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by Rod
Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: BASIC code examples
Topic: Chess Version 2.5
Replies: 7
Views: 11268

Re: Chess Version 2.5

No, it’s my fault because I was also told that I had reused a handle but did not realise the significance. It is where I open a window to gauge the size of the client area and then reuse that handle later in the code. Both issues are probably bad practice on my part. But the handle reuse obviously s...
by Rod
Mon Dec 18, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: BASIC code examples
Topic: Chess Version 2.5
Replies: 7
Views: 11268

Chess Version 2.5

I have been advised that my LB Chess program does not run correctly in LBB. Not sure I fully understand what the issue is but it is an easy fix. It seems I need to save and restore a Global value when exiting a recursive loop. Here is the section of code that needs fixed. This is a link to the origi...
by Rod
Mon Sep 06, 2021 7:45 am
Forum: Liberty BASIC Language
Topic: 'include filename.bas
Replies: 16
Views: 17781

Re: 'include filename.bas

I believe the LBW download is still available on Alyce's site. The problem seems to be browser based, a casual click gets ignored. On my iMac I need to Command Click to get the download started and I also need to Allow downloads from her site. Nanny state again. I know it is different for Windows, t...
by Rod
Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:34 pm
Forum: Showcase
Topic: Run 'Lemmings' in your browser!
Replies: 2
Views: 7647

Re: Run 'Lemmings' in your browser!

I have just noticed, the picture gives the game play away! But, who cares its still just fun, brings a smile to my face as soon as the music starts.
by Rod
Fri Oct 09, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: General Board
Topic: A disaster
Replies: 3
Views: 7193

Re: A disaster

I can thoroughly recommend Richard's preferred virus checker. The first thing I do with a new PC is delete whatever checker has been bundled with the package and install Windows Defender. I have been using it for more than fifteen years and never encountered a problem. It is a fully comprehensive pa...
by Rod
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:27 am
Forum: BASIC code examples
Topic: Formatting Numeric Input
Replies: 42
Views: 83549

Re: Formatting Numeric Input

I am not sure I am solving the actual problem but I made a small change to your function to handle -.123 it now returns -0.123 txt$=".123" print txt$,len(txt$),num$(txt$),len(num$(txt$)) txt$="0.123" print txt$,len(txt$),num$(txt$),len(num$(txt$)) txt$="-.123" print txt...
by Rod
Thu Apr 19, 2018 6:15 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: I HAVE BEEN BANNED FROM THE LB FORUM!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 21016

Re: I HAVE BEEN BANNED FROM THE LB FORUM!!!

Since I am being painted as the villain I will correct a thing or two if I may. may not be promoted There is a keyword in there, "promoted". Before anyone argues there is a difference between the words mentioned, recommended and promoted. Rods attitude towards forum members That should rea...
by Rod
Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Technical Wiki
Replies: 11
Views: 20746

Re: Technical Wiki

You will get more positive activity.
by Rod
Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Technical Wiki
Replies: 11
Views: 20746

Re: Technical Wiki

Fresh start might be good, it is not a subject everyone is interested in.
by Rod
Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Technical Wiki
Replies: 11
Views: 20746

Re: Technical Wiki

Bundled is good.