Where is the Diabuddies release?

[BriOnH]

It's coming!! Sorry it's lagging a little. Finding new work has been stressfull so diabuddies and my post count here have suffered from it. I am back on the ball, and most importantly:

SHANE RELEASED THE NEW CLIENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right. US support, Ultra, Ultra II, freestyle flash all connect to diabuddies.

The site isn't where we want it yet; lots of work to do. I WILL get the diagrids table to act more like peoples spreadsheets on here. Lots of features added though.

Sorry its late!!

[BriOnH]

If you want to test the new client here is the URL:

http://www.diabuddies.com/DiabuddiesClient/MeterDownloadApp.application

As far as I know this is the first US client outside of OT. Many have tried, and cried, but Shane did it.

I have Thursday and Friday off to work on Diabuddies. The release will be in before my bike ride at the tour de cure this saturday. Where I will be promoting it and the forums.

[JediSkipdogg]

Your above link does nothing Brian. I click on it and it downloads an executable. Then when trying to run it, it says it cannot download the application. SO not sure what that link is suppose to fully do.

[BriOnH]

Try running it in IE. Its working fine for me.

[Crepuscular]

It looks like there is no reference to the diabuddies url.
ERROR SUMMARY
Below is a summary of the errors, details of these errors are listed later in the log.
* Activation of C:\Documents and Settings\Crepuscular\Desktop\MeterDownloadApp.appl ication resulted in exception. Following failure messages were detected:
+ Downloading file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Crepuscular/Desktop/MeterDownloadApp_0_5_2_4/MeterDownloadApp.exe.manifest did not succeed.
+ Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Documents and Settings\Crepuscular\Desktop\MeterDownloadApp_0_5_ 2_4\MeterDownloadApp.exe.manifest'.
+ Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Documents and Settings\Crepuscular\Desktop\MeterDownloadApp_0_5_ 2_4\MeterDownloadApp.exe.manifest'.
+ Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Documents and Settings\Crepuscular\Desktop\MeterDownloadApp_0_5_ 2_4\MeterDownloadApp.exe.manifest'.

COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION FAILURE SUMMARY
No transaction error was detected.

[condensr]

Are you guys just clicking on the link and running it, or trying to save it?

It's a clickonce application - theres no setup file or executable to save.. Just click the link and run.

[condensr]

Ahh yes, I think that saving it is exactly what you may be doing. I tried "Save As" then running the .application file with the same result.

Try just running it from where it lies.

[BriOnH]

Also make sure you have the .NET 2.0 framework installed.

[camjen1]

Brian, I got it to work but I'm having that whole sign in wrong password issue thing a ma bob. :D Can you fix it for me? My name on Diabuddies is the same as here.

[condensr]

Brian, pretty sure the downloader for clickonce checks the system for the .Net version and offers to install it if it is not already. I can't test that as all my systems all have .Net 2.0, but I'm pretty sure thats how its supposed to work.

[BriOnH]

I think you need to add it as a dependancy Shane. Someone couldn't get it to load earlier and waiting to hear back if the .net install fixed it. I also believe, not sure, the generated htm page checks if the client is installed or not.

Sandi- fixed. I'll pm you a new temp pw.

[BriOnH]

Diabuddies Meter Download Client (http://www.diabuddies.com/DiabuddiesClient/publish.htm)

I think this will prompt you if it detects that the framework isn't installed. This is another way to run the app.

[Cyborg]

Hi Brian, any plans for USB support? I have the USB cable for the UltraSmart.

[BriOnH]

Shane's the man on this. I believe it should work fine though. The USB cable acts like an rs-232 converter as far as I know.

There were some blank passwords. This was my faut - when an error on the reg form occured it cleared out the password fields then would submit with no pw. This has been fixed, but if you are having problems logging in "lost password" should work to resolve it, if it doesn't already (I cant remember). If you need a temp pw created let me know. Sorry for the inconvinience.

[Cyborg]

The above linked software seemed to be looking for a com port. It listed the 1 com port my computer has. I did not notice any USB option in the port dropdown. I know that there are USB to Serial adapters, not sure if the opposite exists...

[JediSkipdogg]

Brian...your idea worked. I had to run earlier and couldn't wait for my computer to reboot. It worked though and my results are supposedly uploading now as I type this.

Shane...I had to install the .NET framework because the aplication hung. Also...it ONLY works in IE and not Firefox. In Firefox, which is the browser I use 99.9% of the time, it wouldn't work, and that was my first problem. I didn't know this was an IE only program them.

