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LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.20

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  1. Lightning

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    LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker
    Not your average list maker.


    Main Features
    • Advanced multi creation settings for Auto Buying and AdBlock URL lists
    • Sleek, new modern GUI design
    • List conversions from ABing to AdBlock, vice versa
    • Extensive user-managed multi-threading support (up to 5 threads creating lists at once)
    • Automatic list naming and saving after creation
    • Colour coded log viewer
    • All user-set settings will be saved
    • System tray icon
    • Optional minimize to system tray, display notifications
    • Optional computer management


    A Look At The Program


    Authorization
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    This is the authorization form. Every time the program opens, you will be prompted to enter your Neofriends username and password before you can use any of the program's features. After being authorized, the program will automatically retrieve your account stats.


    Notes & Credits
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    When you authorize, you are agreeing to these terms. Credits are here also...shout-out to Tharoux for all the help!


    Settings - Procedure
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    This is where everything starts. Pick what to do, how many shops or lists, etc.

    Note: There are 99 shops, so if the 'ALL' shops is selected, the program will require 99 entries.

    Adblock/Autobuying
    • Create Adblock/Autobuying
      • Create lists for ALL shops.
      • Create lists for x shops.
      • Create Single List (pick shop)

    Converting
    • Convert x lists.


    Settings - AdBlock Lists
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    To make this clear, enter settings like those you would for autobuying. For AdBlock, the program will retrieve below the minimum price and rarities and items above the optional maximum rarity.

    List Management
    • Load List: loads list from local drive. Remembers the last location selected.
    • Save List: saves list to a local directory. Remembers the last location selected.
    • Remove: removes the selected item in the list.
    • Clear List: clears entire list. Prompts and warns user to continue the non-undoable action.
    • Find: finds the first item that starts with the inputted query.
    • Format: (italics denotes optional, ##k = price)

    Export Lists To: this is the directory that all AdBlock lists will be exported to.

    Adding Items
    • ShopID: the category of Neopian items to list.
    • Min(-Max) Rarity: the minimum rarity of items and the optional maximum rarity of items to exclude from the AdBlock URLs. To include all rarities, input the value '1'.
    • Min Value: in thousands (k). the minimum value of items to exclude from the AdBlock URLs.
    • Sort by: the category and direction by which the items will be sorted in the list.


    Settings - Autobuying Lists
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    List Management
    • Load List: loads list from local drive. Remembers the last location selected.
    • Save List: saves list to a local directory. Remembers the last location selected.
    • Remove: removes the selected item in the list.
    • Clear List: clears entire list. Prompts and warns user to continue the non-undoable action.
    • Find: finds the first item that starts with the inputted query.
    • Format: (italics/orange denotes optional, ##k = price, UN = include unpriced items)

    Export Lists To: this is the directory that all Autobuying lists will be exported to.

    Adding Items
    • ShopID: the category of Neopian items to list.
    • Min(-Max) Rarity: the minimum rarity of items and the optional maximum rarity of items to include in the list. To include all rarities, input the value '1'.
    • Min Value: in thousands (k). the minimum value of items to include in the list.
    • Sort by: the category and direction by which the items will be sorted in the list.
    • Include Unpriced Items: include unpriced items on JellyNeo.


    Settings - Single Lists
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    Single lists is an easier way to create a single type of list.

    AdBlock
    • Current Selected Shop: the category of Neopian items to list. This is the shop selected on the Settings - Procedure page.
    • Min(-Max) Rarity: the minimum rarity of items and the optional maximum rarity of items to exclude from the AdBlock URLs. To include all rarities, input the value '1'.
    • Min Value: in thousands (k). the minimum value of items to exclude from the AdBlock URLs.
    • Sort by: the category and direction by which the items will be sorted in the list.
    • Export Lists To: this is the directory that all single AdBlock lists will be exported to.

    Autobuying
    • Current Selected Shop: the category of Neopian items to list. This is the shop selected on the Settings - Procedure page.
    • Min(-Max) Rarity: the minimum rarity of items and the optional maximum rarity of items to include in the list. To include all rarities, input the value '1'.
    • Min Value: in thousands (k). the minimum value of items to include in the list.
    • Sort by: the category and direction by which the items will be sorted in the list.
    • Include Unpriced Items: include unpriced items on JellyNeo.
    • Export Lists To: this is the directory that all single Autobuying lists will be exported to.


    Settings - List Conversions
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    List Management
    • Load List: loads list from local drive. Remembers the last location selected.
    • Save List: saves list to a local directory. Remembers the last location selected.
    • Remove: removes the selected item in the list.
    • Clear List: clears entire list. Prompts and warns user to continue the non-undoable action.
    • Find: finds the first item that starts with the inputted query.
    • Format: (italics denotes optional)

    Export Lists To: this is the directory that all converted lists will be exported to.

    Adding Items
    • List Type (converted from): this is the list type that a list is being converted from.
    • ShopID: the category of Neopian items dealt with during conversion.
    • Sort by: the category and direction by which the items will be sorted in the list.
    • File Path: the location on the local drive of the list being converted.
    • Name: the name to export with along with the converted list.


    Settings - Other
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    Miscellaneous Settings
    • Minimize to Tray: specify whether or not the program will minimize to the system tray.
    • Display Balloons From Tray: specify whether or not the program will show balloon updates from the system tray.
    • Prompt When Closing: specify whether or not the program will prompt the user they are closing the program even when it is idle.


