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11-03-2015, 10:16 PM
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Anyone You Might Know Program Methods to Software?
I'm looking for a trustworthy programmer, who is able to program a method I'd like converted. Should be rather simple, has to do with last 3 races, bris SR's, calls, positions, lengths behind/ahead of those 3 races, and date of last race (last must be w/in 30 days).
I've had a bid of appx $500...but don't know the guy...and he seemed a little shady, for some reason. Anyone that any board member can recommend is good enough for me. Hoping to spend around the $500 range...
My E-Mail: NorCalGreg@Usa.Com
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11-04-2015, 02:18 AM
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Ray Baker might be able to do it in Excel. He goes by raybo here.
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11-04-2015, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Pensacola Pete
Ray Baker might be able to do it in Excel. He goes by raybo here.
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I'm sure Mr Ray Baker is a decent guy, and darn fine programmer, Pete. Unfortunately, I believe I'm on his ignore list, darnit.
Thanks, anyway 
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11-04-2015, 05:57 AM
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Joe Zambuto
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Originally Posted by NorCalGreg
I'm looking for a trustworthy programmer, who is able to program a method I'd like converted. Should be rather simple, has to do with last 3 races, bris SR's, calls, positions, lengths behind/ahead of those 3 races, and date of last race (last must be w/in 30 days).
I've had a bid of appx $500...but don't know the guy...and he seemed a little shady, for some reason. Anyone that any board member can recommend is good enough for me. Hoping to spend around the $500 range...
My E-Mail: NorCalGreg@Usa.Com
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I know Joe Zambuto does custom programming:
http://www.beatthepublic.com/Custom%20.htm
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11-04-2015, 07:45 AM
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Do you anything about Excel?
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11-04-2015, 10:31 AM
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EXCEL with SUPERFECTAS
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Originally Posted by NorCalGreg
I'm sure Mr Ray Baker is a decent guy, and darn fine programmer, Pete. Unfortunately, I believe I'm on his ignore list, darnit.
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LOL, why would you think you're on my ignore list? There's only a couple of people who are on that list, and all are no longer posting. 
From what you mentioned in your OP, the work, in Excel, would be minimal, and no where near $500. if you don't have Excel I can even help with that. PM or email me.
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11-04-2015, 10:33 AM
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EXCEL with SUPERFECTAS
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Originally Posted by mikesal57
Do you anything about Excel?
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I could add his stuff to the free "AllData J1" workbook from the sound of it. He would be able to import data files, process that data, produce his display, etc., all completely automated.
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11-04-2015, 10:55 AM
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EXCEL with SUPERFECTAS
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Examples of what is possible in Excel:
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11-04-2015, 11:31 AM
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I have added so much to your Alldata its a god sent...lol
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11-04-2015, 11:41 AM
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EXCEL with SUPERFECTAS
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Originally Posted by mikesal57
I have added so much to your Alldata its a god sent...lol
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Thanks! Yeah, once you get familiar with Excel, and the workbook, you can create anything you want, and if you can't, an email will usually get you going.
That was my original goal for the "AllData Project", to enable non-programmers to create their own racing programs. All the heavy lifting is already done for you in the workbook, the customizations are easy in Excel.
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11-04-2015, 12:52 PM
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Have fun Ray. This sounds right up your alley.
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11-04-2015, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Capper Al
Have fun Ray. This sounds right up your alley.
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Yeah, it sounds like something that can be done in a few minutes. All the data is already there, just a case of referencing that data, writing some rules formulas, maybe some calculations, and creating the actual final display. No biggie.
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11-04-2015, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCalGreg
I'm looking for a trustworthy programmer, who is able to program a method I'd like converted. Should be rather simple, has to do with last 3 races, bris SR's, calls, positions, lengths behind/ahead of those 3 races, and date of last race (last must be w/in 30 days) ...
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Sounds like mainly you're parsing and re-formatting text, with a few simple calculations. What is your Input/ Output here? BRIS single file format? Are you looking for a GUI or just a command line utility? Or you're doing this entirely in Excel?
Anyone who works in Visual Studio should be able to knock this out in VB or C#. I was employed for years as programmer doing this kind of stuff. But I've never gone out seeking work as a freelancer. You might toss this out for bid on Slashdot or ELance dot com? Yes a horse player would know the format, but any VB developer could give you a time & cost estimate if you could supply a detailed job description? Get the source code as I've found these projects tend to expand, a month later you'll want to add another feature  good luck!
http://www.practicalecommerce.com/ar...er-or-Designer
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11-04-2015, 02:13 PM
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EXCEL with SUPERFECTAS
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Originally Posted by Greybase
Sounds like mainly you're parsing and re-formatting text, with a few simple calculations. What is your Input/ Output here? BRIS single file format? Are you looking for a GUI or just a command line utility? Or you're doing this entirely in Excel?
Anyone who works in Visual Studio should be able to knock this out in VB or C#. I was employed for years as programmer doing this kind of stuff. But I've never gone out seeking work as a freelancer. You might toss this out for bid on Slashdot or ELance dot com? Yes a horse player would know the format, but any VB developer could give you a time & cost estimate if you could supply a detailed job description? Get the source code as I've found these projects tend to expand, a month later you'll want to add another feature good luck!
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That's true. Over time, almost certainly, you will want to make changes. That's the beauty of Excel, making changes, adding, recalculating, deleting items, reformatting, etc., is extremely simple, and no coding ability is needed unless you are using macros for automation.
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11-04-2015, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by raybo
That's true. Over time, almost certainly, you will want to make changes. That's the beauty of Excel, making changes, adding, recalculating, deleting items, reformatting, etc., is extremely simple, and no coding ability is needed unless you are using macros for automation.
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Thank you Mike, Creek, Greybase, Pete for your help. And raybo, my apologies to you for my boorish behavior. Never ocurred to me you just never had anything to say to me--could only be one reason, you simply have me on ignore!
Anyway, glad we cleared that up. I actually heard from a board member who was kind enough to offer his services, so will be taking him up on that.
Thank you for your generous offer, ray
-NCG
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