![]() I've searched far and wide- I've tried custom spline functions to try and get more fixed points along the curve, but this ultimately ended with the same result- I don't know what the curve is between the points, and that's 90% likely to be the case given the interpolation between the points. But I also need to know what distance along (what is now) the 0 axis is (which will be easy if I can find the curve). ![]() I need to find the longest perpendicular distance from the path's straight line end points to the curve itself.īeing that I've rotated the curve, finding the longest distance should be the same as the height of the bounds. The transformed and rotated curve (and the original curve) PointF arrays are still available. The Path is then Transformed to rotate the start and end points to 0 degrees. Thanks in advance for your contribution to improve this site (please correct the errors of grammar and translation).I have a GraphicsPath defined by a PointF array (created by mouse clicks), which is drawn by Graphics.DrawCurve. The site administrators appreciate all comments as we strive to produce an accurate and constructive resource. If you detect a bug or other inaccuracy, want to suggest a new feature or simply want to express an opinion about the site, feel free to do in the "Comment" section that follows (or directly with an email). You can enter the time in point A and the point B in order to obtain the average speed. ![]() If you know the ending point, and the average speed you can get the time to reach point B. ![]() Note: 1) function atan2(y, x) 2) the angles are in radiansĪfter calculating the distance between two points, you get the speed if we know the time spent to journey from point A to the B.Įnter the elapsed time in the format hh:mm:ss to get the average speed. To determine the destination point, knowing the starting point the direction θ and the distance d, we use the following formula: Note: 1) ln = natural log 2) if Δlon > 180° then Δlon = Δlon (mod 180).ģ) operation a mod n 4) function atan2(y, x) 5) the angles are in radians To determine the direction from the starting point between two points on the earth, use the following formula: The angles used are expressed in radians, converting between degrees and radians is obtained by multiplying the angle by pi and dividing by 180.Ĭalculation of direction between two geographical points Given two points A and B on the sphere expressed by latitude (lat) and longitude (lon) you will have:ĭistance (A, B) = R * arccos (sin(latA) * sin(latB) + cos(latA) * cos(latB) * cos(lonA-lonB)) The formula used to determine the shortest distance between two points on the land (geodesic), approximates the geoid to a sphere of radius R = 6372.795477598 km (radius quadric medium), so the calculation could have a distance error of 0.3%, particularly in the polar extremes, and for long distances through various parallel. Search on map Click on search to open the webpage Earth Coordinate, here you obtain the latitude and longitude simply by clicking on the map, and save the value by the button save.Ĭalculating the distance between two geographical points Coordinates Coordinates format is the pair of latitude and longitude, with sign minus (-) for the direction south latitude and west longitude separate by comma symbol (,), here some example: Seconds is a double value without sign, from 0 (or 0.0000) to 59.9999. Minute is an integer value without sign, from 0 to 59. Degree Degree format is composed of direction (N-S or W-E) and three sets of numbers separate by the symbols for degrees (°), minutes (’), and seconds (").ĭegree is an integer value without sign, from 0 to 90 for the latitude or from 0 to 180 for the longitude. Decimal You have to select a direction (N-S or W-E) and insert a number from 0 to 90 for the latitude or from 0 to 180 for the longitude (example 45.12345). Content Format Calculating the distance between two geographical points Calculation of direction between two geographical points Calculation of the destination point Determinate speed or time elapsed Comment Back to top Contentįormat Value range Valid value for the latitude are from -90.0° to 90.0° for the longitude are from -180.0° to 180.0°, the + sign should be omitted, while the minus sign is not necessary if there is a radio component to select the direction N-S or W-E (Degree and Decimal format).
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![]() I imagine this symbol has two inspirations. Now, let’s analyze each character mark to realize the above.įor this, I took as a graphical reference the photos from Wilson Bentley, known for his snow crystals’ photography, and the images from Israel Perkins Warren’s book: “Snowflakes: a chapter from the book of nature”. The initial idea is to create symbols that seems like a snowflake, some rulesĪre broken in order to achieve the incorporation of the characters particularities. Incorporates parts of the personality of each character. The symbol includes not just a snowflake concept, but also The menu, it’s as fluctuation indicator and as the characters’ aura when they Inside all the video-game, the snowflakes are used in many places. He’s right, but for the most of us that don’t know kanji, it’s a little difficult to notice this at first glance: I read the comment of one guy here, who says the icons are approximations of the kanji character of the element that represent. As an envelope to the icon that indicates the element used by the character.Below I have listed some uses of the component described: This arrangement allows water molecules to form in the most efficient way (More about snowflakes here).