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Hi,
Long time listener, first time caller.
About me. I'm old, and while my knowledge about computers, files, etc. is pretty good, my programming knowledge is well... awful.
What I would like to be able to do is make some programs which will do basic things like, go to a specified file and pull out all the metadata and export that data to a word doc, txt, or .csv file. Or point the program at a folder and have it tell me all the information it cal tell me about that folder MACE times, ID info, etc.
What would be a good language for me to start with? This would need to be a program which could run in windows, I just don't feel confident enough to make something to run in CMD.
I'll probably be looking at a SAMS or Dummies book or course, so any recommendations there is also appreciated.
Thanks for having me on your forums.
Old, bald, grape, ape.
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Posted 21 October 2010 - 04:43 PM
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There are many languages of which can accomplish this, I believe maybe vb.net would be the most simple solution, it can work with files and .NET components, but has a familiar BASIC-like syntax so it should be easier for beginners. There are also "drag & drop" window form generation with visual studio which is a plus.
The vb.net for dummies book should suffice, there are definitely many simple tutorials on the web to work with files and folders, plus we have tutorials here and a vb section. :)
The IDE should be downloadable here (may require some sort of basic registration): Microsoft Express Downloads - Visual Studio Express and SQL Server Express
There are many languages of which can accomplish this, I believe maybe vb.net would be the most simple solution, it can work with files and .NET components, but has a familiar BASIC-like syntax so it should be easier for beginners. There are also "drag & drop" window form generation with visual studio which is a plus.
The vb.net for dummies book should suffice, there are definitely many simple tutorials on the web to work with files and folders, plus we have tutorials here and a vb section. :)
The IDE should be downloadable here (may require some sort of basic registration): Microsoft Express Downloads - Visual Studio Express and SQL Server Express
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Posted 23 October 2010 - 05:14 PM
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Posted 25 October 2010 - 12:08 PM
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Posted 25 October 2010 - 03:34 PM
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Posted 27 October 2010 - 05:04 PM
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