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paulrosk
29-04-2011, 15:08
Hello everyone, so I was bored today, sat down and wrote a Windows Application for Tarot Card Training. It's just a little App that displays a random Tarot card, then when you click a button it displays the meaning of the card. Nothing fancy, but I found it a great tool for learning the meanings of the cards which I CAN NEVER REMEMBER! So if anybody out there is interested in trying it out I'll post the link at the end of this post. Just download the TarotTrainer.Zip file, unZip the files to a folder somewhere on your hard drive and run the setup,exe program. That will install the program as an App under Windows and put the program in your Start menu. If you don't want it anymore, just UnInstall it, the UnInstall program is a clean UnInstall, leaves nothing behind. Enjoy and leave me some feedback with any ideas, comments, etc.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3iEEcHW90qVMjAzNThkMTktNTBhZS00YWE0LWJkN DAtNmJkYThkNDU1NTQx&hl=en
Blessings ....
Paul
marimorimo
30-04-2011, 14:46
Wow, I found myself wishing for a tarot flash card app and your program descriptions sound exactly what I was wishing for. I can't download it right now but I will when I get back home later.
Is it possible to modify the card meanings included in the trainer?
Thanks a lot! I'll post feedback.:)
paulrosk
30-04-2011, 14:52
Thank you, I couldn't figure out what to call it but you nailed it right on the head, it's a "Flash Card" App! The card meanings are embedded in the code, but if you use it and have any suggestions I'll be glad to change the card meanings and release a Rev.2 of the program. I can make the meanings pretty long if I drop the font size down, even display them in a secondary form if need be. So try it out and let me know if you need any help installing it.
Blessings .....
Paul
paulrosk
30-04-2011, 17:09
You just gave me an idea, instead of embedding the "meanings" in the code I'm going to see if I can read it in from an external "text" file. That way anybody can change the "meanings" that are displayed. I'll keep you posted.
Blessings ....
Paul
paulrosk
30-04-2011, 23:13
I changed the Tarot "Flash Card" Trainer software. Now the card meanings are in a separate file that the user can modify if more detailed descriptions are required. This way you can display your own card meanings up to 1024 characters, enjoy. Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3iEEcHW90qVMmI4ZmE5NDItNmMzMi00YWVlLTgxZ WYtN2JlOWMzYzM1NWU2&hl=en
Blessings ....
Paul
marimorimo
01-05-2011, 01:04
I've downloaded and installed the program. It works great! I think the RWS card illustration size is just right, and it's easy/straightforward to use.
One thing that confused me when I first started it though is the "Select Card" button. I thought there would be a drop-down menu to select from or something :D Maybe "Random Card" or something similar would be more descriptive.
I'm still using the built-in card meanings but I'm planning to modify the meanings soon. It doesn't seem hard to do. Would I need to uninstall the program and reinstall it again (with the modified meanings database) for the update to work?
I was looking at the setup files and it occurred to me...it's possible to change the standard RWS deck with my own scans by keeping the original file names and picture dimensions, wouldn't it?
Thanks so much for this useful app :)
paulrosk
01-05-2011, 01:15
OK question 1, no you don't have to re-install, the program reads the meanings.txt file on startup, no problem, you can even change it while the program is running. #2 I like the idea of a drop-down box, next revision ....
Question 3 SURE! You can put your own deck in! I was thinking about that, but all I had in the way of Tarot deck pics was the Rider/Waite deck. So long as you conform to the numbering of the pictures and the pixel size it will work just fine. Feel free to experiment ... If you have Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, I can send you the source files and you make it your own!
Blessings ...
Paul
marimorimo
01-05-2011, 01:39
I can change the database while the program is running! That's cool :D
I don't have Microsoft Visual Basic and even if I had I wouldn't know what to do with it so no tweaking of source code for me XD I'll experiment with it (changing meanings, card scans) and report back :)
When you get down to the next revision I hope it would be possible to change decks/meanings database on the fly (or is that too much to ask)? XD
Either way, I'm already quite happy with the Tarot Trainer :)
paulrosk
01-05-2011, 06:03
If you had picture scans of each deck it wouldn't be that hard to switch decks on the fly, so long as all the pictures were the same size.
paulrosk
01-05-2011, 06:26
If you have picture scans of other decks you can send them to me and I'll incorporate them into the program. The pictures don't have to be the correct size, I can size them to the proper format, no problem. I have some pictures of other decks but they are not a complete deck, I'll fool around with it tonight and see what I can come up with. Any revisions to the code I'll upload to Google Docs so you can try it out OK?