ĭue to the above, the hexagon is a visual element recurrent inside “I’m This figure is the snowflake’s purest abstraction because… just because… the chemistry says it!! As didactic information, the snowflake contains six sides or points since the molecules in ice crystals joined to one another in a hexagonal structure. In spite of this, theīasic form is always the same: the hexagon. Why the old saying: “no two snowflakes are alike”. Snowflakes have the characteristic of existing in an innumerable shapes, that’s Then, it’s correct to conclude that winter is the central idea not just for landscapes and characters, but also for all the visual elements in the game.īased on this, I’m going to talk about the interfacesĪnd its components comparing them with all the concepts related to snow and ice. According to Jun Susuki, Tokyo RPG Factory Art Director, this type of landscape is to express the video game central theme: the melancholia (there are a video and a written interview with more information about this). The story takes place in a land plunged into a perpetual winter. The story follows a mercenary whoĭecided to accompany Setsuna, a maiden who must offer herself as a sacrifice at In February 2016 and worldwide in July 2016. Tokyo RPG Factory and published by Square Enix. ![]() “I am Setsuna” is a Japanese Role-playing video game developed by Then, let’s begin!! (Sorry, but I couldn’t avoid some minor spoilers TT.TT) In general, I loved the video-game, but what I found very inspiring was the interface design and about what I’m going to talk about in this post. I decided to play it when I read about how it was inspired in “Chrono Trigger”, one of the best games I ever played. I recently finished one called “I am Setsuna”. It’s one of the activities I don’t leave despite the work, even if it’s mean I only can play two or three hours a week and I delay various months to finish a JRPG, I love them so much that I will never leave them. A passion I had since I was very little is to play JRPG. ![]() We are dedicated in building the best dynamic Math Worksheets for our users. Each math topic has several different types of math worksheets to cover various types of problems you may choose to work on. ![]() The answer key is included with the math worksheets as it is created. 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When I tried to explain a problem I had with the installation I got redirected and redirected until I lost patience. –> Customer support seems to be not very cooperative. There are many paid upgrades which other services give you for free. –> Here is what I don’t like: you cannot backup files greater than 1GB unless you pay an upgrade. After this permission, any changes that you may make to your certain file, JustCloud will automatically backup any new information and files added so you do not have to worry about saving anything or forgetting. You also have the option to choose which certain files you would like JustCloud to backup. This way I can show family members my pictures of my children and our family vacation pictures if they are not with me. I really like this because I actually travel and I cannot always bring my laptop with me somewhere. You do not have to even use your own desktop or whatever you may use to access the internet. You can log into your JustCloud account from anywhere in the world and access your files. I never have lost anything by accident after using JustCloud for my backup. ![]() It is a good backup file for all of my videos, notes, pictures and more. JustCloud has saved me so many times when my computer has shut down on me for multiple reasons. Literally any other will be a better deal than JustCloud.ĭo you have any experiences with JustCloud? Let us know in the comments below. No matter whether you need cloud storage or backup, you’re better off reading through our best cloud storage picks or checking out our article on best online backup services and picking any other provider. With poor privacy and security, virtually no integration with your devices, questionable reliability and a hefty price tag, JustCloud just isn’t a wise investment for anyone in any situation. Response time isn’t everything: if they’re just unhelpful spam, it’s not worth it. JustCloud even accused a private user of using the service for business, then proceeded to increase the price of its service without permission. Examples abound of JustCloud being just terrible to its customers, including relentless emails after unsubscribing and constant phone calls. Phone support is no better: while JustCloud does boast a 24-hour response time by email - which is better than many other services - the support you’ll receive isn’t worthwhile. The website is of little help and there is no community forum to get help from other users. You might expect that if the product is so difficult to operate that you might be able to at least look up how to use it, but JustCloud’s documentation is very limited. Despite this, there would still be a notice that I was out of space and needed to purchase more. Instead, the page would report that I hadn’t backed up any files. The “my files” button simply takes you to the web interface, which also looks quite dated and is usually not in sync.