Nick Pateman's Personal Web Site

nikvue.net is now a completely free product, I decided that I would rather use it to spread the name of npSoftware rather than make money. Go and download!

Hey there, sorry I haven't updated my site much lately, been very very busy! But anyway, if you want to see some truely amazing artwork, visit this site www.pompeysworst.co.uk I've noticed this persons work on www.b3ta.com and it's definitely worth a look at, go and bookmark it!

For anyone that wants to stay up-to date with information from me / npSoftware subscribe to my news feed. You might need a news feed viewer, I recommend using Thingamablog (until I've made my own of course, which is going to be *very* soon). Anyway, get connected as this news page is becoming defunct!.

Alternatively you can view it online!

Happy new year everyone! I've released a new version of WTR 2 today as a requested feature for configurable proxy servers has been added. There are also a few other minor changes.

Get it here.

I've been having great fun with CGI applications. So much so that I've had to develop a 'dead mans handle' just incase my application gets stuck open. This is mainly down to using the command Console.ReadLine() during debugging and then forgetting to take it out! Woops! But now my apps appear to have a certain immunity to such happenings as a background thread monitors for 'twitches', when the app hasn't 'twitched' for a certain amount of time the process is killed. Fun!

So on that note it means that I'm almost finished updating my other web sites so that I can at least open them for visitors.

Apart from feeling like crap lately with a major cold, I've been developing a whole new web site in some new web space provided by m6.net who thought it would be nice to sponsor me! I'm not complaining, it's a lovely package, I'm just hoping I can do it justice. So that's happening as well as some app development, busy as ever!

I've been working on a new web site called npTutorials that I'm going to use as a site for developers wanting code help in VB.NET. I've made 7 tutorials so far today and plan to make a few a day until I have roughly 50, then I shall post the link to the site. I'm hoping this will help me better with my future employment than my CV and my closed source image viewer. Just thought I'd let you know!

Well the release of WTR 2 has got slightly confused over on snap files, unfortunately they have simply changed the links to WTR 1 and completely ignored the fact that its a new application! Hopefully they will re-review it so then I could have both applications on there, otherwise I'm not quite sure how I'm going to handle it, or where I'm going to take it to next?! Hmmm!!!! Anyway, another new version today, go check it out...

Well I have released the first version of WTR 2 today. I'm sure there are some parts that I've missed out, but I'll be updating it for the next few days until I submit it to SnapFiles.com. Anyway, source and installer are both available. I've put some nice graphics into the app too, it's a nice bit of source code to learn from, certainly 100 fold better than WTR 1! Anyway, enjoy it here.

I've just put some reusable classes and an example application for XP Balloon Tips in "My Own Software". Hopefully other people won't have the problems *I* had trying to get these to work! Anyway it's here

It's going to be at least another couple of days for WTR2 to be release because I'm really adding loads of features to it. Balloon tip help for example, customizable regular expressions throughout and a lovely looking interface. I'ts going to be worth the wait honest!

I've been working on WTR 2 all day and I am finally on the right track. It's looking excellent, you can even specify the regular expression used to alalyze the HTML files yourself. Fingers crossed it should be available for download tommorrow sometime. It's going to blow WTR 1 out of the water in every way possible.

I've come to the conclusion that HTML absolutly sucks ass. I thought I would add a simple feature to WTR, no problem, feature added. Then I thought I'd test WTR on some randome HTML pages, suprise suprise, the standards of HTML are so bad that it's flakey as to whether that damn thing works or not! I think what I'm going to have to do is create a whole new WTR which uses MSHTML to parse HTML files, after all it is getting over 2000 downloads a month, I think I should make something a little more reliable!

Hands up who thinks HTML sucks!!

Also my msstyles parsing library is coming along, I have all of the data being loaded and I've created some drawing classes which implement the stretching of buttons and like with ease. Obviously there is allot more to work on but it's getting there none the less, I'm also planning on making it open source, but you'll have to wait and see if I do that or not.

