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The Hat 2.3

Released:	2006-05-07
Last Updated:	2008-04-09
License:	Freeware
Publisher:	Harmony Hollow Software
Language:	English
Platform:	Windows
Requirements:	VB6 Runtime
Install:	Install and Uninstall
Downloads:	2201
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Publisher's Description:

The Hat - Just like drawing names from a hat to determine a random order for a group of people or to choose individual random names or pairs. Just input a list of names either manually or by importing from a text file, then let the program randomly re-order the entire list automatically or pick any number of random names individually or even pairs of names, complete with cool animation and optional sound effects. Great for selecting winners of raffles or sweepstakes or for parents or teachers to decide a random, arbitrary order for kids to do things such as play video games or use the computer. The pairs feature is also useful for teachers to assign partners for doing projects, games, etc.

Latest Changes:

Fixed a bug that would cause a runtime error and not allow the program to start for some users. Added Clipboard functionality to copy and paste names from and to the program.

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Version: 2.3

Review of The Hat

Its a good way to impartially choose an order.
The only thing I would add was an option (or mode) where a single name is chosen rather than an order.

Version: 2.3

Magic Hat

The hat is truly a magnificent and magic piece of software for teaching!

Version: 2.3

easy to use

this is a great, easy to use product

Version: 2.3

Great little program for name randomization!

I was looking for a program that would randomize a set list of names I have for a raffle drawing that I was planning. I didn't want to go through the hassle of handing out tickets that could be lost, tracking who won what, etc. so I searched around for a name randomizer instead and discovered this gem. The Hat fits my need perfectly and is definitely the right price (free!). If you're looking for an alternative to paper raffle tickets or want to randomize your Secret Santa list (it's not too late!), this is the perfect program for you.

Version: 2.3

Simple and Easy

The Hat does just what you want. Very simple basic program that is easy to use. If you were a intermediate programmer, you could write this code yourself, but since someone else already did, why bother.

Version: 2.3

Wargaming utility

We are going to use it as a war-gaming utility for tabletop wargames. often the individual units have to roll initiative. This was formerly done with dice or cards. Now we can just list the units and generate the order in which we want to see them. This is a very simple app, but useful. I wish I could get the source so that I could use it to help learn to code in VB. I would be tweaking this a million different ways.

Version: 2.3

P@tsHatReview

I am using it to shuffle words for a monthly bingo game I host for some senior friends and it works great!

Version: 2.3

The Hat

very good program, and text on seperate line can be jumbled up.

Version: 2.3

The Hat Review

The Hat is a nice program. We had the need to do some drawing and this fit the bill nicely. The import/export and print features are what put this in the top for me. I tested the functionality on all the features and found they worked well.

Version: 2.3

HAT REVIEW

Excellent Value for price, but Limited features and "wow" effect. Would like to see something like Raffle Bag - where only one number comes up.

Version: 2.3

Only for a few

For someone with long lists of names to work with it can be a easy program. Also easy is the way it reads textfiles.

Version: 2.3

teacher

I will be able to use this in a variety of ways to organize activities in my classroom.

Version: 2.3

Fantastic!

Loved it...great for staff development "give aways" or "door prizes". Also can be used for selecting a student to complete a "special" task. Wonderful and engaging!

Version: 2.3

Nifty Tool

This is very nifty for any event that a drawing of names is needed. I used it to draw seeds for a pool tournament. And I can think of many other uses for it. Great job guys!!

Version: 2.3

It worked....for about 2 minutes

After I installed The Hat and started using it, I was excited. I often need to assign random people to various tasks around my office. Unfortunately I experienced a "run-time error 13". I'm not a programmer so I'm not sure what that meant. I wasn't able to run the program any longer. I un-installed it & then re-installed it, only to find the same problem. Any help would be appreciated.

Daniel

Version: 2.3

Solution for run-time error 13 type mismatch

Uninstall the hat got here
http://www.sofotex.com/RegCleaner-download_L4965.html
download regcleaner, run it
erase the hat entry in software and then erase it from the backup
reinstall the hat and it works!

