Passing arguments to the Charting Logger

[CoolHube]

Is it possible to pass arguments to the nxjchartinglogger (included in the 0.9.1 package)?

I am specifically trying to set a default path for the folder where the log files are saved.

The permissions on \bin folder on my Windows Vista machine (actually, in the \Program Files (86) folder) doesn't allow a file to be written there without jumping through hoops.
Thanks,
CH

[kirkpthompson]

Hi.

The NXJ Charting Logger will use the current directory when it was launched. There is no way to specify [via parameters] a different working directory. A possible workaround is to create a shortcut for <lejos_home>\bin\nxjchartinglogger.bat (in WInXP, one is created for you in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\leJOS NXJ if you used the Windows installer), modify it's "Start in" attribute to the path you want it to be.

A command line argument for setting the working path may be a good future enhancement candidate.

Best,
-K

[CoolHube]

Thanks Kirk. I might try to play around with the .bat file.

If you get around to enhancing the Charting Logger, a 'preferences' menu would work well for those of us who can't remember where to find the command line prompt.
CH

[kirkpthompson]

I would recommend you don't mess with the .BAT file. Just create a shortcut to it, bring up it's properties, and modify the "Start in" field to where you want your default directory to be. Use the new shortcut to launch the tool.

Your "Preferences" suggestion has been noted and Thanks. Can you describe which/what "preferences" should be included?

Best,
-K

[CoolHube]

NOTE: I changed the starting location as suggested. Works like a charm. Also clicked on the Start Normal and that took care of the start minimized issue.
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I can think of a couple, but am positive that there are more.

- Default name/address for NXT to be connected to
- Default directory for storing log files
- Default file extension for log files (*.txt, *.csv)
- Default naming convention for log files (like a camera - if nxtlog1.txt is already in the folder, then create nxtlog2.txt, etc.)
- 'Start with focus Maximized', 'Start Minimized' or 'Start in Background'. (right now, the program starts in the background on my computer - okay for the command line session that is running, but for the GUI it would be better to start maximized or normal)

CH