Free Beading Software

hemphim · 09-27-2006, 02:13 AM

Hey everyone, while searching online I found that my old website had been referenced in a number of threads here. It's been down for two years, but I've just put it back online.

http://easybeadpatterns.com

I've got some beading software that I'm in the process of writing that you can download for free, no strings attached. All I ask is that you provide feedback if you like it.

The program now works under Windows or Mac OS X

Enjoy!

- Michael

Mato Winyan · 09-27-2006, 10:17 AM

Is this the same one that you used to not have to download something that you could just upload your pic and get a chart on the site? Because I notice with this one you have to download.

**Emmy** · 09-27-2006, 01:56 PM

thanks !!!really glad its back!

OA_Dancer05 · 09-27-2006, 04:15 PM

Will this program run on Mac OS X?

Most of the beading programs I've seem will not work with my computer.

Thanks,
OA_Dancer05

hemphim · 09-27-2006, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mato Winyan

Is this the same one that you used to not have to download something that you could just upload your pic and get a chart on the site? Because I notice with this one you have to download.

I am the same creator, although I have taken down the online version of the software for two reasons.

1. It became very troublesome to monitor what people were posting. There were individuals that were posting inappropriate material.

2. Also, the cost of hosting the site also began to grow beyond what I could afford due to the number of images being uploaded and downloaded on a daily basis.

Although you have to download something to run this program, it's still free. It offers many more features than the previous online version offered. Hopefully you'll give it a try.

Mike

hemphim · 09-27-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OA_Dancer05

Will this program run on Mac OS X?

Most of the beading programs I've seem will not work with my computer.

Thanks,
OA_Dancer05

The program is written in Java, so I should be able to get it working on Mac OS X. I don't have a Mac so I would need someone to assist in testing it out. Contact me through my web page if you are interested in trying.

-Mike

hemphim · 09-29-2006, 01:10 AM

I posted another update tonight!

http://easybeadpatterns.com/downloads.php

The main update is that you now have the ability to create Brick stitch patterns. I fixed a few bugs as well.

Thanks to a willing volunteer, I will be making this program fully compatible with Mac OS X in addition to Windows. We successfully started the program on a Mac today with promising results! Look for basic Mac support in the next release.

-Michael

hemphim · 10-01-2006, 02:21 AM

The program should now work for both Windows and Mac OS X.

http://easybeadpatterns.com

hemphim · 10-01-2006, 03:27 PM

I just posted Version 0.1.5 with the following features:

* Added full support for Mac OS X.

* Added ability to create Circular (Round) patterns. This is only available when creating a blank pattern.

* Fixed the "extremely slow scrolling" issue when using the mouse wheel.

* Did some code optimizing.

http://easybeadpatterns.com

- Michael

hemphim · 10-04-2006, 06:06 PM

I just posted Version 0.1.6 with the following features:

* Added ability to save and open patterns.

- Mac users cannot save patterns to the install directory. I caught this problem as I was posting these downloads. I'll have to figure out how to fix this.

* Updated Windows setup to let user select install directory.

* Removed DOS window at startup from Windows version.

http://easybeadpatterns.com

- Michael

between2worlds · 11-10-2006, 05:37 PM

I just downloaded this and it is AWESOME.

I had this picture of a red shouldered hawk that I -really- wanted to be able to bead. (and will... but it will be awhile) The picture itself is one of a hawk caught just in the instant before landing on a post, head forwards, wings outspread to "backpeddle', feet thrust forwards to grab the post.

After clearing the background and the post of the picture with photoshop and tweaking the colors/contrast I got a good pattern from Easy Bead. What I like about the program is you get instant results. Based on the results I was able to tweak the picture until I got -just what I wanted- as a pattern.

Thanks a lot, ya done good!

Singing Otter · 11-10-2006, 06:08 PM

wooooooooooow! That kicks massive boo-taaaaaay. I just downloaded it. Can't wait to see what I come up with

**nt_inuk** · 11-13-2006, 11:55 AM

that is purdy neat, good job

Mezzobean · 12-03-2006, 09:09 PM

That's a great photo - and a great pattern! I've just been reading this thread for the first time and I'm convinced - I'll download the program later tonight!

subeeds · 12-03-2006, 11:56 PM

That's cool. I have a question though (Ithik I've mentioned in a thread or 2 that I'm a computer idiot). The only computer access I have is at work. I don't like to download stuff to this computer. Could I download this program to a disc to use on the compter at work or would I have to set it up in the computer itself? Edited to add: Java is loaded already in this compter. Is that the only thing extra to download besides the programm itself?