    Computer Management
    This will run after the program is done with a procedure.
    • Do Nothing: after the program finishes complete procedure, it will do nothing.
    • Force Quit and Log Off User: after the program finishes the complete procedure, it will log off the current user.
    • Hibernate Computer: after the program finishes complete procedure, it will hibernate your computer.
    • Force Quit and Shutdown: after the program finishes complete procedure, it will turn off your computer.


    Advanced Threading Options
    • Use _ threads: specify the amount of threads the program will initiate. The program can run with up to 5 threads, but it is set at the limit of 5 because for GUI responsiveness. It is recommended that slower computers and bandwidths select lower settings. Default is 3.
    • Wait Between Creating Each List: specify whether or not each thread will wait in between list creations.


    Session Log & Main Log Colors
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    Session Log
    The session log is basically a list of status updates and a progress viewer. Since the program can finish a lot of lists quickly, the session log will allow the user to review all the things that happened during that session. The log can be cleared by a button at the bottom on the main form.

    Main Log Colors
    This window sets the color coding that will be shown on the 'Main Log'.


    Log
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    This is the main log that is graphically enhanced to show the successes and failures during list creations. The colors correspond with those of the 'Main Log Colors' that are user-set.


    Requirements

    Note: Windows Vista & later should already have .NET Framework installed but be sure that it is updated to the latest version. Any Windows OS earlier than Vista will require an installation.


    Installation
    • Download the .zip compressed file and extract it
    • Move the application folder to a location of preference
    • Run the LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker.exe executable file
    • On first run, it may take a few seconds install
    • General Problems: please refer to this thread for troubleshooting.
    • For problems specific to this program, please post on the program thread.


    Updates
    • Version 1.00 is the first stable, released version.
    • Update from v1.00 to v1.10: highly recommended updates! (for updates from v1.00, only the executable file (.exe) needs to be overwritten)
    • Update from v1.10 to v1.20: required updates! (for updates from v1.00+, only the executable file (.exe) needs to be overwritten)
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    This is freaking awesome! I didn't want to approve the download.. I wanted it all for myself XD

    Works great.. Already tested.

    Only small error I found so far is forum cash does not show correctly... Could be because I'm a mod and cannot click my own forum cash thing without getting told off for trying to rob a bank.. but not sure.

    How much is this to download? It doesn't show me the cost (another mod issue)

    I approved it!
     
  3. Lightning

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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    I believe it is 175 right now...idk what to price these things yet XD

    Thanks Junior :)
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    Wow, great prog, and with the AdBlock list function :)

    Nice long name too :)
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    Because I have Cash to blow, I'll buy it. :)
     
  6. Richy

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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    Um
    This is awesome looking,
    but when people I know say 'Hey Richy, can you make me a toy list?', am I allowed to use this program even though they don't have it downloaded?
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    looks very neat! will probably download it when i have enough cash :]
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    Yeah, sure Richy :)

    It's not like it's copyrighted...all the items are from Neo. I wouldn't mind a mention ;), but you have rights to the program as well once you buy it :p!


    ;)
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    Okay, I have a question about the rarity and the unpriced items bit
    If I were to want all the unpriced rarity 92 items, I would leave the shop ID blank, put 92-92 in the rarity box, Min. Value at 9,999,999,999,999,999,999 (right?), Sort By Name, and tick the Include Unpriced Items box, right?

    Also, if I simply put 92 in the Min(-Max) Rarity box, would it include all items from r92-100, or all items from r92-500?

    Finally, if this gets a reduced price in the next week, I can buy it sooner [​IMG]
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.00

    Yeah...but just fyi, you don't need to put 999,999. The highest on JN is 1,225,000,000, but also, the program goes by thousands so 1,225,000k sounds right if I did my math right. Yup...should return the right thing.


    It would include all items r92+

    About the reduced price...I'm thinking about it XD
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    This is a highly recommended update with a few major updates.

    • Improved GUI responsiveness when running up to 5 threads
    • Optimized, faster NF.net authorization
    • Stop button bug fixed so that no JIT errors are thrown
    • Fixed freezing during 'Unpriced Items' creation
    • With updates, program is a more compressed, smaller size
    • Fixed bug allowing user to input '0' for rarities

    To update from v1.00 to v1.10, only the executable file (.exe) needs to be overwritten. No other files need to be modified.
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    You will get alot more downloads if you lower the price to 45-75.

    Either way, it looks pretty sick. Good job. :p
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    Lowered to like 125...
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    That's fair enough. I'm going to download it when I hit level 4 either way. :)
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    Cheers for reduced cost
    I'll be downloading and testing it tomorrow :yup:

    Edit: It appears that, even when I put 90-99 in the rarity box, I'm getting r101s on my list, such as Wand of the Dark Faerie, Attack Pea, and 9 Pound Coconut
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    Alright, I'll have to look into it...when I'm allowed back officially on my computer.
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    Is that with unpriced items ticked still? Because maybe they're included in that section because no person can accurately put a price on them because they change every time one is sold :p
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    The settings I used were 9999999k and up, Unpriced items included, 97-97 for Min(-Max) rarity
     
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    Re: LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.10

    Found the problem! Thanks a bunch Richy!! It was the wrapper that was timing out requests, so if the internet took longer than 4 seconds to load, it would time the request out.
     
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    LightningFast™ Advanced Auto Buying List Maker v1.20

    This is a required update with major updates.

    • Fixed bugs that caused inaccurate lists
    • Fixed naming bug for single Unpriced lists
    • Minor updates to the GUI
    • Updated NF.net authorization - new versions will open in default browser

    To update from v1.00+ to v1.20, only the executable file (.exe) needs to be overwritten. No other files need to be modified.