pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
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02-10-2018, 05:22 PM
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pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
I published the first beta of pyILPER 1.7.0 on GitHub.
pyILPER 1.7.0 introduces major improvements of the user interface. The most important enhancements are:
I'd be happy to have beta testers for this pre release. The beta software can be installed without affect your production release. See the installation instructions for details. Regards Joachim |
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02-10-2018, 05:33 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
(02-10-2018 05:22 PM)jsi Wrote: ... hi Joachim, thanks a lot! When I come back home (Mon or Tue) I'll download it and give a try... Salvo ∫aL√0mic (IT9CLU) :: HP Prime 50g 41CX 71b 42s 39s 35s 12C 15C - DM42, DM41X - WP34s Prime Soft. Lib |
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02-11-2018, 07:32 AM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
A .deb is available now.
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02-11-2018, 02:06 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
You should remove 1.6.1dev
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02-11-2018, 10:47 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
(02-10-2018 05:22 PM)jsi Wrote: I'd be happy to have beta testers for this pre release. The beta software can be installed without affect your production release. See the installation instructions for details. Tried to take a look, but can't it working (I'm starting it in alternate location as described to not interfere with my normal 1.6 setup). The notes suggest to do this: Code: python <Path to the pyilper-master directory>/start.py Presumably the path means to the BETA master directory, right? On Win7Pro x64, I have extracted to: Code: C:\pyTEST\pyilper-1.7.0b1 And then from a command shell, do: Code:
and I get a " 'python' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file. " error message, so clearly python is not in the default path, though this is not a problem with 1.6 since that launches by running pyilper.exe with full path. Any python folks have a suggestion? Can I simply (and safely, meaning with no impact on 1.6) prepend the path to wherever python.exe is located? --Bob Prosperi |
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02-11-2018, 11:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-11-2018 11:28 PM by Dave Frederickson.)
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02-11-2018, 11:49 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
(02-11-2018 11:27 PM)Dave Frederickson Wrote: Did you launch Python from the Anaconda Prompt or the Windows Command Prompt? Tried both. Windows command prompt errors as noted above, and from Anaconda Prompt it pukes with a traceback showing a series of errors as it unwinds, then showing "TypeError: 'int' object is not subscriptable". --Bob Prosperi |
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02-12-2018, 07:23 AM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
(02-11-2018 11:49 PM)rprosperi Wrote: showing "TypeError: 'int' object is not subscriptable".There is probably an incompatible pyILPER development configuration file. Please delete the file "%APPDATA%\pyilper\pyilper2d". Do not delete the file "pyilper" in this directory because this is the config file of the production version. Configuration file incompatibilities may happen with development versions and should not happen with production versions. Regards Joachim |
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02-12-2018, 02:10 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
(02-12-2018 07:23 AM)jsi Wrote:(02-11-2018 11:49 PM)rprosperi Wrote: showing "TypeError: 'int' object is not subscriptable".There is probably an incompatible pyILPER development configuration file. Please delete the file "%APPDATA%\pyilper\pyilper2d". Do not delete the file "pyilper" in this directory because this is the config file of the production version. Thanks Joachim. In that folder (in addition to penconfig2 and penconfig2d) I have: pyilper1 - clearly from an older version, dated nearly 2 years ago pyilper2 - this is for my current 1.6.0 production version, confirmed today by making config change and seeing file timestamp change pyilpe2d - indeed this has timestamp from yesterday when trying 1.7.0 there is no pyilper. So, shall I proceed to remove pyilper2d ? Thanks in advance. --Bob Prosperi |
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02-12-2018, 03:24 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-12-2018 03:28 PM by jsi.)
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02-12-2018, 08:51 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
Thanks for clarifying Joachim, after purging that file, v1.7 starts normally.
After some basic use and driving some of the newer features around like copy/paste, dabbling with the local device configuration options, and undocking the device windows, everything seems fine. I will continue to explore 1.7 and use this client for most of my 71b chores for a while and report any trouble (or delight) here. Having undocked device windows allowing the terminal, printer and drive windows to be seen simultaneously, each with custom size, etc. dramatically improves the UI and makes the environment much more flexible and friendly! So far, so good!! And thanks very much for these improvements! Btw, I'm Using Win7 Pro x64. --Bob Prosperi |
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02-18-2018, 05:47 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
Suggested small changes for the PRINTER device tab:
1. Add the color scheme of 'Black on White' (I guess called Black in the menu), so it looks like real printer output. 2. When turning-off log buffering, open a Save as... dialog to allow user to save what they just collected to a text file wherever they choose, rather than needing to go hunt through folders to find the 'home' folder for pyLIPer to locate the printer log. I would also keep the file in the home folder as expected even if also saved elsewhere. Canceling the Save-as dialog also keeps the log file in the home folder. And btw, what is the pyILPer home folder for the BETA configuration? --Bob Prosperi |
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02-19-2018, 07:55 AM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
Thank you for feedback!
(02-18-2018 05:47 PM)rprosperi Wrote: Add the color scheme of 'Black on White' (I guess called Black in the menu), so it looks like real printer output.Adopted for 1.7.0 production. The scheme will be called "paper". (02-18-2018 05:47 PM)rprosperi Wrote: And btw, what is the pyILPer home folder for the BETA configuration? All log files are created in the pyILPER working directory which you can set in the pyILPER main configuration dialog. If not specified, pyILPER uses the Home directory which should be <root>\Users\<username> on Windows 7. At the moment all log file output is appended to a single file that belongs to a virtual device. A timestamp in the file identifies a particular output. Other solutions are possible - but not for 1.7.0 any more - like:
I'd like to implement a solution which fits the needs of the majority of users so suggestions are welcome. Regards Joachim |
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02-21-2018, 01:37 AM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
(02-19-2018 07:55 AM)jsi Wrote: All log files are created in the pyILPER working directory which you can set in the pyILPER main configuration dialog. If not specified, pyILPER uses the Home directory which should be <root>\Users\<username> on Windows 7. Wouldn't <root>\Users\<username>\pyilper be a better default? I think the root of the user folder is a dangerous place for folks to be handling files. One accidental deletion could cause lots of trouble. (02-19-2018 07:55 AM)jsi Wrote: At the moment all log file output is appended to a single file that belongs to a virtual device. A timestamp in the file identifies a particular output. Other solutions are possible - but not for 1.7.0 any more - like: I think the most flexible and helpful solution would be as follows:
The reason for saving both logs (the master growing file as well as the current log session file) is that often when exploring new media or working on a project, one wants to save various BASIC or TEXT files as they are explored, but also retain the full log of what was done for the full pyILPer session. I have not encountered any problems with 1.7.0beta. I've not used the Plotter or Scope devices at all so can't comment on them, but the Terminal, Printer and Drive devices all were stable. I have not tried every possible combination of settings, but all that I did try did behave as expected, though I would describe my time as simply using rather than testing. Also, I should note my all use was with a '71B. No time yet for trying the '75C, and no patience for 41C HP-IL. --Bob Prosperi |
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02-21-2018, 01:27 PM
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RE: pyILPER 1.7.0 beta release
Thank you very much for testing, I'm rolling out the new release by now.
(02-21-2018 01:37 AM)rprosperi Wrote: Wouldn't <root>\Users\<username>\pyilper be a better default? I think the root of the user folder is a dangerous place for folks to be handling files. One accidental deletion could cause lots of trouble.I'll put this item on the backlog for the next release. (02-21-2018 01:37 AM)rprosperi Wrote: I think the most flexible and helpful solution would be as follows: This is an interesting proposal. How do other pyiLPER users think about that? Regards Joachim |
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