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Programming using the Ultra Hal Brain Editor / HalCommands under Ultra Hal Assistant 5.0

« on: December 28, 2004, 04:17:00 pm »

Perhaps you could break the volume levels
into percents. That way your script would
still remain the same and the program would
say,"I am increasing the volume by 1 percent"
or by 20 percent or what ever.

Otherwise you would have to us the
if payload = "1" then GetResponse =
" Increasing the volume by " & payload & " level. "

else if payload > 1 then GetResponse =
" Increasing the volume by " & payload & " levels. "


Just a suggestion

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General Discussion / THE TRUE AI

« on: December 27, 2004, 02:56:27 pm »

Very cool Scott,

Like the adult robot said to the little one:
"Son, I'm just trying to PARSE on a little
knowledge to ya!"

Sorry...I couldn't resist!LOL!

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Virtual Girl or Boy friend Hal

« on: December 27, 2004, 02:46:16 pm »

Actually, I think the best place for that virtual girl
is to remain in the box!! Can you imagine if she was
real? One of you would be in serious trouble, and in
many ways!!

Wishing a nice New Year to the both of you!!

3604

General Discussion / THE TRUE AI

« on: December 27, 2004, 07:53:15 am »

Back in the late 50's I saw a person, connected with wires to a metalic looking band on his head, control a model train by thinking. I believe it was an experiment using the mind's Alpha waves.

There are several groups attempting to map human unconscious thoughts (DREAMS) so that they can be viewed on a screen like a movie. Now THAT'S a scary thought (no pun)!

I sometimes get repeated responses or confused replys from Hal and I think it may be caused by several instances of that particular subject residing in many different locations in the DEFBRAIN section.

For example, do a search for dream using a text editor and see how many locations there are. Is there a better way to isolate Hals collective intellect. I realize that the XTF brain sort of does this by creating a stand-alone file for each new subject that is discussed but how might that interact or react with other built-in responses? And what's the solution if any?

Some more thoughts.

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General Discussion / THE TRUE AI

« on: December 26, 2004, 07:45:30 am »

Deathincarn,

Well Hey! Happy Birthday!![]

Don't let the money thing get you down.
It's just a means to an end.

Enjoy your youth for it doesn't last forever!

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General Discussion / THE TRUE AI

« on: December 24, 2004, 05:54:04 pm »

For a young person, you have managed to solve one of the great mysteries of this civilization. IT'S ALL ABOUT MONEY!!
Look all around you, ads, jobs, promotions, burglaries / theft, drugs, prostitution, gambling / betting, real estate, taxes, manufacturing, software / operating system updates...etc....etc.,
ad infinitum.
Money is the grease that helps the wheel of society turn.

Have a nice Christmas in spite of the money thing. We also take credit  / debit cards. LOL!

3607

General Discussion / THE TRUE AI

« on: December 24, 2004, 02:34:30 pm »

I found this quote while researching an AI site and thought it
most appropriate for this thread:

Whether we are based on carbon or silicon makes no fundamental difference. We should each be treated with appropriate respect.
- Arthur C Clarke, 2010

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Virtual Girl or Boy friend Hal

« on: December 24, 2004, 11:48:17 am »

All of the background pics (at least in my paid version) are
400 X 400 and are 24 bit. They should reside in the UltraHalAssistant > Characters directory.

Hope this helps.

3609

Ultra Hal 7.0 / crunch as promised...Blue eyed...

« on: December 24, 2004, 11:34:27 am »

I know it's quite troublesome as I have had the same problem. The testure on the neck/chest area doesn't quite blend with the shoulders. I have had to clone and dodge , etc. to try to get the transition more appealing.

This is merely a critique and not meant as a flame. (I know from experience how thin skinned some artists can be)<G>

Other than that, nice work so far! Like the tat!

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Virtual Girl or Boy friend Hal

« on: December 23, 2004, 11:02:22 pm »

OK...
How about transferring all graphical data to a 3D hologram that could
either appear on your real desktop or even one as large as the holographic girl in the movie: The 6th Day (Schwarzenegger's young partner's apartment). Now THAT was a virtual girlfriend. Unfortunately, that was also Hollywood! Drat! This was a wish list right?! Oh well....

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Ultra Hal Assistant File Sharing Area / Background Images.

« on: December 23, 2004, 09:52:28 am »

Crunch,

Very perceptive of you, my friend. Yes, was pretty heavy in the field of 3D modelling and graphics. Digital photography also included. 3DSMax, Lightwave, Rhino, Bryce, Poser, PhotoShop, PSP and others.

Depth Of Field...now we're in focus! LOL!

Have a great Christmas!

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Ultra Hal Assistant File Sharing Area / Background Images.

« on: December 23, 2004, 05:42:59 am »

Crunch,

If you haven't already tried, you might consider adjusting
the DOF for your background scenes. Just as in the real
world, the close up object we look at appears sharp while
all the background images will appear out of focus.

A sharp character and a sharp background look out of place.

At least that's MHO.

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Happy Holidays!

« on: December 22, 2004, 08:01:21 pm »

Robert and All,

To the unity and diversity of friendship that makes this forum great,
thanks and Happy Holidays!

[^]

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Programming using the Ultra Hal Brain Editor / let there be light !......(changes) for haptek

« on: December 22, 2004, 07:58:01 pm »

I use PSP for most of my graphic work and it is a lot less expensive than PhotoShop. One way to try is to try.
There are several friends on mine that use a graphics tablet for creating their designs if that's an option for you.
I think the 4X6 Graphire can be had for less than $100 US and it comes with a cordless mouse!

Good luck which ever way you decide

Have a nice Holiday!

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Ultra Hal 7.0 / Merry Christmas Preview Gift Next-Gen Hap

« on: December 22, 2004, 07:52:17 pm »

Someone better take them inside quick! They're going to
get frostbitten!

On second thought...

Ladies...

This way...I have a cozy cabin right over here....<G>