Problem with Set Script in Compiled App

[Richard Gaskin]

David Burgun wrote:
>>> 2.  We want to be able to compare and exchange scripts from previous 
>>> versions and to track the deleteion and additions of objects to the 
>>> stack.
>>
>> This can be done easily in development -- why is that development task 
>> better served in your workflow from a standalone?
> 
> Because it will be performed by a different department and they require 
> a standalone app.

DreamCard is a standalone app.  You can make a plugin that runs 
automatically when it's launch and it looks and behaves exactly as you 
like, but with no script limit -- for just $99 per seat.

What specific benefits are they asking for with the requirement for a 
"standalone"?


>> Overall it seems the historical investment in tools designed for 
>> traditional text-only languages is where you're having dificulty 
>> making the parts fit with Rev.
> 
> 
> Not really, the tools are recent and valid for wide range of languages 
> including RunRev, in fact with the exception of the 10 line limit in 
> restoring scripts, the export operation works just fine with the tools 
> and adds a whole lot of power that is missing from the RunRev system.

What does it do for you that can't be done directly in Rev?

I'm not arguing the point; the question is sincere.  In my experience 
I've not come across a workflow like yours, even managing teams with 
sizes ranging from 2 to 20 programmers with about as many others doing 
writing, graphics, video production, etc.

Unless the specifics of your workflow are so vertical that they're only 
useful to the org you work in, my hunch is that if we can understand 
what specific benefits your system provides we can explore ways to 
support that more easily in Rev, for the benefit of other large-team 
projects.

> The only problem is the 10 line limit which we are hoping to addresss in 
> the form of a license.

If cost is not problem that's probably the simplest.

But if you feel what you need to support your workflow can also benefit 
other teams, I'd definitely like to learn more about it.

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