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 (pythoncard-users@lists.sourceforge.net) 
>  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: Greg.Lindstrom@[...].com           "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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