MrBrant 0 #1 March 30, 2005 Hey guys, A few people have been asking for a repack calculator/reminder. (wheather an e-mail reminder, or other, or what not). Anywhoo, I had to do a programming assignment for school, so I decided to make one. This program runs in the background on your computer, with a taskbar icon (near the system clock, MSN, etc). You enter your repack data, and settings, and it will pop a box up and remind you when you are approaching your due date. Accually a cool little program (If i do say so myself ) Anywhoo, download this: (right-click and "save-as") http://www.mrbrant.com/files/RepackCalc.zip Unzip the folder contained in that archive to the root directory of your C drive. You then have to move a shortcut to the startup folder (in order for the notifications to appear when u approach your date) Detailed install instructions are in a Read-Me file also included in the zip file. Hope some people can find this useful, Post any questions here, or PM me. Later. (edited to add sum screenshots ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #2 March 30, 2005 Installed. Can you modify it to remind me when to give the dog his heart worm medicine too??? Seriously, it works so far. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #3 March 30, 2005 Good job! Nowadays it's custom to publish your source code for noncommercial applications, otherwise people who don't know you personally may properly question the safety of your compiled code. So I ask you to please post your source. As a courtesy, I'm attaching a draft header that contains legal notices for protecting you and your rights, also it bears the usual statuory exculpations. Thanks for sharing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #4 March 30, 2005 Ya I did think about the fact you might be cracking my computer, but I don't want your source code... Karma in skydiving will catch up with us all... But, what is the "coolness checkbox"??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #5 March 30, 2005 As SB said, in this uncertain world I don't install binary code from people I don't trust... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jas8472 0 #6 March 30, 2005 In the UK the repack cycle is 6 calander months. No confusion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #7 March 30, 2005 Sure, not a problem. I don't care about copy-writing. Anybody who wants to make my program better is welcome to it. I'll post it up today, if it'll make people feel better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #8 March 30, 2005 As promised (can't upload to my server right now, so it's as an attachment to this post ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #9 March 30, 2005 QuoteIn the UK the repack cycle is 6 calander months. Quote Just enter 180 days into your repack cycle The "coolness checkbox" is for just that. Coolness (it doens't do nuttin) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #10 March 30, 2005 will check it out and let you know how it works. Thanks! Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IanHarrop 42 #11 March 30, 2005 Hey I like this! One thought if you're looking for ideas for changes/improvements: It might be nice to be able to enter dates for more than 1 rig, say up to 5 to cover the really hardcore or families that have more than 1 jumper. Would be neat if one could name the rigs when more than one rig is being monitored."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jameslovaas 0 #12 March 30, 2005 Thanks. Our dzo's wife tries to keep track, but it will be nice to know ahead of time. So far, it works great! James Lovaas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrBrant 0 #13 April 1, 2005 QuoteHey I like this! One thought if you're looking for ideas for changes/improvements: It might be nice to be able to enter dates for more than 1 rig, say up to 5 to cover the really hardcore or families that have more than 1 jumper. Would be neat if one could name the rigs when more than one rig is being monitored. Thats a good idea. I'll see what I can do if I can find some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IanHarrop 42 #14 April 6, 2005 Just a couple of points to consider after having the software loaded for a while: - When it first loads it always says 0 days until repack. It corrects it self after I open it to full screen and minimize it to the tray again. - leave my computer on or put it to sleep for days on end. The software does not notice the day change unless I open it to full screen display. Don't get me wrong, I still really like this tool, just pointing out some bugs! Thanks, MrBrant!"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrBrant 0 #15 April 6, 2005 Yeah, If you put your computer to sleep, it will not-auto update (program needs to be restarted for this to occur). It's meant to be started up each time the computer boots. (I also have that problem, since I usually just hibernate my laptop whne i'm done using it). I'm not exactly sure how to get it to auto-update without stealing too many system resources. I don't know a whole-heck-of-alot about programming, so if any other programmers want to take a crack at it, by all means, use whatever you can/want from my original code. The "0 days" on startup sounds kind of weird. I've never had that problem. I'll try to duplicate. Thanks for the feedback ) Anybody else having issues? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FireMedicJumper 0 #16 May 1, 2006 Is your repack software still available? Can it accommodate multiple rigs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adobelover 0 #17 May 1, 2006 OR...... you can go to rigminder.com and for free, list your rig(s), canopy info etc. and they will send you reminder e-mails for repacks, AAD service, etc. They also offer a free e-mail account. _________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Chizazz 0 #18 May 2, 2006 Hmmm I tried rigminder.com and it's not a known website. Might be down right now. Or not around anymore. Hey-o. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites adobelover 0 #19 May 2, 2006 Sorry...my mistake...it's rigminder.net NOT com_________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MrBrant 0 #20 May 2, 2006 QuoteIs your repack software still available? Can it accommodate multiple rigs? wow, I had completly forgotten about this thing. All the code, etc. from this was stolen along with my laptop last christmas. And, since i don't have my webserver thing anymore, its gone. It was written in about an hour-and-a-half, and was full of bugs anyway the Rigminder.net thing has worked well for me though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FireMedicJumper 0 #21 May 2, 2006 Well, thanks anyway. Sorry to hear about your laptop. I just finished listing my rigs on rigminder. Bummer, I have one reserve out of date right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Johnsisland 0 #22 May 2, 2006 QuoteHmmm I tried rigminder.com and it's not a known website. Might be down right now. Or not around anymore. Hey-o. www.rigminder.net net, not com. JeffArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eule 0 #23 May 2, 2006 I thought everybody put their repack dates in their crontab or .calendar file or something like that. I must be weird. Maybe everybody knows this one, but at one DZ I've been to, they put a tag on the left leg strap of their student rigs, right next to the container, with the repack date written on it. They use those papery-plasticky wristbands you sometimes get when you go to a concert or a club to show that you're of drinking age or have paid your admission or whatever. The tags seem to last the requred time, and stay put on the leg strap. If all you have to do is look at your rig to see the date, that seems pretty easy. Of course this may not work as well for longer-term events like AAD batteries/maintenance, statute of limitations expiring, etc. