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GatorGreen
09-03-2007, 11:21 PM
Have you ever traded someone and then forgot their name right away? This can be either simply annoying, or dangerous if you were scammed.

Some players try to write down the name of everyone they trade with on paper or in a document, but this can be extremely tedious.

So, I have created a program that can almost automatically write logs of your trades. As hinted by the thread title, it is called VMK Trade Log Creator. All you have to do is click a button, enter some information about your trade, and the log is instantly created. You can view the created log with a single push of another button. If you wanted to trade the person again or you got scammed, you would have a full log to help you. Or you might simply want to keep record of everything you have traded over time.

Screenshots:


http://xs220.xs.to/xs220/07426/iconpic.png

http://xs220.xs.to/xs220/07426/mainpic.png

http://xs220.xs.to/xs220/07426/transparency.png

(By the way, I'm not using Vista or some kind of Linux distro; that's XP with a Zune skin from Microsoft. The transparency is generated by the program itself. )

VMK Trade Log Creator is completely virus and spyware free and does not modify any part of the game. I will provide the source code to any moderator that needs to verify this.

You probably want to download it by now, so here is the download link.

Click Here To Download (200 KB) (http://vmkprograms.googlepages.com/VMKTradeLogGenerator.exe)
(To view updates for version 0.9.0, click HERE (http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1798105&postcount=38).)

Once you download it, just double click its icon to run it right away. There is no installation needed; it is a self operating executable file. This program only works on Windows. For best results, use XP or Vista. I have not tested it on ME, 2000, or lower.

This is a beta release (version 0.9.0). I have not provided a full ReadMe. Everything in the program is very straight forward. The only thing I need to say is that the first time it is run, it creates a folder in My Documents called Trade_Logs. All logs created are saved there.

Please post any questions, concerns, problems, bugs, typos, or comments here.

Goofyono
09-03-2007, 11:23 PM
Thats pretty cool !!! :D

GoodPolarGirl
09-03-2007, 11:29 PM
Wow, that trade log is very cool!

gabyta
09-03-2007, 11:31 PM
great tool :)

Destination
09-03-2007, 11:45 PM
WOW! Thats awesome!

Whipstersh
09-04-2007, 12:00 AM
Very nice, I will find this most helpful. :)

sunnyskye
09-04-2007, 12:28 AM
Wow this is something I would never be able to do, thanks so much for making this! Only people who are really good with computer programming could so something like this, and not many people are! Thanks for spending your time and effort to make a new tool that everyone can use.

Alienboy
09-04-2007, 12:29 AM
Neato! Good Job, even tho I dont trade much, might have to give it a try.

GatorGreen
09-04-2007, 01:41 AM
Thanks everyone.

This is a beta version, so please post any improvements you would like to see in future releases.

Extreme_ferret
09-04-2007, 01:44 AM
it doesn't download any unwanted programs does it?

vmkkarla88
09-04-2007, 02:01 AM
that is a very good trade log u have made yes i will find it very useful bc one this girl had her name really long she tried to scam i tried to right down her name she left and i bareley got to half her name > _ < very good program u have created : )

Thenishall
09-04-2007, 02:15 AM
Does this not work on a Mac? Doesn't want to work for me.

GatorGreen
09-04-2007, 03:32 AM
it doesn't download any unwanted programs does it?

Of course not. VMK Trade Log Creator is completely virus and spyware free. What you see is what you get.

Does this not work on a Mac? Doesn't want to work for me.

Sorry, it only works for the Windows platform. I don't believe Mac runs .exe files. Sorry I did not post that earlier.

TeddyYeti
09-04-2007, 04:26 AM
Very nice GatorGreen. Very nice.

PrincessTmkttt
09-04-2007, 11:03 AM
Can you mind telling me how you made this? Please and thank you. =)

GatorGreen
09-05-2007, 10:25 PM
Can you mind telling me how you made this? Please and thank you. =)
I wrote the code in a specific programming language.

GatorGreen
09-06-2007, 11:00 PM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

Skylar
09-07-2007, 10:59 PM
Wow, it's absolutely wonderful! I tested it, and it works perfectly!

GatorGreen
09-09-2007, 01:24 AM
Anybody have suggestions? I would like to get version 0.8.5 out by next Saturday.

AlphaGoldFrog
09-09-2007, 03:25 AM
Wow very good program; I would suggest making a thread called Ask Here If You Think You Are Being Scammed, or something like that then link to it. If you do use this idea be sure to give me credit.

the_phoenix
09-09-2007, 05:48 AM
Finally, I've waited for something like this to come out! Now if only it took pictures too....

