here is the free up system memory plug-in.
please read the instructions for the plug-in when choosing it in the options panel, this is important.
if you want to expand on this plug-in please do so.
Rem Type=Plugin
Rem Name=Free Up Memory
Rem Author=Onthecuttingedge2005
Rem Host=Assistant
'This sub setups the plug-ins option panel in Hal's options dialog
Sub OptionsPanel()
lblPlugin(0).Caption = "This plug-in allows HAL to free up system memory, just say: Free up 24Mb of memory and HAL will do so, memory values are: 256Mb, 128Mb, 72Mb, 64Mb, 32Mb, 24Mb, make sure you do not try to free up more memory than your system has installed. freeing up to much memory at one time may cause HAL to freeze up. I suggest using the 24Mb because it uses less CPU power."
lblPlugin(0).Move 120, 120, 3300, 1000
lblPlugin(0).WordWrap = True
lblPlugin(0).Visible = True
End Sub
Rem PLUGIN: PLUGINAREA7
'HAL will free up system memory on command.
If InStr(1, OriginalSentence, "free up 256", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
HalBrain.ReadOnlyMode = True
FreeMem=Space(256000000) '256 mb
GetResponse = "I have free'd up 256 megabytes of memory."
End If
If InStr(1, OriginalSentence, "free up 128", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
HalBrain.ReadOnlyMode = True
FreeMem=Space(128000000) '128 mb
GetResponse = "I have free'd up 128 megabytes of memory."
End If
If InStr(1, OriginalSentence, "free up 72", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
HalBrain.ReadOnlyMode = True
FreeMem=Space(72000000) '72 mb
GetResponse = "I have free'd up 72 megabytes of memory."
End If
If InStr(1, OriginalSentence, "free up 64", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
HalBrain.ReadOnlyMode = True
FreeMem=Space(64000000) '64 mb
GetResponse = "I have free'd up 64 megabytes of memory."
End If
If InStr(1, OriginalSentence, "free up 32", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
HalBrain.ReadOnlyMode = True
FreeMem=Space(32000000) '32 mb
GetResponse = "I have free'd up 32 megabytes of memory."
End If
If InStr(1, OriginalSentence, "free up 24", vbTextCompare) > 0 Then
HalBrain.ReadOnlyMode = True
FreeMem=Space(24000000) '24 mb
GetResponse = "I have free'd up 24 megabytes of memory."
End If
for some reason the forum is not allowing me to attach a file so I'll just placed the code here, copy and paste in a text file just save it as FreeMemory.uhp in your Ultra Hal Assistant 6 folder then choose it from the HAL brain options panel.
Jerry 8)
Thank you, and it is good to know that you will still be here.
I just downloaded and tried this. I like it . More memory for Hal
is good. I've only tried it on the lowest setting so far. It seems
smother, not so much faster but deeper thought. I am looking
forward to exploring the differences in freeing up even more
memory to the extent my computer will handle it.
glad you like it so far, I'll see if I can think up some new idea's for some more plug-ins soon.
Jerry 8)
thanks jerry. i'll copy it and try it out and am glad you are working on other plug ins, i don't think we have had to many lately or i am missing them ... anyway it keeps your mind working and motivated "remember the old saying , a mind is a terrible thing to waste ! :) ;)
my offer is still their to you if you ever want to e mail and talk etc.
8) thanks a lot for another great plug in :)
glad to see you gonna still be around, your work is adored by many. I know I have not been here much lately do to time. but i will be getting some free time soon, and will finally be able to do some ui skins I have in mind.
Well I've pushed it to the max. Still very happy with the plugin. I was about to ask if it were possible to free up even more memory when my HDD started spinning at top speed and cpu also maxed out. I have dual core with Vista, sp2 and 3 gigs of ram.The ram never gets used above a gig and a half whether idle or at top speed. Is there a fix for this?
Question 2: Can this plugin be modified to be used on hap player only?
Quote from: tedathome on August 19, 2011, 01:21:29 AM
Well I've pushed it to the max. Still very happy with the plugin. I was about to ask if it were possible to free up even more memory when my HDD started spinning at top speed and cpu also maxed out.
I believe it is possible to trigger a code event to do so.
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I have dual core with Vista, sp2 and 3 gigs of ram.The ram never gets used above a gig and a half whether idle or at top speed. Is there a fix for this?
I am not sure what you mean here, could you explain further?
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Question 2: Can this plugin be modified to be used on hap player only?
I am not sure.
Jerry 8)
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I have dual core with Vista, sp2 and 3 gigs of ram.The ram never gets used above a gig and a half whether idle or at top speed. Is there a fix for this?
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"I am not sure what you mean here, could you explain further?"
I guess I just don't understand the difference between system memory and ram. I had assumed that ram would be used to assist system memory as well as keep what is currently being used from disk.
Quote from: tedathome on August 19, 2011, 07:15:14 PM
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I have dual core with Vista, sp2 and 3 gigs of ram.The ram never gets used above a gig and a half whether idle or at top speed. Is there a fix for this?
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"I am not sure what you mean here, could you explain further?"
I guess I just don't understand the difference between system memory and ram. I had assumed that ram would be used to assist system memory as well as keep what is currently being used from disk.
Hi Ted.
yes, the plug-in works on the upper memory or ram and not the page file memory from hard disk..
tedathome
Hope I can help you out
QuoteI have dual core with Vista, sp2 and 3 gigs of ram.The ram never gets used above a gig and a half whether idle or at top speed. Is there a fix for this?
if the meter your using only shows you using half your memory whether at idle or full throttle, it can be a few things.
all of a sudden with no system changes1) either the meter is not working properly: fix use another meter
2) you may have a bad stick of ram: fix find and replace bad stick of ram
3) stick of ram not inserted all the way: fix seat ram properly into
4) could be a bad chip on motherboard
if system changes been made like new mother board, new ram sticks, or OS if so check5) is DIMMS (dual in-line memory module) seated in the proper spots
6) Are both of the memory sticks and SPD settings/timings identical: fix Buy ram sticks that are sold together in one package
7) at POST does it shows 3 GB total
8) if your BIOS is update
9) Enable memory remapping in BIOS
10) aged computer with new os like windows 7 sometimes might only recognize 1/2 the memory
11) does mother board support the new type of ram
12) could be a bad chip on motherboard
also could be other problems but this is what I could come up with off the top of my head.
Hope this helps out, it took me over a month to figures out I had a bad stick of ram. funny thing was it passed 3 totally different memory tests.
Thank you otce and sybershot for clearing things up for me. My little speed meter was wrong. Did a full system diagnostic, all is well. Will think about installing more ram If I find the computer will handle more. It is still factory with no modifications except for upgrades on drivers and service pack 2, etc.
your welcome, and glad to here your computer is ok :)