regarding the perfboard mode. Is it possible to make a solderside mirrored view with the "traces" shown. I have done some layouts and used jumpers to connect resistors etc. Is there another way. I'm thinking like the tracecut feature where you can see the other side of the board? (I havent checked on version 0.2b. Sorry if I'm wasting your time here)
Please let me know if my suggestions are any help. If not we have to take it from there.
Regards,
Arnoud
In the quiet words of the virgin Mary: "Come again?"
- reneshelle
- Solder Soldier
Hi.
Thanks for your help, but sorry - no cigar.
It's graphics related that's for sure. If I open the taskmanager the javaw string has a very high cpu usage when the graphics need updating (moving the mouse etc.). It goes to 50% CPU usage (I use dual core, so one of the cores is running full power!).
I've tried several things. Uninstalling/reinstalling jave. Updating graphics drivers.
I've checked for openGL and it seems I'm running version 3.3
The machine I'm using right now is a HP laptop with ATI hd4500 series graphic card.
I consider myself quite experienced in computers, but this one I can't seem to fix...
Thanks again
Thanks for your help, but sorry - no cigar.
It's graphics related that's for sure. If I open the taskmanager the javaw string has a very high cpu usage when the graphics need updating (moving the mouse etc.). It goes to 50% CPU usage (I use dual core, so one of the cores is running full power!).
I've tried several things. Uninstalling/reinstalling jave. Updating graphics drivers.
I've checked for openGL and it seems I'm running version 3.3
The machine I'm using right now is a HP laptop with ATI hd4500 series graphic card.
I consider myself quite experienced in computers, but this one I can't seem to fix...
Thanks again
- ~arph
- Cap Cooler
Ok, I'll see if I can find something.
It must be in my software somewhere.
EDIT: You don't have any other OpenGL applications running at the same time? That will definately be a show stopper. (I'm working on switching to native windows, which should fix that too)
It must be in my software somewhere.
EDIT: You don't have any other OpenGL applications running at the same time? That will definately be a show stopper. (I'm working on switching to native windows, which should fix that too)
In the quiet words of the virgin Mary: "Come again?"