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NovaSoft{Dynecys}
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08/03/2004
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105
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23rd March, 2004 at 13:37:52 -
Hey guys,
(I'm using MultimediaFusion 1.5)
I'm trying to make a little file zipping application, but having trouble with the following:
1st question...
Here's my 'code'
user clicks in zone
Open file selector
Add line "ValueFileSel$"
This adds the full path of the file as a line in the list, however, the list has no horizontal scroll so all the data cannot be seen by the user. All I want to come up in the list is the file name, for example:
Instead of
c:\windows\desktop\n00bgame.exe
I'd like to just have n00bgame.exe added to the list
2nd question...
How do I save the created zips to a user selected directory?
I can't find the zip object example that came with it so hopefully some of you Clicker pros can help!
Many thanks
Viddy A ClockWork Orange, Droogs...
Goddamn you to hell 'Newbie' DC Rating... Go up, UP DAMN YOU!
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Rycon
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20/09/2002
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996
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23rd March, 2004 at 14:11:24 -
Though I cant help ya with your application, you probly have already used Winzip, but I must suggest it rather then having you waste your time with somthing already done (and better  ). Or you could use PKzip wich can be used through a command line (batch file) wich you could alter and launch it with mmf.
We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams...
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NovaSoft{Dynecys}
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08/03/2004
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105
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23rd March, 2004 at 15:00:27 -
Lol, yeah I'm aware of Winzip... I just like trying to make all sorts of apps. Plus, it's ashame for the creator of the Zip object if nobody uses his extension 
Oh, and if I were to make a zip app it certainly wouldn't have the features and professionalism of Winzip, but it certainly would be free
Viddy A ClockWork Orange, Droogs...
Goddamn you to hell 'Newbie' DC Rating... Go up, UP DAMN YOU!
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Shen
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14/05/2002
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23rd March, 2004 at 16:27:31 -
With 1, you could use String Parser, with a "/" delimiter (string item separator) then get the last item. I've never used Zip, sorry.
gone fishin'
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Klikmaster
Master of all things Klik
Registered
08/07/2002
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2599
   
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23rd March, 2004 at 16:34:40 -
the zip object can be used to unzip stuff for a game, like skins or add-ons, you don't have to use it to make a zip program. Winzip is free
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Shen
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14/05/2002
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23rd March, 2004 at 16:36:06 -
Winzip has a 21-day evaluation period. 9.0 does, anyway.
gone fishin'
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NovaSoft{Dynecys}
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08/03/2004
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23rd March, 2004 at 16:47:06 -
Yeah I suppose winzip is techincally free, but to actually OWN a copy and remove nag screen and create a legally distributable .exe you have to pay, which is something I don't like doing...
BTW Thanks Shen, I'm trying de-limiter but someone told me about the tree object which seems to do the job also
Viddy A ClockWork Orange, Droogs...
Goddamn you to hell 'Newbie' DC Rating... Go up, UP DAMN YOU!
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Mr Icekirby
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18/12/2003
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846
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23rd March, 2004 at 20:36:20 -
i didn't pay for my winzip, i didn't steal it either... it has no nag screen, i've used it for quite a while... and the zip extension is good for things like save files, you just add a really odd password so people can't edit your save files
Mr Icekirby says so!
OBEY ME!
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Rycon
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20/09/2002
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23rd March, 2004 at 20:58:35 -
If you think about it, the people who made winzip are very very kind, they COULD charge everybody after the 21 day trial, but no they offer it free with a nag screen. The program is in my opinion an advancement in computer technology, think of how usefull it is, saving you time and money (In some cases).
They deserve money, for making everybodys life easier. 
We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams...
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Crystal Clear (H.E.S)
Possibly Insane
Registered
06/10/2002
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2548
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24th March, 2004 at 00:41:09 -
Nova-Software to answer your question, use the "Common Dialog Object".
it does the same job as the File Object, if not better plus it has more commands.
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Heres the Code:
User clicks in Zone:
Show open dialog
After Open Dialog:
Add line "GetFileTitle$( "Common Dialog object" )"
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this will just get "n00bgame.exe" instead of the full path.
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http://www.distinctiv-efair.com/heretic/studios
Crystal Clear Productions: http://www.distinctiv-efair.com/heretic/crystalclear
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Klikmaster
Master of all things Klik
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08/07/2002
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2599
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24th March, 2004 at 12:29:22 -
if we had to pay for zip programs, then no-one would be able to un-zip (because who would wanna pay ) Also, no-one could compress anything, Crazzzy 
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Pete Nattress
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23/09/2002
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4811
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24th March, 2004 at 12:34:58 -
you seem to forget that windows ME and above comes with a built in compressor and decompressor that creates zip files (and can also encrypt them)... and also that there are plenty of other alternitves, like RAR. winzip is far from holding a monopoly...
www.thenatflap.co.uk
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Rycon
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20/09/2002
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24th March, 2004 at 18:36:34 -
Well no I dont think they are holding a monopoly, but you DO have to pay for winrar last time I checked.
We are the music makers, we are the dreamers of dreams...
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Pete Nattress
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23/09/2002
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25th March, 2004 at 07:50:11 -
actually i think you can use the winrar trial for as long as you like, all you get is a nag screen.
www.thenatflap.co.uk
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