Mstar · 12-29-2006, 11:02 PM

Ok, I am having a problem downloading this software. I saved it to my desktop, clicked the icon and WINZIP pops up, I opened all files and added to the file folder I have saved as Bead Design. I do not see a application to install the software. Am I misisng

09-27-2006, 02:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
hemphim Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	Free Beading Software - Now for Windows and Mac OS X Hey everyone, while searching online I found that my old website had been referenced in a number of threads here. It's been down for two years, but I've just put it back online. http://easybeadpatterns.com I've got some beading software that I'm in the process of writing that you can download for free, no strings attached. All I ask is that you provide feedback if you like it. The program now works under Windows or Mac OS X Enjoy! - Michael Last edited by hemphim; 10-01-2006 at 02:18 AM. Reason: Update Title

09-27-2006, 10:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mato Winyan Gangster of Love Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,497 Blog Entries: 4	Is this the same one that you used to not have to download something that you could just upload your pic and get a chart on the site? Because I notice with this one you have to download. __________________ "We see it as a desecration not only of a mountain but of our way of life. This is a genocidal issue to us. If they kill this mountain, they kill our way of life." ~Debra White Plume

09-27-2006, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Emmy Flat E! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Silver Spring Posts: 3,359	thanks !!!really glad its back! __________________ Oh yeah, I used to know Quentin...He's a real...He's a real Jerky ~Flat Beat~

09-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
OA_Dancer05 Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Deep woods of Va. Posts: 35	Will this program run on Mac OS X? Most of the beading programs I've seem will not work with my computer. Thanks, OA_Dancer05 __________________ "You can't leave footprints in the sands of time by sitting on your butt. And who wants to leave buttprints in the sands of time?" Dance On.

09-29-2006, 01:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
hemphim Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	New Update!!! I posted another update tonight! http://easybeadpatterns.com/downloads.php The main update is that you now have the ability to create Brick stitch patterns. I fixed a few bugs as well. Thanks to a willing volunteer, I will be making this program fully compatible with Mac OS X in addition to Windows. We successfully started the program on a Mac today with promising results! Look for basic Mac support in the next release. -Michael

10-01-2006, 02:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
hemphim Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	The program should now work for both Windows and Mac OS X. http://easybeadpatterns.com

10-01-2006, 03:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
hemphim Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	I just posted Version 0.1.5 with the following features: * Added full support for Mac OS X. * Added ability to create Circular (Round) patterns. This is only available when creating a blank pattern. * Fixed the "extremely slow scrolling" issue when using the mouse wheel. * Did some code optimizing. http://easybeadpatterns.com - Michael

10-04-2006, 06:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
hemphim Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	I just posted Version 0.1.6 with the following features: * Added ability to save and open patterns. - Mac users cannot save patterns to the install directory. I caught this problem as I was posting these downloads. I'll have to figure out how to fix this. * Updated Windows setup to let user select install directory. * Removed DOS window at startup from Windows version. http://easybeadpatterns.com - Michael

11-10-2006, 05:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
between2worlds Patrick Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Riverdale, MD Posts: 2,739	I just downloaded this and it is AWESOME. I had this picture of a red shouldered hawk that I -really- wanted to be able to bead. (and will... but it will be awhile) The picture itself is one of a hawk caught just in the instant before landing on a post, head forwards, wings outspread to "backpeddle', feet thrust forwards to grab the post. After clearing the background and the post of the picture with photoshop and tweaking the colors/contrast I got a good pattern from Easy Bead. What I like about the program is you get instant results. Based on the results I was able to tweak the picture until I got -just what I wanted- as a pattern. Thanks a lot, ya done good!

11-10-2006, 06:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Singing Otter Gotz ta be me! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,392 Blog Entries: 1	wooooooooooow! That kicks massive boo-taaaaaay. I just downloaded it. Can't wait to see what I come up with __________________ Cowboy wisdom: A thong is like a barb wire fence, it protects the property without blocking the view.

11-13-2006, 11:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
nt_inuk Shmiles With Eskimo Pride Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 5,321 Blog Entries: 1	wow that is purdy neat, good job __________________ Inuk* "A person who works with their hands is a laborer, A person who works with their hands & their brain is a craftsman, A person who works with their brain & their heart ... is an Artist".

12-03-2006, 09:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mezzobean Junior Dancer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 248	That's a great photo - and a great pattern! I've just been reading this thread for the first time and I'm convinced - I'll download the program later tonight!

12-03-2006, 11:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
subeeds subeeds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 272	That's cool. I have a question though (Ithik I've mentioned in a thread or 2 that I'm a computer idiot). The only computer access I have is at work. I don't like to download stuff to this computer. Could I download this program to a disc to use on the compter at work or would I have to set it up in the computer itself? Edited to add: Java is loaded already in this compter. Is that the only thing extra to download besides the programm itself? Last edited by subeeds; 12-04-2006 at 12:00 AM.

12-29-2006, 11:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mstar Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6	Ok, I am having a problem downloading this software. I saved it to my desktop, clicked the icon and WINZIP pops up, I opened all files and added to the file folder I have saved as Bead Design. I do not see a application to install the software. Am I misisng