As my DirectX picture box is looking almost complete, I've been looking at adding something else to my extensive application framework. As I've recently made a button control that draws it's XP theme manually and is highly configurable using the XP theme API's, I thought it would be cool to go one step further. So I'm actually making a class that loads resources from the .msstyles files and then *manually* draws the themes. "But why?", because it means that I could then distribute XP style apps that use the already extensive collection of internet downloadable themes right across the board, 95, 98, 2000, NT & XP! Basically anything that my apps will run on. I keep you updated on my progress of this, but it's looking pretty cool already!

Well I've been really busy lately teaching myself DirectX. My latest software design is going to bring 3D to nikvue.net, image viewing is going to be fully hardware accelerated and include many different effects. It's certainly fun learning Direct3D and so far I have been very impressed as to the stability if my initial design. I've also noticed that DigitalAntics as updated their web site to include information on their accomplishments, you can find out about "Pose with the Pros" that I programmed by clicking here. I'm looking to have a new version of nikvue.net out in about a week or so, so watch this space, or perferably npSoftware.

I have completely redesigned npSoftware.co.uk as well as released an amazing new version of nikvue.net, it's no longer an image viewer, it's a media viewer. You can play almost any video file in it now too, AVI's, MPG's, WMV's and a whole load more. Check out the new site by clicking here!

I have added a new utility the the "My Own Software" section. It is called fworkDetect and it enables you to easily discover what Microsoft .NET Frameworks and service packs are installed on a system. It is worth the download, check it out here!.

nikvue.net is still growing and growing, I have added image conversion functionaility now. So it's a piece of cake to do a batch conversion of hundreds of images in just a few clicks! The next feature I'm going to work on is an image library, to enable cataloging of images. I'm even going to add the ability to password protect images! How neat? nikvue.net is this way!

I've been messing about with JAVA development for my mobile phone now. It's bloody easy to use, so expect some games on here soon, as well as some tutorials. Check out the My Software section and look for yourself if your into that kind of thing!

At last, it has been a long time in the making but nikvue.net is finally released. Go and take a look at my new company web site, woo, yay and possibly some hoopla in there too! ;-) www.npsoftware.co.uk

As well as nikvue.net's release creeping ever near I shall also be releasing my licensing manager. This will enable people to easily create copy protected software via the use of signed XML license files. The license manager not only creates licenses and validates them but also stores them in an access database so that you will always have that information at hand. Processing a payment and distributing a license is going to be a *complete* doddle, and I am looking forward to it!!!

Good news on the nikvue.net side of things. I have discovered an excellent way to release a non time limited demo as well as a full version that requires a license to run. This means that nikvue.net's release is very imminent. So watch this space, I have decided to add a couple of "Make a donation" buttons, 1 on the WTR page and 1 on the nikvue.net page. Just incase anyone is feeling nice and wants to help with the development costs. Anyway, soon.....

I have added some features to the web site, such as an "About Me" section and a "Site Map", if you notice any broken links anywhere, please let me know.

There is a new application available called "npNotepad", this was quickly programmed in about 30 minutes simply to give new VB.NET programmers something to learn from, as well as giving them a project to build upon for there own benefit.

I have added my first new application of the year to my web site. It is titled "plink" and was programmed due to my ADSL modem router constantly crashing due to large numbers of connections. Hopefully other people will find this useful too, it's very easy to use, currently only the source code is available, installer coming soon!

Well it looks like things are going to slow down for christmas, I don't think I want to rush the release of nikvue.net simply for the sake of it. "It won't run away" as they say! Anyway, there is a little survey on the nikvue.net web page, if you could participate it would be most helpful. Also if anyone could give any suggestions on what they want from an image viewer I am all ears! I am going to have a go at making a little video soon, so that you can see it in action.

Oooh, lovely additions have been made to nikvue.net. We now have 25 supported image types as well as thumbnails for folders "ala XP styleee!". I'm very pleased to be using FreeImage in nikvue.net, especially as it has helped me to add Adobe Photoshop support!! what could be better?

