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I have a stupid Question... by TweakBoy on 04-14-2005 at 12:10 PM

How do you make plug ins?8-)


RE: I have a stupid Question... by RaceProUK on 04-14-2005 at 01:18 PM

First, you need to decide what programming language to use (usually VB or C++).
Second, get the Plus API Documentation
Third, code away!


RE: I have a stupid Question... by TweakBoy on 04-14-2005 at 04:33 PM

Another Extra Embarrising retarded Question:

How do you code..... (i may figure it out by myself)


RE: I have a stupid Question... by mwe99 on 04-14-2005 at 04:34 PM

Look for a basic coding tutorial on Google. And maybe start with some simple coding such as open and run programs etc.

Good luck (Y)


RE: I have a stupid Question... by .Roy on 04-14-2005 at 04:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by TweakBoy
Another Extra Embarrising retarded Question:

How do you code..... (i may figure it out by myself)

this takes lots of experiance. And you cant just do it like that. So i suggest u go search google and find out : )
RE: I have a stupid Question... by TweakBoy on 04-14-2005 at 11:01 PM

thnx This Helps alot.


RE: I have a stupid Question... by Purity on 04-15-2005 at 12:32 AM

I would start off with qbasic....


RE: I have a stupid Question... by albert on 04-15-2005 at 01:11 AM

does this take any particular program or can u code on Notepad like html?!


RE: I have a stupid Question... by mwe99 on 04-15-2005 at 01:20 AM

You could use VB which is in Microsft Office, That seems a simple start (it's how i'm learning)


RE: I have a stupid Question... by RaceProUK on 04-15-2005 at 09:46 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lp15
does this take any particular program or can u code on Notepad like html?!
You can use Notepad if you want, but you'll still need to get the MS SDK from MS's site. If you're serious about programming though, then you'll be better off with an IDE like Visual Studio before too long.
RE: I have a stupid Question... by user27089 on 04-15-2005 at 09:51 AM

And of course you'll need the necessary compilers :).


RE: I have a stupid Question... by ShawnZ on 04-15-2005 at 12:23 PM

In order to create plugins for Messenger Plus!, you will need to learn an executable programming language for Windows (Such as "C++" or "Visual Basic"). By this, I mean a language for creating Exectuable Files (.EXE). Then download a compiler to turn the code you wrote into a .DLL file, which you can place in the Messenger Plus! Plugins folder.

To actually use the Messenger Plus! related commands in your code, you will have to add a speical bit of code to the beginning of yours so the program will know to communicate with msgplus.


RE: I have a stupid Question... by TweakBoy on 04-15-2005 at 04:34 PM

Hmmm send me link to site?


RE: I have a stupid Question... by RaceProUK on 04-16-2005 at 12:34 PM

What site(s)?


RE: I have a stupid Question... by TweakBoy on 04-16-2005 at 12:43 PM

First Page... i think qbasic..


RE: I have a stupid Question... by Improfane on 04-19-2005 at 07:19 PM

quote:
Originally posted by TweakBoy
How do you make plug ins?8-)


This is not a flame but if a question you think is stupid don't ask it (your question wasn't stupid though, just say how do you make plugins) and why (in your other posts) do you insult yourself? Firstly, I think it is annoying and secondly its insulting yourself is just a bit depressing.


RE: I have a stupid Question... by adityam on 04-20-2005 at 04:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Improfane
This is not a flame but if a question you think is stupid don't ask it (your question wasn't stupid though, just say how do you make plugins) and why (in your other posts) do you insult yourself? Firstly, I think it is annoying and secondly its insulting yourself is just a bit depressing.

I'll disagree. It was a stupid question :p

Secondly, making a plug-in needs quite in-depth knowledge of either C++ or VB, and well, patience. Not to mention the API Documentation is pretty scary when you start to read it.

You should start with extremely basic stuff, and for C++, sites like Cppreference.com and Cplusplus.com are good places to start from.

Enjoy! and Best of luck...! :)