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RE: [ecs] 2.3.18 release notice Mark Gilmore Fri, 09 Jul 2004 08:10:14 -0700

Fri, 09 Jul 2004 08:10:14 -0700

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No - the purpose of Scripts is to perform logic.

At 07:58 AM 7/9/2004 -0700, you wrote:

>So the problem is, scripts would end up with timers as well?
>
>Which could have meaning, but could cause lots of confusion.
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:mark1@markgilmore.net]
>Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 2:13 PM
>To: ecs@netbloc.com
>Subject: RE: [ecs] 2.3.18 release notice
>
>Hi Martin,
>This would require a new Property for *every* Class,
>and would "mix paradigms" (that's what Scripts are for).
>
>btw, I have been awaiting your feedback on that Ocelot firmware update.
>Have you installed it, etc (???).
>
>At 02:01 PM 7/8/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>
> >Seeing as you just got this release out, I am sure that you have time
>on
> >your hands, so...
> >
> >
> >How about adding a "timer" class to an object. The value would be
> >expressed in seconds, would decrement by the clock, and, when it
>changed
> >to zero, would set the object state to its default state (most likely
> >"off").
> >
> >This would eliminate a bunch of timer related code. Today, timers
> >require a separate and dedicated timer object, and test code for
>setting
> >the state when the timer hits zero.
> >
> >
> >Anyhow, just a thought. You know I am kidding about the time on your
> >hands part.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Mark Gilmore [mailto:mark1@markgilmore.net]
> >Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2004 10:01 AM
> >To: ecs@netbloc.com
> >Subject: [ecs] 2.3.18 release notice
> >
> >Hi everyone,
> >ECS 2.3.18 has been uploaded to
> >http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com/ECS_SETUP.EXE (Win)
> >and http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com/ecs_linux.zip (Linux).
> >For instructions, please see "Installing Updates" section of manual.
> >
> >2.3.18 :
> >1) Added "Link" Class:
> >     Defines a link (to a web page) for use in ECS Pages.
> >     When defined in a Page, this Object's name will appear in a
> >"button".
> >     When clicked, the web page will be displayed.
> >
> >2) Added "Hour-Timer" Class.
> >
> >3) Enhanced restart procedure such that ECS literally exits and
>restarts
> >     (vs an "internal" restart).
> >
> >4) Renamed Classes as follows:
> >          Old             New
> >          ------          ------------
> >          URL             HTTP-Request
> >          HTTP            WWW-URL
> >          HTTP-Image      WWW-Image
> >
> >5) Added support for the display of directories.
> >     E.G. if "http://127.0.0.1:2080/C:\PROGRAM FILES" is entered,
> >     ECS will display all files in C:\PROGRAM FILES.
> >
> >Regards,
> >
> >Mark Gilmore
> >http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
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