[04 Jul 2006] Questions and request

[Elwood]

Note: This is an archived post that was originally sent to the Hollywood mailing list on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:23:02 +0200

Hi,

I would like to know a few things about Hollywood so here my questions: - is it possible to generate C code from a hollywood code ? The reason is that hollywood could be used like a RAD software. Or is it planned ? - is there a debugger which can be used to run a program step by step ? - is it possible to call OS functions ? Reaction Classes ?

Thanks in advance.

Also is it possible to release an example source code ? It would be helpful to display one example on the Airsoft website.

bye

[SamuraiCrow]

Note: This is an archived post that was originally sent to the Hollywood mailing list on Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:14:07 -0000

First of all, Hollywood has its own Basic-like language compiler that doesn't need a C compiler at all. It sounds to me like you are waiting for the completion of the AVD GUI builder for AmigaOS 4 like I am.

Secondly, in order for Hollywood to be used as RAD software there would have to be a standard GUI for all Amiga-like platforms. AROS and MorphOS use MUI (or compatible) GUIs, and AmigaOS 3.5-4.0 use ReAct with an MUI shareware version available.

Thirdly, it is not possible to use AmigaOS classes and libraries within Hollywood without an appropriate plugin. So far the format for plugins has not been released to the public. Current plugins include the Malibu plugin for importing SCALA presentations, and a planned plugin for reading some PowerPoint presentations.

The Hollywood Designer package includes a GUI toolkit for making presentations without having to resort to actual programming but this is optional as it seems you already know some programming.

I've never really used a debugger since Hollywood has a simple enough language that it doesn't seem to need it.

[Elwood]

Note: This is an archived post that was originally sent to the Hollywood mailing list on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:50:33 +0200

Hello,

Secondly, in order for Hollywood to be used as RAD software there would have to be a standard GUI for all Amiga-like platforms. AROS and MorphOS use MUI (or compatible) GUIs, and AmigaOS 3.5-4.0 use ReAct with an MUI shareware version available.

I know that. That's why I said "like" a RAD i.e an easy way to program a tool and to work with others. Ok, forget about the RAD. What I would need is an easy to use language (Hollywood basic) and create a C source. This C source could be integrated in a C based project. So that I could work with C coders to build a big project.

Imagine : Hollywood coders could help in porting Mozilla. Interesting thought, don't you think ?

Thirdly, it is not possible to use AmigaOS classes and libraries within Hollywood without an appropriate plugin. So far the format for plugins has not been released to the public.

Ok. Again, I asked because I could create Reaction GUIs with Hollywood. I need some apps that doesn't exist in OS4. I could do them with Hollywood but I'm certainly not skilled enough to do it in C So it seems I'll have to wait for a Reaction plugin to come. One day I hope.

[airsoftsoftwair]

Note: This is an archived post that was originally sent to the Hollywood mailing list on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:49:32 +0200

I know that. That's why I said "like" a RAD i.e an easy way to program a tool and to work with others. Ok, forget about the RAD. What I would need is an easy to use language (Hollywood basic) and create a C source. This C source could be integrated in a C based project. So that I could work with C coders to build a big project.

Imagine : Hollywood coders could help in porting Mozilla. Interesting thought, don't you think ?

Um, no. That doesn't make sense. Hollywood will never be able to output C source code. Hollywood's script language and C are two completely different things.

Ok. Again, I asked because I could create Reaction GUIs with Hollywood. I need some apps that doesn't exist in OS4. I could do them with Hollywood but I'm certainly not skilled enough to do it in C So it seems I'll have to wait for a Reaction plugin to come. One day I hope.

Well, a Reaction plugin is not likely because Reaction is an AmigaOS thing. If I ever do a GUI plugin, it has to be something that is available on MorphOS and AROS so it would probably be a MUI plugin or even old gadtools.