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Laser Scanner 2.0
Laser Scanner is a rather praiseworthy program that models a type of laser scanner. more>>
Laser Scanner 2.0 is a rather praiseworthy program that models a type of laser scanner. The scanner generates patterns by drawing circles on circles. It demonstrates the property noticed with the real scanner; the pattern will sometimes appear to be three dimensional, and adjusting controls will rotate the shape. yet it does have dimensional properties and by using the correct values a 3D object can be manipulated. Laser Scanner has less control in these respects but is still fun.
BaseTen 1.7
Cocoa database framework for working with PostgreSQL databases. BaseTen is a freeware, open source database framework created in Cocoa for working with PostgreSQL databases more>> Cocoa database framework for working with PostgreSQL databases.
BaseTen is a freeware, open source database framework created in Cocoa for working with PostgreSQL databases. BaseTen has been designed with familiar, Core Data -like semantics and APIs.
Main features:
- BaseTen Assistant imports Core Data / Xcode data models.
- Discovers the database schema automatically at runtime, including 1-1, 1-many and many-many relationships.
- Database changes are propagated to clients automatically, without polling.
- In-memory database objects are uniqued, and objects fetched via relationships are faults by default.
- Support for RDBMS features like database-driven data validation, multi-column primary keys and updateable views.
- Autocommit and manual save/rollback modes, both with NSUndoManager integration.
- A BaseTen-aware NSArrayController subclass automates locking and change propagation.
- Fetches are specified with NSPredicates (the relevant portions of which are evaluated on the database).
System requirements:
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- AppKit for the optional BXSynchronizedArrayController.
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Enhancements
BaseTen:
- BaseTens date and time type handling has been significantly overhauled.
- Timestamp and datetime types are now always returned as NSDates.
- NSDates are stored into the database in UTC. When fetching, database values are assigned the UTC time zone, or, if they are qualified with some other time zone on the database, converted to UTC.
- NSCalendar is now used instead of NSCalendarDate when converting NSDates to date strings.
- PostgreSQL "time" types are now handled. On the Cocoa side, they are converted to NSDates with the appropriate time offset from the reference date.
- New and changed data type support
- The XML data type can now be fetched as NSXMLDocument. This happens if the database schema is enforcing document-only values with a constraint such as CHECK(column IS DOCUMENT).
- "bit" and "varbit" fields are now fully supported. They are fetched as NSStrings because they cant easily be represented as octets.
- In additiong to fetching "point" fields as NSPoints, NSPoint values can now be saved into the database.
- Changes to the way BaseTen supports database relationships
- The default key names for to-many relationships have changed to the format "Set". The previous form, "", is now deprecated. Add a symbolic breakpoint to BXDeprecationWarning to find uses of these deprecated keys.
- BaseTen can now extract direction-specific relationship names from a foreign key constraints name. The combined length of these two names can be a maximum of 61 bytes of UTF-8. This facility is used by the updated BaseTen Assistant to import the direction-specific names from Xcode Data Modeler schemas.
- When creating new objects with a field values dictionary, to-one related objects (or their object IDs) can now be specified as an alternative to specifying the values of the foreign key fields. The relationship name is used as the key.
Other changes:
- All text transferred between the database and BaseTen will now be normalized to Unicode normal form D, ie. the format produced by -[NSString decomposedStringWithCanonicalMapping].
- Most locking queries sent by BaseTen can now be disabled, and documentation has been added to describe the locking functionality.
- More of BaseTens internals have now been documented in the reference manual.
- When inserting, updating or deleting rows, BaseTen now notices (and posts notifications of) changes that occur as a result of database triggers or rules firing. The only requirement is that said changes are to entities other than the one being changed by BaseTen; changes to the same entity will still be ignored.
- BXDatabaseObjectID is now documented as thread-safe since it only uses NSURL.
- BXSetProxies are now declared as deriving from NSMutableSet, as the NSCountedSets countability property isnt currently used by BaseTen.
- BaseTen will no longer try to unescape non-"bytea" columns.
- More SSL status codes are now available for determining when SSL is unavailable, automatic SSL certificate verification fails, user clicks Cancel in the certificate trust panel or some other SSL error occurs.
- Worked around potential issues with garbage collection where BaseTen used pointers to objects internal structures.
