Screenshot: Batch programming and Dia
My batch programs were getting more layers than I could comfortably hold in my head: I needed a picture.
So yesterday I installed Dia, open-source, SVG diagramming which not only runs on Linux but has a Windows version as well. Given that I've used (quite a few) diagramming applications before, I found it really easy to get into: Dia may not be as powerful as some but has really good usability. It took all day to get my - intended- process fully flowcharted, so now I can go back to programming, positioning my edit window on top of Dia next to the diagram portion I need. Bliss. 1. Yes, this is Windows Vista. I hate it, but haven't had time yet to replace it with Windows XP plus some Linux. 2. Yes, I do need Windows for some things, though I spend as much of my development time in Linux as possible. In the middle of the migration process. 3. Yes, that is Notepad. I have a good selection of graphics software on this box now, but since it's meant as graphics processing box, I haven't looked at a decent programmer's editor for it yet. Need FOSS, multiple tabs, good automatic syntax highlighting at least. Suggestions, anyone? Leave a comment! 4. Questions? Leave a comment!