Version: 2.3

Using The Hat for training

The Hat helps me to randomly and fairly choose participants for Q&A, quizes and round-robin roleplays. Thanks!

Version: 2.3

the hat

Very nice

Version: 2.3

The Hat

I think the program is fantastic and extremely easy to use. The only thing I can think of that would make it better, is being able to randomly select just one name from the list (eg. to draw a winner of a raffle), rather than just simply having an ordered list.

Version: 2.3

Christmas Grab Bag

I downloaded this to use for our annual family Christmas grab bag. It works great. The only problem I encountered was that some of the matches where the same (same name picked same name) so I had to mix them up a couple of times to get it so everyone had someone different to buy a gift for. But, it works great!!

Version: 2.3

The Hat

Successfully did the job I needed - to shuffle a Secret Santa list.

Version: 2.3

Other similar software?

Does anyone know of software that is similar to the hat, but only selects one name from the list rather than supply an ordered list?
Welcome all feedback.

Version: 2.3

I like it

This program is great for randomizing. I'd use it whenever there was a need.

Version: 2.3

The Hat

As a classroom teacher the hat is an excellent resource. I was actually ploughing through the web to find a program that would give me just one random name from a list when I found the hat. I use the program for selecting a pupil to answer a question. Advances that I would like would be for the program to select a single random name then disgard this name for the next selection automatically. Ideally you could chose the number of pupils that you want to select, so upto six random pupils can be choosen at any one time. Another advancement would be perhaps a fancy skin or graphic to go with the program. This would make the Hat perfect as a pupil selection tool.
Many thanks, the program is fantastic as it is.
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Version: 2.3

It works as advertised

It works pretty much exactly as it says it does, could not ask for more!

Version: 2.3

The Hat

The Hat was useful at first. However, quickly I found I couldn't use it. There was an error that prevented me from running it after just a few minutes.

I'm sure it is a fine project, but I couldn't make it work for me.

Version: 2.3

New version no different.

I downloaded the new version (1. 6) and have found no differences to the previous version. I could not find the extra effects that were listed on the website.

Also, the program still does not provide the option of just selecting one name randomly rather than the list of names. This would be of greater benefit if it was an option to the already existing great product.

As a teacher, this randomly generated list allows the task of selecting students for oral presentations.

Version: 2.3

Not quite what I was looking for.

I was trying to set up a secret santa sort of thing that would send an email to each person telling them whom they were supposed to buy gifts. I wanted to participate as well but this program shows me all the people and who they would be purchasing for so it would ruin the secret for me. I still think the program is nice, but I won't use it often enough for it to take up space on my computer.

hi. you might try my other program written especially for that next year: GiftWiz. More info at http://www.harmonyhollow.net/giftwiz.shtml

Version: 2.3

Fun, easy and the coolest thing ever!!!!

I needed this for family reunion activities. This is just amazing and the interface is cute and fun. I had guests in my house and had top pick someone to do a task and then I pulled The Hat to pick the person. My daughter exclaimed full of surprise: You got The Hat??? She said her teacher uses it to choose kids to to stuff in class and they hate it but they love it at the same time... hehe. I LOVE IT!!!!!

Version: 2.3

Great wee piece of software

excellent program, so easy to use.
The Hat is just what it is, I've used it for work, where we run meat raffles, put all the names in, shuffle the order of winners, and everyone sees it as a totally random selection of names, again, great wee program, thanks heaps guys.

Version: 2.3

Great App

I'm very impressed. This application is just what I needed for my group to randomly assign a covered parking space each month to one person. Here in Tucson where it gets very hot in the summer this is a big perk.

Dave Boskee

Version: 2.3

For my club

I'll be using this to draw names from a hat for a non-profit club. I like the simple UI to add names, but it would be nice to be able to import lists (ie from excel). Different UI's like hat, slot machine and playing cards would be a nice feature. I'll be showing and telling everyone. Thanks.

John

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