Cyborg...It has USB support. A USB port is a com port. On my computer it was Com 5 from the drop down menu. I had to try each option to find one that worked. SO there's no need for a converter or anything. Just have to find the right com port that the USB operates through.

[JediSkipdogg]

Shane....HUGE PROBLEM....I uploaded my 3000+ results from my ultrasmart. However, there's NOT A SINGLE result past 12:30 pm in my diagrid. I was puzzled for a second and then I looked at all my results in the past week and then in the 15 day thing and the latest result is 12:26 pm.

[condensr]

Great to hear it worked Kevin!

I'll have to look in to why the .Net 2.0 dependency was not checked.

Also, for those of you with USB cables, make sure they are plugged in to your USB port before you run the app. As Brian mentioned, the USB cables are in reality USB-Serial converters, that don't show up as a COM port until plugged in and installed. The application scans for COM ports on startup, so if the cable isn't plugged in to the USB port on start, it won't know the COM port is there. I can add a "Refresh Ports" option to the dropdown so if one forgets to plug in the cable first, they don't have to re-start the application to use the port.

RE: Firefox support, I'm not sure if that will be forthcoming. While the application is indeed a Windows application, it uses the Microsoft .Net ClickOnce deployment method so that 1: Folks dont have to install an application that stays on their hard drive. 2: I don't have to write auto-update code to check for more recent versions of the application on start. With ClickOnce, you always get the most recent, updated version of the application when you start it.

[condensr]

Shane....HUGE PROBLEM....I uploaded my 3000+ results from my ultrasmart. However, there's NOT A SINGLE result past 12:30 pm in my diagrid. I was puzzled for a second and then I looked at all my results in the past week and then in the 15 day thing and the latest result is 12:26 pm.

Does the 12:26 PM result correspond with a BG from 12:26pm on your meter, or with your latest reading? (i.e., could this be a time zone issue?)

[JediSkipdogg]

Does the 12:26 PM result correspond with a BG from 12:26pm on your meter, or with your latest reading? (i.e., could this be a time zone issue?)

I see what it's doing. It's not finding a difference in AM vs. PM. THis may also be because I have my UltraSmart set up in 24 hour time instead of AM vs. PM. So if my result is 16:03 which is 4:03 pm...it shows up as 4:03 AM. There are no results showing past 13:00 which is 1:00 pm. I'm not sure if this is because I use 24 hour time or if this is actually a program error in that it doesn't see PM times.

I also noticed another interesting feature. All of the reults that show in the bottom table as AM results instead of PM ARE NOT showing up in the diagrid. So that result with the 16:03 shows up in the table below, but not in the Diagrid at the top.

Also, when I hover the mouse over a diagrid result, it shows the time and the result, but they ALL have the same date of 05/01 no matter which data point I hover over.

If you have another way to talk Shane I'd love to help troubleshoot some more. THis way will just get old fast.

[condensr]

Ok.. its some form of time parsing issue. I'll look at it tonight.

There are bound to be some bugs, but bear with us, we'll get em worked out! :)

[condensr]

Found the problem, have a fix, will upload soon.

[camjen1]

Sandi- fixed. I'll pm you a new temp pw.

Thanks Bri! Worked like a charm! :)

[Cyborg]

I plugged in the usb cable to the PC, then to the meter. Then I turned on the meter and then I started the software. I left the com port selection on Auto Select and attempted the download, but my meter was not found. When I went to select a com port, only COM1 was listed (my serial connection). Did I do something wrong?

I'll try again on a different computer and I'll also try with a different meter...

[condensr]

Release has been posted..

[bon]

[QUOTE=Cyborg;223670]I plugged in the usb cable to the PC, then to the meter. Then I turned on the meter and then I started the software. I left the com port selection on Auto Select and attempted the download, but my meter was not found. When I went to select a com port, only COM1 was listed (my serial connection). Did I do something wrong?

I am having the same problem. Only Com ports 1 and 3 are listed, and the meter is "not found." When I upload into a different program, it works fine. Is it because I am trying to upload my Freedom meter instead of Flash?

[BriOnH]

[QUOTE=Cyborg;223670]I plugged in the usb cable to the PC, then to the meter. Then I turned on the meter and then I started the software. I left the com port selection on Auto Select and attempted the download, but my meter was not found. When I went to select a com port, only COM1 was listed (my serial connection). Did I do something wrong?

I am having the same problem. Only Com ports 1 and 3 are listed, and the meter is "not found." When I upload into a different program, it works fine. Is it because I am trying to upload my Freedom meter instead of Flash?

I thought is was user error Shane, but I am having the same problem with both Flashes (pre PC on display and on).

