Zachary Transit Posted March 31, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2017 This here is a project I've been working on for a few days now. This is an R160 FIND sign creator crafted from Visual Basics 2010 express, and allows anyone to program any IND/BMT route to anywhere they want(even if its hoboken) The routes range from to , and also features the , , and trains. Although i like this project now, i think that it's lacking a few details that the actual FIND system has, which i cannot add due to VB2010 express not being able to those things and my low knowledge of the software since i can just now learning about it. Once this is complete, i want to post this on a downloading website to allow others to do the same and have fun. Here are a few previews of the application: Close Tag PhotoOptions ShareSend Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry Photos from Zach Transit's postin Timeline Photos 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringle5095 Posted March 31, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2017 Do you know or have a plan of when this will be available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted March 31, 2017 Do you know or have a plan of when this will be available? As soon as it's 100% complete. I still wanna add some things to it, after that i'll make it public for all to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringle5095 Posted March 31, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 31, 2017 As soon as it's 100% complete. I still wanna add some things to it, after that i'll make it public for all to see. Okay. Can't wait! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted March 31, 2017 Okay. Can't wait! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'm thinking about making an R32/R42 sign simulator, but it won't have the "rolling" animation to it. The R62/142/143/188 strip map may also be a little challenging because of the fact that i cannot tilt the textbox's to make it look like actual signs, similar to the R160 FIND creator with the destinations 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringle5095 Posted March 31, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 31, 2017 I'm thinking about making an R32/R42 sign simulator, but it won't have the "rolling" animation to it. The R62/142/143/188 strip map may also be a little challenging because of the fact that i cannot tilt the textbox's to make it look like actual signs, similar to the R160 FIND creator with the destinations Maybe the NTT will but the 62 is very similar to other SMEEs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDNQ2345 Posted March 31, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 31, 2017 that's cool, can't wait 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewYorkElevated Posted April 1, 2017 Share #8 Posted April 1, 2017 This is pretty cool stuff here. Good job on this. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted April 2, 2017 Share #9 Posted April 2, 2017 Someone needs a primer on UX design. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted April 2, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted April 2, 2017 that's cool, can't wait This is pretty cool stuff here. Good job on this. Thank You Someone needs a primer on UX design. UX design? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Update 4/3/17 The R160 FIND has had a few minor changes. Here is a list of them: >The "WILL NOT STOP" feature was removed. >Route bullets and the orange was added >2 more station signs were added >The route bullet was slightly moved to the right like an R160 >Text in the top right corner now says "This was made by Kahlel Robinson(Zach Transit) Once fully completed it will go public as soon as i find a platform to upload it to. Here are a few previews: If you would like me to make a sign for you, please be sure to message me ~Zach Edited April 3, 2017 by Zachary Transit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeesPwnMets Posted April 3, 2017 Share #12 Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) Someone needs a primer on UX design. Cut him some slack... it's a Visual Basic program. Nothing in VB is supposed to look pretty He's just a beginner... even Shakespeare had to learn the alphabet. As a software engineer myself, I'm sure that as he gets more experienced, he'll be able to rewrite the entire thing using Java, C++, C# or whatever and it'll look much nicer. For now, as long as he's learning something, it's all good. Edited April 3, 2017 by YankeesPwnMets 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted April 3, 2017 Share #13 Posted April 3, 2017 Cut him some slack... it's a Visual Basic program. Nothing in VB is supposed to look pretty He's just a beginner... even Shakespeare had to learn the alphabet. As a software engineer myself, I'm sure that as he gets more experienced, he'll be able to rewrite the entire thing using Java, C++, C# or whatever and it'll look much nicer. For now, as long as he's learning something, it's all good. UX has less to do with programming language and more to do with the placement of elements. It’s sort of blurring the definition between programmer and graphics designer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeesPwnMets Posted April 3, 2017 Share #14 Posted April 3, 2017 UX has less to do with programming language and more to do with the placement of elements. It’s sort of blurring the definition between programmer and graphics designer. You're right on that front, but asking someone to make something pretty using Visual Basic is akin to telling an artist that they can only use Microsoft Paint. Other languages such as Java (JavaFX, Swing), C++ (MFC) and C# (Windows Forms) have libraries more suited towards actual GUI development compared to what is available in Visual Basic. At this stage, he should be more concerned about learning something from his personal projects instead of trying to bite off more than he can chew in order to make some fancy schmancy UI. