IRC Log from 2012-09-27

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02:08:18 <GizmoBot> vf2nsr Developer for PortableApps Current apps list is at http://portableapps.com/node/30620
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08:19:28 <pa_0643> hi all
08:19:55 <pa_0643> help!
08:19:55 <GizmoBot> pa_0643: Welcome to the PortableApps.com official chatroom. Ask your question and someone should be able to help you shortly. If you still don't get an answer, try posting on the forums: http://portableapps.com/forums
08:19:57 <pa_0643> ;)
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13:14:32 <wn2142> hello
13:14:45 <Sk1llSh0t> sup
13:16:42 <wn2142> was wondering how I pass along command line / startup arguments to the executables when clicked in the portableapps launcher
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13:36:22 <Sk1llSh0t> good question. i haven't had to do that before...
13:37:05 <Sk1llSh0t> maybe create a batch file and run the app that way
13:37:20 <Sk1llSh0t> if portableapps detects batch files. not sure though
13:37:21 <wn2142> will the executable and the batch file both show up in the launcher?
13:37:47 <Sk1llSh0t> you can hide the exe
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13:37:58 <wn2142> right
13:37:59 <Sk1llSh0t> and then just have the batch file assuming it will find it
13:38:09 <Sk1llSh0t> that's one option.
13:39:19 <Sk1llSh0t> one other option is find the ini file that lists the portable apps in the menu
13:39:26 <Sk1llSh0t> and manually add the parameter
13:39:48 <wn2142> I'll try that.. where is the ini file
13:40:23 <Sk1llSh0t> i'm just a user. not associated with portableapps so my suggestions may not be too precise. i'll look around for where it is...
13:42:15 <Sk1llSh0t> of course it may not keep an ini of the menu items. after it scans the folder on startup, it may not save the info anywhere
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13:45:55 <Sk1llSh0t> i don't think batch will work directly either but...
13:46:35 <Sk1llSh0t> there are batch to exe converter programs which will work. so make batch, convert to exe and let portableapps find it
13:46:42 <Sk1llSh0t> with your command line parameters
13:47:29 <Sk1llSh0t> http://www.techsupportalert.com/freeware-forum/portable-apps/1569-tutorial-create-portableapp-launcher.html
13:47:35 <Sk1llSh0t> there you go. that's what you want
13:48:18 <Sk1llSh0t> Portabilizer is a freeware application that creates launcher executables with custom icons. Launchers created with Portabilizer can run a program with specified parameters. These launchers are fully compatible with the PortableApps.com Platform, PortableDock and CodySafe.
13:48:50 <Sk1llSh0t> glad i found that. that might come in handy
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14:08:18 <GizmoBot> AluisioASG is a PortableApps.com developer and translator, previously known as kAlug.
14:10:41 <AluisioASG> wn2142: Has your problem been solved?
14:16:48 <Sk1llSh0t> http://www.techsupportalert.com/freeware-forum/portable-apps/1569-tutorial-create-portableapp-launcher.html
14:17:02 <Sk1llSh0t> i showed him this app.
14:17:36 <Sk1llSh0t> it creates an exe with custom icons and you can specify parameters.
14:17:46 <Sk1llSh0t> not sure of a solution inside portableapps
14:19:25 <AluisioASG> I never heard of it. Will take a look through.
14:19:33 <AluisioASG> wn2142: got my message?
14:35:15 <AluisioASG> wn2142: Extract this archive inside the program's directory: http://10minutefile.com/get/ef966b6f17
14:36:13 <Sk1llSh0t> what is that tool?
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14:38:05 <AluisioASG> I just hacked a simple PortableApps.com Launcher for him.
14:39:50 <Sk1llSh0t> oh. ha. cool
14:42:15 <Sk1llSh0t> what is the process for requesting a new app? I am curious if greatnews could be added to the portableapps list. there isn't a standalone, full featured rss reader currently and greatnews is a good one
14:42:40 <Sk1llSh0t> it is already portable but would be nice to have a paf installer for it (auto update, etc)
14:43:10 <Sk1llSh0t> or maybe feeddemon. any of them really
14:46:00 <AluisioASG> Well, you post in the 'Request Apps' forum, and hope some developer picks it up.
14:46:12 <Sk1llSh0t> yeah :)
14:46:18 <Sk1llSh0t> speaking of which, i should check back there
14:51:36 <Sk1llSh0t> there is a version of rssowl that is a year old. i may just stick with greatnews. it has an auto update feature which is nice. i prefer to stick with apps that auto update. saves lots of time when you have tons of apps that are always changing
14:53:05 <Sk1llSh0t> how do you decide which apps make it to your list of apps?
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15:02:05 <AluisioASG> It's up to our CEO, John T. Haller.
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15:22:30 <Sk1llSh0t> ah yes. makes sense
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19:58:03 <pkkm> Will the PortableApps updater work if I rename the "PortableApps" directory to "Apps"?
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22:15:36 <GizmoBot> AluisioASG is a PortableApps.com developer and translator, previously known as kAlug.
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22:19:06 <AluisioASG> hey JohnTHaller
22:19:11 <JohnTHaller> Hola
22:20:08 <AluisioASG> Sorry for messing up a bit with the Platform (I saw some bugs were caused by my changes).
22:20:21 <JohnTHaller> No worries. They're all fixed. Packaging 11.0 final now.
22:20:50 <AluisioASG> Oh, is there still time for an updated translation?
22:24:21 <JohnTHaller> If you do it right now
22:24:40 <AluisioASG> OK. Gimme 5 minutes.
22:30:23 <AluisioASG> JohnTHaller: It seems that MENU_OPTIONS_UPDATE has been removed. Is that right?
22:30:34 <JohnTHaller> yup
22:37:48 <AluisioASG> Almost done.
22:37:57 <JohnTHaller> Ok. Just waiting on you :)
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22:43:33 <AluisioASG> Just a sec; there is a line missing somewhere.
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22:45:40 <pa_5252> Hello
22:46:20 <pa_5252> I am looking for assistance on installing a personal app call Attachmate. Any clue how to do this?
22:46:52 <pa_5252> Attachmate is A.KA Reflections
22:47:02 <JohnTHaller> Most of us devs are busy prepping the 11.0 platform release that is about to go out at the moment, so you'd probably be better off asking it the forums so folks can answer as they have time.
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22:52:20 <JohnTHaller> PortableApps.com Platform 11.0 is built, uploading and mirroring to the download servers.
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