Thread: "Announcing version 3.2"

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Greetings Melinda, fellow hypercubists.

I know it's been awhile since I've posted. I just wanted to say I've had a
chance to try the newest Java version of the game, and it is a thing of
beauty. :)

The one nit pick I might have would be for our 5^4 friends. It seems when I
select a 5^4 puzzle the view is no longer centered? Is it just me?
*cough*cough*persianflaw*cough*

Also I enjoy how this version is capable of doing simple scrambles that
include third and fourth order cubie rotations. It is good for me to
practice visualizing those! I thought I was some kind of brainwave just for
getting my mind around a second order rotation with a slice command. ;)

Now maybe armed with Macros .. and with a version too savvy to be thrown out
of sync by rapid multiple undos .. I'll be able to solve one of these bad
boys. :)

Thanks again for your tireless efforts!

- - Jesse

On 11/15/06, Melinda Green wrote:
>
> Dear Cubists,
>
> This is to let you know that version 3.2 is now available for download.
> The major change is that the UI now includes a macro control panel
> similar to the Linux version. It includes buttons for applying each
> macro in the forward and reversed directions along with management
> controls for reordering, renaming, and deleting macros. It also moves
> the preferences editor into a tab behind the macros controls for ease of
> use and includes an application icon and other small improvements and
> fixes.
>
> I am very excited about this release because it embodies all of the main
> goals that we have had for so long in a single cross-platform
> implementation. Please try it out and send your problems and suggestions
> either to the group or directly to me; whichever you feel is more
> appropriate.
>
> Enjoy!
> -Melinda
>
>

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Greetings Melinda, fellow hypercubists.

I know it's been awhile since I've posted. I just wanted to say I've had a chance to try the newest Java version of the game, and it is a thing of beauty. :)


The one nit pick I might have would be for our 5^4 friends. It seems when I select a 5^4 puzzle the view is no longer centered? Is it just me? *cough*cough*persianflaw*cough*

Also I enjoy how this version is capable of doing simple scrambles that include third and fourth order cubie rotations. It is good for me to practice visualizing those! I thought I was some kind of brainwave just for getting my mind around a second order rotation with a slice command. ;)


Now maybe armed with Macros .. and with a version too savvy to be thrown out of sync by rapid multiple undos .. I'll be able to solve one of these bad boys. :)

Thanks again for your tireless efforts!


- - Jesse

Jesse Thompson wrote:
> Greetings Melinda, fellow hypercubists.
>
> I know it's been awhile since I've posted. I just wanted to say I've
> had a chance to try the newest Java version of the game, and it is a
> thing of beauty. :)
Thank you Jesse.

> The one nit pick I might have would be for our 5^4 friends. It seems
> when I select a 5^4 puzzle the view is no longer centered? Is it just
> me? *cough*cough*persianflaw*cough*
I don't see a problem but if you can describe how to reproduce and
perhaps send a screenshot I'll look into it.

> Also I enjoy how this version is capable of doing simple scrambles
> that include third and fourth order cubie rotations. It is good for me
> to practice visualizing those! I thought I was some kind of brainwave
> just for getting my mind around a second order rotation with a slice
> command. ;)
I like the new dimensions in scrambling too. I was a little worried
about making it harder for new users but this way is more faithful to
the puzzle as we've defined it, and I suppose that's enough of a reason.
>
> Now maybe armed with Macros .. and with a version too savvy to be
> thrown out of sync by rapid multiple undos .. I'll be able to solve
> one of these bad boys. :)
>
> Thanks again for your tireless efforts!
Oh believe me, we do get tired sometimes, but then with no particular
deadlines there are eventually moments of energy and inspiration to move
it forward.

Good luck with your first solution!

-Melinda