I'm considering adding a feature that lets you manually configure supported types and assocuated plugins dynamically within nikvue.net, as well as having plugin fallback so that if one plug-in fails to open an image the next plugin that can open it is used, how does that sound, neat??

I have just added a new one in my software section, it's a collection of VB.NET Standard 2002 templates to make things a little easier for developing with a half cocked development suite.

Slight correction! I have now updated it so that it includes all of the Visual Basic project templates that you will find in Visual Studio .NET, how neat is that?

Sorry that things have been very quiet as of late. nikvue.net is practically finished, I am currently developing the system that is going to sell it do you lovely people, it's going to be done using the latest features of the .NET Framework and ASP.NET, which will totally cut out the middle man. Hopefully I am going to tie in product activation as well to relieve any stress related to registering my a product of mine. Time for some new screen shots I think!. Oh yeah, I increased the font size on my web site because I'm going blind :-( And I have also added a little game for you!!

I have just uploaded a quick code example for the newsgroup to show to differences of removing controls from a container. Get it here. I'll remove this news item and download tonight.

I have just uploaded a new version of WTR thanks to Carlos Gant who has submitted a new Spanish translation file. I was also quite amazed to find out that WTR is receiving 17 downloads on average per day, keep downloading please! When nikvue.net comes out it's even got WTR features built into it!!

I have just added the guest book again, this time any inappropriate messages will just be removed instead of the whole page being taken down. The page counters have also been updated to the new style. I will be uploading my CV again soon after it has been modified to look a little nicer.

Right I have finally got screen shots of nikvue.net released, so go check out the "My Own Software" section and take a look. The HTML pages were exported from nikvue.net. I will have better screen shots soon, but I think so far things are going very well. Today I managed to optimize allot of code, now it's screaming speed. :-)

Hello there again. Again apologies for any delays, the application is still coming on very well, so nikvue.net will be released soon. I've been adding tons of features to make sure that it will become a very popular program. Also if you use VB.NET 2002 Standard you might want to check out >> THIS << I have uploaded a class library template installer for everyone!! sod buying VS.NET just for that!

Hi there, sorry it has been so long since I have updated my web site. I am going to be releasing preview screen shots of nikvue.net in the next few days or so. I've got to say that it is looking good. I am also going to be making so dramatic changes to the colour scheme of my site so that it goes better with my new image viewer. I love programming Windows applications, so much for satisfying than making software for some dead end company, aaah.

I am going to be updating my web-site within the next few weeks so that I can sell an application that I am currently working on. Believe me it is going to be a master piece, the best image "viewer" available. With the emphasis on "viewer". You will be able to make slideshows, browse thumbnails, search images and even make XHTML web pages to view your images. Watch this space, this is the first program that I have ever decided to sell so I have put ALLOT of effort into it, it's going to be priced at around £20. If you have any queries about this then please contact me.

I have added Starfield+ to the software section. It's my attempt at a 3D graphics engine in VB.NET, written a couple of months back. It may prove useful to someone, I hope anyway, check it out!

I updated the "My Photo Gallery" page today so that I can put bicycle routes that I use on it. I have made a clickable map so that you can see sections of the route. It's quite irritating going for a bike ride and having to stop every so often, and especially when you have 3 in 1 oil splashing up your clean clothes, bastard stuff!.

I have added a new application to the "My Own Software" section. The application is called FileDeedPole, named after Deed Pole, where you go and have your name changed, quite apt I thought. I'm also trying to figure out dreamweaver a little more so that I can use cascading style sheets to change to visual style of my site easier.

What was I saying about cascading style sheets?

I have modified the layout of the main page as well as some slight modifications to the file structure of my web site, so if you see any glitches please let me know. I have removed descriptions of the pages from the main page as I thought it may be a little pointless, seeing as the buttons are self explanatory, I have also changed them to rollover buttons.

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Monday, July 18, 2005
nikvue.net is now a completely free product, I decided that I would rather use it to spread the name of npSoftware rather than make money. Go and download!

