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Computers & Programming, Linkage Program

Linkage 3.16.18 Beta!

I just made a new beta Linkage app available. And yes, I did just call it an “app” because “program” sounds too old-school. The beta is here: http://www.rectorsquid.com/beta/linkage.msi. The video above shows one of the newest simulation improvements. The little triangle link with two sliding connectors was not…

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Computers & Programming, Linkage Program

Linkage Pen Support

I got a complaint, albeit a very friendly and not “complainy” one, that the Linkage software isn’t handling the pen (stylus) on a Windows tablet properly. I implemented pen-to-mouse conversion code that seems to be working. My HP Spectre x360 came with a stylus so I was able…

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Linkage Program

Linkage 3.16 Now Avialable

3.16 has been available for quite a long time but only as a Beta version of the program. Or should I start calling it an “app” since that’s the lingo kids are using today, lol. Anyhow, 3.16 is now the official non-beta version of the Linkage app. I…

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Computers & Programming

Problems With Asynchronous Operations

Asynchronous operations are commonplace in modern software. In C# (C-Sharp), opening a file can be asynchronous with the code asking the operating system to open the file and the operating system responding with “ok, I’ll do that. You can go do something while you wait.” This type of…

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