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May 2016

Linkage Program

Direct2D Linkage Beta

I am mostly done with the smooth drawing version of the Linkage program. I am using it on a high-DPI screen so more testing is needed to make sure everything works right for everyone else. But since it is close, I have a Beta version available for anyone…

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Computers & Programming, Linkage Program

Direct2D Progress

I have a lot of the GDI functions converted to Direct2D functions. I am still using the GDI pens and brushes, so I just create Direct2D equivalent objects at the time the Direct2D functions are called to draw stuff. Old GDI Drawing New Direct2D Drawing I have arcs,…

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Linkage Program

Try GeoGebra

I wanted to let everyone know to try GeoGebra. It is a software package that is a math program that can be used to design mechanisms. The Linkage software is great for many people trying to throw together a quick prototype mechanism but for some people, it may…

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Linkage Program

Better “Join” Feature

I enhanced the Linkage “join” feature to join connectors and links. If a connector and a link are selected, the connector becomes part of that selected link. If three connectors and two links are selected, all three connectors become one, followed by that connector becoming part of both…

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