GatorGreen
09-09-2007, 06:42 PM
Finally, I've waited for something like this to come out! Now if only it took pictures too....
That's a possibility, but there's no way I could beat Carioca's method on VMK Pal.

GatorGreen
09-11-2007, 10:15 PM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

GatorGreen
09-12-2007, 11:03 PM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

Because the posts in this forum have to be moderated, this thread rarely gets on the Recent Threads list, resulting in a small amount of views. If you enjoy my program, please put this userbar in your signature or in a trade thread. It was created by me in GIMP. Thanks.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/tlcuserbar3.png (http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127236)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/tlcuserbar3.png (http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127236)

GatorGreen
09-14-2007, 12:55 AM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

Here is a userbar I made in GIMP. If you enjoy my program, please put it in your signature or trade thread.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/tlcuserbar3.png (http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127236)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/tlcuserbar3.png (http://www.vmkforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127236)

GatorGreen
09-15-2007, 01:35 AM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

GatorGreen
09-16-2007, 07:18 PM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

Please post any suggestions you have. All ideas will be considered. Thank you.

GatorGreen
09-17-2007, 09:56 PM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

GatorGreen
09-18-2007, 10:53 PM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

GatorGreen
09-20-2007, 01:07 AM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png
8th bump in a row. >_<

DinoVan
09-20-2007, 02:25 AM
Dude this is such an awesome idea!
Now we can have evidence of scams and stuff!
Awesome work dude!

GatorGreen
10-06-2007, 12:21 AM
Any other suggestions? I've got time to add to the program.

Mooshu
10-06-2007, 04:27 AM
Impressive. This is useful
:ascol:

GatorGreen
10-07-2007, 08:56 PM
I've got a few minor changes to the program in mind, but as usual, please post any suggestions.

GatorGreen
10-08-2007, 10:25 PM
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a72/Gator_Green/bump2.png

rocknraider
10-08-2007, 11:13 PM
You might could also put a button for the wanted items thread
Like it could say Click to offer for an item or something
Its not that good but hey its a suggestion :23:

GatorGreen
10-16-2007, 12:22 AM
You might could also put a button for the wanted items thread
Like it could say Click to offer for an item or something
Its not that good but hey its a suggestion :23:
I'll add that. Thanks for the idea.

It'll be in the next release, which should be out soon.

GatorGreen
10-20-2007, 03:14 AM
Ok, NEW RELEASE! Check the first post for details.

Changes in version 0.9.0:

Enhanced speed (not that it was needed).
Enhanced user interface.
Trade Help links are gone, making the main window smaller.
Ability to make the main window semi-transparent!


Please leave comments. Do you like the program smaller, or do you want help links back? Are you confused? Is there a typo?

GatorGreen
10-22-2007, 09:55 PM
BUMP!

Hmm.... My last BUMP still hasn't been approved yet.

GatorGreen
10-23-2007, 10:30 PM
Bump! ..................

GatorGreen
10-24-2007, 10:42 PM
BUMP! Again......................

Penguinz
10-24-2007, 11:14 PM
Sounds like a great idea! :)

I'll test it out eventually.

GatorGreen
11-01-2007, 03:04 AM
BUMP! New release soon........... maybe.

GatorGreen
11-02-2007, 11:31 PM
Bump! ......................

Manchester United
11-03-2007, 03:22 PM
Very usefull tool!

GatorGreen
11-29-2007, 02:25 AM
I'll have a new version out soon which will use only a single GUI window for user input instead of several input boxes. This will make it much easier for visualizing your input. Feedback?

GatorGreen
12-02-2007, 06:40 PM
Bump! ..................

Disneyzoodude
12-08-2007, 04:32 PM
Amazing :) I love it

Heres an idea: The person uploads a pic ( if they want to) of the item.

Disney101
12-08-2007, 05:23 PM
It is awesome, I tried a test of it. How did you create it?

thundurga
12-22-2007, 02:57 AM
Umm.. Hate to break it to you guys but this i believe is what Yavn called illeagle. This is modifying the game.

GatorGreen
12-23-2007, 04:21 PM
Umm.. Hate to break it to you guys but this i believe is what Yavn called illeagle. This is modifying the game.
Please read the first post. I stated that this program does not modify the game in any way. It simply creates logs of your trades based on information you input.

TheBird
02-18-2008, 07:32 PM
When are you going to update the Log with a new version, Gator?

awsomered
03-07-2008, 02:18 AM
ill try it