Need a computer program/ function which invokes the display of a
vertical line from top to bottom across the screen when the IE
browswer window is open. For example, I would like to click the left
mouse button and see displayed a vertical line where the mouse pointer
is located. Anytime I move the mouse, the vertical line moves with the
pointer. Does such a functional exist? Thanks |
Request for Question Clarification by
endo-ga
on
13 Oct 2004 06:12 PDT
Hi,
I'm assuming you want to see if things are aligned on screen within IE.
If so, a simple solution would be to open a folder (like My Documents)
and use the edge of that window as a line.
If that's not suitable, could you please give more information about
the purpose of your request, to try and assist you in finding a
solution.
Thanks.
endo
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Clarification of Question by
profitsee-ga
on
14 Oct 2004 06:09 PDT
Thanks for responding. The purpose of the line is to "visualize"
moments in time on graphs which are placed verticially on the screen,
one on top of each other. The graphs are all constructed different,
but are using the same underlying data. For example, one graph depicts
changes in the temperature, the next one below it, changes in
population, the next one below it changes in certain financial
transactions, and so on, and so on. They are stacked one on top of
each other but are referencing the same instant in time, so it would
be helpful to place a clear translucent vertical line across all
graphs to get a quick view of the relationships between the graphs by
"eyeballing" the data using this line. Because the line is transparent
(meaning when you click the mouse, it appears just as a thin line, so
you can look at both sides of the graph graphic without obstruction),
it would still be useful if I can find such a mouse-cursor utility.
In the meantime, your suggestion is useful. I am still offering my bid
price in getting this mouse-cursor utility as described. Let me know
if this explanation as provided above is clear. Endo, thanks once
again for your help.
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Clarification of Question by
profitsee-ga
on
14 Oct 2004 06:25 PDT
Also, let me clarify that the graphs are rendered in an IE browser
window on a MS Windows based screen. I cannot completely download them
to, say, a Word program where I can create a graphic line myself. The
graphs are JPGs, or Bitmaps where making the working with them
difficult. That's why I'm going for the vertical-line mouse soltuion.
Is there a ulity where I can create lines, graphics and then move them
around in any environment on my computer screen? It just has to be a
simple vertical line I can move around the screen, the only solution
is to use a wire I guess across the screen...
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Request for Question Clarification by
endo-ga
on
14 Oct 2004 07:09 PDT
Hi,
Thank you for your clarification.
If the graphs are images that you can copy and paste into other
applications, then you can paste them into Word and then use the
drawing functions to draw a vertical line across all of them. If you
need any help with trying that solution, please let me know.
Otherwise I might be able to write a Java application to do what you require.
Thanks.
endo
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Clarification of Question by
profitsee-ga
on
22 Oct 2004 05:47 PDT
Your solution is sufficent; however, its becoming more and more
laboursome to copy the quanity of graphs, draw the lines, etc. for
across all the graphs I have to work with. Its not becoming very easy,
but your suggestion was a short-term solution.
So, I would like to accept your solution in writing a java application
to draw the verticial line. Is it possible using your solution to then
construct the vertical line across the IE screen without downloading
the graph images? Please tell me how we should proceed with your
offer. Once again, and to Google staff in general, I appreicate your
help.
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Clarification of Question by
profitsee-ga
on
22 Oct 2004 05:51 PDT
If you are able to write this Java application with additional
functionality to draw horizontal and "free-flow" lines, then I would
be willing to increase my offer price, too. Please tell me how we
should proceed on this increase in price/ work. Thanks.
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Request for Question Clarification by
endo-ga
on
23 Oct 2004 13:19 PDT
Hi,
I'll have a go at writing an application on Thursday or Friday, if that's ok.
Thanks.
endo
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Clarification of Question by
profitsee-ga
on
25 Oct 2004 04:23 PDT
Thanks, Endo. Thats okay with me.
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Request for Question Clarification by
endo-ga
on
29 Oct 2004 11:18 PDT
Hi,
I'm starting work on some software for you now, sorry for the delay,
I've been extremely busy.
I'll let you know as soon as I have something.
Thanks.
endo
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Request for Question Clarification by
endo-ga
on
29 Oct 2004 13:07 PDT
Hi,
After trying for a while, I have to give up in Java. I was thinking of
changing the cursor to a vertical/horizontal line, but these are
limited to 16 pixels. I also tried creating very thin windows that you
would be able to drag around, but that doesn't work either.
On the other hand, I've found a way for you to do it in Firefox, that
allows "free-flow" lines. If you want to do horizontal/vertical lines,
you need to draw them yourself carefully. It would require you to use
Firefox instead of Internet Explorer though. However I've found it to
be a much better browser. If you're interested in this solution,
please let me know.
Failing that, could you give me an example webpage please with the
graphs, so that maybe I can find some other automated way.
Thanks.
endo
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Clarification of Question by
profitsee-ga
on
01 Nov 2004 02:34 PST
Hi, Endo...okay that sounds fine...I'd be willing to work within the
solution you indicated. 1) Is the Browswer freely available as a
download? 2) When you draw the lines "very carefully" what are you
referring to? 3) If the Firefox browswer works like IE and includes
the functionality we are discussing, then I think the solution will be
suitable; however, I would like to try it out first....I appreicate
your efforts....would it be possible to include the java source code
you were trying to develop this?
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Request for Question Clarification by
endo-ga
on
01 Nov 2004 05:06 PST
Hi,
1) Yes, the browser is free.
2) Since you can only draw freeflow lines, to do straight lines, you
have to be careful so the lines are straight.
3) Yes, it's generally better than IE.
There's no Java code to show you, I was just trying to change the
mouse cursor and crate thin frames, but it never worked.
Can I post the Firefox solution in the answer box?
Thanks.
endo
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Clarification of Question by
profitsee-ga
on
02 Nov 2004 00:58 PST
THanks. Please post the answer in the answer box. Provided that the
lines I draw (as straight as possible) remain that way, and that they
can then be moved around, and duplicated (similiar to MS Word), I
guess I would be willing to seek out such a solution, thus avoiding
the labour of copyinng so many graphis down to MS words
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Request for Question Clarification by
endo-ga
on
02 Nov 2004 01:26 PST
Hi,
The answer doesn't work for you then.
The line isn't an object, it's just a permanent mouse trail.
So you can't move it or duplicate it, it's just something on screen.
Thanks.
endo
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