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Create EXE's
#1
Is it possible to compile a macro into an executable file?
#2
no.
#3
But you can make it into a shortcut and fire it off from that.
#4
What the words exactly mean:
"But you can make it into a shortcut and fire it off from that"

I ask because I want to know:
Can I make standalone programs in QM ? Can I distribute programs written in QM without QM instance, without QM environment ?

J23
#5
No, you can't.

Quote:But you can make it into a shortcut and fire it off from that.

= Create a shortcut to run a macro.
#6
I would like to add this feature (compile macros to exe files), but I afraid that it can reduce the number of registrations. Are the following conditions acceptable?

1. This feature is available only in QM version that costs $80.
2. When a compiled exe runs, it adds a shortcut to the QM website on the desktop. Or shows a splashscreen or something else.

Also, the minimal size of an exe file would be ~500 kB. Because it includes whole QM run time code. It is very difficult to include only what is really needed. I don't want to use additional run-time dlls.

The $80 version also would have all C++ header files converted to QM.
#7
-I would really like to see this feature in a seperate version.
-I absolutly agree with having a "Professional QM" version for $80. You may be able to charge even more than that.
-I think advertisment should be limited to a small fast splash screen.
-I don't think the minimal file size is an issue. Even the simplest programs now days are huge.
Matt B
#8
Shortcut was not good idea. Better will be splash screen with macro author info and qm info and checkbox "show this splash screen".
#9
i have a possible customer who should not see how i made it.
so in this rare case i need a qm exe which runs with no lead to qm.

maybe you should offer some kind of web compiling service.
upload your macro folder to a secured webform and choose the options you need.

removing banner -> qmpro + 10 euro
rewrite registry keys to custom -> 120 euro

prices are only examples

Big Grin
pi
#10
Quote:i have a possible customer who should not see how i made it.
so in this rare case i need a qm exe which runs with no lead to qm.


You could encrypt it or use the shareware macro functions
Shareware protection system for macros
An old blog on QM coding and automation.

The Macro Hook
#11
i don't want this customer to know how and with which program my solution has been made.
i can't prove it, but someone similar to those company stole my php code for oscommerce.
that was something what took me some time to develop.
pi
#12
you, know. if you did do this it might be good to put some skinning capability into it. this would really give the exe's a nice custom look too.

i found this one but i don't know who is the best to use in this area.
http://www.skincrafter.com/skbuilder.html
An old blog on QM coding and automation.

The Macro Hook
#13
Thank you, I'll try it.


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