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by Squirly
Wed Nov 29, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: Talking LiveCode
Topic: Machine ID
Replies: 11
Views: 11933

I got it from Sons of thunder http://www.sonsothunder.com/devres/revolution/tips/env001.htm It works, no problem. But the point is that I have to be able to identify a certain machine at any time (it's a touch screen cash register) in order to keep up with the cash float. If you replace the network ...
by Squirly
Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:48 am
Forum: Talking LiveCode
Topic: Machine ID
Replies: 11
Views: 11933

Machine ID

I'm trying to get a unique ID number for a machine and so far I've managed to find a function that enables you to get the MAC address of whatever PC you're working on. That's great, except that things change if you go and replace the network card on said machine, making existing code useless. I need...
by Squirly
Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:05 am
Forum: Converting to LiveCode
Topic: Clock
Replies: 4
Views: 10411

Well, turns out I need to be constantly running, while I'm doning whatever else needs doing. In other words, I've got it in a repeat forever loop (hence the "wait 1 second with messages" line). Is this the best way or can you think of something better?
by Squirly
Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:34 am
Forum: Converting to LiveCode
Topic: Clock
Replies: 4
Views: 10411

I'll try it out. Thanks!
by Squirly
Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:15 am
Forum: Converting to LiveCode
Topic: Clock
Replies: 4
Views: 10411

Clock

Hi, I'm new. :) I know this doesn't exactly fit the forum , but I'm frustrated to all hell and there doesn't seem to be anywhere else. I'm looking for a clock. Specifically, a simple timer which gets date and time and displays it in a label, updating automatically every second. Simple right? That's ...