Īny files I backed up usually did not appear. If you want to view your backups, there isn’t even a way to do so from the native application. You also can’t upload folders into the JustCloud application, forcing you to do all file management from within the sync folder’s interface, which is quite difficult to use. To add to this frustration, drag and drop does not consistently work in the interface. This means that in order to save any changes you make, you will need to manually add the file to JustCloud all over again. On top of that, opening a file from JustCloud sends it to your downloads folder. ![]() The sync folder does not integrate with your computer’s file structure, a feature that is pretty standard for cloud storage solutions, making it accessible only through the JustCloud client. It’s impossible to use JustCloud without feeling like it’s fighting back.
![]() Conserving energyĭeciduous trees should be placed on the south, east and west sides of the building to take advantage of the potential benefits of summer shade and winter sun to heat or cool the building.Įvergreens are good insulators but limit sunlight, so try to plant them on the north side of the building. These materials can enhance the design while reducing the amount of area that needs to be irrigated and maintained. Consider the use of hardscaping materials such as patios, walks, screens, and lighting. Planning the Designīased on the environmental considerations found in the site analysis, decide where plants should be placed for optimum aesthetic value, screening of undesirable views, shade or windbreaks, and separation of areas of the yard. ![]() Take notes on such factors as seasonal effects of sun and shade, soil conditions, slopes, direction of winds, and views from various points on the site. Visit the site to look for the environmental assets and constraints that will influence the design. Use graph paper to prepare a scale map of the property and let each square represent a certain distance. This is simply a map of the building and lawn along with the location of existing structures, trees and shrubs, property lines, driveways, gardens, utility lines, contours of the land, or other possible limitations to the design. Developing a Plot Planĭevelop a plot plan of the area to be landscaped. Water is a limiting resource in Utah, so designing the landscape to efficiently use water is important.Ĭonserving water in the landscape can be accomplished by selecting low water use plants, designing and scheduling irrigation systems efficiently, grouping plants according to their water requirements, and using hardscaping materials (patios, stone paths, decks, etc.) appropriately to reduce the area requiring irrigation. Water-wise Landscaping Principle # 1: Planning and DesignĪ landscape design should meet the needs of the people who will use and maintain the area while incorporating the site’s existing environmental conditions into the design. However, Utah landscapes are often over-irrigated and a great deal of water conservation may be achieved by keeping a few water-wise landscaping principles in mind as we design, install, and manage our landscapes. Our irrigated landscapes provide us with many benefits that include beautiful surroundings, natural cooling, and the cleansing of our environment. In Utah, approximately 65% of our annual culinary water consumption is applied to landscapes. This fact, along with our relatively high level of water consumption and our population growth, has brought water conservation to the forefront of those natural resource issues currently facing the state. If you live in Utah, you have undoubtedly heard that Utah is one of the driest states in the nation, second only to Nevada. A water-wise landscape also helps to conserve water. ![]() A water-wise landscape is one that is functional, attractive, and easily maintained in its natural surroundings. Once all the abilities of a job class have been learned, the class is "Mastered". Accumulating enough JP results in a job level up new jobs are unlocked by attaining a certain level in the current job class (for instance, to become a Priest or Wizard, the unit must first attain Job Level 2 as a Chemist), which also allows the character to gain more JP in that class in battles. The JP rewarded in battle are used to learn new abilities within each job class. ![]() The game features twenty jobs accessible by normal characters. New recruits start out as either a Squire or a Chemist, the base classes for warrior and magician jobs, respectively. The game makes extensive use of most of the original character classes seen in earlier Final Fantasy games, including Summoners, Wizards (Black Mages), Priests (White Mages), Monks, Lancers (Dragoons), and Thieves. Tactics features a character class system, which allows players to customize characters into various roles. This particular