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Visual x86 emulator

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Re: Visual x86 emulator

#11
This is neat, but the registers on the right are painfully unreadable on my screen, with tiny text and contrasts either too dark or too bright in a way that makes my eyes glaze over them.

Re: Visual x86 emulator

#12
post #11

This is neat, but the registers on the right are painfully unreadable on my screen, with tiny text and contrasts either too dark or too bright in a way that makes my eyes glaze over them.

Could you file an issue on github please? This is meant to be used on a Desktop only. You may try to enlarge your fonts via Cmd-+ or Ctrl-+.

Also I do accept pull requests that fix some styling issues (I myself am color blind). Just update the CSS [here](https://github.com/thlorenz/visulator/blob/bad27bc164c1ba173...)

Re: Visual x86 emulator

#13
Nice work, this is really cool!

But I'm kinda missing the point. I think it would be very helpful to put some corresponding C (or pseudo-C) code. I understand assembly, but it would take me forever to parse out what this program does.

Also, a few design issues (on Windows 8, Chrome):

- The bold font in the registers is difficult to read.

- The dark colors (blue and maroon) in the register names are difficult to read.

- The columns of the register table don't quite line up with their headers.

Re: Visual x86 emulator

#14

Nice work, this is really cool! But I'm kinda missing the point. I think it would be very helpful to put some corresponding C (or pseudo-C) code. I understand assembly, but it would take me forever to parse out what this program does. Also, a few design issues (on Windows 8, Chrome): - The bold font in the registers is difficult to read. - The dark colors (blue and maroon) in the register names are difficult to read.…

Please file an issue on github, so I can track these problems and fix them. As I mentioned I'm color blind and could use some styling help via a pull request :)

Re: Visual x86 emulator

#15

Nice work, this is really cool! But I'm kinda missing the point. I think it would be very helpful to put some corresponding C (or pseudo-C) code. I understand assembly, but it would take me forever to parse out what this program does. Also, a few design issues (on Windows 8, Chrome): - The bold font in the registers is difficult to read. - The dark colors (blue and maroon) in the register names are difficult to read.…

> I think it would be very helpful to put some corresponding C (or pseudo-C) code

That's not the point. All this is trying to show is how assembly and a CPU works. Understanding the program is secondary.

Additionally there is no C code for this as the assembly was written directly.

Re: Visual x86 emulator

#16

Nice work, this is really cool! But I'm kinda missing the point. I think it would be very helpful to put some corresponding C (or pseudo-C) code. I understand assembly, but it would take me forever to parse out what this program does. Also, a few design issues (on Windows 8, Chrome): - The bold font in the registers is difficult to read. - The dark colors (blue and maroon) in the register names are difficult to read.…

Please file an issue on github, so I can track these problems and fix them. As I mentioned I'm color blind and could use some styling help via a pull request :)

I addressed the styling issues you pointed out @strommen. If you still have problems reading things please supply a fix via a pull request.

Re: Visual x86 emulator

#18

Nice work, this is really cool! But I'm kinda missing the point. I think it would be very helpful to put some corresponding C (or pseudo-C) code. I understand assembly, but it would take me forever to parse out what this program does. Also, a few design issues (on Windows 8, Chrome): - The bold font in the registers is difficult to read. - The dark colors (blue and maroon) in the register names are difficult to read.…

I mean, you could always compile some yourself. Separation of concerns and what not.
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