schultzd@kira.uucp (David Schultz) (12/05/90)
This has probably been hashed out quite a few times, so please respond via e-mail. If the problem interests you, send me mail and I'll forward solutions I receive. Here it goes: I will be using SOZOBON. I want to make a desktop accessory that can call a program. 1.) Is it possible to call a program from a desktop acc? I have never programmed on an ST before, but have been reading c.s.a.st.tech & c.s.a.st for over a year. I have a VERY ROUGH idea. I think I need to use a resource file for the box that will get all the options for the called program. I am not sure how to 2.) How do I get C code to utilize a resource file? I would guess that is all for now. My goal is to write a desktop acc to call Sozobon. That way, I don't have to leave my text editor to compile. Of course, I'll GIVE IT AWAY if it works! -- ----- David W. Schultz ----- ----- uunet!frith!schultzd ----- ----- Work Phone: (517)-353-8891 ----- -- "Since my opinions are mine, I won't tell you who I work for." --
rosenkra@convex.com (William Rosencranz) (12/05/90)
In article <1990Dec4.191655.24027@msuinfo.cl.msu.edu> schultzd@kira.uucp (David Schultz) writes: >I will be using SOZOBON. I want to make a desktop accessory that can >call a program. [...] > That way, I don't have to leave my text editor to >compile. if u used microemacs (3.9i or later?) u would not have to leave your editor. since both soz and emacs come with source, u could hack up a system to point yer editor to the offending lines on errors, as well. i think emacs may do this with MWC now, but i don't use that compiler. the spell.cmd command file for emacs may give u some ideas, too. the gulam shell has emacs built-in as well, and can be "backgrounded". >Of course, I'll GIVE IT AWAY if it works! that's the spirit! make sure u give away source, too... -bill rosenkra@convex.com -- Bill Rosenkranz |UUCP: {uunet,texsun}!convex!c1yankee!rosenkra Convex Computer Corp. |ARPA: rosenkra%c1yankee@convex.com
ralph@laas.fr (Ralph P. Sobek) (12/06/90)
Have you ever heard of gulam? In it you call `ue' to edit, ^Z (control-Z) to suspend while you call sozobon. Problem, then `fg' to foreground the editor. And the loop is finished. -- Ralph P. Sobek Disclaimer: The above ruminations are my own. ralph@laas.fr Addresses are ordered by importance. ralph@laas.uucp, or ...!uunet!laas!ralph If all else fails, try: sobek@eclair.Berkeley.EDU =============================================================================== Reliable software should kill people reliably! -Andy Mickel, Pascal News #13,78
jvt@its.bt.co.uk (John Trickey) (12/07/90)
I am very interesed in this as I am about to go through a similar exercise for different reasons. >I would guess that is all for now. My goal is to write a desktop acc >to call Sozobon. That way, I don't have to leave my text editor to >compile. I don't leave mine now. I use MUPFEL as a shell and elvis as the editor. The sequence :!make is all I need to compile. You could do it with GULAM also by temporary leaving the editor with ^Z then typing whatever you want at the command prompt. fg will return you to your edit. John -- John Trickey <jvt@its.bt.co.uk> || ..!mcsun!ukc!axion!its G4REV @ GB7SUT Voice: +44 21 333 3369 #include <std/disclaimer>
schultzd@kira.uucp (David Schultz) (12/13/90)
To everyone who has asked me if I've heard of Gulam: YES, I have. I just think my idea will use a lot less than 200K. I think it would be convenient on a 0.5 meg machine. It also allows more control than CC under Sozo without having to look up everything. Also, I want to learn to write GEM Programs. Please, stop telling me not to do this. It sounds like fun! -- ----- David W. Schultz ----- ----- uunet!frith!schultzd ----- ----- Work Phone: (517)-353-8891 ----- -- "Since my opinions are mine, I won't tell you who I work for." --