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The Resource
Kit contains several scripts and projects, all expertly documented and
simple to understand. To better help you in understanding the concepts
that Formula Graphics is built upon, you can load these samples into
the Formula Graphics editor and deconstruct or add to them.
This hands
on approach to learning will allow you to rapidly begin producing projects
with Formula Graphics.
Below is
a listing of samples and what they accomplish:
Animation
Samples:
Animations.fgx and Animations.sxt
Description: Learn the basics of using animated graphics within
FGX. The associated script will show you how to manipulate the animations
dynamically while the projects is running. The script and project are
tied together so you can see how things work together.
Database
Samples: Database.fgx and Database.sxt
Description: This will show how to load information into an array,
which can then be easily transferred into a database of your liking.
The project sample takes user input and then the associated script will
transfer that input into an array.
Data
Files
Samples: DataFiles.fgx and DataFiles.sxt
Description: Data Files, such as text files, can be manipulated
in many different ways with Formula Graphics. This project will show
you how to open files, add to files, search through files, and other
tasks. The associated script is responsible for making these things
happen.
Data
Screen
Samples: Datascreen.fgx and Script.sxt
Description: Use this project and script to understand how an
interface can be created for data stored in an ASCII text file.
Dynamic
Link Libraries
Samples:
DLL.fgx and DLL.sxt
Description: By manipulating DLLs you can extend the capabilities
of FGX greatly. This project and script will show you how to access
DLL functions and use them in your project.
Edit
Boxes
Samples: Editbox1.fgx and Editbox.sxt
Description: See how to manipulate different functions that have
a bearing on how information is displayed in Edit Boxes.
Understanding
Formula Graphics
Samples:
fgxhelp.fgx and fgxhelp.sxt
Description:
This is a full version of the popular manual "Understanding
Formula Graphics". This was written totally with FGX and demonstrates
several features. This project and the associated script demonstrates
how to make a project that can download updates to itself over the internet.
Files
and Directories
Samples:
FilesandDirectories.fgx and FilesandDirectories.sxt
Description: Discover many of the functions that can be used
to manipulate files and directories of a users machine through FGX.
The project calls many functions through it's associated script.
Global
Variables
Samples:
GlobalVariableScreens.fgx
and GlobalVariableScreens.sxt
Description: Global variables make storing user information a
snap. This sample shows how to save the screen the user last viewed
before exiting the project. The next time the user opens the project,
he is taken right back to where he left off.
Graphics
Window
Samples: GraphicsWindow.fgx and GraphicsWindow.sxt
Description: Through calls to the associated script, this project
will demonstrate how to manipulate the graphics window to accomplish
different techniques such as transitions and testing the resolution.
Windows
Start Menu Program Groups
Samples:
icons.fgx and Icons.sxt
Description: Installing program groups and icons is easy when
following this sample. This is very useful when writing setup programs
with FGX.
If Statements
Samples:
IfStatements.fgx and IfStatements.sxt
Description:
This simply demonstrates the use of "IF" statements in
a Formula Graphics script to produce logic in your project.
INI
Files
Samples: ini_project.fgx and INI.sxt
Description: This project and it's associated script will show
you how to use INI files in your project. This is a useful alternative
to using the Windows Registry to store information about your project.
Email
and Web
Samples: Internet.fgx and Internet.sxt
Description:
This
great project has a web browser created totally with FGX. The second
screen in the project will allow you to send email, right through FGX.
Listings
Samples: Listings.fgx and Listings.sxt
Description:
This project illustrates "looping" from a script as well
as how to use a Combo Box.
Loops
Samples:
Loops.fgx and Loops.sxt
Description: This project and its associated script demonstrates
the programming concept of Looping.
Splash
Screen
Samples: manual.fgx and FGXHelp.sxt
Description: This is a one screen project that shows how you
could create a splash screen for your project.
Multimedia
System
Samples:
MultimediaSystem.fgx and MultimediaSystem.sxt
Description: This is the largest and most comprehensive project
included in the resource kit. It contains demonstrations for the following
elements: Background, Rectangle, Picture, Animation, Animation with
Sound, Video, Sounds, Text, Buttons, Dialog Box, Specials, Input, Wait,
Actions, Control, and End.
ODBC
Samples: ODBC.fgx and ODBC.sxt
Description: Access to ODBC is possible through FGX as this project
and its associated script demonstrate.
Pictures
Samples: pictures.fgx
Description: An extensive review of the Picture element and how
to manipulate it during run time, with out scripting.
Picture
Viewer
Samples:
PicViewer.fgx and PicViewer.sxt
Description: By using the HTML element, this project demonstrates
how you could use FGX to create a picture viewer.
Progress
Bar
Samples:
Progress.fgx and Progress.sxt
Description: Use this project to demonstrate the use of the Progress
Bar element in FGX. Using the associated script, you will see how to
make a progress bar display a countdown from a user specified amount
of time in minutes and seconds.
Screen
Saver
Samples:
screensaver.fgx
Description: Learn how to make a screen saver in FGX that actually
works.
Scripts
Samples:
Scripts.fgx and Scripts.sxt
Description: This demonstrates the basics of incorporating a
script into your project, such as how to call a procedure from within
the project.
Setup
Project
Samples:
setup1.fgx and setup.sxt
Description: In order to use the Setup Utility function of FGX,
you must first create a setup project that will carry out the necessary
setup procedures, such as copying files and installing icons in the
program group. This project and script can be used as a template in
creating such a system.
Shareware
Samples: Shareware.fgx and Shareware.sxt
Description: If you have ever wanted to create functionality
into your project so that it would act like shareware (stops operating
after a certain number of uses), then this project and its script will
be helpful.
The
Switch Statement
Samples:
Switch.fgx and Switch.sxt
Description:
A cousin to the "If" statement, this project and script demonstrates
the use of the switch statement in making your projects more logical.
Variables
Samples:
Variables.fgx and Variables.sxt
Description: As one of the most basic concepts in any programming
language, variables are used quit extensively in FGX scripting. This
project and associated script very thoroughly show the differences between
different variables in FGX and how they can be used most effectively
in your project.
Windows
Messaging
Samples: WindowsMessages.fgx and WindowsMessages.sxt
Description: FGX has the ability to be tightly integrated into
Microsoft Windows. This project and script demonstrates techniques that
make use of Windows Messaging.
Windows
Registry
Samples: WindowsRegistry.fgx and WindowsRegistry.sxt
Description: Accessing the Windows Registry from FGX can be tricky,
but this sample makes it simple to see it in action.
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