Monday, January 10, 2005
Hey there, sorry I haven't updated my site much lately, been very very busy! But anyway, if you want to see some truely amazing artwork, visit this site www.pompeysworst.co.uk I've noticed this persons work on www.b3ta.com and it's definitely worth a look at, go and bookmark it!

Monday, January 10, 2005
For anyone that wants to stay up-to date with information from me / npSoftware subscribe to my news feed. You might need a news feed viewer, I recommend using Thingamablog (until I've made my own of course, which is going to be very soon). Anyway, get connected as this news page is becoming defunct!. Alternatively you can view it online!

Saturday, January 01, 2005
Happy new year everyone! I've released a new version of WTR 2 today as a requested feature for configurable proxy servers has been added. There are also a few other minor changes. Get it here.

Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Under the influence of the patent system and big industry lobbyists, the European Union is on the verge of making a huge mistake: to pass a law that would legalize software patents. If that happens, you will pay dearly. Europe's software industry will fall victim to unscrupulous extortioners. A cartel of large corporations will crush smaller competitors (like me). Consequently, we will all pay more money for less good and less secure software. You personally, your household, your company, your government, all of us.If you do not want Open Source softwares to be illegal in the near future because of patent reasons, please protest against software patents in Europe! Software patents are not only a major threat for the Open Source communauty, but also for our freedom! Don't let big corporations take away our freedom, please sign the petition , support us and make a donation to the FFII (Foundation for a Free Information Infrastructure). Please go and sign the petition, it will only take a few seconds of your time!

Monday, December 20, 2004
I've been having great fun with CGI applications. So much so that I've had to develop a 'dead mans handle' just incase my application gets stuck open. This is mainly down to using the command Console.ReadLine() during debugging and then forgetting to take it out! Woops! But now my apps appear to have a certain immunity to such happenings as a background thread monitors for 'twitches', when the app hasn't 'twitched' for a certain amount of time the process is killed. Fun! So on that note it means that I'm almost finished updating my other web sites so that I can at least open them for visitors.

Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Apart from feeling like crap lately with a major cold, I've been developing a whole new web site in some new web space provided by m6.net who thought it would be nice to sponsor me! I'm not complaining, it's a lovely package, I'm just hoping I can do it justice. So that's happening as well as some app development, busy as ever!

Sunday, November 29, 2004
I've been working on a new web site called npTutorials that I'm going to use as a site for developers wanting code help in VB.NET. I've made 7 tutorials so far today and plan to make a few a day until I have roughly 50, then I shall post the link to the site. I'm hoping this will help me better with my future employment than my CV and my closed source image viewer. Just thought I'd let you know!

Sunday, November 28, 2004
Well the release of WTR 2 has got slightly confused over on snap files, unfortunately they have simply changed the links to WTR 1 and completely ignored the fact that its a new application! Hopefully they will re-review it so then I could have both applications on there, otherwise I'm not quite sure how I'm going to handle it, or where I'm going to take it to next?! Hmmm!!!! Anyway, another new version today, go check it out...

Friday, November 26, 2004
Well I have released the first version of WTR 2 today. I'm sure there are some parts that I've missed out, but I'll be updating it for the next few days until I submit it to SnapFiles.com. Anyway, source and installer are both available. I've put some nice graphics into the app too, it's a nice bit of source code to learn from, certainly 100 fold better than WTR 1! Anyway, enjoy it here.

Thursday, November 25, 2004
I've just got WTR 2's web pages ready, so you can go and read up a little about it as well as see an exciting preview screenshot of what is to come. There isn't much left now honestly, I just have some final touches to make! Anyway, check it out here.

Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Well, just got pretty stressed out by some phone call I had so I thought I'd rant on here. Some guy just called and asked if I had ever done any courses in Crestron?, "No" I replied, "Oh so it's all self taught" he proclaimed, that was it, then he went on his way again. Right, now this is for anyone who can program their own microwave, VCR, or even use their own pocket calculator correctly. Taking a course in Crestron is like learning to suck eggs, and if another recruitment agency wants to question my commercial experience at programming when they obviously have no clue what so ever, is going to come against the sharp end of my stick. Swift and stoutly it shalt move. I am a programmer, that means I can spend days on end typing lines and lines of code, I find a great fulfilment in this. I do not take fulfilment in drag drop programming! I won't stress that again. Oh yeah, and WTR2 is very nearly almost finished, I'm onto the last stages of downloading the content and storing it how the user specifies. So wont be long now!

