Is there a way to capture wireless data without knowing anything about the sending software/data format? I know this may seem a bit strange so I’ll explain: I have a Medtronic Paradigm Real-Time Revel insulin pump and a CareLink USB receiver that pulls data from my insulin pump. The problem is that the software provided to process the data sucks and I (being a closet programmer) have a million ideas of things that would make the software better. So, I’m trying to figure out how to pull the data from the insulin pump into my software. I’ve looked for an SDK and can’t find one and I’m pretty sure that I’d be wasting my time by going to the manufactured to ask for it. I’m just looking for a way (any way) that I can get the data from my pump to my program. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks Brad

VJ Reddy wrote:

"point_units=""","")

Ah...the old extra quote trick.:thumbsup: Many thanks! :)

Eddy Vluggen wrote:

Why not capture the characters between the quotes?

That is exactly what I want to do. In the end I want my string to be meters. I can do this all day long until my string contains a quote. I'm trying to figure out how to deal with quotes when I need to use quotes to group my syntax. Your right, my choice of words may be confusing. :-O I do the best I can.

I have a string: ...point_units="meters">... and I want to extract the word 'meters' (no quotes). How do I remove the quotes? This is what I **want** to do:

strUnits = Replace(strUnits, "point_units="","")
strUnits = Replace(strUnits, ">"", "")

The extra quote is killing my syntax. Is there a work around? This is a VBScript that I'm working on but it seems like it should be similar to VB.

Thanks Mika. As both you and Luc suggested, using AS worked by referencing the existing ID's. I'd much rather not do it that way but when I try to insert a record with no ID my table does not update. I'll try to figure that out latter since I can get by with Aliasing for now. ;)

Thanks Luc. Aliasing did the trick.

I’m trying to insert a new record into an MS Access (2002-2003) database using Perl. My instructor's example has me getting the last record ID and using that to generate the next ID. Two things: 1- When I do this the way the instructor illustrates (based on existing ID) using this code: if($db->Sql("SELECT MAX(ID) lastID FROM Test")) { print "SQL Error: " . $db->Error() . "\n"; $db->Close(); exit; } Can anybody tell me why I'm getting this error: SQL Error: [-3100] [1] [0] "[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] Syntax error (missing operator) in query expression 'MAX(ID) lastID'." 2- If my ID field is set to “AutoNumber” shouldn’t I be able to simply insert and new record (with no ID)? I’ve attempted that with no success.

Does anybody know of a way to create a pop-up window that requires the user to take an action before logging into XP? For example: When the user logs on, a window with a user agreement will pop-up. In order for Windows to continue loading the user must click on a button labeled “I agree”. Also, a button labeled “I do not agree” would either shut down the system or return the system to the log on screen. Thanks Brad

Alright. Thanks Christian.

I’m trying to figure out what the best way is to learn C++. Book, on-line course etc. Has anybody here had any good or bad experiences with anything? I’m leaning towards some sort of self paced book. I have some VB.NET background and one beginner level C++ class years ago. I remember nothing about the C++. I need to learn enough to be able to take (and pass) a required upper level C++ class so that I can finish a degree that I’ve been working on for 10 years. Plus some C++ knowledge would be nice for my job. Any help and or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Brad

After playing around, I've answered my own question.

Brad Fackrell wrote:

I tried adding this line: 10.10.1.100 mydomain.com

The line should read: 10.10.1.100 www.mydomain.com

I have a web server set up in my office and I want to be able to access it from other computers on the LAN using the domain name (www.mydomain.com) rather that using the IP address. I tried adding this line: 10.10.1.100 mydomain.com To the hosts file but that didn’t work. Does anybody know how I can do this? Thanks Brad

Brad Fackrell wrote:

I’m assuming that the manufacturer would not be very likely to give out the SDK

I stand corrected.:-D I just contacted the company that sells the camera and they are going to send me the SDK.

Dave Kreskowiak wrote:

It looks like it already supplies most of what you'd need

That’s right. I’d like to grab the External Trigger and Motion Alarm Output and force the camera application (or my own application (with theirs embedded??)) to be active. Maybe the cameras software already does this but other cameras that I’ve looked at simply use this feature to send an email. For example, if I’m working on my computer and one of the cameras is activated I’d like that camera view to open “in front” of what ever else I have opened. I don’t have any experience with this but I’m assuming that the manufacturer would not be very likely to give out the SDK without me forking over a good bit of cash.

Does anybody know anything about writing code to function with network cameras? I’m trying to find a solution for monitoring my children and I would like to write an application that will detect motion and sound from a network camera.[^] When motion or sound is detected I would like the application to become active with the view that detected the sound or motion. This is just a concept right now. I haven’t even purchased the camera yet. I’m just wondering if it is possible or worth the effort. I appreciate any input including positive or negative experiences with this. Thanks Brad

I found a better one here: http://www.gadspot.com/product_info.php?&products_id=57[^] ...it has sound and IR. I would like to ativate the app with sound or motion if possible.

Here is one camera that I was looking at: http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=1&pid=459[^] This one doen't say that it will send an email when motion is detected but it does detect motion.

I’ve been unable to get the wireless 2.4GHz monitoring system to work. I’ve researched some other options and think that I might have an idea for something that would work. I’ve found some wireless network cameras that I could use on my existing 2.4GHz network. The problem is that they won’t immediately alert me when sound or motion is detected. They simply send an email. How much would you charge to write a simple application that would work with a motion sensing camera by opening ( or "bringing to the front") the video view of the camera that detects motion? I'm not even sure if this is possible but it seems like if the camera is sending 'motion detection information' then a program could somehow capture it and execute the desired processes. I have some VB.NET experience but probably not enough to make something like this work. It would be fun to figure it out though so I'm going to give it a shot. I just wanted to know if this was something that you think can be done and a "ball park" cost. Thanks Brad

I started by asking somebody at Linksys and I think I confused them to the point where they hung up on me, they claim that it was a technical problem :rolleyes: It really is hard to find somebody who really knows what they are doing. I still have some connections in your area. I’ll keep your company in mind for future references.

Boise has become quite the technology city since I was a kid. I grew up in SE Idaho and I've seen Boise come a long way since I was a kid. Thanks for your help. I'm going to try the things that you suggested. You seem to be the only person on the planet who understand what I'm trying to do. That is probably why you are so busy with your business.