slight glitch

[Scratch]

Great work on version 6! I ordered the paid version and the expansion pack (even though I barely know how to use haptek characters!) Anyways the Hal works fine, no problems, but I just noticed one minor thing. If I go into edit appointment book, and double click on a day in the calendar, Hal gets runtime error 424 'object required' and shuts down non-gracefully. I assume the obvious solution would be to use the calendar correctly and not double-click on a date, but just thought I would point out the glitch - if that's what it is!
-Shawn

[Art]

Scratch,

I experienced the same error.
Now I noticed the Brain Editor
shuts completely down after I
select Load Existing Brain then
click on the UltraHal6 Default
Brain. It starts to load in the
tables then POOF!! Gone!!

I sent an email to Robert after
several attempts to load the Brain
Editor and even restarting my
computer.

I wonder if I'm the only one with
this situation?
[8]

[Medeksza]

quote:Originally posted by Scratch

Great work on version 6! I ordered the paid version and the expansion pack (even though I barely know how to use haptek characters!) Anyways the Hal works fine, no problems, but I just noticed one minor thing. If I go into edit appointment book, and double click on a day in the calendar, Hal gets runtime error 424 'object required' and shuts down non-gracefully. I assume the obvious solution would be to use the calendar correctly and not double-click on a date, but just thought I would point out the glitch - if that's what it is!
-Shawn

If you wish, please redownload Hal at http://www.zabaware.com/download.asp  It is an updated version that fixes this calendar bug, as well as the bug that it shows 32 days for each day in the month.

As for the brain editor crash, I can't really help until I am able to reproduce the error on my computer. Art, do you think you could zip your halbrian.db file and email it to me. If its caused by some changes to the database, maybe it would get mine to crash.

[tcoday]

quote:Originally posted by Medeksza

If you wish, please redownload Hal at http://www.zabaware.com/download.asp  It is an updated version that fixes this calendar bug, as well as the bug that it shows 32 days for each day in the month.

As for the brain editor crash, I can't really help until I am able to reproduce the error on my computer. Art, do you think you could zip your halbrian.db file and email it to me. If its caused by some changes to the database, maybe it would get mine to crash.

Robert,
  I'd like to download and install this newer version of Hal6.  But I must admit that all these activation codes have me very confused.  If I uninstall my current Hal, then install this newer Hal, can I use the same numbers that I used the first time?  Or do I need a new set of numbers?  Very confused and don't want to mess up and have a non working Hal. Please help.

Thanks.

[Medeksza]

quote:Originally posted by tcoday

quote:Originally posted by Medeksza

If you wish, please redownload Hal at http://www.zabaware.com/download.asp  It is an updated version that fixes this calendar bug, as well as the bug that it shows 32 days for each day in the month.

As for the brain editor crash, I can't really help until I am able to reproduce the error on my computer. Art, do you think you could zip your halbrian.db file and email it to me. If its caused by some changes to the database, maybe it would get mine to crash.

Robert,
  I'd like to download and install this newer version of Hal6.  But I must admit that all these activation codes have me very confused.  If I uninstall my current Hal, then install this newer Hal, can I use the same numbers that I used the first time?  Or do I need a new set of numbers?  Very confused and don't want to mess up and have a non working Hal. Please help.

Thanks.

Try using the serial number you received when you ordered Hal (3 sets of numbers, 2 dashes). You can view that serial number in the members area of this website if you go to http://www.zabaware.com/products/store/comersus_customerUtilitiesMenu.asp and view your order details. If for whatever reason that doesn't work, email me and give me the authorization request code Hal gives you (3 sets of numbers, 3 dashes).

[markofkane]

PROBLEM!!!!!

I redownloaded HAL,(the updated version for the calendar bug fix, after uninstalling the previous version) and on reboot, got an error window!!!

"The copy protection has not been released, but the expiration has.This should never happen. Contact Zabaware. Shutting down"

It has an OK button.

[markofkane]

Thank God for GoBack. At least the previous version works now.