Monday, November 22, 2004
I've just put some reusable classes and an example application for XP Balloon Tips in "My Own Software". Hopefully other people won't have the problems I had trying to get these to work! Anyway it's here

Sunday, November 21, 2004
It's going to be at least another couple of days for WTR2 to be release because I'm really adding loads of features to it. Balloon tip help for example, customizable regular expressions throughout and a lovely looking interface. I'ts going to be worth the wait honest!

Saturday, November 20, 2004
I've been working on WTR 2 all day and I am finally on the right track. It's looking excellent, you can even specify the regular expression used to alalyze the HTML files yourself. Fingers crossed it should be available for download tommorrow sometime. It's going to blow WTR 1 out of the water in every way possible.

Friday, November 19, 2004
I've come to the conclusion that HTML absolutly sucks ass. I thought I would add a simple feature to WTR, no problem, feature added. Then I thought I'd test WTR on some randome HTML pages, suprise suprise, the standards of HTML are so bad that it's flakey as to whether that damn thing works or not! I think what I'm going to have to do is create a whole new WTR which uses MSHTML to parse HTML files, after all it is getting over 2000 downloads a month, I think I should make something a little more reliable! Hands up who thinks HTML sucks!! Also my msstyles parsing library is coming along, I have all of the data being loaded and I've created some drawing classes which implement the stretching of buttons and like with ease. Obviously there is allot more to work on but it's getting there none the less, I'm also planning on making it open source, but you'll have to wait and see if I do that or not.

Wednesday, November 17, 2004
As my DirectX picture box is looking almost complete, I've been looking at adding something else to my extensive application framework. As I've recently made a button control that draws it's XP theme manually and is highly configurable using the XP theme API's, I thought it would be cool to go one step further. So I'm actually making a class that loads resources from the .msstyles files and then manually draws the themes. "But why?", because it means that I could then distribute XP style apps that use the already extensive collection of internet downloadable themes right across the board, 95, 98, 2000, NT & XP! Basically anything that my apps will run on. I keep you updated on my progress of this, but it's looking pretty cool already!

Thursday, November 04, 2004
Well I've been really busy lately teaching myself DirectX. My latest software design is going to bring 3D to nikvue.net, image viewing is going to be fully hardware accelerated and include many different effects. It's certainly fun learning Direct3D and so far I have been very impressed as to the stability if my initial design. I've also noticed that DigitalAntics as updated their web site to include information on their accomplishments, you can find out about "Pose with the Pros" that I programmed by clicking here. I'm looking to have a new version of nikvue.net out in about a week or so, so watch this space, or perferably npSoftware.

Friday, October 22, 2004
I have completely redesigned npSoftware.co.uk as well as released an amazing new version of nikvue.net, it's no longer an image viewer, it's a media viewer. You can play almost any video file in it now too, AVI's, MPG's, WMV's and a whole load more. Check out the new site by clicking here!

Thursday, October 07, 2004
I have added a new utility the the "My Own Software" section. It is called fworkDetect and it enables you to easily discover what Microsoft .NET Frameworks and service packs are installed on a system. It is worth the download, check it out here!.

Thursday, September 24, 2004
nikvue.net is still growing and growing, I have added image conversion functionaility now. So it's a piece of cake to do a batch conversion of hundreds of images in just a few clicks! The next feature I'm going to work on is an image library, to enable cataloging of images. I'm even going to add the ability to password protect images! How neat? nikvue.net is this way!

Tuesday, September 21, 2004
I've been messing about with JAVA development for my mobile phone now. It's bloody easy to use, so expect some games on here soon, as well as some tutorials. Check out the My Software section and look for yourself if your into that kind of thing!

