Neither of you is alone. One of the constant refrains I have read in these forums are numerous complaints about the abject lack of proper explanation of the powerful 3d maths commands.
For my part, I agree entirely. I am not new to programming. Moreover, I have what I would modestly describe as a good grasp of 3d maths as I understand vector maths and matrix maths. However, even I find the 3d maths commands practically incomprehensible due to their lack of detailed explanation.
To my mind this is a serious flaw with DB Pro as it impacts adversely in the functionality programmers can get easily out of the language. This is all the more the case given that TGC hold out DB Pro as being easily accessible and usable even by the novice programmer, let alone by more experienced people.
I also note generally that the help files have a number of problems. For example, the maths showcase example is actually incomplete (it ends with the incomplete command print "if a b is"; : if a" - what is that??) and there are help files missing for various commands. Print C is the classic example of that. The overall impression I am left with is that the documentation is, on the whole, shoddy. This is a very great shame as otherwise the product is excellent.
In summary, DB Pro is an excellent product which is sorely let down by the quality of its documentation. I think Lee should shoot whoever is responsible for this.
In terms of solutions, it is my hope that we can persuade some of our more enlightened brethren to post more detailed explanations of individual commands, together with commented examples, in the showcase.
Phil
What do you mean, bears aren't supposed to wear hats and a tie?
