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can anyone point me in the direction to get started in writing my own AIM add-on. I have a really good idea and I would like to write the program so everyone could partake, im just not sure where to get started.
its going to be an away message add-on. I would like it to install and be part of AIM, instead of a seperate program.
its going to add naked pole dancers!! what does it matter what its going to add? I asked for help getting started, not development advice.
we’re asking what you’re planning to do because that can affect what you need to do to implement it. besides that, I cant really think of much that aim could use (other than a complete overhaul from the bottom up) as far as away messages…
we’re not looking to rip you off and take your idea, we’re wondering what you could possibly have thought of to add on… if we can figure that part out we might be able to help you get started
sorry, his cocky question deserved a cocky answer.
the program will allow you to categorize your away messages into folders. you will also have the option to display a random message from a given folder (including all subfolders) and be able to set the message to change after a certain time frame.
its not a difficult thing to write, I just have never written an add-on to another program. im not sure where to start, how to latch it into AIM, etc.
Thanks for the help
my question was not cocky. So you obviously do not know what cocky means. Here’s a hint:
Quote:quote:cock·y adj.
Overly self-assertive or self-confident.-Dictionary.com
What was self-assertive or self-confident about my post? My post wasn’t cocky, it was interoggative. I wanted to know, because if it was to have them pop-up and have music and show everyone on your buddy list, I’d tell you it can’t be done. And since you want to make away message groups I am going to tell you that middle_man solves that problem, since it covers away message groups pretty well.
EDIT: 2nd part was irrelevant. But above still stands. I would like to educate the educated. Since s/he knows about all this computer languague, its not too surprising s/he doesn’t know how to use cocky properly in a sentence.
Dave, I didn’t make a new post, so this ok right?do everyone a favor and leave the thread alone. my programming skills are not at question here. im sure I can program in more languages than you have heard of. not at any point did I ask you to give your opinion about what I would like to program. and I dont really care what other programs “do what I want”. I would like the experience of programming the add-on myself, and ill program it in Fortran if I have to. so take your computer laiden ego trips elsewhere if you have nothing usefull to input.
Enough, both of you.
bigcfk: If you do not have any ideas or suggestions, please do not reply to this topic.
Quote:quote:Originally posted by bassphreek71the program will allow you to categorize your away messages into folders. you will also have the option to display a random message from a given folder (including all subfolders) and be able to set the message to change after a certain time frame.
*applauds*
Me, being the away message nut I am, have TONS of away messages. A way to file them is brilliant, and I would download it in an instant.
Woohoo!
I suggest middle_man since this is already a feature, and basspreak’s creation will take a while to be coded. So try out middle_man, and then when this wonderful add-on is uploaded for the public, you can switch. That’s my idea for you Ms. Music.
i tried middle_man out already…..it stinks. definitely not what I am aiming to do at all. once I get some insight on where to start with my project, it shouldnt take me too long. im still dancin around the “where do I start” question tho.
First off you need to know c++ or c.
Second you need to learn how other aim plugins work.
Aim plugins are usually ocm files. A ocm file is a dll with 2 exported functions OCMOpen and OCMClose. I have a example ocm file that you can download here http://fx-soft.com/downloads/blankocm.zip (note: this is the c++ source code)if you cant figure the rest out dont bother asking me, im just givin some hints because I dont have time to teach.
Quote:quote:Originally posted by bigcfkI suggest middle_man since this is already a feature, and basspreak’s creation will take a while to be coded. So try out middle_man, and then when this wonderful add-on is uploaded for the public, you can switch. That’s my idea for you Ms. Music.
Okay. Now that’s being being a smart ass. You just had to italicize those words, didn’t you?
This is a great idea, bass. I would download it.
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