Chris Dunn - [News] - LATEST

Latest News
All News

NEW Software Releases - Feature Requests needed!! Posted Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:05:00 +1000 by Chris

I have recently released updates to:

  • Lookup
  • MediaCentre
  • Print Queue Manager

All three now have a new installer, an updated help guide and will sit nicely together in your start menu and on your Windows 7 PC.

I have also included some feature updates to Print Queue Manager and MediaCentre both in response to feature requests.  All of the requests I have received recently have now been resolved in new features, so I am looking for more. Play with my software and tell me what you think, what would you do better?

Christian.

Share/Bookmark

Print Queue Manager 3.0.9 is NOW AVAILABLE!!! Posted Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:04:00 +1000 by Chris

I have released an update for Print Queue Manager.

The new version includes an installer and now supports Windows 7.

This release resolved a feature request from Marcello. I have removed delete from the clear settings option and have used delete and shift delete to control the removal of jobs as a user would expect. To ensure no jobs are accidentally deleted I have also added a confirmation message to both delete options.

Check it out: Print Queue Manager

Share/Bookmark

Lookup 8 is NOW AVAILABLE!! Posted Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:47:00 +1000 by Chris

Lookup, my Microsoft Access Database Search Tool, has just been upgraded to version 8.

New features include:

  • New Improved query engine
  • Support for new database formats and Access 2007/2010
  • Paging of results for easy searching
  • Improved Excel export
  • Support for Windows 7
  • New simplified user interface
  • Access Object Viewer for accessing database features
  • Improved configuration file management.
  • Improved Licencing
  • Improved performance logging

Find out more here: Lookup

Share/Bookmark

For Sale: 1992 Toyota Celica Convertible Limited Edition 300 Posted Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:18:00 +1000 by Chris

Car Details

Vehicle 1992 TOYOTA CELICA
Price $9,990* 
Interior Colour Grey
Kilometres 130,000
Colour Metallic Blue
Transmission 4 speed Automatic
Body 2 door 4 seat CONVERTIBLE
Drive type Front
Reg Plate BSJ000
Reg Expiry DEC-2010
Road Worthy Certificate Yes
Engine 4 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 2.0L (1998cc)
Vehicle ID 8173910
Brief Comments Limited Edition 300 Model - Private Import Compliance 25751

Car Features

4 Wheel Steer  Cd Player 
Abs (Antilock Brakes)  Central Locking 
Adjustable Steering Column  Electric Mirrors 
Air Conditioning  Fuel Injection 
Alarm  Power Steering 
Alloy Wheels  Power Windows 
Auto Climate Control  Rear Spoiler 
Body Coloured Bumpers  Tilt Steering 
Body Kit 

More Information

Only 2 owners. Always garaged.
ST183 motor same as Australian MR2.
Black tonneau cover for electric roof (rarely used).
New radiator, timing belt, water pump, alternator belt, power steering belt, thermostat, tensioner bearing, idle bearing, radiator hoses and full service (December 2009).
Alternator/Tyres (12 months old).

This has been my daily driver for three years and is an excellent car. Its great looks, especially with the top down shows off its ageless styling. It has always been garaged and the body is in good condition and is a beautiful metallic blue with the dark blue canvas roof with matching blue number plates. The interior is in reasonable condition with a few scratches expected with its age. I have had little trouble with it as it has Toyota¿s great build quality and reliability. It is great fun to drive and a breeze to park with 4 wheel steering. It is fantastic for cruising the beaches on a beautiful Sydney summer afternoon with the top down and has encouraged 3 people I know to purchase convertibles. You won't go back to a normal car. It has low mileage for its age, and with the work done is ready to drive and enjoy. I am going to miss it greatly, but I have upgraded to a BMW convertible (the previous owner went to an Audi convertible).
I have only been running it on Premium 95 or 98 petrol.
Power and Manual buttons adjust fuel and gearing providing dramatic performance dfference. Electric tilt steering wheel, remote notification alarm (up to 1.5km), brand new Sony stereo, LED globes in parking and indicator lights. Factory fitted driving lights. Electric Mirrors with 'fold away' function.
The roof is in good condition. One of the roof handles that holds the roof down has a broken latch which I have not had a chance ot replace but I have an elastic tie. Should be easily repaired/replaced.
Electric Antenna is noisy but still works.
Air conditioning (works but needs gas - R12).

