Re: Manual for Edwards System3 ??

[mleuck <m.leuck@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Oct 30, 11:01=A0pm, "Robert L Bass" <Sa...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> "mleuck" wrote:
>
> > I believe that is the double super secret access code.
>
> If you knew anything about the design of FireShield panels you'd would kn=
ow
> that lockout codes on Edwards are a function of the software -- not the
> hardware. =A0In designing the software we started with the program able t=
o
> access the panel with or without the correct code. =A0Edwards connected a
> working panel to the power and phones so we could test the communications
> module.
>
> BTW, the entire program is modular, allowing Edwards to add various panel=
s at
> will simply by changing the XML schema. =A0It was the first time this tec=
hnique
> was used for their systems. =A0Every major I/O function of the software u=
ses the
> same modules, with the GUI being modified to fit the type of data fields =
for
> each screen by the schema. =A0Larger, addressable systems can also be add=
ed but
> a few additional modules would need to be added. =A0Since GE bought them =
out,
> they've used the same technique on their own software designs. =A0I guess=
 they
> like what we did.
>
> BTW, I didn't just write the help system. =A0I designed the user interfac=
e,
> taught my partners how the systems work and sat in on engineering design
> meetings at Edwards. =A0Though my primary purpose in being there was to m=
ake
> certain the software would accommodate changes in the final product, I al=
so
> had input on the features of the panels. =A0Since I was the only one at t=
he
> table who had actually installed fire alarm systems for a living they wan=
ted
> my input. =A0It was a lot of fun, besides mildly lucrative.
>
> I know you're such an asshole that you'd rather mock than admit that I'm
> telling the truth, but that's alright. =A0I'm still telling the truth and=
 you're
> still an asshole. =A0You proved that once again when I tried to be nice t=
o you
> recently. =A0It's a shame you have nothing of value to add to most of the
> threads here -- just snide remarks and general meanness.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Robert L Bass

Ah the "Hey everyone look how great I am and all the stuff I know" bit
mixed with "I'm so nice and you don't appreciate me" routine

It's going to be a long 4 months 20 days