The Freedom hasn't been tested, but from what I have read it uses the same protocols as the flash.

Has anyone told you, you are the man Shane? Cause you are!

[Cyborg]

I feel left out... At least use me as a tester. :)

[condensr]

Well.. the flash stuff I won't be able to test for now until someone sends me a flash that doesn't turn on right awat when plugged in..

Cyborg, not sure why you aren't seeing the COM port that your onetouch cable should present to the program.. are the drivers installed for the USB cable?

[BriOnH]

Well.. the flash stuff I won't be able to test for now until someone sends me a flash that doesn't turn on right awat when plugged in..

Cyborg, not sure why you aren't seeing the COM port that your onetouch cable should present to the program.. are the drivers installed for the USB cable?

When mine plugs in it turns on and says "PC". I have older ones that doesn't do that. Last time I tried I couldn't get it to work. I'll try again and report back.

[jen_slc]

Hey guys, I was successful in uploading my data (thanks Brian!), but I seem to have the same problem as Jedi: all of my PM test results are interpreted as AM times, nothing shows up as PM, except maybe one 12:20pm test. I have my UltraSmart set in AM/PM time, not 24hr time like Jedi. Dates seem to be ok though.

[BriOnH]

Hey guys, I was successful in uploading my data (thanks Brian!), but I seem to have the same problem as Jedi: all of my PM test results are interpreted as AM times, nothing shows up as PM, except maybe one 12:20pm test. I have my UltraSmart set in AM/PM time, not 24hr time like Jedi. Dates seem to be ok though.

Shane is the man on this Jen :). He is the one to thank! He fixed that problem in his last release so the times are right.

Thank you Shane!!

Shane is the only other part owner of Diabuddies for those of you who don't know.

[jen_slc]

Shane is the man on this Jen :). He is the one to thank! He fixed that problem in his last release so the times are right.The times for the data I uploaded a couple weeks ago are still wrong... will I have to upload fresh data to get the correct times?

[JediSkipdogg]

The times for the data I uploaded a couple weeks ago are still wrong... will I have to upload fresh data to get the correct times?

That's what I was wondering and I've been so busy at home that I haven't had time to try and reupload.

[condensr]

Yes, you would have to re-upload the data, but the old data is still in there and bogus. It might be best to have Brian clear out your records (assuming its still all in your meter) and then re-upload..

[JediSkipdogg]

It might be best to have Brian clear out your records (assuming its still all in your meter) and then re-upload..

Brian, do that for me please. This is your official notice to clear my data.

[jen_slc]

Brian, do that for me please. This is your official notice to clear my data.ya, will you do that for me too! thanks muchly!

[BriOnH]

Done. 6030 rows of data gone! That's going to drop our diagrid count by about 50%! lol.

I'll be sure to make a function that can do this for you. Also I will make it so you can export your records to excel (eventually :) ).

[condensr]

Diabuddies client 0.5.3.6 has been published.

This release is to fix a bug in meter recognition and downloading with Freestyle Flash meters.

[lilituc]

I logged in (looking great) and decided to update my profile since all the information has changed. Some things I noticed: "Type" and "HbA1c" don't default to their previously set values, "Insulin" is missing in the edit option so now mine says nothing for Insulin in the profile.

Also I tried to upload a new pic and it didn't work - I just kept getting "Please include a valid file" even though it fit the specifications and I tried a couple others in case it was the file name or something. Is there a trick to it?

[condensr]

I think the pic uploading is a known bug - I have the same problem. I believe Brian will be spending some time working on the site later this month.

[BriOnH]

Diabuddies client 0.5.3.6 has been published.

This release is to fix a bug in meter recognition and downloading with Freestyle Flash meters.

You are the man Shane! I am almost done updating the profiles section.

I gave VS Orcas a test drive - man it is looking good. I had some troubles going in between Orcas and 2005 with the diabuddies solution, but its looking good. Being an insider, would you happen to know the release date of the new VS?

I logged in (looking great) and decided to update my profile since all the information has changed. Some things I noticed: "Type" and "HbA1c" don't default to their previously set values, "Insulin" is missing in the edit option so now mine says nothing for Insulin in the profile.

Also I tried to upload a new pic and it didn't work - I just kept getting "Please include a valid file" even though it fit the specifications and I tried a couple others in case it was the file name or something. Is there a trick to it?

Thanks Lili, Shane and I have been working hard on it as time allows. Chris (someone) has contributed as well and his code, for the profiles sections will be in as well. Got the bugs noted and will be fixed by the end of this week, if not sooner.