character is currently a Wizard. įinal Fantasy Tactics offers a wide selection of Job Classes. Passing over one of these spots may result in a random encounter. Random battles happen in pre-set locations on the map, marked in green. Later in the game, some towns contain "Fur Shops" for obtaining items by way of poaching monsters. When the character icon is over a town, a menu can be opened with several options: "Bar" for taking sidequest job offers, "Shop" for buying supplies and equipment, and "Soldier Office" for recruiting new characters. In the world map, the player moves on predefined paths connecting the towns and battle points. Hit points (HP) of enemy units are also visible to the player (except in the case of certain bosses), allowing the player to know how much damage they still have to inflict on a particular unit. Actions can include magical attacks, physical attacks, or using an item. During battle, whenever a unit performs an action successfully, it gains experience points (EXP) and job points (JP). Battles are turn-based a unit may act when its Charge Time (CT) reaches 100 and increased once every CT unit (a measure of time in battles) by an amount equal to the unit's speed statistic. The battlefield also factors in elements such as terrain and weather to determine strategic advantages and disadvantages during clashes. Characters move on a battlefield composed of square tiles movement and action ranges are determined by the character's statistics and job class. Battles take place on three-dimensional, isometric fields. The game features two modes of play: battles and the world map. The blue panels on the ground mark where the Wizard (with straw hat and "AT" icon) can move to.įinal Fantasy Tactics is a tactical role-playing game in which players follow the story of protagonist Ramza Beoulve. An enhanced port of Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions, was released in 2007 as part of the Ivalice Alliance project.Īn example of the isometric battlefields found in the game. The world of Ivalice saw the setting for multiple other titles, including other Tactics games and the 2006 mainline entry Final Fantasy XII. It has been cited as one of the greatest video games of all time. It sold about 1.24 million units in Japan during 1997, and over 2.4 million worldwide by August 2011. The game received critical acclaim from gaming magazines and websites and has become a cult classic since its release. Multiple other staff members were veterans of the Ogre Battle series, including artists Hiroshi Minagawa and Akihiko Yoshida, and composers Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata. ![]() Matsuno acted as director and writer, Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi was producer, and the battles were designed by Hiroyuki Ito. Matsuno's wish was for an accessible tactical game with a storyline focusing on class-based conflict and the rewriting of history. Production began in 1995 by Yasumi Matsuno, a newcomer who had created the Ogre Battle series at Quest Corporation. The story follows Ramza Beoulve, a highborn cadet placed in the middle of a military conflict known as The Lion War, where two opposing noble factions are coveting the throne of the kingdom. ![]() Released in Japan in June 1997 and in the United States in January 1998 by Sony Computer Entertainment, it is the first game of the Tactics series within the Final Fantasy franchise, and the first entry set in the fictional world later known as Ivalice. Final Fantasy Tactics is a 1997 tactical role-playing game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. ![]() When you're finished, thank Archangel Michael for his presence.Īnother way to use the sigil is to carry it with you. Remain in this state for as long as you feel comfortable. Then, ask him to surround you with his energy and protection. Visualize him as a powerful being of light. See Archangel Michael in your mind's eye. Focus on your breath and clear your mind of all thoughts. When using the sigil for meditation, sit in a comfortable position and hold the symbol in your hands. How to Use the Sigil of Archangel Michael? Many claims that calling his presence calms them down in times of distress.įor these reasons, people use his sigil to invoke his blessings of protection, courage, and strength to help them in any situation. In contrast, he has a voice that is authoritative but kind. He is a model of bravery and determination. If you have an endeavor that you need assistance with, he’ll be there to help you. Invoking his name inspires you to take action. The archangel also aids you in discovering your life's purpose. Many motorists also call on his name to grant them protection against accidents during their travels. ![]() His name is particularly invoked by military personnel and those in the defense department. Michael also assists the souls in their journey to paradise when they leave their physical bodies.īecause of his long history of battling evil and protecting the world, Michael has become an icon of protection. Michael is known for leading the forces of heaven in the battle against Satan.