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The Resource Kit
contains several scripts and projects, all expertly documented and simple to
understand. To better help you in understanding the concepts that Formula
Graphics is built upon, you can load these samples into the Formula Graphics
editor and deconstruct or add to them.
This hands on
approach to learning will allow you to rapidly begin producing projects with
Formula Graphics.
Below is a listing
of samples and what they accomplish:
Animation
Samples: Animations.fgx and Animations.sxt
Description:
Learn the basics of using animated graphics within FGX. The associated script
will show you how to manipulate the animations dynamically while the projects is
running. The script and project are tied together so you can see how things work
together.
Database
Samples: Database.fgx and
Database.sxt
Description: This will show how to load information into
an array, which can then be easily transferred into a database of your liking.
The project sample takes user input and then the associated script will transfer
that input into an array.
Data Files
Samples: DataFiles.fgx and
DataFiles.sxt
Description: Data Files, such as text files, can be
manipulated in many different ways with Formula Graphics. This project will show
you how to open files, add to files, search through files, and other tasks. The
associated script is responsible for making these things happen.
Data Screen
Samples:
Datascreen.fgx and Script.sxt
Description: Use this project and
script to understand how an interface can be created for data stored in an ASCII
text file.
Dynamic Link Libraries
Samples: DLL.fgx and
DLL.sxt
Description: By manipulating DLLs you can extend the
capabilities of FGX greatly. This project and script will show you how to access
DLL functions and use them in your project.
Edit Boxes
Samples: Editbox1.fgx and
Editbox.sxt
Description: See how to manipulate different functions
that have a bearing on how information is displayed in Edit Boxes.
Understanding
Formula Graphics
Samples: fgxhelp.fgx
and fgxhelp.sxt
Description: This is a full version of the popular manual
"Understanding Formula Graphics". This was written totally with FGX and
demonstrates several features. This project and the associated script
demonstrates how to make a project that can download updates to itself over the
internet.
Files and
Directories
Samples: FilesandDirectories.fgx and
FilesandDirectories.sxt
Description: Discover many of the functions
that can be used to manipulate files and directories of a users machine through
FGX. The project calls many functions through it's associated script.
Global Variables
Samples: GlobalVariableScreens.fgx
and GlobalVariableScreens.sxt
Description: Global variables make
storing user information a snap. This sample shows how to save the screen the
user last viewed before exiting the project. The next time the user opens the
project, he is taken right back to where he left off.
Graphics Window
Samples: GraphicsWindow.fgx and
GraphicsWindow.sxt
Description: Through calls to the associated
script, this project will demonstrate how to manipulate the graphics window to
accomplish different techniques such as transitions and testing the
resolution.
Windows Start
Menu Program Groups
Samples: icons.fgx
and Icons.sxt
Description: Installing program groups and icons is easy
when following this sample. This is very useful when writing setup programs with
FGX.
If
Statements
Samples: IfStatements.fgx and IfStatements.sxt
Description: This
simply demonstrates the use of "IF" statements in a Formula Graphics script to
produce logic in your project.
INI
Files
Samples: ini_project.fgx and INI.sxt
Description:
This project and it's associated script will show you how to use INI files
in your project. This is a useful alternative to using the Windows Registry to
store information about your project.
Email and Web
Samples: Internet.fgx and
Internet.sxt
Description: This great project has a web
browser created totally with FGX. The second screen in the project will allow
you to send email, right through FGX.
Listings
Samples: Listings.fgx and
Listings.sxt
Description: This project illustrates "looping" from a script as
well as how to use a Combo Box.
Loops
Samples: Loops.fgx and Loops.sxt
Description: This
project and its associated script demonstrates the programming concept of
Looping.
Splash Screen
Samples: manual.fgx and
FGXHelp.sxt
Description: This is a one screen project that shows how
you could create a splash screen for your project.
Multimedia
System
Samples: MultimediaSystem.fgx and
MultimediaSystem.sxt
Description: This is the largest and most
comprehensive project included in the resource kit. It contains demonstrations
for the following elements: Background, Rectangle, Picture, Animation, Animation
with Sound, Video, Sounds, Text, Buttons, Dialog Box, Specials, Input, Wait,
Actions, Control, and End.
ODBC
Samples: ODBC.fgx and ODBC.sxt
Description:
Access to ODBC is possible through FGX as this project and its associated
script demonstrate.
Pictures
Samples: pictures.fgx
Description:
An extensive review of the Picture element and how to manipulate it during
run time, with out scripting.
Picture
Viewer
Samples: PicViewer.fgx and PicViewer.sxt
Description: By
using the HTML element, this project demonstrates how you could use FGX to
create a picture viewer.
Progress
Bar
Samples: Progress.fgx and Progress.sxt
Description: Use
this project to demonstrate the use of the Progress Bar element in FGX. Using
the associated script, you will see how to make a progress bar display a
countdown from a user specified amount of time in minutes and
seconds.
Screen
Saver
Samples: screensaver.fgx
Description: Learn how to make
a screen saver in FGX that actually works.
Scripts
Samples: Scripts.fgx
and Scripts.sxt
Description: This demonstrates the basics of
incorporating a script into your project, such as how to call a procedure from
within the project.
Setup
Project
Samples: setup1.fgx and setup.sxt
Description: In order
to use the Setup Utility function of FGX, you must first create a setup project
that will carry out the necessary setup procedures, such as copying files and
installing icons in the program group. This project and script can be used as a
template in creating such a system.
Shareware
Samples: Shareware.fgx and Shareware.sxt
Description:
If you have ever wanted to create functionality into your project so that it
would act like shareware (stops operating after a certain number of uses), then
this project and its script will be helpful.
The Switch
Statement
Samples: Switch.fgx and Switch.sxt
Description: A cousin
to the "If" statement, this project and script demonstrates the use of the
switch statement in making your projects more logical.
Variables
Samples:
Variables.fgx and Variables.sxt
Description: As one of the most
basic concepts in any programming language, variables are used quit extensively
in FGX scripting. This project and associated script very thoroughly show the
differences between different variables in FGX and how they can be used most
effectively in your project.
Windows Messaging
Samples: WindowsMessages.fgx and
WindowsMessages.sxt
Description: FGX has the ability to be tightly
integrated into Microsoft Windows. This project and script demonstrates
techniques that make use of Windows Messaging.
Windows Registry
Samples: WindowsRegistry.fgx and
WindowsRegistry.sxt
Description: Accessing the Windows Registry from
FGX can be tricky, but this sample makes it simple to see it in
action.
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