- KVO willChange notifications sent from -setPrimitiveValue:forKey: are now always called before the update. In certain cases with earlier BaseTen versions, observers might receive the notification after the change had been made.
- Some connection error messages are now more accurate.
BaseTenAppKit:
- BXSynchronizedArrayController can now remove objects even if the content set is bound to another array controller.
- BXSynchronizedArrayControllers property fetchesOnConnect is now called fetchesAutomatically. If its set, a fetch will also be performed when an already-connected database context is assigned to the array controller.
- BaseTenAppKit now embeds the Interface Builder plug-in. Interface Builder loads the plug-in if the framework has been added to a project.
- Fixed a crasher which occurred when connecting to a server with SSL capability in asynchronous mode.
- Fixed awkward user interaction when clicking Cancel in the certificate trust panel.
- Fixed a bug which caused object creation to fail if BXSynchronizedArrayController was instantiated in a nib and hadnt performed a fetch.
BaseTen Assistant:
- BaseTen Assistant can now name both sides of one-to-many and one-to-one relationships with the names entered in the Xcode Data Modeler.
- Optional relationships are now be created as optional and required relationships as required.
- Columns will no longer be created for transient attributes in data models.
- Relationships are now listed in the Inspector and info windows.
- A graphical representation of the database schema can now be created for use with Graphviz or OmniGraffle.
- Temporary information can now be deleted from BaseTen schema.
- Help is now more comprehensive.
AppleShare IP Mail and Print Servers 5.0.3
These files fix bugs found in the mail and print servers included in the AppleShare IP 5.0.2 package more>> These files fix bugs found in the mail and print servers included in the AppleShare IP 5.0.2 package. AppleShare IP 5.0.3 Mail Server provides a fix for the bug that could cause the AppleShare IP Mail Server to delay the delivery of remote mail under some circumstances. AppleShare IP 5.0.3 Print Server provides bug fixes for the AppleShare IP 5.0.2 Print Server--the "network time out" problem that caused random print jobs not to be printed and dropped print jobs on busy servers--and improves compatibility with PostScript files generated by applications and not Apple laser printers.
System 7.0 or later, AppleShare IP 5.0.2.
Punctuation Invaders 1.0
Arcade grammar game. more>>
The student fires a laser to punctuate wordswhile avoiding shots from the alien. But the sentence must becompleted before the aliens get close enough to beam up a human.
Join Together 5.3.3
Join selected iTunes tracks as one & chapterize them. more>>
Join Together 5.3.3 is an application which helps joining the files of selected iTunes tracks together with QuickTime and exporting them as a single AAC Music or Audiobook file/track automatically. Optionally, you can create a "chapterized" audio file of the exported AAC file with pointers to the individually joined tracks.
Major Features:
- The basic version of Join Together is free and always will be. It has the same or better features--and performs as well or better--as it ever has without restrictions. Most users will find the free basic version of Join Together satisfactory for their track-joining needs.
- Join Together Plus is an optional shareware upgrade that provides additional pre-flight and post-op features that have been requested by power-users. This is to cover development and support expenses, which, in turn, helps make Join Together work better for everybody.
Enhancements: Addresses compatibility issues with iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2.
Requirements:
- Installation on a Mac running OS X 10.4 or better
- iTunes 4.9 or better (version 7 or better preferred)
- QuickTime 7 or better
Optionally, you can create a "chapterized" audio file of the exported AAC file with pointersa "chapterized" audio file of the exported AAC file with pointers to the individually joinedGalactic Patrol 2.1
[ Via MacMinute ] Galactic Patrol is a 3D homage to the classic arcade hits of the early 80s. The look and spirit of such legendary games as Space Invaders, Galaga, Phoenix, and Galaxian pulse more>> [ Via MacMinute ] Galactic Patrol is a 3D homage to the classic arcade hits of the early 80s. The look and spirit of such legendary games as Space Invaders, Galaga, Phoenix, and Galaxian pulse through Galactic Patrols 25 levels in over 300 waves of shoot em up fun in this retro-styled alien invasion.
Conquer over 350 waves of aliens, 25 zones of nose drippin destruction; Obliterate over 20 new aliens; Lay waste with over 30 laser upgrades; Get your butt kicked by 5 deadly Bosses; 5 special weapon add-ons; Save and Restore your game in progress; Find secret warp gates and weapons... Show your stuff with saved high scores.