paulrosk
05-05-2011, 08:04
Finally! After days and days I finally got the final (I hope) version of the Tarot Training "Flash Card" program for Windows completed. It now supports multiple decks, has a built in timer you can set from 10 seconds to 1 minute, options to display the card meaning when the card is selected or when you click a button. Also an option to select ANY card in the deck instead of at random, just LOADED with "bells and whistles!". So check it out, if anybody wants their "own" deck inserted into the software, let me know. All I need is scans of the cards and a scan of the card back, I'll resize the pictures and incorporate the deck into the next release of the program. Enjoy! And any questions, comments, suggestions are more than welcome! Here's the link to the new version, just download it, UnZip it and run the "setup.exe" program.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3iEEcHW90qVMjIxMDRjM2YtODU0Zi00ZDY0LWFkZ GItNjQ5Nzk4MDhhMmZi&hl=en
Blessings ...
Paul
TruthSeeking
06-05-2011, 04:48
Finally! After days and days I finally got the final (I hope) version of the Tarot Training "Flash Card" program for Windows completed. It now supports multiple decks, has a built in timer you can set from 10 seconds to 1 minute, options to display the card meaning when the card is selected or when you click a button. Also an option to select ANY card in the deck instead of at random, just LOADED with "bells and whistles!". So check it out, if anybody wants their "own" deck inserted into the software, let me know. All I need is scans of the cards and a scan of the card back, I'll resize the pictures and incorporate the deck into the next release of the program. Enjoy! And any questions, comments, suggestions are more than welcome! Here's the link to the new version, just download it, UnZip it and run the "setup.exe" program.
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3iEEcHW90qVMjIxMDRjM2YtODU0Zi00ZDY0LWFkZ GItNjQ5Nzk4MDhhMmZi&hl=en
Blessings ...
Paul
wow that is awesome , you should definitely keep updating the program if you have future ideas for this you could probably get really popular :p!
this works on the PC right you dont need a phone that can run apps?
usually when i hear apps i think about iphone and i dont have one..
but i am guessing when you say app you mean application for windows right?
..anyway i see its in a zip folder ..do i just unzip it ..and the thing inside the folder will be the installation right and it installs just like any other program would .. just making sure sorry, i dont want to mess my computer up lol
paulrosk
06-05-2011, 05:00
Yes, it is a Windows Application, runs on any PC running Windows. Just UnZip the ZIP file to a folder and run the "setup.exe" program that's it, the program will install like a standard Windows program. You can then start it from the START menu in Windows. I am working on Revision 6 right now, has a complete HELP file, plus multiple "meanings" file for each deck so you can have "meanings" for different decks. You can also put your OWN deck in, just read the HELP file for instructions. I'll be uploading new versions to Google Docs on a regular basis, so "watch" this thread for updates. Revision 6 should be ready sometime later today.
Blessings .....
Paul
TruthSeeking
06-05-2011, 05:41
Yes, it is a Windows Application, runs on any PC running Windows. Just UnZip the ZIP file to a folder and run the "setup.exe" program that's it, the program will install like a standard Windows program. You can then start it from the START menu in Windows. I am working on Revision 6 right now, has a complete HELP file, plus multiple "meanings" file for each deck so you can have "meanings" for different decks. You can also put your OWN deck in, just read the HELP file for instructions. I'll be uploading new versions to Google Docs on a regular basis, so "watch" this thread for updates. Revision 6 should be ready sometime later today.
Blessings .....
Paul
oh wow thank you and go you ! haha , you will be helping a lot of people with this program including me thank you for your effort and time towards creating this program :)
paulrosk
06-05-2011, 10:39
I just finished TarotSelector6, it's full of new features including an entire HELP file, multiple meanings files for each deck, and more goodies. Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B2qR3ZsAFhTXZDNiMzg5YWUtMDMyNi00MTQ1LWJlY mEtYmU5OTc2MDljMTFj&hl=en
Just UnZip the package and run the "setup.exe" program. If you get an error about an "iexxx.dll" file just ignore it, means the file is already registered on your system. This is a "Beta" release, so if you find any bugs or funny stuff, let me know and I'll fix it. Enjoy!
Blessings ...
Paul
paulrosk
07-05-2011, 13:00
OK people, version 7 is done and ready for the Beta release and it is LOADED!
The program now has a HUGE Help file, Forward and Reverse buttons for stepping through the deck, more detailed card meanings AND you can display the REVERSE meaning of the card as well! Set the "TEXT" size of the card meaning display to 3 different sizes, select different decks (with separate meanings) and much more! So check it out, it's what you've been waiting for!
Here's the link for download, just UnZip TarotSelector7.zip file to a folder and run the "setup.exe" program. If you get an error about registering a file, just click "Ignore", just means the file is already registered on your system, enjoy!
