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thelyingthief · 05-15-2015, 11:56 AM

can you not port excel into liberty-basic? after all, databasing is really pretty fundamental to every language. Without data, you have no program.

DeltaLover · 05-15-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeLong

Python is a C, C+ derivative and has nothing in common with Liberty Basic, a quick look at the tutorial https://docs.python.org/2/tutorial/index.html.

Python is not a C or C++ derivative. In contrary it presents a radically different paradigm to programming. C and C++ are both statically linked while python is dynamic. Python is way more declarative than C/C++ (including their derivatives like C# or Java) and also reflects a great influence from functional languages (like LISP or Haskel).

What is also correct, is that python can be easily extended by modules written in C/C++. Python is implemented in C, with the intention of allowing both embedding and extending using entry points that can either be called from python or allowing python code to be called by C/C++.

Python makes it easy for the beginner to start using it in real world projects but in the same time it has a lot of hidden power that is realized as you learn more about it and start adopting features like decorators, closures and metaprogramming.

Handiman · 05-15-2015, 02:59 PM

I don't know about the Excell option. I haven't seen anybody really address that issue with Liberty Basic. I know that to use a database you have to get a wrapper of some kind to combine LB with a database.

LB is floundering now that the creator has moved more toward web programming or actually running servers from your home.

Anyway I am ready to learn a new language.

Handi

raybo · 05-15-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Handiman

I don't know about the Excell option. I haven't seen anybody really address that issue with Liberty Basic. I know that to use a database you have to get a wrapper of some kind to combine LB with a database.

LB is floundering now that the creator has moved more toward web programming or actually running servers from your home.

Anyway I am ready to learn a new language.

Handi

If I could get past the OO part Python would be my choice. Very powerful and flexible language.

rick64 · 07-12-2015, 09:57 PM

Newbie here ,but need a little help.I downloaded the handifast golden horse software to my laptop with windows vista on it.When I handicap the races it works good until i want to print. There is no print icon on the software page any where. When i go to the track I would like to print and bring with me.Is there any thing that i could try??? Any Ideas ?????

douglasw32 · 07-12-2015, 10:43 PM

Take a screenshot then print that image ?

To take a screen capture of the entire screen
Press PrtScn.
Open Paint by clicking the Start button, clicking All Programs, clicking Accessories, and then clicking Paint.
In Paint, on the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste

Handiman · 07-13-2015, 12:34 AM

New version of Handifast is under construction. Thought that I'd wet your appetite a little. Taking me some time but hopefully it will be worth it.

The new program will come pre-loaded with 177 tracks. You will be able to add tracks or delete tracks as you wish. You will have the ability to build your own playable track file, so when you start up the program tell it what day you want to handicap and it will go get and import the race cards from your hard drive for that day for all the tracks in your "MyTracks" file. You can update that and change tracks anytime you want too.

You also can select which data file you use and the program will only access those files. jcp, drf, or mcp.

I am working on coding what are called race objects. You will have 21 factors available. You will be able to select any number of factors, assign them points from 1 to 250 and then select a scaling model. Default is the Woods algorithm which is used now. The other at present I'm putting in is the Fibonacci numbers. These algorithms take your factor points and assign them graduated scales based on horse's rankings for each factor.

Once you build a race object, you give it a name and save it. Build as many as you want. Once you have race objects done, then you can use those objects to create Analysts by either using just one object and taking a copy of it an giving it an analysts designation or you can combine Race objects and create an analyst. Then when you handicap a race you will be able to handicap that race by selecting which ever analysts you have built for that type of race. Unlimited analysts can be built and stored. Well a lot any way...LOL

Well that's about all right now. That is going to take me a while to code it all. I hope to have a couple of other surprises in the program. But we will see how things go.

Take Care and Good Luck,

Handi

hyipro · 07-13-2015, 01:33 AM

Wow, sounds real exciting, will harness tracks and racing be included also.?

mmdorn · 07-13-2015, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rick64

Newbie here ,but need a little help.I downloaded the handifast golden horse software to my laptop with windows vista on it.When I handicap the races it works good until i want to print. There is no print icon on the software page any where. When i go to the track I would like to print and bring with me.Is there any thing that i could try??? Any Ideas ?????

Did you download the newest version of Handifast MT Ver 8.1 in post #1 of this thread? When you open a race, the print current race button, is on the bottom center of the page. Also there is a pdf instruction file in the package.

Good Luck,
Mike

JimG · 07-13-2015, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Handiman

I am working on coding what are called race objects. You will have 21 factors available. You will be able to select any number of factors, assign them points from 1 to 250 and then select a scaling model. Default is the Woods algorithm which is used now. The other at present I'm putting in is the Fibonacci numbers. These algorithms take your factor points and assign them graduated scales based on horse's rankings for each factor.

Once you build a race object, you give it a name and save it. Build as many as you want. Once you have race objects done, then you can use those objects to create Analysts by either using just one object and taking a copy of it an giving it an analysts designation or you can combine Race objects and create an analyst. Then when you handicap a race you will be able to handicap that race by selecting which ever analysts you have built for that type of race. Unlimited analysts can be built and stored. Well a lot any way...LOL

Well that's about all right now. That is going to take me a while to code it all. I hope to have a couple of other surprises in the program. But we will see how things go.

Take Care and Good Luck,

Handi

Fibonacci numbers, race objects, analysts. Sounds like a Dave Schwartz HSH presentation.

Best of luck on the upgrade Handi and thanks for the update.

Vinnie · 07-13-2015, 09:57 AM

Handi:

So pumped that you are doing so AWESOME!! You are truly one genuinely gifted and giving person Handi.

A most sincere thank you to you and the other kind folks that have collaborated with you for all that you do.

Have a wonderful day today....

Handiman · 07-13-2015, 12:30 PM

Jim, funny you should mention that. Dave Schwartz is a very good friend of mine and has given me a tremendous amount of help in conceptualizing where I wanted to take Handifast.

It has been with his guidance that I have been able to put a more professional shading on this program and take it to the next level. I really appreciate his help. Not to downplay my own absolute brilliance....... I am kidding of course, about me LOL, but Dave really has helped a great deal and hasn't asked for one thing in return.

Handi

Handiman · 07-13-2015, 12:35 PM

Thanks Vinnie....I am doing pretty good these days. That's why I felt I could take on this project. Plus it keeps my mind engaged and off Porn sites....

Hyipro, sorry buddy I don't do Harness.

Handi

Dave Schwartz · 07-13-2015, 02:15 PM

Sure... you bought the lobster that one night. LOL

Thanks Handiman.

Dave

PS: I eventually had to stop giving him ideas. He seemed to want to implement them all.

raybo · 07-13-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Handiman

Jim, funny you should mention that. Dave Schwartz is a very good friend of mine and has given me a tremendous amount of help in conceptualizing where I wanted to take Handifast.

It has been with his guidance that I have been able to put a more professional shading on this program and take it to the next level. I really appreciate his help. Not to downplay my own absolute brilliance....... I am kidding of course, about me LOL, but Dave really has helped a great deal and hasn't asked for one thing in return.

Handi

I can't think of a better person to offer suggestions and guidance in a handicapping app! Dave and I have talked a couple of times and the man knows what he's talking about!! And his technical knowledge, regarding horse racing, is second to none.