Geometry with GFA-BASIC 32 - Help File (format CHM)

[scalion]

Hi all,

Here a help file compilation of some algorithm dedicated to geometry :

www.gfabasic32codes.info/images/SourcesGFA/GB32-Geometry.chm

EDIT:

If you want have a shortcut to this file in extra menu, copy the chm file in the Gfawin32.exe dir and compile this code to .gll file than you can insert in the extra menu (Extra/Extension Manager or CTRL+M).

Sub Gfa_Init
 
 Global IdxMenuGeometryHelpFile
 
 IdxMenuGeometryHelpFile = Gfa_AddMenu("Help Geometry", Help_Geometry_func)
 Gfa_MenuDesc(IdxMenuGeometryHelpFile) = "Open the Help File dedicated to Geometry"
 
End Sub
Proc Help_Geometry_func(Index%)
 
 Global String GeometryHelpFile
 
 GeometryHelpFile = Gfa_BasicPath
 If Right(GeometryHelpFile) = "\"
   GeometryHelpFile = Left(GeometryHelpFile, Len(GeometryHelpFile) - 1)
 EndIf
 
 GeometryHelpFile = GeometryHelpFile & "\GB32-Geometry.chm"
 
 If Not Exist(GeometryHelpFile)
   Message "The file " & GeometryHelpFile & " is not present."
 Else
   System "hh " & GeometryHelpFile
 EndIf
 
EndProc

[Roger Cabo]

Amazing!!! the Examples are very useful!

[dragonjim]

An excellent help file. Thanks for sharing.

[webu]

I have a CHM without content, why? Ok, It's Win7, but the CHM ist open and see no sides. Left side ar the headlines and the right side(s) is/are empty.

Attachments:

[(X)]

Same for me as webu

Ok I see!

Once we "open" the first compiled CHM file there is a Zipped file that must be unzipped and this creates a subdirectory: "\GB32-Geometry"

If you put the help file in there then "All is revealed!"

Bravo Nic!

[dragonjim]

The other way of doing it is to right click the .chm file and open the Properties box; if you see the option at the bottom to Unblock content, tick the box, Apply and you should see the full contents.

[(X)]

Wow! Quel beau travail!

Nice work!

[webu]

Jul 25, 2023 14:58:00 GMT 1 dragonjim said:

The other way of doing it is to right click the .chm file and open the Properties box; if you see the option at the bottom to Unblock content, tick the box, Apply and you should see the full contents.

Correct, this is it.

[(X)]

Hey Nic, as-tu pensé de l'ajouter au menu GFA via GLL?

You can add quick access to Nic's:"Geometry Help 'CHM' Document" (or any other action you can think of) by adding a menu entry under GFA's Extra menu!

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Here is an example of how this might be implemented.  It's totally possible for each programmer to customize this code to the way they like.

'#################################################################################
'
' DISCLAIMER:   THIS CODE IS OFFERED AS IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
'               YOU ARE FREE TO USE, COPY AND DISTRIBUTE.
'               THE USE OF THIS CODE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
'               I ACCEPT NO LIABILITY NOR MAKE ANY CLAIM OF
'               CORRECTNESS OR SUITABILITY IN PART OR IN WHOLE.
'
'#################################################################################
'
' FILENAME      GLL_MenuExtraGeometryHelp.G32
'
' DESCRIPTION   A GLL that adds a Menu Item under GFA Editor's 'Extra' menu
'               called: 'Help Geometry', which was provided by 'scalion' (Nicolas Rey).
'               You can download from the link below.  If you create a shortcut
'               you can call it easily as shown.  Or a hundred other ways...
'               https://gb32.proboards.com/thread/642/geometry-basic-help-file-format
'
' AUTHOR        (X)
' EMAIL         [e-mail]
' WEBSITE       https://gfabasic32.blogspot.com/
' FORUM         https://gb32.proboards.com/
' STARTED       2023-08-03
' UPDATED       <ISO date>
'

Sub GFA_Init
 ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
 ' Menu Extra addition of: 'Help Geometry' by 'scalion' (Nicolas Rey)...
 '
 Global IdxCreateCode%
 IdxCreateCode% = Gfa_AddMenu("&Help Geometry"#9"Alt+xh", P_MenuGeometryHelp)
 Gfa_MenuDesc(IdxCreateCode%) = "Calls 'Geometry Help' by Nicolas Rey (scalion GB32) https://gb32.proboards.com/thread/642/geometry-basic-help-file-format"
EndSub

Sub P_MenuGeometryHelp(i%)
 ShellExec "<your_prefered_dir>\GB32-Geometry.chm - Shortcut"
EndSub

/!\ You will need to compile this code and put the GLL file in the "GFABASIC32\bin\" directory or set a path to where GFA can access where you want to store it.  There are instruction on how to compile a GLL in the Help Document, then, add the GLL to your GFA Extension Link Libraries.  It should work instantly, no need to restart GFA.

[scalion]

I added a copy to clipboard button to the GFA-Basic codes.
I also completed the "graphic" section with a few things.
I will open a new Thread for this version 2.
This time i will indicate how to include it with GLL and how to pass the windows security.