Aquaculture software - Page 3

rsman · #51 01/15/2006, 02:24 AM

well as a reality and usability standpoint, I shud get the lowest vote anyways, as in all likely hood I wont be adding anything current ever again, so it would just be off my notes. its too late for me to go back on many things and add things that I didnt put in my notes when they happened.

if the data format was easy to work around i could easily get my data to fit into any format I need (custom or otherwise)

I can handle development for web or standalone just fine, if my services are desired in that way.

Id like it so that at least it self publishes to a website certain things including summaries even if that means its just ftping up a static html page it works for me.

NicoleC · #52 01/15/2006, 03:15 AM

Okay, I have a few non-technical projects for anyone who wants to help out:

#1 - a list of species' commonly cultured -- fish, inverts and food items
I need:
Family
Genus
Species
Common Name
Geographic Origin

#2 - A list of common pre-purchased food items
Name
Description
Manufacturer

#3 - A list of typical tank maintenance items
Name
Description

#4 - A list of typical items someone would want to log - water parameters, etc.
Name
Description

Any volunteers?

rsman · #53 01/15/2006, 03:22 AM

what file format???

and when?

if you can wait until monday for results ill do #1, 2

NicoleC · #54 01/15/2006, 03:50 AM

Monday is fine. This is just stuff to pre-populate tables with.

Excel, tab separated text, comma separated text... I can probably handle most anything, though.

rsman · #55 01/16/2006, 04:22 PM

being a reef group i assumed SW but do we wanna include FW also ???

im working on the foods now

NicoleC · #56 01/16/2006, 05:14 PM

The software should work for either, but at the moment I am not concerned with pre-populating the tables with FW stuff -- unless people here are interested?

NicoleC · #57 01/17/2006, 11:11 PM

If anyone is paying attention:

I got a lot of work done today. Alas, it wasn't what I was getting paid for, but I was fresh out of ideas for the paying gig. Besides, that's what they get for making me work all weekend.

And volunteers for lists #3 and #4?

rsman · #58 01/17/2006, 11:23 PM

im still working on foods, and playing with reorginizing the species, Ive added a few fields at the very least they helped make sure i was getting all the fish I knew I wanted in the list.

mostly just a common family name {clown, angel, dottyback} to just help out a little, keep it or loose it it helps me keep them orginized as I steal from others

and hiding from the boss people as im at work playing

spk · #59 01/18/2006, 03:59 AM

Nicole,

I will pick up on #3.

Steve

jnowell · #60 01/18/2006, 10:25 AM

Well, I was hoping someone more experienced in fish breeding would take #4, but since they aren't, I'll take it. I'll probably do the list to the best of my knowledge, and then post the CSV data and ask for additions from the smart people

Kathy55g · #61 01/18/2006, 10:52 AM

I suggest that once you are all done with your lists, you all switch lists and add what you think is still missing on other folks lists so that more great minds are at work on each list.

As a non-contributer, I feel free to make suggestions......sorry

jnowell · #62 01/18/2006, 11:08 AM

Great idea! I say we all send our lists to KATHY when we get done! :P

Kathy55g · #63 01/18/2006, 11:14 AM

If you do, you may never see them again.

NicoleC · #64 01/18/2006, 11:30 AM

LOL! Thanks to the volunteers.

The lists will be customizable, but I think it would be helpful to start with common items. I mean, "water change" -- everyone does those, right?!

jnowell · #65 01/18/2006, 03:25 PM

What is this "water change" you speak of Nicole, I've never heard of it

spk · #66 01/18/2006, 03:37 PM

oops jason,

did #4 whilst I was doing #3.

Steve

jnowell · #67 01/18/2006, 05:06 PM

Oh well, I only managed to get about 15 lines of #4 done, so good job. I hate meetings, and that's all I did today.

Jason

spk · #68 01/18/2006, 05:13 PM

Jason,

Not sure how many lines I did but as Kathy says, perhaps you should send those in to Nicole. there might be ones that I have ntot thought of.

Steve

NicoleC · #69 01/18/2006, 05:48 PM

Yes, please send them anyway.

NicoleC · #70 01/18/2006, 11:05 PM

Teaser

spk · #71 01/19/2006, 12:38 AM

Nicole,

Nice, do like the look of this.

Cannot wait to see a working prototype.

Steve

Telgian · #72 01/19/2006, 09:33 PM

< peanut gallery >
Do the automated controllers that some people use generate data that could be incorporated automaticly?
< /peanut gallery >

NicoleC · #73 01/19/2006, 10:48 PM

Quote:

< peanut gallery >
Do the automated controllers that some people use generate data that could be incorporated automaticly?
< /peanut gallery >

I wish. Somebody know the programmers that will tell me what their back doors in the code are? Or wanna talk to the manufacturers about an integration?

But seriously, if any/all of these controllers have an export function, if someone will send me the results of an export file I will look at automating an import.

Telgian · #74 01/20/2006, 11:52 AM

I've seen posts about viewing tank stats over the web, so there must be information getting to the server somehow.

I'll toss the question at the DIY sub forum for controllers (since I'm not a programmer, though I have been able to follow this thread):

http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumd...s=&forumid=145

RidgeRunner · #75 01/22/2006, 11:20 AM

I have been following this thread for a while now. A great idea and very cool teaser. I was wondering if this app will use a standard access db? I have been thinking of ways to track basic parameters. Being new to the hobby, I hesitated to buy a comercial app. Not knowing what kind of future needs I might have. A standard db opens up many options in my case. If needed I could write some aspx pages to integrate with a home automation software I use. For display/data entry,feature enhancements,etc. In any event, I'm sure this will be quite usefull. Thanks for the work you have put into it.

RidgeRunner