Ricardo Correa wrote:
On Mar 16, 2007, at 12:25 PM, Isaiah Beerbower wrote:
The only other app like it I've ever heard of is Apple's Automator
(which, except for very basic tasks, isn't all that great). I haven't
actuly looked for any though. If you know of any others (past or
present) I'd be very interested. It would also be very helpful.
Another app you could probably take a look at is the Quartz Composer
Thanks!
(if you don't take the more procedural/sequential
approach as in Automator, as opposed to the many objects bound together
as in a graph)
The 'many objects bound together as in a graph' is similar to what I
originally intended and would still prefer if it can be made simple
enough for an average user.
If we can find a way to keep the graph simple and neat even with more
complicated workflows (with quite a few objects and connections) that
would be great.
Whatever we come up with in the end, however, needs to be object
oriented for better integration with the Etoile project. I don't want to
make 'just another visual programming language'. The purpose of this app
is to make project automation simple for end users.
Here is a Wikipedia article which may be helpful in future:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_programming_language
One nice feature it has that I haven't seen you propose (perhaps it is
so intrinsic to the system that no mention to this is necessary?) is the
combination and reutilization of many different objects in a group
(macro patch) which would be something cool to have.
Btw, I've meant to volunteer to help you in this, so count me in if you
need an extra hand :).
The best help (for now) would be to share your thoughts (if they are
pertinent).
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