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted April 4, 2017 Share #15 Posted April 4, 2017 You're right on that front, but asking someone to make something pretty using Visual Basic is akin to telling an artist that they can only use Microsoft Paint. Other languages such as Java (JavaFX, Swing), C++ (MFC) and C# (Windows Forms) have libraries more suited towards actual GUI development compared to what is available in Visual Basic. At this stage, he should be more concerned about learning something from his personal projects instead of trying to bite off more than he can chew in order to make some fancy schmancy UI. Accurate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRunRob Posted April 4, 2017 Share #16 Posted April 4, 2017 UX has less to do with programming language and more to do with the placement of elements. It’s sort of blurring the definition between programmer and graphics designer. A major part of UX is asking yourself can the user accomplish their goal with what I'm creating? True UI make's it easier and clearer to get to the goal. It's a good start it'll only get better from here. Good Job Zach! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted April 5, 2017 A major part of UX is asking yourself can the user accomplish their goal with what I'm creating? True UI make's it easier and clearer to get to the goal. It's a good start it'll only get better from here. Good Job Zach! Thank You! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted April 5, 2017 Share #18 Posted April 5, 2017 Cut him some slack... If people like me don’t speak up, what will make him improve? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted April 5, 2017 Share #19 Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) No offense, but your previous post came across as a bit rude. I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but the context of that post could easily be interpreted as "This looks like crap because it was made in an inferior program." Edited April 5, 2017 by Lance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share #20 Posted April 16, 2017 Update 4/15/17 The R160 FIND creator is complete, to download it, click this link below. If any problems, please be sure to tell me. https://vschsdorg-my.sharepoint.com/personal/robinsok_vschsd_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=0542535ab3d5846028004032b1414188c&authkey=Ac1lipj_uHD3Dww0dnm0RKI 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringle5095 Posted April 16, 2017 Share #21 Posted April 16, 2017 Update 4/15/17 The R160 FIND creator is complete, to download it, click this link below. If any problems, please be sure to tell me. https://vschsdorg-my.sharepoint.com/personal/robinsok_vschsd_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=0542535ab3d5846028004032b1414188c&authkey=Ac1lipj_uHD3Dww0dnm0RKI How can you do more than 5 stops at a time? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mine248 Posted April 18, 2017 Share #22 Posted April 18, 2017 How can you do more than 5 stops at a time? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk There isn't a feature yet, but can the developer of this amazing tool make an option to add stops? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted April 21, 2017 There isn't a feature yet, but can the developer of this amazing tool make an option to add stops? i could, reason why i don't is because i don't wanna make the application too long in length, but i can see if i can add more stops somehow, thanks btw 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassTransitHonchkrow Posted April 23, 2017 Share #24 Posted April 23, 2017 As soon as it's 100% complete. I still wanna add some things to it, after that i'll make it public for all to see. Tremendous work. I'm sure you could create a better system than the mta has. They've never really tapped into their tech fully. Suburbs not only have better use of TSP, but use of FIND-like tech on buses. NJ, CT & NICE are the best implementations I've seen. They even back ported to their clunkers and it still looks good. By now, they've got new buses though. Sent from my m8 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Transit Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #25 Posted May 12, 2017 Version 1.0.2 is now ready. Here are a few updates: 2 more signs were added An Update button is now present. Push the button to update the signs The "Listen to Train Crew" sign is now available Here's the Link: https://vschsdorg-my.sharepoint.com/personal/robinsok_vschsd_org/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?docid=07a7db2d75a5f48ab8db23e90d94a7d31&authkey=Ab9A1I2YWzFCVgnim1RBSrY I also have 2 new projects coming soon. When ready i might publish both 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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