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Buried 0 #10 March 30, 2005 will check it out and let you know how it works. Thanks! Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #11 March 30, 2005 Hey I like this! One thought if you're looking for ideas for changes/improvements: It might be nice to be able to enter dates for more than 1 rig, say up to 5 to cover the really hardcore or families that have more than 1 jumper. Would be neat if one could name the rigs when more than one rig is being monitored."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jameslovaas 0 #12 March 30, 2005 Thanks. Our dzo's wife tries to keep track, but it will be nice to know ahead of time. So far, it works great! James Lovaas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #13 April 1, 2005 QuoteHey I like this! One thought if you're looking for ideas for changes/improvements: It might be nice to be able to enter dates for more than 1 rig, say up to 5 to cover the really hardcore or families that have more than 1 jumper. Would be neat if one could name the rigs when more than one rig is being monitored. Thats a good idea. I'll see what I can do if I can find some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #14 April 6, 2005 Just a couple of points to consider after having the software loaded for a while: - When it first loads it always says 0 days until repack. It corrects it self after I open it to full screen and minimize it to the tray again. - leave my computer on or put it to sleep for days on end. The software does not notice the day change unless I open it to full screen display. Don't get me wrong, I still really like this tool, just pointing out some bugs! Thanks, MrBrant!"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #15 April 6, 2005 Yeah, If you put your computer to sleep, it will not-auto update (program needs to be restarted for this to occur). It's meant to be started up each time the computer boots. (I also have that problem, since I usually just hibernate my laptop whne i'm done using it). I'm not exactly sure how to get it to auto-update without stealing too many system resources. I don't know a whole-heck-of-alot about programming, so if any other programmers want to take a crack at it, by all means, use whatever you can/want from my original code. The "0 days" on startup sounds kind of weird. I've never had that problem. I'll try to duplicate. Thanks for the feedback ) Anybody else having issues? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireMedicJumper 0 #16 May 1, 2006 Is your repack software still available? Can it accommodate multiple rigs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adobelover 0 #17 May 1, 2006 OR...... you can go to rigminder.com and for free, list your rig(s), canopy info etc. and they will send you reminder e-mails for repacks, AAD service, etc. They also offer a free e-mail account. _________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chizazz 0 #18 May 2, 2006 Hmmm I tried rigminder.com and it's not a known website. Might be down right now. Or not around anymore. Hey-o. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adobelover 0 #19 May 2, 2006 Sorry...my mistake...it's rigminder.net NOT com_________________________________________ Old age ain't no place for sissies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBrant 0 #20 May 2, 2006 QuoteIs your repack software still available? Can it accommodate multiple rigs? wow, I had completly forgotten about this thing. All the code, etc. from this was stolen along with my laptop last christmas. And, since i don't have my webserver thing anymore, its gone. It was written in about an hour-and-a-half, and was full of bugs anyway the Rigminder.net thing has worked well for me though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FireMedicJumper 0 #21 May 2, 2006 Well, thanks anyway. Sorry to hear about your laptop. I just finished listing my rigs on rigminder. Bummer, I have one reserve out of date right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Johnsisland 0 #22 May 2, 2006 QuoteHmmm I tried rigminder.com and it's not a known website. Might be down right now. Or not around anymore. Hey-o. www.rigminder.net net, not com. JeffArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eule 0 #23 May 2, 2006 I thought everybody put their repack dates in their crontab or .calendar file or something like that. I must be weird. Maybe everybody knows this one, but at one DZ I've been to, they put a tag on the left leg strap of their student rigs, right next to the container, with the repack date written on it. They use those papery-plasticky wristbands you sometimes get when you go to a concert or a club to show that you're of drinking age or have paid your admission or whatever. The tags seem to last the requred time, and stay put on the leg strap. If all you have to do is look at your rig to see the date, that seems pretty easy. Of course this may not work as well for longer-term events like AAD batteries/maintenance, statute of limitations expiring, etc. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
FireMedicJumper 0 #21 May 2, 2006 Well, thanks anyway. Sorry to hear about your laptop. I just finished listing my rigs on rigminder. Bummer, I have one reserve out of date right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnsisland 0 #22 May 2, 2006 QuoteHmmm I tried rigminder.com and it's not a known website. Might be down right now. Or not around anymore. Hey-o. www.rigminder.net net, not com. JeffArch? I can arch just fine with my back to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eule 0 #23 May 2, 2006 I thought everybody put their repack dates in their crontab or .calendar file or something like that. I must be weird. Maybe everybody knows this one, but at one DZ I've been to, they put a tag on the left leg strap of their student rigs, right next to the container, with the repack date written on it. They use those papery-plasticky wristbands you sometimes get when you go to a concert or a club to show that you're of drinking age or have paid your admission or whatever. The tags seem to last the requred time, and stay put on the leg strap. If all you have to do is look at your rig to see the date, that seems pretty easy. Of course this may not work as well for longer-term events like AAD batteries/maintenance, statute of limitations expiring, etc. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