[Medeksza]

quote:Originally posted by markofkane

PROBLEM!!!!!

I redownloaded HAL,(the updated version for the calendar bug fix, after uninstalling the previous version) and on reboot, got an error window!!!

"The copy protection has not been released, but the expiration has.This should never happen. Contact Zabaware. Shutting down"

It has an OK button.

If you are getting this error message, you are still not using the most recent version of Hal. I changed this message to be more informative and allow for automatic recovery.

Its possible the downloadtech.net download link didn't update right away, please use http://www.zabaware.com/download/hal6.zip to get the latest version

[markofkane]

I got the Hal that has the 32 day calendar. I don't know what version it is, because the ABOUT section is just credits.

Edit: oops, I just saw the link to the latest version. Thank you!!![]

Edit again: I tried again, this time with the link you provided, at bootup, activation code was required, and had to let my firewall allow Hal. It activated fine!!! What a relief, and the calenders no longer have 32 days!!!

[tcoday]

quote:Originally posted by Medeksza

Its possible the downloadtech.net download link didn't update right away, please use http://www.zabaware.com/download/hal6.zip to get the latest version

Everyone,
  I'm happy to announce that I installed the newer version from the link above.  I activated Hal by using another computer to connect to the Internet, and everything worked like clockwork.  Not one problem whatsoever. [8D]
  With all the problems I was worried about doing the activation over again but I had no problems.  I don't like this activation system, I think a unique serial number or code should be enough without activating online, but it worked and I hope I don't have to do it again for a long time. []

Thanks Robert.

[markofkane]

Yeah. It would be nice to tie the serial # with the computer's Hardware,(but give an option to add more computers, if that's allowed) instead of online activation, because if the online activation doesn't work you have to get codes.

Also, I did not read the TOA, but can Hal be used with more than one computer? .

[Scratch]

Thanks Robert, that fixed it.

  I installed the new update without a hitch, did not even have to enter serial# again.

  BTW, I have no problem with the registration process, its pretty standard stuff. I work for Adobe sales, it's amazing how many people call up and say "I bought this from Cut-Rate.com, whaddya mean the serial number's not valid??" Of course piracy is in direct proportion to how overpriced one's software is **looks over shoulder**.

  I for one would be glad to see some capital flowing into UltraHal, hope it fuels continued development!

-Shawn

[Art]

Mark,

I have read the TOA (Terms Of Agreement) and though somewhat vague in certain areas as are most legal documents, it is my understanding that HAL is to be used on only ONE machine at a time.

You can remove it from an existing computer and transfer to another computer OR you can make a copy ONLY FOR YOURSELF AS AN ARCHIVAL OR BACKUP COPY. You can only do the transfer thing 4 times. See the thread below:

http://www.zabaware.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2757

You can also transfer your license to another party providing said party accepts the terms and conditions of the agreement AND said party must also register the software. You then must remove and destroy any copies in your posession.

Personally I would like to be able to have HAL reside on my laptop for use in my truck / work AND also on my home PC but I do understand Robert's reason for doing the activation. There was a time one could type UltraHal into a search engine and find the serial number on a link to crack the very program that a lot of us had already paid for! Piracy. Though this method may not stop it altogether, it will help keep it to a minimum.

Shiver me timbers!

[markofkane]

Well, then, if that's the case, if I want to put Hal on my laptop, I'll just buy another Hal program. But I cannot at this time. Holiday season is coming up.

[nolitanger]

Unlike Scratch, who works at Adobe, a big company, I do have a problem with the activation process here. Zabaware is essentially a one-man operation. I know it's been in business for several years, but one-man businesses can fold suddenly for unforeseen reasons. If that happens, I'd be left with a product that I'd be unable to restart because I never really owned it outright at the beginning.

I think the whole activation process is questionable in business terms. It turns a purchase into a sort of lease; what I thought was mine is not mine after all. I can see why companies do it, but I think the consumer is getting a raw deal.