That's basically what I did, but I used python to make the darkcoind calls:  Yes, I thought so.  Your app looks more and more awesome BTW. |
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There is QT Creator a similar thing to visual basic. You could definitely make the wallet look like those screen shots using it. Here's a link to a program written in QT. (just like the darkcoin wallet) https://amarok.kde.org/en/screenshotsEdit Edit: Here is the showcase for QT developed apps/gui's http://showroom.qt-project.org/Edit: Mmmm donuts... QT4 is going to struggle slightly with the some bits of the wallet design as it stands as posted above, but you could get pretty close. And QT designer is only like Visual Basic in that it produces truly horrible code - although actually it just produces XML, which when run through your UIC script produces truly horrible code. It's not the QT part that's difficult though, it's the C++ re-write of the existing wallet, which is going to be fairly major and needs someone pretty experienced. I'm actually hoping Evan and the team get stuck into Electrum-DRK first, it fits better with the whole MN system. I am an expert in creating Adobe Air/Actionscript Apps (also as standalone EXE/app that don't need to download any plugin) for windows and mac. (unfortunately not for linux (anymore) although there is a deprecated linux version for air available that is not being developped anymore: http://helpx.adobe.com/air/kb/install-air-2-64-bit.html). I have 10 years experience. What I could do (although I don't know if this is reasonable security wise) is to create an app that communicates with the darkcoind (darkcoind runs in the background as service). So basically it will be like a frontend that when started, looks if the darkcoind is active, and if not starts it, and then makes API calls to it, and listens. That's why I asked for a client API call list yesterday: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=421615.msg8933337#msg8933337I have already done a few experiments with different coins over the past 2 years, namely namecoin. If the Darkcoin GUI is ready, I could create something like this pretty fast, I will probably not need more than a full weeks work for that. (40-50 hours) Should I give it a try? The awesome thing about that would be that I don't need to touch/change the darkcoind at all. It would do all darkcoin related things as it already does so well. So we don't have to debug two versions of the darkcoin software, just the darkcoind and the frontend separately. |
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But But what about the children .... haaaaa ....>>
They have Internet access. Parents are only kidding themselves if they think their kids haven't figured it out by 8 years old... Thanks for the donation, camosoul. Now let's give the trolls what they deserve.  |
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It's excellent. Now for the Krispy Kreme version...
Well... there you go. No, no, no. Krispy Kreme version: More troll-ish. Do you even know how much cognitive discrepancy it causes in my head to disfigure those beautiful bodies like that. I can only take so much every day. *after seeing your scary pic* Ah, now I get it! Wait, I like chunky chicks, but this is morbidly obese. I won't touch this without proper compensation. eew, february, I am now scarred for life. PS: let's PM |
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I will PM you all the artwork we have so far tomorrow when I am in the office and you take it from there, this is an open source project we need everybody's input.
Thanks, that would be so awesome, I am wetting myself right now, out of sheer joy.  It's excellent. Now for the Krispy Kreeme version...
Well... there you go. EDIT: wait, wetting myself is not the right translation of what I wanted to say... well, let's LMAO about that.  |
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I created all the GUI graphics with a graphic designer that works with me in real life, I still have all we did. We didnt get to the coding part because when we finally chose the design and were ready to split it up into elements DRKLord went missing. Nevertheless, we still have all that good work we did and the project is alive, when the official dev team has some time to dedicate to it, it will be retaken. If we do get a new QT developer before that, then even better.
Any chance creating an official GUI that is not just for the new wallet? I would not be in need of graphics like those curvy arrows in the background, etc... they are specifically part of the Darkcoin Foundation CD, I am talking more about plain elements like buttons, checkboxes, textfields, dropdown menues, arrows, different background regions, scrollbars, etc... also a colorpalette and fonts. I want my apps to look darkcoiny, but not be mistaken with the official darkcoin stuff. |
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If there's anyone on here that's motivated and knowledgeable for this stuff I'd say it's you georgem. You've demonstrated a continuous capacity to produce content and you appear to have pretty good knowledge on this stuff (we just don't want any titty/bum stuff included in the UI...Ha!)
Not sure if you're aware (as you haven't referenced this) but BCT user DRKLord had done a huge amount of work on a new wallet UI and it was looking absolutely tremendous. Unfortunately (I believe) he became ill so hasn't been around for a couple of months now. Here's oen of his many postings showing what he's been producing.
Yes, I heard about DRKLord, any news about his condition? If I am not mistaken, DRKLord is not the creator of these graphics (he's more like the project coordinator), but that there is a whole team behind it, and in particular a user named raze ? https://darkcointalk.org/threads/enhanced-darkcoin-wallet-ui.1705/PS: Me putting titty stuff in the UI? I would never do that, well ofcourse I might create CONTENT that is titty related, but not put it in the UI itself, that would go against all laws of the universe. I think you got me confused with this guy here: Sod legibility, the Masternode Management Suite To Be now has redheads!  |
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VERTOE!
IMPORTANT:
I may have found someone through my #buildthedarkness initiative who would be perfect for the wallet UI project. (C++ And QT) He may post here soon but I am in contact with him on Twitter.