More Information:

Share/Bookmark

Go, Go Windows Gadget Posted Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:07:00 +1000 by Chris

My application portal has now been fully implemented throughout the site and new applications and features are constantly appearing.

I took the opportunity to upgrade my Windows Gadget to be compatible with both Windows Vista and Windows 7. The new version is cleaner, with some new flyout menus and includes shortcuts to launch portal applications directly from your desktop.

Testing was undertaken on a Windows 7 netbook running a 800 x 600 screen. As a result I identified some display issues with my existing portal applications and Australian Shortcuts and Poker have now been updated to suit these small format screens.

I tried to include some of my non-installation programs in the gadget although only Time is Money is suitable for both Windows 7 and Vista. An installer for Print Queue Manager for Windows 7 is on my todo list.

Want to get the gadget? Get it from the portal!
www.chris.dunn.name/software/portal/

Christian.

Share/Bookmark

Software Updates: Lookup and App Portal Posted Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:16:00 +1000 by Chris

Yes, Lookup 8 is still coming but due to other commitments and the documentation of the user guide it is probably another few weeks away. The website changes are all part of the preparation for the new version.

The Application Portal is now the new starting point for software at chris.dunn.name.

New user friendly icons make it easy to find good, free software easily. Both online and offline applications are provided and links to all of my downloads and software are provided for those older applications I have not moved to the portal.

All applications are categorised to find easily:
Freeware
Shareware
Online (runs through browser)
Offline (downloadable application)
Requires Internet Connection
3rd Party Application

I hope you find the application portal the easy way to find my programs and it is only going to get better.
Works better with javascript and popups enabled.

Check it out here: http://www.chris.dunn.name/software/portal/

Thanks for all of the feature requests lately, great to hear people are using my software and enjoying it. Looks like I have some work to do this year!!

Christian.

Share/Bookmark

New Application Portal is live! Posted Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:28:00 +1000 by Chris

The Application Portal is going to be the new way to find my applications, whether online/offline or traditional applications.

The portal will soon come with a development kit enabling you to write applications which I will post in the portal.

Currently the site is still undergoing testing and updating and not all programs are online yet, but I couldn't keep you waiting.

Merry Christmas!!

www.chris.dunn.name/software/portal

Share/Bookmark

Software Updates: Lookup and TV Toys Posted Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:58:00 +1000 by Chris

Lookup is still coming along but as part of this upgrade I had to rewrite the user guide from scratch. This has taken longer than expected. The program has been run now in some production environments for 3 months ensuring a more thoroughly tested product will be released to the market shortly.

As a side project for my house and my lovely partner Danielle, I developed TV Toys as a little shortcut program to access our favourite web sites for streaming or searching on our tv screen. I thought it was good enough others might enjoy it. It is available now. See myline for more information.

Share/Bookmark

Software Feature Requests Posted Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:10:00 +1000 by Chris

Thank you to all of my software users for your great feedback on my applications and suggestions for new features. 

It is always a pleasure to hear that people are using and enjoying my applications.

To keep a track of your feature requests and to ensure I remember them and can look to incorporate them into upcoming versions I am now including them in the Anything Goes section of my site. 

Unfortunately I have had to disable posting to this section due to spammers but please send me an email with your suggestions and I will post them here.

Share/Bookmark

Lookup 8 finishes testing!! Posted Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:34:00 +1000 by Chris

Lookup 8 has now passed user and installation testing with version 8.0.0.116.

The user guide is currently being completed before an official release in December.

Share/Bookmark

Powered by Coranto



The Pool Clinic www.poolclinic.com.au
 Latest News


Search News:

Subscribe