[REBOL] Re: Strange behavior
From: compkarori::gmail::com at: 1-Oct-2008 5:17
Bo
There is an issue with the 'call command.
Try the refinements such as call/show etc.
On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 6:00 PM, <amicom-sonic.net> wrote:
> Hi All!
>
> It's been a LONG time since I've written to the list, but I've been busy
> scripting in REBOL ever since I worked at REBOL ('98 through '01).
>
> I'm working on a (hopefully) commercial project, but I'm having a really
> tough time. I'm using SDK-276. Here's a rundown of the project:
>
> There is an "agent" component that is an encapped REBOL script, and its
> job is to start as a service when the computer starts. Its only job is to
> babysit another encapped REBOL script called the "client". If the client
> locks up or quits unexpectedly, the agent kills any locked processes and
> restarts the client. If the agent locks up or quits unexpectedly, the
> client kills any locked processes and restarts the agent.
>
> The client polls a file for any new instructions to perform, and if found,
> it performs them. This file could contain any REBOL commands, including
> 'call.
>
> The agent starts up fine, and it will restart the client when needed. The
> client restarts the agent when needed. This is OK. However, the problem
> comes when the client needs to open a window of any sort (could be another
> executable using 'call, it could be a REBOL window, etc.). The executable
> that the client calls will usually execute, but the window will not appear
> most of the time. Sometimes, there will be a minimized window in the
> tray, but it cannot be maximized. Sometimes, there will be no window at
> all, but the executable will appear in the task manager.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Also, I've tried having both the agent and the client bring up a window
> the first thing, but only the agent or the client's window will appear,
> not both.
>
> Thanks for your suggestions!
>
> -Bo
>
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