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B2qR3ZsAFhTXNjdjODUzOTgtOWY2OS00M2I0LWIzM DktZDU1Y2RjYzNmZjA3&hl=en
Blessings ....
Paul
paulrosk
07-05-2011, 18:04
Made a few minor additions to version 7, added a ZOOM function to take a closer look at the card graphics, and I added a built in Editor for modifying the meanings files. It just keeps getting better!
Here's the link to version 8, enjoy!
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B2qR3ZsAFhTXMzBmOGQwNzctNjUwYi00M2IwLThhN mUtYWEwYzcwYTZkMGU1&hl=en
Blessings ....
Paul
paulrosk
07-05-2011, 19:23
I just noticed that meanings6.txt got buggered up somehow with RTF characters!
Here's the correct file for meanings6.txt
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B2qR3ZsAFhTXMDczZDA1MDItODQ2YS00NzBhLTk2O TAtZTE0Y2E1MzVjMjI0&hl=en
Sorry ,,,,,
Blessings ...
Paul
paulrosk
08-05-2011, 02:58
OK, I corrected the bad "meanings6.txt" file in the .ZIP package, here's the link to the new Version 8 program:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B2qR3ZsAFhTXMzBmOGQwNzctNjUwYi00M2IwLThhN mUtYWEwYzcwYTZkMGU1&hl=en
Blessings ...
Paul
TruthSeeking
08-05-2011, 05:47
OK, I corrected the bad "meanings6.txt" file in the .ZIP package, here's the link to the new Version 8 program:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B2qR3ZsAFhTXMzBmOGQwNzctNjUwYi00M2IwLThhN mUtYWEwYzcwYTZkMGU1&hl=en
Blessings ...
Paul
yay thank you again for your hard work :)
paulrosk
08-05-2011, 05:54
Hey, it isn't "Hard Work" it's a "passion". I used to work for the D.O.D. I can "code" in 12 different languages! This was a "Walk In The Park". Just enjoy it, and send any "bug" reports to:
paul.rosk@gmail.com
It's still a "Beta" release, haven't checked the entire program out yet, so it's up to "you", play with it and let me know what you think of it. Any ideas, additions, comments, just let me know, always glad to change the "code" to make it better!
Blessings ...
Paul
paulrosk
20-05-2011, 09:00
Anybody have a chance to check out the new version(8) yet? Just curious to see what the reaction is.
In case you lost the link:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3iEEcHW90qVYTcwMGNiN2MtOWUyZS00Y2RjLWI1O TctZmY0ODQ3NGE0MWZi&hl=en
Here's the Tarot SpreadSheet link too:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3iEEcHW90qVMDYzMWFmZmUtNDg1OC00NjhiLWE4N jAtYTNjNjczMzY5ZTdl&hl=en
Blessings ....
Paul
That spreadsheet makes my eyebulbs bleed...
paulrosk
20-05-2011, 09:40
Thanks, have you tried the Tarot Training program?
Blessings ....
Paul
paulrosk
20-05-2011, 09:45
You did know that you change any of the colors on that Spreadsheet right? You can modify it any way you like!
Blessings ....
Paul
Oh my this is awesome! "code" in 12 languages (so that's C plus and all that? I am so quickly out of my depth once I leave my Firefox XD)??!?!
Would this work on a Mac with Snow leopard?
paulrosk
05-06-2011, 14:58
Try it and see! It's standard code, see if it works!
shadowomyn
06-06-2011, 11:50
I'm on an xp service pack 3, and so far it works great! Thank you!
paulrosk
06-06-2011, 11:57
That's what it was written under, WinXp SP3, so it should work on any Windows system from 2000 up! Enjoy it!
Espirito
07-06-2011, 23:23
Thanks Mate!!!!
Many thanks!
WolfyJames
08-06-2011, 06:50
I find the application interesting. I have a few suggestions though:
- The images should be bigger. With monitors and resolutions getting bigger (I just went myself from a 16/17 inches monitor 1280 X 1024 to a 24 inches one 1920 X 1080) the small cards are well, small, really small.
- Another reason for having somewhat bigger images is that I find the zoom feature rather useless since when it zooms it zooms such a small image you don't see anything at all but pixels.
So my suggestion would be to keep a bigger image than the one in the app that could be zoomed but have a more medium size in the app for the flash card.
I'm quite tempted myself to add the Tarot of Vampyres to it once I'm finished studying it.
Also, I've noticed that the app doesn't keep my choice of text size for the meanings, it's always large by default.
aw it doesn't work on Mac. All I get when I click setup is a bunch of gibberish in text :(