Here's hoping!
I will keep you posted.
EDIT: He is going to post in the DCT thread!
Interesting. Would be so awesome to finally get a Qt expert on board. I tried to look into it, but Qt is way over my head. I was gonna ask, are the UI elements available for download somewhere? I mean the essential graphics like buttons, menues, fonts, checkboxes, textfields, scrollbars etc... I am working on turning my forum extracting script into a (desktop) app, and was wondering, hm... I create small (desktop) apps all the time, why not with a DRK UI? Is a full-fledged UI for Darkcoin available, and if yes who is the designer? When I say full-fledged UI I mean something like this: (preferrably in PSD format)  I am also working on a sophisticated GIF creator app. Now that I created so many GIFs I need my own tools to accelerate the development cycle.  Why not create a whole pallette of DRK apps and widgets with a consistent DRK UI.  |
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Owl.... much more well liked than bats or moles and nocturnal. (and wise for that matter)
Go for the owl ! . Definitely go for the owl! Perceived as wise yet secretive, and not overtly threatening, Denizens of the dark. Known for silence, wariness, and accuracy. Their readily recognized form allows for both simplification and significant stylizing; easily iconized, or turned into a poster, road sign, teeshirt, bumper sticker or coffee mug. Believe me, I should know... :-)
Strix (google it ;-)
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Strix, yes! The owl is also my first choice. You are right, an owl is not much more difficult than a smiley to draw. A few circles and lines and the owl appears. Owl scooping up a troll and tossing it in a food blender imo.
Perfect. I already see the GIF. Good argument against the chameleon, right TaoOfSatoshi? It can't grab its enemies... it basically only has a long sticky tongue... how am I supposed to stay PG if you only give me a long sticky tongue? Shall we make a new final poll with all the animals mentioned? |
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hey guys...
I am thinking about creating a mascot for darkcoin... sort of an animal like creature.
What are animals who are commonly associated with darkness or hiding, etc?
Bat.
Mole. (creates tunnels, etc..)
what other creatures can you think of?
Already got it covered, mate: #DarkcoinChameleonGetting rave reviews so far in the Twittersphere! More info: https://darkcointalk.org/threads/getintothedark.2396/@TaoOfSatoshi I am sorry, I didn't see that... yes a chameleon would also be very interesting. What were your thoughts when choosing this animal? |
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I like this...
it's weird, lol |
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hey guys...
I am thinking about creating a mascot for darkcoin... sort of an animal like creature.
What are animals who are commonly associated with darkness or hiding, etc?
Bat.
Mole. (creates tunnels, etc..)
what other creatures can you think of?
Judging by their frequency of appearance here; trolls. We should make the trolls our Mascott. "If it weren't good, we wouldn't be here." How about some sexy picture of trolls in thongs for jerks to complain about? It's hilarious. Definitely worth some artistic research:  |
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the creature must work well as a cartoon, with low amounts of colors.
hm, there was this mechanical owl in some film about ancient greek mythology....
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camosouls idea of putting trollfaces on bikini girls is something I will use separately. I will do an experiment right now.
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hey guys...
I am thinking about creating a mascot for darkcoin... sort of an animal like creature.
What are animals who are commonly associated with darkness or hiding, etc?
Bat.
Mole. (creates tunnels, etc..)
what other creatures can you think of?
Owl.... much more well liked than bats or moles and nocturnal. (and wise for that matter) Owl is cool, I love owls. Wish I could turn my head 180 degrees like that. The things I would do with that ability. |
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hey guys...
I am thinking about creating a mascot for darkcoin... sort of an animal like creature.
What are animals who are commonly associated with darkness or hiding, etc?
Bat.
Mole. (creates tunnels, etc..)
what other creatures can you think of?
Judging by their frequency of appearance here; trolls. We should make the trolls our Mascott. "If it weren't good, we wouldn't be here." How about some sexy picture of trolls in thongs for jerks to complain about? That is actually such an incredibly contrarian and unorthodox idea... it could work! Hot bikini chicks with troll heads... what would this creature say? |
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hey guys...
I am thinking about creating a mascot for darkcoin... sort of an animal like creature.
What are animals who are commonly associated with darkness or hiding, etc?
Bat.
Mole. (creates tunnels, etc..)
what other creatures can you think of?
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Artwork from member of the #Darkcoin Community: DARKCOIN.IO #getintothedark #buildthedarkness #bitcoin #DRK #btc http://t.co/yZQP9RyvIUYay! The honor, The HONOR! I get an honor bonor! |
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idiots!
my kid just called me and said daddy two girls are sunbathing, and when i saw i thought my self DONT EVER GO TO drk thread again
guys please this is not pornocoin thread... take it easy please there are kids watching this
If I were you I would be a little disturbed that your kid calls you because of sunbathing girls, but is apperently ok with this, just two pages ago: It's Friday, I'm bored at work and my boss is out sick. Ladies...  BUMP |
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Shit. I'm blind. Now I'll never see where my coins are going. Who knew the secret to darksend was so simple?
Wow, this is a case of emergency then. Cure against blindness:  |
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