24 hours expiration? PDF? Using Alias?
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Hello all,
1. Some data 'expires' after 24 hours. So when the object is initialized, I do: creationDate: Date today. And there is a method to check if the data is expired, like this: ^self creationDate > (creationDate addDays: 1) But when thinking it over, I'm wonder what happens when the object is created at 23:59, and at 00:01 I check this property. Will it be 'expired'? Or should I use a Time object instead? The problem with that is that time only runs daily from 00:00 - 23:59, so using Time alone I also can't check the 24 hours, or can I? 2. When I was debugging this, I wanted to look up the Date object in de OB System Browser. But I can't find it the object. It is probably hidden somewhere in a package, but I don't know which one. What is the best way to search for an object? 3. I would like to create a pdf file. What is the best way to do it? I asked a question about where to find the SPDF library, but I didn't get an answer. Are there other options? 4. I'm using an alias (Van Upboy) to access this list. What is common practice? Do ppl use their real names? The problem I have with that is that I don't like the idea that all these mailings will end up on the Internet with my name, so I rather not use it. The problem with an alias is that would rather use my real name, it is more personal. Any help is appreciated, thanks! _______________________________________________ Beginners mailing list [hidden email] http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners |
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you got at leat 2 answers: and Stephan Eggermont one
"Hello Van. Did you findt the page on creating pdfs from seaside? http://www.seaside.st/documentation/pdfs I've checked the link there. The download link doesn't work anymore (the server is claimed to be down). There is a version of SPDF in http://www.squeaksource.com/Officious The SPDF license is not MIT. Stephan Eggermont"
This is a personnal choice :) I used a pseudo first, then I changed to my real name. It's better for visibility ... and I don't really care about giving personnal information (btw. more "serious" if people ping your name to find preogramming mailing thant facebook stuffs ;) )
-- Cédrick _______________________________________________ Beginners mailing list [hidden email] http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners |
Re: 24 hours expiration? PDF? Using Alias?
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In reply to this post by Van Upboy
Hi Van,
On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM, Van Upboy <[hidden email]> wrote: > Hello all, > > 1. Some data 'expires' after 24 hours. So when the object is initialized, I > do: > creationDate: Date today. > > And there is a method to check if the data is expired, like this: > ^self creationDate > (creationDate addDays: 1) > > But when thinking it over, I'm wonder what happens when the object is > created at 23:59, and at 00:01 I check this property. Will it be 'expired'? > Or should I use a Time object instead? The problem with that is that time > only runs daily from 00:00 - 23:59, so using Time alone I also can't check > the 24 hours, or can I? You can look at the internals of a Date object by doing Date today inspect. That will open an inspector window on the date object. Date is a time span, represented as a point in time (midnight) + a duration of 24 hours. For your application, I guess you want to use a DateAndTime, see DateAndTime now > 2. When I was debugging this, I wanted to look up the Date object in de OB > System Browser. But I can't find it the object. It is probably hidden > somewhere in a package, but I don't know which one. What is the best way to > search for an object? Right-click in the packages pane, then choose "Find class". Alternatively, you can execute (Do-it, Command-D). Date browse. BTW, you're looking for the Date _class_, right? > 3. I would like to create a pdf file. What is the best way to do it? I asked > a question about where to find the SPDF library, but I didn't get an answer. > Are there other options? There is an FAQ about creating PDFs with seaside on www.seaside.st > 4. I'm using an alias (Van Upboy) to access this list. What is common > practice? Do ppl use their real names? The problem I have with that is that > I don't like the idea that all these mailings will end up on the Internet > with my name, so I rather not use it. The problem with an alias is that > would rather use my real name, it is more personal. I guess it's your choice. Most people use real names, but I havent seen anybody complain about pseudonyms. BTW, I find it more convenient to write several short emails, one for each topic. > Any help is appreciated, thanks! You're welcome! Matthias _______________________________________________ Beginners mailing list [hidden email] http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners |
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