Mac OS 8.5 or later, GameSprockets 1.5 or later.
Gazebo 0.8 Pre3
Open source 3D multiple robot simulator with dynamics more>> Open source 3D multiple robot simulator with dynamics
Gazebo is a multi-robot simulator for outdoor environments. Like Stage, it is capable of simulating a population of robots, sensors and objects, but does so in a three-dimensional world.
Gazebo can help you generate both physically plausible interactions between objects (it includes an accurate simulation of rigid-body physics) and realistic sensor feedback.
The Player/Stage project provides two multi-robot simulators: Stage and Gazebo. Since Stage and Gazebo are both Player-compatible, client programs written using one simulator can usually be run on the other with little or no modification.
The key difference between these two simulators is that whereas Stage is designed to simulate a very large robot population with low fidelity, Gazebo is designed to simulated a small population with high fidelity.
Thus, the two simulator are complementary, and users may switch back and forth between them according to their needs.
Main features:
- Simulation of standard robot sensors, including sonar, scanning laser range-finders, GPS and IMU, monocular and stereo cameras.
- Models for commonly used robot types such as the Pioneer2DX, Pioneer2AT and SegwayRMP.
- Realistic simulation of rigid-body physics: robots can push things around, pick things up, and generally interact with the world in a plausible manner.
- Player compatible: robots and sensors can be controlled through standard Player interfaces.
- Stand-alone operation: programs can interact directly with the simulator (i.e., without going through Player) using libgazebo (included in the distribution).
- New Stereo camera model: generates stereo image pairs, disparity and depth maps.
- New Completely re-written GUI using wxPython: most devices can now be directly controlled/inspected through the simulator GUI.
- New Plugin models: users can develop their own robot/sensor models, and have these models loaded dynamically at run time.
- New Skins: simple geometric models may be augmented with realisitc skins from 3D modelling programs.
Enhancements
- Selectable and movable models.
- Saving world files
- Improved gui with multiple cameras
- 2D map extruder
- Lots of bug fixes and patches
Flatten OSX Headers 3.0
Provides framework header files for developers. more>>
Flatten OS X Headers provides a flattened version of the many framework header files, and does some other interesting things.
The flattened headers can be used in CW 4, 5, 6,7, 8, and be precompiled.
he advantage then is that one can access any function, use any type, without worrying that it may not be defined. Obviously, the tool does not make the function pointers to call into the systemframework, but having these precompiled headers in a CFM-based target, makes the CarbonLib obsolete, and allows for the most updated "libs" available.
Space Spuds 2 PR1
Space Spuds 2 - Survive as long as you can in a potato field more>>
Space Spuds 2 has been in development off and on over an extended period of time, but will hopefully see the end of the tunnel. The release seen and downloadable here is a development release that may be a little rough around the edges.
With 25 exciting high quality backgrounds and unlimited levels, youre sure to never get bored!
Blobber 2.1
Blobber allows you to replace the wait cursor in MacOS 10.2 Jaguar. Blobber is the result of a great chat in the MacNN forums more>> Blobber allows you to replace the wait cursor in MacOS 10.2 Jaguar. Blobber is the result of a great chat in the MacNN forums. People have been trying to replace the cursor in Jaguar ever since the Aqua Blob was replaced by the Rainbow Pinwheel. It has been discovered how to replace the cursor, but it requires the terminal which is a part of MacOS X with which few are comfortable. Blobber lets you apply a cursor replacement in a much more user friendly manner.
Mac OS X 10.2 or later (with BSD Subsystem Installed).
Version 2.1 adds the following:
- Added Pointer replacement. 3 New cursors.
- Bluepin cursor updated.
- 1 New Pointer.
- Fixed Alert window problem.
- Fixed Password window buttons.
- Added "enter/return" key masking.
- New plugin icons.
- Changed plugin structure.Corrected some plug in info.
Garnish 1.5
Garnish - Decorate your Dashboard with these beautifully crafted Apple logos and UI elements from the present and past more>>
Loads of skins are included, like a classic Apple striped logo, a modern Apple logo in dark grey, white, silver, blue, pink and orange, an original Apple menu Apple from system 1, an original trash can, the infamous Mac classic bomb, ok button, pointer and welcome smiling Mac, plus the iSlayer logo.