Īs the leader of these powerful beings, he was also tasked to ensure law and order across the globe. These works describe him as the leader of all angels and archangels and hold him accountable for the protection of Israel. The first known instances of his name are found in Jewish literature written between the third and second centuries B.C.E. Michael holds the title of “Archangel of Courage.” He is a mighty fighter and the commander of the army of angels. ![]() Many use the sigil to invoke the blessings of the angel to grant them strength and protection over the forces of evil. Michael is used to establish a link between humans and the archangel. In the holy book, each archangel has its own sigil that contains blessed divine power. Michael is a potent and revered sacred symbol. Michael to invoke the archangel’s divine energy. You may want to record your sigil and corresponding intentions into your grimoire, Wiccan Book of Shadows, or spiritual journal for reference later.Meditate, wear, or display the symbol of St. Spend some time with it before you send it out into the universe and your unconscious. If you decided to destroy your sigil, make a ritual out of it. See below for some creative ways to use permanent or semi-permanent sigils. You can also choose a semi-permanent sigil that will be slowly released over time. However, sometimes frequently seeing a sigil can act as a reminder to your unconscious self and will repeatedly give energy to your intention or desire. Then you can move on about your life and allow the sigil to do its thing. When you destroy a sigil it allows the intention or desire to be released so it can fulfill its purpose. Remember sigil magic is about creating and releasing it into your subconscious mind. When trying to decide for yourself, consider your sigil intention. There can be some debate about destroying sigils and if it’s required or not. Don’t let the artistic beauty hold you back, instead let your intuition guide you! Feel free to add a few creative touches or place a circle around your final image to contain its energy.Ī common frustration with sigil creation is the aesthetic. If you have too many letters remaining and find it challenging to combine them into a sigil design that resonates with you, try removing vowels to simplify the process. ![]() Use robust and powerful words you’d like your sigil to represent. The choice, of course, is entirely up to you! Remember to use positive words and avoid negative comments like don’t, won’t, or not. ( Example – I feel beautiful in my own skin – see photo below). If you struggle to write down your intention, you can try using Spare’s suggestion to start with “I wish.” However, in more modern magic, many believe it’s essential to write in the present tense as if your intention has already come to fruition. To create your own word sigil, start with your intention (Spare referred to this as your statement of desire), remove any repeating letters, and use the remaining letters to design a sigil. ![]() However, it's remarkable how convenient the ability to drag files between host and local desktop really is, particularly if you have multiple monitors on your local machine, as the remote host can be given its own dedicated desktop display. Remotely controlling the host feels much the same as it does on the free version, and responsiveness is largely dependent on the broadband connection speeds of both PCs. A fully fledged process manager lets you terminate uncooperative programs and makes it easy to spot malware. As with Hamachi, you can close out this window, and like Hamachi, it remains active on the Taskbar. If you click into any of the host's disk drives, you can explore their contents in detail. At a glance, you can view its network traffic, most active processes, recent log events, scheduled tasks and available disk space. It's not very slick or modern-looking, but it gives you vast amounts of information about the PC you're remotely administrating. Most importantly, LogMeIn Pro has a dashboard that lets you view and control precise details of the host system's performance and configuration. The remote interface is much like that of the free version, but you can drag files to and from your local PC Somewhat unfairly, Android users must pay £20 to buy the LogMeIn Ignition app. ![]() There's even a free app that lets you access your host PC from an iOS device. The person working at the host machine can also invite others to share their desktop session, which is useful if they need help with a program they're running, or share files on their computer directly with others, removing the need to use remote storage and syncing services. Additional features include a file manager that lets you copy files between your PC and the host machine, stream full quality audio and video to your local machine, print files from the host machine to the computer on which you're working and drag and drop files from the host machine to your local desktop. However, there are more functions within LogMeIn Pro. The free version also lets you chat with any user who might be at the host machine, reboot the system, turn it on if it's switched off, and check for and install Windows updates. Both LogMeIn Free and LogMeIn Pro provide secure remote desktop access to the host system from any browser, with greater versatility than standard Windows RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) sessions. One