RE: Source line coloring with Free Format

In my eyes, and I suppose this is all about perspective, but
easy-to-learn software doesn't require a manual to get started.  But
you're right, the manual, and above all else, the WDSCi mailing list is
invaluable to learning the tool.

I'm only challenging the 'easy' comment because I don't want to see a
shop jump into it thinking it's 'easy' when really there's some
semblance of difficulty.  Of course, as you said, everyone has different
levels of learning and such. 


Kurt Anderson
Application Developer
Highsmith Inc

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I guess I should have said I found it easy to learn.  Compared to some
other software programs (ie adobe photoshop, dreamweaver, etc) I did
find it very easy to learn.  For basic use as an editor instead of SEU,
I didn't find it that difficult to use.  Now as far as using it for
webfacing, etc, then the learning curve goes higher.  Basically, as a
replacement for SEU, I just installed it (that was the hardest part),
and started using it.  Albeit the learning curve might be higher for
some people, but in retrospect I think as long as you read the manual
you should be fine.  Not to mention, join the WDSCi list.  That was the
biggest part of learning a lot about the product.  I was up and running
in about a week.  Haven't looked back either.

Ron Power
Programmer
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-- Ron said --
>[WDSCi is] easy to learn

Wha-wha-what? 
WDSCi is far from intuitive.  Especially initial setup.  I think it's a
great tool and I'm glad I was introduced to it, but for a shop that
doesn't use it and wants to use it... I don't think the word 'easy'
would come to mind in that transition.

IMO anyway.

Kurt Anderson
Application Developer
Highsmith Inc

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Yep,
anyone not using WDSC nowadays doesn't realize what they are missing.
It's free, it's easy to learn, it also has an undo feature which is
sooooooo kewl cause you can start changing code, and press undo if you
make a mistake instead of having to remember what was there, or going
back to your last save.  It can sing, it can dance.... lol.  It's a
great editor though.  Between the instant help for the BIF's, and the
online documentation, it's the best thing since sliced bread.  And it
can code Java, webfacing, html, all in the one.
To use anything else... would be uncivilized lol.

Ron Power
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Stop using SEU and start using WDSC and see your comments are a
different 
color works for me.

Rob Berendt