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

[Tuicemen]

I've been updating new releases on the server over the last few days with some minor improvements.
The latest improvement adds the ability to create batch files that trigger events not just sounds.
With my recent discovery of WSR Macros I've discovered PCC could do many things I'd only dreamed of doing! And I could have been doing them years ago! PCC already had the ability!
I no longer have to wait for BVC to talk to it!
If your looking for a copy you can find it here: PCC

[Tuicemen]

Okay, X10 finally with the release of version 3.304 will allow commandline paramiters!
This removes the need to use Batch files and the annoying CMD pop up screen.
Yes PCC can make use of this!
It may infact work better (time will tell)
Want more info?
PCC commandline options.
It may also free up some X10 commands users are using as dummy modules to trigger BVC to speak a phrase.

[Noam]

Okay, X10 finally with the release of version 3.304 will allow commandline paramiters!

Yes! All we needed to do was wait for X10 to hire a developer willing to listen to our suggestions, and then ask for it! ;-)

[Tuicemen]

The problem is X10 never keeps them on long enough

[Noam]

The problem is X10 never keeps them on long enough

Well, the two developers I've been working with for the past few months, Erik and Kevin, seem to be good at what they do, and willing to work with us to fix problems, and add in some things that AHP has been lacking.

Let's hope X10 treats them well, so they stay around for a while.

[Tuicemen]

**** Version 3.0.8.0 ready for Download! ****
There actually has been a few updates between this and the last one posted about here.
Those that frequent the other forums may have noticed that!
New for 3.0.8.0
Added option to send X10 PLC and RF commands via commandline paramiters
Added option to enable commandline options to fire using commands encased with Square brackets "[ ]" this is needed to work with AHP 3.304 and greater
Removed background image when a sound file is triggered from a command line variable

[Tuicemen]

*** New update Ver 3.0.8.1 ***
I wasn't going to post this release but since I now have my XP test machine up and running with AHP I found some issues that effect anyone using XP
This seems to be most of the users here.
The adds are:

• Added option to change color of textbox text this allows text to display no matter the background color
• Added batch creator now adds a directory change line, this fixes a issue with batch file firing in XP
• Added code ot replace forward slash with a space so TTS is spoken correctly when fired from a commandline in XP
• Fixed issue with voice test bug in setup.
• Added test button to sound events option

[Tuicemen]

Here's a screen shot showing the animated background with animated face and the new ability to change the text color!
The Neo Faceset is still in the build process!

[HA Dave]

A typo there Tuiceman... it's not nero it's Neo... as in the "One" (neo is just a rearrangement of "one")

[Tuicemen]

A typo there Tuiceman... it's not nero it's Neo... as in the "One" (neo is just a rearrangement of "one")

Your right Dave! fixed it!

[hawk1]

Looking pretty sweet Tuicemen!!!!

[Tuicemen]

Thanks, I have to make one faceset to suit that background!
I know more of you prefer Trinity   
Maybe later

[Tuicemen]

As some of you know I've been playing with WSR Macros for Vista and Win7.
I had always tried to make PCC compatible with BVC so I had added many hidden voice features to PCC.
Some even I had forgotten about.
I mentioned running command line paramiters with WSR Macros.
But did you know, you can start PCC via a MSR Macro and once it is open that any of the button presses can be performed via voice?
BVC can't do it but Windows VR can!
You can open the floor plan view by saying "FloorPlan"
You can even close PCC via Voice! 
I guess now I have to go threw and remind myself what all I can do with voice in PCC!

[Tuicemen]

I guess I should have been searching the Web earlier for this instead of waiting for BVC to get the options.
e-speaking will do every thing you've been waiting for BVC to get.
It allows XP PCs to execute windows commands.
It can be made to work like the WSR Macros, maybe even better!
I played with it for 5 mins and had it doing simple things with PCC.
Imagine what you could do with a 30 day trial.
After that its $15

[IPS]

Ticemen

I have not tried it yet but sounds great. Keep up the good work.

IPS