PC Companion (Voice Control, E-mail, Weather, Memos + more)

[Tuicemen]

thanks.
I just tested it on Win7 and it's not as powerful as on XP, it doesn't work well with Win7 VR.
It does look like it could give BVC a run for it's money as it can trigger X10 commands from what I've read.
It states you can use a cm17a but from the commands it looks like it uses the SDK.
Even comes with 6 avatars simular to the Face sets PCC and BVC use, only it supports more viceme (lipsync) pics.
I may try converting a faceset to use with it!

[Tuicemen]

Since I'm using Windows 7 more now I'll continue working with WSR Macros.
The one thing I wasn't keen on with the WSR Macros was no confirmation the command was heard unless you were in front of the monitor.

Don't get disappointed!
I've found a way to add a confirmation voice phrase which speaks a line of text while the Macro is executing.
This gives the impression of a faster execution and you know for sure that the computer heard the command.
I'll most likely start a thread  for WSR Macros @ my Forum for those interested in custom WSR Macros!

[Tuicemen]

I spent a good part of the day Playing with voice and seeing what I could trigger in PCC.
Currently most button presses in the main interface can be triggered via VR and less then half in the Floor plan.
However that will change with the next release as I've added names to some more buttons which will allow voice activation of those .

[Tuicemen]

***New version on server***This is a small update unless your using Vista or Win 7 and wish voice control.
For more info check here.

[Tuicemen]

I've been working on a new option for PCC.
I could use some user input  for this one, not that I can't expand on it later on!
I'm adding the option for the end user to create custom commandline paramiters that will allow PCC to do a number of things with one windows command from AHP, WSR Macros, espeaking or any other program capable of starting another program with a commandline argument.

So what would you like to be able to do with PCC that can't be done yet? 

[Tuicemen]

I've updated the batch File creator (BatCreator) for PCC to fix issues reported with XP.
Also updated it to take advantage of  the next build of PCC
It will see new command line arguments a end user may make with PCC.
This will be included with the next Public release of PCC
If you can't wait you can down load the new zipped version here

[Tuicemen]

PCC is in the final testing of the new single instance build and should be ready by weeks end.
There are many improvements coming as coding for this release brought some unreported issues to light.
The best (I feel) is PCC will still see windows commands sent to it if it is running.
No need to run a dual instance special for batchfiles to fire.
You'll now be able to make your own command line triggers.
This expands on the hard coded commands.
PCC will be even more voice friendly as well, if that is even possible.

[Tuicemen]

I was playing with some of the newer options today and realized besides a wack of new possibilities PCC now can be made to have more personality (something it was lacking)
PCC now has a hello and exit file it reads random lines from but with the next build (currently testing) it can read a random line from any text file!
Sorry to keep teasing everyone!

[Tuicemen]

Finally!
***Version 3.0.9.0 is on the server!***The single instance PCC version!
This is a big update with lots of adds, for more info click here!

For those with PCC already you can use the download link inside the program and download the update.
or use this link
For those who don't have this yet you'll need the full installer. You can find it here

[Tuicemen]

I'm wondering if more users will utilize the windows command option in AHP now that PCC allows users to make there own arguments?
If you combined WSR macros with PCC and the new commandline options a user could make, PCC would be a VR program with lots of extra goodies!
With the random line possibilities you can even give PCC even more personality!
Heck You can even turn PPC into a chat bot if you wished!

[Tuicemen]

In between recoding BlueWatch I played with PCC and discovered some flaws with the reminder option.
In order to get a break from BlueWatch code I started a new build for PCC.
It is now ready and on the server!
Click here for more info  

[Tuicemen]

**** A new Update for PCC is Available****
For more info on what has been added and improved check here
The installer may be retrieved from here
For those with PCC already installed use the update button in PCC (it is a smaller download)

[Tuicemen]

I decided to make the PCC user manual available as a separate download.
I've updated it again since the last release adding some screen shots.
PCC update downloads will no longer include this file in order to keep the update small.
The full download installer will include it.
For those wishing to keep your Manual updated you can find the file Here.

[Tuicemen]

Some users feel the removal of the dual instance option was a step backwards.
You couldn't be more wrong!
PCC now waits for a sound to finish before playing the next sound command sent to it with a commandline argument.
PCC doesn't even need to be running for this to work.
However with PCC open, these commands will start quicker!

[Tuicemen]

****A new version is now on the server****
3.0.9.3
For more info click here!
A new update to the manual was also posted!