of the problems LogMeIn has had to tackle is that of persuading users to move from its excellent free service to its retail LogMeIn Pro package. As with a standard Windows remote desktop session, the computer to which you’re connected is referred to as the host, and the system from which you've connected is the client. All versions of LogMeIn are comprised of two parts: a web-based interface that lets you monitor and remotely access the computer, and a desktop application that lets you access the computer on which it's installed remotely. ![]() ![]() It provides strong security, with files protected by either 128-bit or 256-bit AES encryption, which should thwart any intruders. The software has been designed specifically for individuals and small teams within businesses. While free software can be convenient for some, it’s not always as powerful as premium offerings, and AxCrypt is a good bet if you want something reliable. This is great because OneDrive works really well as a small business and personal cloud storage solution, so the ability to encrypt files is a great bonus.Īdditionally, OneDrive is an excellent choice for anyone who is committed to using Microsoft's services, as it offers neat integration with, the company's popular email platform, for instance. OneDrive also ties in nicely with Windows and there is a selection of reasonable mobile apps to facilitate access on the move.įor personal use, pricing starts at around $7 / £6 / AU$10 per month or $70 / £65 / AU$100 yearly.+ However, while the default is for only you to be able to access them, there is the option to share specific files (opens in new tab) and folders with other users. You can choose which files and folders to include, and these will become locked and encrypted. Microsoft OneDrive may not be the first option that comes to people's minds when they think of encryption software, but what a lot of people don't realize is that it comes with its own secure and encrypted file storage area in the form of the Personal Vault. In that section there's three bytes technically in total. It reads that value and loads a per PC basis table up, gets the pointer and the current frame and loads the animation data. It's value is 02 which gets stored to 7E:00C7 (Current PC Action). What 'Animation Data' is basically how each animation is setup. Right now, everything works as it should. I'm still rather iffy on this as I feel like it could be handled much better, but we'll see in the future. This way we can clearly specify how much we want from the current section.ģ. It then reads the following 2 bytes to dictate HOW much of the data to send to VRAM. Right now, it reads 3 bytes to get the pointer to the PC graphics. ![]() ![]() Of course, the data has to be properly setup in ROM. This is done to allow for flexibility on how to handle graphics the way I hope to use them. It then loads the proper data for that specific PC and that specific frame and THEN stores the graphics into VRAM. The code checks what PC you are then loads the frame that you're on. The routine NOW loads the PC graphics based on what 'frame' is currently in RAM (Stored at 7E:02F3 now since that value goes unused from removing the old code). The PC graphic routine, as I said, has been rewritten ground up. Now, the POW/Orb/Flask routine has been split and set into it's own bit and their graphics in VRAM have been shuffled to accommodate for much larger PC graphics.Ģ. The main routine that stored PC graphics was actually shared with the POW/Crystal Orb/Flask. The entire PC graphic routine has been rewritten from ground up. Of course, since all characters share the same data this wasn't a big deal for this game, but for what we hope to do it was incredibly hindering.ġ. Even animations were flat out coded instead of having a routine to set things up properly. Everything was hard-coded to the frikin 'T'. The second aspect I realized after studying the code a bit was how incredibly ludicrous the graphic storage for PC's were along with their animation data. So now when All-Stars is booted, it'll do the whole coin blip with the Nintendo logo then shoot right into the SMB2 title screen! has been removed to allow for over 1MB of extra space. ![]() I'm sure I missed quite a bit of the actual 'ASM' for the other games, but their graphics, music, level data, etc. As soon as I figured out how to do that, I removed as much of the other Mario game's code as possible. The first bit was forcing Super Mario All-Stars to load SMB2 on the fly. So what exactly has been going on so far? This project itself is quite the undertaking so it may or may not be finished (Much like my many others it seems) but some MAJOR strides have been done! Some features will be added from it (Though a couple actually come from BS Mario 2) but it won't be a direct port by any means. My friend and I are NOT going to go the whole route of adding every single bit of the GBA's new stuff into this game as that is not what is intended. What this project is aiming to do is modify SMB2 and 'enhance' it to an extent. Probably seems kind of an odd project to go with especially since my various other ones seem to be RPGs or Mega Man X. |
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