Enjoy the trip down memory lane (pun intended).
Main features:
- The ability to view all your favorite Classic Mac icons
- Random feature will auto select an image each time dashboard is activated.
Reunite 2.1
Reunite is regarded as a convenient and professional program which helps you plan and coordinate your family, college, high school or company reunion. more>>
Reunite 2.1 is regarded as a convenient and professional program which helps you plan and coordinate your family, college, high school or company reunion.
It features a complete address book, integrated mail merge, budget planner, mailing labels, name badges and much, much more!
Major Features:
- College, high school, family or company reunion planning
- Built-in questionnaire form
- Built-in spell checker
- Automated backup scheduling
- Budget Module to track income and expenses
- Events Module to store an unlimited number of functions
- Task Module for keeping track of 'Things To Do'
- Lodging Module tracks information on local accommodations
- Sales Module for selling souvenir items
- Track alumni's marital status, children, occupation, email and more
- Multiple export and import options (tab, csv, merge and Excel)
- Send a bulk email to everyone in the directory
- Print photo name badges
- Much, much more ...
Enhancements:
- Added second Photo for Directory (past & present)
- Added Notes Field to Sale Items
- Added Ticket Summary export to Excel spreadsheet
- Added Option to Omit Deceased from Memory Booklets
- Expanded Label Print Options
- Fixed Ticket Summary sort
- Fixed duplicate meal validation check
- Minor bug fixes.
- Color monitor (1024 x 768) resolution
- Laser or Ink Jet Printer
- Internet connection and email client for online functions
- Microsoft Core Web Fonts:
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- Arial
- Courier New
- Tahoma
- Times New Roman
- Verdana
- PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel-based Mac
- Mac OS X 10.4.8 or later (Leopard Compatible)
- 256 MB available memory
- 60 MB available hard disk space
Mars Explorer 1.976
Ascend huge Mars volcanoes and race around playing laser tag with your friends over the internet more>> Ascend huge Mars volcanoes and race around playing laser tag with your friends over the internet
Mars Explorer is a free game that will give you the chance to ascend huge Mars volcanoes and race around playing laser tag with your friends over the internet.
Enhancements
- This release encompasses 7 beta versions, each of which incorporated dozens of incredible new features and additions.
race around playing laser tag with your friends over the internet. Mars Explorer is a free game ... will give you the chance to ascend huge Mars volcanoes and race around playing laser tag withLicense:Freeware
Arena Crystalis 1.0
Arena Crystalis - Experimental freeware game for the Macintosh more>>
Its a very simple game where you control a crystalline ship and fight for survival against other ones in a square arena, depending on the game rules set.
You can set your own challenge, choosing how long and challenging the battle will be against the computers, and you can challenge a friend or even team up with one against them.
There are up to 8 players, each of which controls a crystalline ship that can turn, jet forward or fire lasers. Each crystal has infinite fuel and infinite laser charges, and a life meter (which has a customizable initial level) that decreases when the crystal is hit by the white-hot tip of another crystals laser. There are also powerups that occasionally appear in the form of coins to help whoever can get to them first.
The goal of a game depends on the game mode and the many preferences set. There are tournament modes, deathmatch modes, and timed-tag modes, and you can play every-man-for-himself or make custom teams of human or computer players.
Main features:
- Customize up to eight players.
- Set the intelligence level of computer-controlled crystals, from "stupid" to "vicious," or customize the control keys.
- Make custom teams of crystal players vs. other crystal players,
- Many different play modes: Tournament, where you must win a certain number of rounds; Deathmatch, where you must make a certain number of kills; or Timed-tag, where you must aggressively become "it" and stay "it" for a certain length of time.
- Set the size of the playing field, and choose if/how it wraps around.
- Set the size of the screen display, set whether polygonal objects are drawn in wireframe or polygon-fill.
- Mono or Stereo sound effects, and choose from three included background music tracks.
Remove Temporary Items 1.0
Remove Temporary Items - Apple TIL script for Temp Items more>>
Remove Temporary Items is an AppleScript startup application from Apples Tech info Library that emulates this function.