Thursday, September 16, 2004
At last, it has been a long time in the making but nikvue.net is finally released. Go and take a look at my new company web site, woo, yay and possibly some hoopla in there too! ;-) www.npsoftware.co.uk

Thursday, August 26, 2004
As well as nikvue.net's release creeping ever near I shall also be releasing my licensing manager. This will enable people to easily create copy protected software via the use of signed XML license files. The license manager not only creates licenses and validates them but also stores them in an access database so that you will always have that information at hand. Processing a payment and distributing a license is going to be a complete doddle, and I am looking forward to it!!!

Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Good news on the nikvue.net side of things. I have discovered an excellent way to release a non time limited demo as well as a full version that requires a license to run. This means that nikvue.net's release is very imminent. So watch this space, I have decided to add a couple of "Make a donation" buttons, 1 on the WTR page and 1 on the nikvue.net page. Just incase anyone is feeling nice and wants to help with the development costs. Anyway, soon.....

Sunday, August 15, 2004
I have just listed my Sony Minidisc recording deck on ebay if anyone is interested! LOL, seriously though! Just search for "Sony Minidisc Linn" at eBay! All sold now, yay! :-)

Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Since completing a recent project I thought it would be a good idea to give details on my site, check out the "My Curriculum Vitae" section for more details on "Photo With The Pros" for "American Express @ Wimbledon". Also I have updated incorrect dates on my site, I'm not sure when I went into 2004 but I think it may only have been a few weeks ago, where was I??!?!

Friday, March 12, 2004
I have added some features to the web site, such as an "About Me" section and a "Site Map", if you notice any broken links anywhere, please let me know. There is a new application available called "npNotepad", this was quickly programmed in about 30 minutes simply to give new VB.NET programmers something to learn from, as well as giving them a project to build upon for there own benefit.

Thursday, March 11, 2004
I have completed the prototype for "plink" now so there is an installer available from it's relevant web page. I have added the ability to connect to and reset a "conexant" chipset based ADSL modem router, but be aware that the username and password are not securely stored on the users PC, more updates to come.

Tuesday, January 27, 2004
I have added a screenvideo for nikvue.net so go and check it out! It shows a little bit of what is to come, remember there is much much more to the application that what is in the demo!

Friday, January 16, 2004
I have added my first new application of the year to my web site. It is titled "plink" and was programmed due to my ADSL modem router constantly crashing due to large numbers of connections. Hopefully other people will find this useful too, it's very easy to use, currently only the source code is available, installer coming soon!

Friday, October 31, 2003
Well it looks like things are going to slow down for christmas, I don't think I want to rush the release of nikvue.net simply for the sake of it. "It won't run away" as they say! Anyway, there is a little survey on the nikvue.net web page, if you could participate it would be most helpful. Also if anyone could give any suggestions on what they want from an image viewer I am all ears! I am going to have a go at making a little video soon, so that you can see it in action.

Sunday, October 26, 2003
Oooh, lovely additions have been made to nikvue.net. We now have 25 supported image types as well as thumbnails for folders "ala XP styleee!". I'm very pleased to be using FreeImage in nikvue.net, especially as it has helped me to add Adobe Photoshop support!! what could be better? I'm considering adding a feature that lets you manually configure supported types and assocuated plugins dynamically within nikvue.net, as well as having plugin fallback so that if one plug-in fails to open an image the next plugin that can open it is used, how does that sound, neat??

Thursday, October 16, 2003
I have just added a new one in my software section, it's a collection of VB.NET Standard 2002 templates to make things a little easier for developing with a half cocked development suite. Slight correction! I have now updated it so that it includes all of the Visual Basic project templates that you will find in Visual Studio .NET, how neat is that?

Thursday, October 09, 2003
Sorry that things have been very quiet as of late. nikvue.net is practically finished, I am currently developing the system that is going to sell it do you lovely people, it's going to be done using the latest features of the .NET Framework and ASP.NET, which will totally cut out the middle man. Hopefully I am going to tie in product activation as well to relieve any stress related to registering my a product of mine. Time for some new screen shots I think!. Oh yeah, I increased the font size on my web site because I'm going blind :-( And I have also added a little game for you!!

