RMXOS - GUI Beta testing

[Ryex]

I completed my GUI for RMX-OS and now I need people to test it before i publicly release it

requirements to test:
1) You MUST have a RMX-OS server that you can run on your computer complete with a working MySql Database that you can connect to
(it is best if you have already run the server an know that it works)
2) You must be familiar with how to set up RMX-OS
3) You must be willing to report any errors in full, including screen shots and a full description
4) You  have to sign up  

If you want to test it please PM me. I will allow the first four people to test the GUI

Slot 1: Game_Guy
Slot 2: Desecration
Slot 3: Jcsnider
Slot 4: legacyblade

[Aqua]

What's the GUI for?
Set up or what? XD

[Ryex]

it provides a GUI for running the server, viewing the logs, and setting up the configuration. it even has an option to test the connection the the MySQL server. eventualy I'll add things like the ability to register new members and the like.

[Aqua]

Sound cool
Good luck with it.

(I don't use RMX-OS, so I can't really test)

[G_G]

Sign me up for a quick test but can I test it tomorrow but still sign up right now? I recently had to format my hd again but of course backing all my data so I need to reinstall ruby and mysql.

I do know how to set everything up tho.

[jcsnider]

I will test it out 

[legacyblade]

I'll test

[Ryex]

and LB makes 4
once all the beta tester have reported in I'll release a bug fixed version to the public and start on the new tools.

[G_G]

k for some reasong mysql or ruby isnt working so I need to reinstall.

[Ryex]

UPDATE: for I added the ability for the GUI to run cloaked. when you press the run button now the server starts hidden and if you close the form it will ask if you want to keep running in the task bar. if you say yes it hides and you can then start and stop the server from the task bar. If you completely close the GUI it will make sure to close the server so its not hidden and running in the background.

Beta testers sorry but you don't get to test this functionality

[G_G]

K well here's what I think about your GUI.

Its very easy to use and noob friendly in my oppinion. Might want to include a manual anyways.
Runs and closes server perfectly. Checks for mysql just right it does everything its supposed to.
I really like it and I'll probably use this when I make a game with rmx-os. So yea I have not found
any bugs yet.

I think its a pretty cool program. Maybe you could also make it generate the config for the script as well
where you edit the connections ect in the actual script. But it works like its supposed to and I think its
a great program.

Is there anything else you needed to know?

[Ryex]

nope thanks G_G when LB reports in and I fix any bugs he finds I'll post the public copy

[fugibo]

Have you considered making a web-based frontend, similar to what some routers use?

[Ryex]

Have you considered making a web-based frontend, similar to what some routers use?

if I knew how. I think that would require creating some sort of web server. I considered making a remote client that can connect to the GUI and do things but that's still beyond me for the moment. I'm still trying to figure out how data is stored in a DataSet when it is dwran from a MySQL server

[fugibo]

Have you considered making a web-based frontend, similar to what some routers use?

if I knew how. I think that would require creating some sort of web server. I considered making a remote client that can connect to the GUI and do things but that's still beyond me for the moment. I'm still trying to figure out how data is stored in a DataSet when it is dwran from a MySQL server

You are correct, except for the "beyond me" part. It's a lot easier than you think to make a simple HTTP server with the right library than you think; I'd recommend you play around with Ruby and WEBrick a little to get used to the general concept, then see what you can do in C# if you want. Not that it's necessary, but it would be a covenience for those remote-managing their RMX-OS servers. 

[Blizzard]

Just throwing out there that database access through DataSets is crap, but it's a good alternative if you have no knowledge about SQL. When you learn more, try avoiding DataSets.

[Ryex]

lol I'm already using MySqlDataReader as I found out that it is much easier to understand

[Blizzard]

That one's alright. But as I said, you usually need to know SQL to be able to use it properly.

[RoseSkye]

I'm in damnit.

[Ryex]

to late Rose. I'll reserve a spot on the next beta though. when I test the tools and other stuff I add. the first version will be out once I get results from LB