Prisma Puzzle Timer

[Walter Souza]

I noticed on my new computer using the stackmat timer on Prisma only works with CCT running too

WTF

Someone had the same problem. It doesn't make any sense.

 

[Chrisalead]

Hi ! Great Timer but before I let CCT for Prisma I must have a solution to the bug I have with it.

Only the first launch works, I mean once the .db file exists, the next time I try to launch the timer, nothing happens... javaw.exe runs in the task manager, but the timer never appears...

 

[danthecuber]

How do get prisma running on gnewsense?

Also, is there a way to transfer times between two primas timers (on different operating operating systems)??

 

[Pedro]

Also, is there a way to transfer times between two primas timers (on different operating operating systems)??

I guess if you copy the database file (.h2.db) it would work.

 

[danthecuber]

Ok i will try, but not until install it.

Help with that please.

Let me rephrase the question.

How do you install prisma timer on Debian or any of its derivatives?

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

You don;t install it, you run the .jar file by clicking it. You may have to find a JRE branch (Java runtime environment) for it to work properly

 

[Walter Souza]

Hi ! Great Timer but before I let CCT for Prisma I must have a solution to the bug I have with it.

Only the first launch works, I mean once the .db file exists, the next time I try to launch the timer, nothing happens... javaw.exe runs in the task manager, but the timer never appears...

Try updating the java runtime: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp.

 

[danthecuber]

But when i click on it, the contents of the file pop up, not the actual program

 

[Walter Souza]

How do get prisma running on gnewsense?

As MaeLSTRoM said, you don't really install Prisma. Install the JRE and run "$java -jar PrismaPuzzleTimer0.4.jar".

Also, is there a way to transfer times between two primas timers (on different operating operating systems)??

I'm not sure, but, as Pedro said, the same database file should work across different OSs.

 

[danthecuber]

Thanks, it worked. Now to transfer the times...

BTW my stackmat doesn't work...

 

[Tall5001]

So you would like an "average" field in the session statistics?

Yes please because mean is nice but i like average better because that is what i use more

 

[nickvu2]

So this new PuzzleStats timer lets you arbitrarily tag your solves (puzzle brand, solving method, color scheme, drunk/sober, time since last meal, how many hugs I've gotten so far today) and then compare the results between the various categories to figure out what makes you perform best. The timer itself needs a lot of work, but I personally think this feature is a really big deal. Just saying...might be worth considering for a future version of Prisma =)

 

[Tim Major]

I stopped using this long ago after a DNF in 2x2 caused DNF session and average. Posting on phone, so can't check, is there avg100 now?

 

[Schmidt]

I'm also getting the "...database. Isn't PPT already running?", so I'm hoping for a new version soon. As far as I remember, if you imported scrambles, the scramble that was already on the screen would still be there as the first scramble. I know that I could just solve it as a warm-up, but I think it is quite annoying that it must to be deleted to get the right stats.

 

[MaeLSTRoM]

If you get around to releasing the next version, maybe you could make it so that the puzzle profiles are saved seperately, so that people can make custom ones for other puzzles and share them on the internet. It could include scrambles, the 3d view, color scheme etc.

 

[Tall5001]

I would like to make a big request for the next version. When you do solves and they are over 60 seconds on the timer it counts in minutes but when i bring up the session summary i get all the times in Seconds when i want them in minutes! like for 4x4 i was doing solves for Race to Sub 1 4x4 and i needed to post my times in minutes and not seconds so i had to convert each one to minutes instead of just pressing ctr + a ctr+c ctr + v. If you could do that or add an option for time in seconds or minutes that would be great!

 

[hr.mohr]

I've tried to use my stackmat together with Prisma but with no luck. It works with CCT.

My setup is:
OSX 10.6.7
java 1.6.0_24
stereo cable and mini-jack converter

In CCT I have to check all 3 checkboxes that adjust time otherwise it dislays 15:165.165 instead of 00:00.00

I've also tried to adjust the input level but also with no luck. Any ideas?

 

[gbcuber]

can I get some help, I'm trying to download CCT, but every time I try to open it says couldn't find file

 

[Walter Souza]

So this new PuzzleStats timer lets you arbitrarily tag your solves (puzzle brand, solving method, color scheme, drunk/sober, time since last meal, how many hugs I've gotten so far today) and then compare the results between the various categories to figure out what makes you perform best. The timer itself needs a lot of work, but I personally think this feature is a really big deal. Just saying...might be worth considering for a future version of Prisma =)

CCT has had tagging for years, but I guess nobody uses it for anything besides DNF. Thanks anyway Nick, I'll take a look at PuzzleStats when I have the time.

 

[Walter Souza]

I stopped using this long ago after a DNF in 2x2 caused DNF session and average. Posting on phone, so can't check, is there avg100 now?

Next version will have average and non-DNF statistics, so keep an eye on this thread.