Saturday, September 13, 2003
I've added a test page for nikvue.net here.

Thursday, September 05, 2003
I have just uploaded a quick code example for the newsgroup to show to differences of removing controls from a container. Get it here. I'll remove this news item and download tonight.

Thursday, September 04, 2003
I have just uploaded a new version of WTR thanks to Carlos Gant who has submitted a new Spanish translation file. I was also quite amazed to find out that WTR is receiving 17 downloads on average per day, keep downloading please! When nikvue.net comes out it's even got WTR features built into it!!

Wednesday, September 03, 2003
I have just added the guest book again, this time any inappropriate messages will just be removed instead of the whole page being taken down. The page counters have also been updated to the new style. I will be uploading my CV again soon after it has been modified to look a little nicer.

Saturday, August 23, 2003
Right I have finally got screen shots of nikvue.net released, so go check out the "My Own Software" section and take a look. The HTML pages were exported from nikvue.net. I will have better screen shots soon, but I think so far things are going very well. Today I managed to optimize allot of code, now it's screaming speed. :-)

Sunday, August 10, 2003
Hello there again. Again apologies for any delays, the application is still coming on very well, so nikvue.net will be released soon. I've been adding tons of features to make sure that it will become a very popular program. Also if you use VB.NET 2002 Standard you might want to check out >> THIS << I have uploaded a class library template installer for everyone!! sod buying VS.NET just for that!

Sunday, July 20, 2003
Hi there, sorry it has been so long since I have updated my web site. I am going to be releasing preview screen shots of nikvue.net in the next few days or so. I've got to say that it is looking good. I am also going to be making so dramatic changes to the colour scheme of my site so that it goes better with my new image viewer. I love programming Windows applications, so much for satisfying than making software for some dead end company, aaah.

Thursday, June 26, 2003
Slight changes to my web site, the guest book is temporarily unavailable, as well as some other items, cheers Roy.

Friday, June 20, 2003
I am going to be updating my web-site within the next few weeks so that I can sell an application that I am currently working on. Believe me it is going to be a master piece, the best image "viewer" available. With the emphasis on "viewer". You will be able to make slideshows, browse thumbnails, search images and even make XHTML web pages to view your images. Watch this space, this is the first program that I have ever decided to sell so I have put ALLOT of effort into it, it's going to be priced at around £20. If you have any queries about this then please contact me.

Friday, May 9, 2003
I have added Starfield+ to the software section. It's my attempt at a 3D graphics engine in VB.NET, written a couple of months back. It may prove useful to someone, I hope anyway, check it out!

Thursday, May 8, 2003
I updated the "My Photo Gallery" page today so that I can put bicycle routes that I use on it. I have made a clickable map so that you can see sections of the route. It's quite irritating going for a bike ride and having to stop every so often, and especially when you have 3 in 1 oil splashing up your clean clothes, bastard stuff!.

Monday, April 28, 2003
I have added a new application to the "My Own Software" section. The application is called FileDeedPole, named after Deed Pole, where you go and have your name changed, quite apt I thought. I'm also trying to figure out dreamweaver a little more so that I can use cascading style sheets to change to visual style of my site easier. What was I saying about cascading style sheets? I have modified the layout of the main page as well as some slight modifications to the file structure of my web site, so if you see any glitches please let me know. I have removed descriptions of the pages from the main page as I thought it may be a little pointless, seeing as the buttons are self explanatory, I have also changed them to rollover buttons.

Sunday, April 27, 2003
Hello there, I have decided to add this news section so that I can inform any one who views my site of recent changes, and why I have made them. I have suspended all work on WTR Suite as for now as I don't appear to have enough time to create a reliable enough solution, programming gets like that sometimes, you loose track with what your doing and end up with a heap of junk, and I DON'T release junk. I'm hoping to upload some pictures of the pond that's been built in the garden today too, so I shall be looking around for some Java code of some sort so that my photo gallery section can actually become what it was meant to be; a mass of pictures that can be viewed easily and quickly.