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    mgfranz
    last edited by 12 Apr 2010, 23:22

    I have been trying to find a simple Math Calculator that I can use as a plugin. I could write a .NET application that could always be on top but I was hoping someone has already done the deed...

    A simple calculator like the Windows one would be fine. I don't want to use the Ruby Console...

    Thanks,

    "If you like what you do, it will never be work..."
    In memory of Sam Maloof, 1916-2009

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      pilou
      last edited by 12 Apr 2010, 23:29

      Seems there is one here ๐Ÿ˜‰
      But why not use a Window one?

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        mgfranz
        last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 02:01

        I saw that one but it didn't do what I wanted. The windows one works just fine but I wanted a sticky one that would stay on top.

        I will probably have to write one in VB.NET .

        "If you like what you do, it will never be work..."
        In memory of Sam Maloof, 1916-2009

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          mgfranz
          last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 06:25

          I put together a "sticky calculator" that sits in the lower right of the display, it can be Closed or Lowered. Simple calculations only, Scientific functions to be implemented later.

          Here is a screen shot and the download link if anyone is interested.

          http://www.mgfic.com/apps/calculator.zip

          http://www.mgfic.com/apps/calc.jpg

          "If you like what you do, it will never be work..."
          In memory of Sam Maloof, 1916-2009

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            thomthom
            last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 06:29

            @mgfranz said:

            I saw that one but it didn't do what I wanted. The windows one works just fine but I wanted a sticky one that would stay on top.

            I will probably have to write one in VB.NET .

            Just use one of the many applications that will add an Always On Top menu item to the titlebar. Some even add another button to the titlebar.

            Thomas Thomassen โ€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
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              Gaieus
              last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 09:00

              @thomthom said:

              Just use one of the many applications that will add an Always On Top menu item to the titlebar. Some even add another button to the titlebar.

              Even my nVidia driver can add such buttons and such. I like to keep it simple however. I always forget which button is for what.
              ๐Ÿ˜„

              Gai...

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                mgfranz
                last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 16:57

                @gaieus said:

                @thomthom said:

                Just use one of the many applications that will add an Always On Top menu item to the titlebar. Some even add another button to the titlebar.

                Even my nVidia driver can add such buttons and such. I like to keep it simple however. I always forget which button is for what.
                ๐Ÿ˜„

                The Windows Calculator does not have that option, so what I wrote will do just fine.

                "If you like what you do, it will never be work..."
                In memory of Sam Maloof, 1916-2009

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                  thomthom
                  last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 17:27

                  @mgfranz said:

                  The Windows Calculator does not have that option, so what I wrote will do just fine.

                  But that's the thing - there are a number off application that adds that option to any window you want.

                  Thomas Thomassen โ€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                  List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

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                    Jim
                    last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 17:38

                    My personal favorite:

                    http://users.forthnet.gr/pat/efotinis/programs/deskpins.html

                    Hi

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                      TIG Moderator
                      last edited by 13 Apr 2010, 17:46

                      I use ESBcalc - http://www.esbconsult.com/esbcalc/
                      They also have a useful UnitConverter...
                      There are free and paid versions...
                      You can easily open it using UI.openURL(pathToEEBcalc) and copy/paste results ?
                      Capture.PNG

                      TIG

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                        mgfranz
                        last edited by 14 Apr 2010, 02:12

                        @jim said:

                        My personal favorite:

                        http://users.forthnet.gr/pat/efotinis/programs/deskpins.html

                        LOL... That would have saved me about 4 hours of VB time...

                        "If you like what you do, it will never be work..."
                        In memory of Sam Maloof, 1916-2009

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                          xrok1
                          last edited by 14 Apr 2010, 05:02

                          @jim said:

                          My personal favorite:

                          http://users.forthnet.gr/pat/efotinis/programs/deskpins.html

                          awsome, thank you. i don't know why this isn't a built in window option! ๐Ÿ˜•

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                          http://www.Twilightrender.com try it!

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                            tomot
                            last edited by 14 Apr 2010, 22:29

                            @xrok1 said:

                            @jim said:

                            My personal favorite:

                            http://users.forthnet.gr/pat/efotinis/programs/deskpins.html

                            awsome, thank you. i don't know why this isn't a built in window option! ๐Ÿ˜•

                            Alternative if your using Win7 or Vista you can add a gadget Calculator to your desktop.

                            [my plugins](http://thingsvirtual.blogspot.ca/)
                            tomot

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                              xrok1
                              last edited by 15 Apr 2010, 01:26

                              i wish i had this for all windows not just the calc. nice for watching video...

                              โ€œThere are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.โ€

                              http://www.Twilightrender.com try it!

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                                thomthom
                                last edited by 15 Apr 2010, 07:11

                                @xrok1 said:

                                i wish i had this for all windows not just the calc. nice for watching video...

                                ? The tool Jim linked does add Top Most functionality to any window.

                                Thomas Thomassen โ€” SketchUp Monkey & Coding addict
                                List of my plugins and link to the CookieWare fund

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                                  Dave R
                                  last edited by 15 Apr 2010, 10:40

                                  Yes and it seems to work quite nicely. My keyboard has a key specifically assigned to open Calc.exe.

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                                    ken
                                    last edited by 15 Apr 2010, 13:05

                                    I use Calc98 from this web page http://www.calculator.org/download.aspx . It has an option to always be on top.

                                    I also modified a plugin to run calc98 from the tool menu.


                                    calc.rb


                                    Calc.PNG

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                                      xrok1
                                      last edited by 15 Apr 2010, 17:44

                                      @thomthom said:

                                      @xrok1 said:

                                      i wish i had this for all windows not just the calc. nice for watching video...

                                      ? The tool Jim linked does add Top Most functionality to any window.

                                      i realise that i was just reiterating that it should be standard windows functionality. i used to use fileBOX extender
                                      http://www.hyperionics.com/files/hlp/images/image009.png
                                      added faveorites and recents too, but its no longer supported.
                                      BTW isn't there at least a switch that could be added to the program shortcut to tell it to stay on top?

                                      โ€œThere are three classes of people: those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see.โ€

                                      http://www.Twilightrender.com try it!

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