Simple Savefile Manager
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AaronJY
Rabby
This is pretty cool. Nice to see helpful developers popping up already 
Just a suggestion though: When you make an update and post the new version here, take some time to explain what the update is and the new features it brings. It's all well and good adding in helpful bits and bobs but I'd quite like to know when you do
Just a suggestion though: When you make an update and post the new version here, take some time to explain what the update is and the new features it brings. It's all well and good adding in helpful bits and bobs but I'd quite like to know when you do
AaronJY
Rabby
Erm, not quite...something like this would suffice:
Obviously the "new features" and "bug fixes" items that I've given are completely bogus, but you should get the idea. It just lets people know exactly what changes have been made.
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AaronJY
Rabby
I'm currently running a 64-bit Windows version so I can't tell you this for certain, but I'm pretty confident that if users install a 32-bit version of 7Zip on their machine (which will be stored under "C:\Program Files (x86)\") your program won't pick it up. Make sure you do a programmed scan for 7Zip in both "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)" if they're on a 64-bit machine.
I notice you're currently using the system() method a lot in order to avoid writing C++ code. That's fine if you're just starting out, but if you really want to learn from what you're writing you should focus on doing things manually (or through pure C++ code) instead of relying on passing batch code through to get things done.
One other thing while I'm making suggestions: make sure you style your code. It's better to start drilling this into your head now rather than later before you start picking up bad habits. Your un-styled code is another coder's worst nightmare because reading unfamiliar code that's all over the place just screws with you. A quick Google search yielded the following page that gives some pointers on how to style your C++ code properly (http://geosoft.no/development/cppstyle.html).
Finally, kudos to you. C++ isn't the starting language of choice for many people due to the popular belief that it's towards the end of the spectrum as far as difficulty goes. You've done a good job
Yuuki
Boar
i tried to replace 7zip with zip libarys but couldnt get them to work yet.
I also tried to get the paths via get env but i couldnt figure out how to use this further yet, also i will read more into the link you posted once my written exams are over.
Edit 7zip is always in program files. only steam wouldnt be found on an 32bit system since is specified the path as Program Files(x86).
I also tried to get the paths via get env but i couldnt figure out how to use this further yet, also i will read more into the link you posted once my written exams are over.
Edit 7zip is always in program files. only steam wouldnt be found on an 32bit system since is specified the path as Program Files(x86).
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AaronJY
Rabby
Yeah, using a library would be a better method. Here's one I've found through a quick Google search: http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/7530/Zip-Utils-clean-elegant-simple-C-Win
It actually tells you on the page how to use it in your project:
MrChocodemon
Handsome Moderator
Nope, if i loose my save i just have a reason to play a new round so i'm not really afraid of that happening...
Maybe i'll make use of it when the game is bigger and losing your save is more of a problem for me.
Maybe i'll make use of it when the game is bigger and losing your save is more of a problem for me.
MrChocodemon
Handsome Moderator
Yuuuuuuki, what about adding support for WinRar?
Yuuki
Boar
you mean winrar instead of 7zip?
MrChocodemon
Handsome Moderator
Yeah or both, i mean the programm could search for 7zip first and if not found search for winRar
MrChocodemon
Handsome Moderator
coolio and super thanks^^