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| Developing my MacRefLib project on my LC 575? | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-06-28 13:21:07 I'm currently developing a MacTracker-esque Hypercard application called MacRefLib (thread here: http://68kmla.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=16375). Some (but not much!) development has already occurred on a Performa 6400 and a PB 1400c. However, I realize that's there's really nothing preventing me from moving over all development to my (68k based) LC 575! Netscape 2 AMAZINGLY accesses my main source for data (www.apple-history.com) without much trouble, and my 575 is a solid performer and can run HyperCard 2.4.1 just fine. So, in a nutshell, can I use my MacRefLib project as an entry for RetroChallenge despite some work occurring on marginally newer computers? | |
| Posted by: urbancamo on 2011-06-29 05:29:16 Looks like you've got yourself a place to blog, so no excuses now 😉 | |
| Posted by: Trash80toHP_Mini on 2011-06-29 06:40:22 Riiiggggghhhhhtttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What's a Blog? 😛 's Arc Mode > | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-06-29 10:08:39 Ok, so here's the first update of what's done so far on MacRefLib: Basic GUI Setup "About" Page And models done: 128k 512k/ke Plus XL SE SE/30 II To do list: Pics (licensing needed) Search function All 9 categories of devices. | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-01 14:28:57 I'm wondering whether the "list view" of classic macs should be organized by group (i.e. II series, Centris series, Quadra series...) or simply chronologically (which makes for a rather mixed-up looking list) Poll, anyone? | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-01 22:16:26 Updates for 7/1/2010: -Decided to group lists by series (looks nicer, more logical) -Added the IIx -Change user interface considerably to accommodate for long model names and pics:  | |
| Posted by: Bunsen on 2011-07-02 04:00:47 I like the layout. Nice and clear. Pics (licensing needed)The ones on wikipedia should be CC licensed, but you might want to check. Also have a look at our wiki. | |
| Posted by: Scott Baret on 2011-07-02 18:47:30 Another idea would be to take pics of your own machines or ask us for pics of machines you don't have. I've been thinking of doing this for a web-related project I'm working on for my Macs. You may use my Mac ED picture from the thread in the Compact forum if you'd like to. If you want me to take it at a different angle, let me know and I can snap a new photo for you. I think it has my copyright on it, just so long as you keep it there and state it was used with permission somewhere you can do whatever you need to do (dithering, conversions, etc). | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-03 22:09:16 Update 7/3/11 -Nothing to speak of - spent the day with a friend launching fireworks. Will do work tomorrow. | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-06 15:16:40 Update 7/6/11 -Added the following models: SE FDHD SE/30 Classic Classic II Color Classic Color Classic II -Added compatibility for 640x480 Macs -Reorganized list structure from Classic Macs section. | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-07 21:03:33 Update 7/7/11 -Added the following models: IIci IIfx IIsi IIvx IIvi | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-08 20:26:46 Update 7/8/11 -Added the following models LC LC II LC III LC III+ LC 475 Quadra 605 -Found optimal method for JPEG editing on the LC 575 (a lovely, light program called GIFconverter. Whoever owned my LC before me must have added it!). Started to add model pictures. | |
| Posted by: classic on 2011-07-08 22:54:50 MacRefLib seems to progressing well. Is the reference to include just 68k models or are you going to include PPC and Intel models as well? When it is finished, I for one would like a download link 🙂 | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-09 09:03:30 It is planned to include everything from the 128k to the G5's. Version 1.0.0 will be released when the first section (classic macintoshes) is completed. | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-09 17:44:36 I have some excellent news to announce: I have perfected the code for displaying pics of the Macs, and finally figured out how to up the color depth (was at 8-bit, now 16-bit). Disconcerting is that the time taken opening cars seems to have nosedived - previously it was nearly instantaneous, now it takes a full second to switch cards. Now, I'm on a well-upgraded LC 575 - I hesitate to estimate the performance hits on, say, a base Mac II. This is all due to the behind-the-scenes preprocessing needed to write to the color framebuffer. I have improved the speed a bit (by moving the code from card script to background script); a solution is in the works. | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-11 20:35:13 Update 7/11/11 -Added the following models: LC 520 LC 550 LC 575 LC 580 Macintosh TV Centris 610 Centris 650 Centris 660AV -Added in Info Source system. -Added source info for all completed models. | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-13 21:47:35 Update 7/14/11 -Added all Quadra models | |
| Posted by: LC_575 on 2011-07-14 14:32:41 You guys can all expect the first release: MacRefLib v0.9 "Classic" ...either tonight or tomorrow. | |
| Posted by: highlandcattle on 2011-07-14 15:24:37 Great! :b&w: | |
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