Re: Transparent browser widgets?

On Mon, May 15, 2017 at 12:03 PM, Mark Waddingham via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 2017-05-15 16:43, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode wrote: > >> Any chance we'll see the ability to play audio and video at all in >> Linux restored? >> > > I'm not quite sure what

Re: Another Stupid Question

Or accessing databases without worrying about local drivers being installed. On May 13, 2017 1:48 PM, "Richard Gaskin via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Richmond Mathewson wrote: > > > What is the point of LiveCode server and how > > can it be used? > > LC Server is a

Re: ANN: new team member

on babyStartup set babysFather to "Ali Loyd" -- write to permanent memory if unconditional = true then put "love" into tForeverAndAlways end if end babyStartup On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 1:08 PM, Bob Sneidar via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Wait!

Re: Calling a livecode executable -ui from LC server and get back a result.

Have you considered running a faceless Desktop app as a service, having it watch for a socket message, or a file, or even clipboard content to signal it to do something. You could keep an account signed in with an app running -with-or-without a UI. ~Roger On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 6:48 AM, Malte

Re: Creating apps directly on mobile devices

Build it and they will come... er, download it. :) On Apr 29, 2017 7:25 PM, "Alejandro Tejada via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > In other message threads, I have asked about a > LiveCode Features Demo for mobile platforms. > > This APP/APK Demo would allows to test >

Re: Community Coding Standards, Naming Conventions, Best Practice in LiveCode Script for community contribution work

i and j are about as far as I go with nested repeats. Although sometimes I further process the resulting tEmpList in yet another repeat loop. It helps me to follow my own code if I can produce a list with modifications, and put tEmpList (into msg) before proceeding with more processing. Personal

Re: on tabKey - what field contains the blinking curser?

dfield end doSelect On 4/26/17 7:21 PM, Roger Eller via use-livecode wrote: > When I tab to the next field, I want to select after the field content, or > in other words place the blinking bar at the end of whatever is already > there. By default, it is placing it in front of the field c

Re: on tabKey - what field contains the blinking curser?

use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 4/26/17 3:58 PM, Roger Eller via use-livecode wrote: > >> How do I discover the name of the field which has received focus (blinking >> edit bar cursor) when the tabKey is pressed? >> > > One way: > > on openfield > put

Re: on tabKey - what field contains the blinking curser?

Thank you, Tom! On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 5:18 PM, tbodine via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > One way... > > if the focusedObject begins with "field" then > put the focusedObject into tActiveField > end if > > Tom B. > > > > -- > View this message in context:

on tabKey - what field contains the blinking curser?

How do I discover the name of the field which has received focus (blinking edit bar cursor) when the tabKey is pressed? ~Roger ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your

Re: Make numberFormat even better

I wouldn't even be here if not for my introduction to English-like syntax via HyperCard 25+ years ago. My apparently "not very useful work" over the past 25 years while benefiting from that very same "less complex" syntax has kept me employed, my family clothed and fed, a roof over our heads, and

Re: Make numberFormat even better

+1 And if you must introduce a arguably newer/better term, please make its syntax more English-like and less code-like. This _is_ LiveCode. Cryptic is for those other languages. /2_cents ~Roger On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 10:11 AM, Rick Harrison via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com>

Re: Stupid Q No 999: mergeBLE

> >>> " All of the addons have full documentation making it a joy to use them >>> in >>> your app." >>> >>> Well I am unfortunately missing 2 things: "full" documentation (extremely >>> minimal in the LC Do

Re: Stupid Q No 999: mergeBLE

Have you looked at the mergBLE commands in the LC dictionary? mergBLEConnectPeripheral pUUID Monte will likely have the answers you seek. ~Roger On Sun, Apr 23, 2017 at 6:38 AM, Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > So, here I am with Livecode 8.1.3

Re: mergEXT

robot's MAC address. > > BLE Reader gave me the MAC Address. > > Bluetooth Monitor listed classes: 7936, 7936, 1f00 and a very long > SerialPort Service > which may be a UUID (?): 1101--1000-8000-00805f9b34fb > > nRF Toolbox for BLR seemed overly complex. > >

Re: mergEXT

If you (or someone you know or work with) have an Android phone or tablet, try this app. It will scan for nearby bluetooth devices and provide a plethora of info (including UUID) about the devices. It even sees Monte's "Hello World" broadcast from LiveCode when you open his MergBLE sample stack.

Re: AW: vertical text?

This is really the first mention I've seen of the resource requirements of certain widgets. Assuming that overhead is minimal just because it is so darn easy to add to a stack will be our downfall. :) ~Roger On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode <

Re: AW: vertical text?

That's nice, but text angle should come as standard a field property (in my opinion). There are many use cases for field labels or table headers to sit on an angle for screen space consideration. ~Roger On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 11:25 AM, Paul Richards via use-livecode <

Re: mergEXT

com> wrote: > I must be really stupid . . . but . . . > > How do I use mergBLE to get a simple list of BlueTooth devices in a > listField? > > Richmond. > > > > On 4/12/17 4:08 pm, Roger Eller via use-livecode wrote: > >> That looks really cool

Re: mergEXT

nterface that > one has to pay $50 for that stinks. > > Richmond. > > > On 4/12/17 3:58 pm, Roger Eller via use-livecode wrote: > >> Robot? >> >> >> On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 8:57 AM, Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode < >> use-livecode@lists.runr

Re: mergEXT

Robot? On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 8:57 AM, Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > OK: now for the goofy questions . . . . > > 1. How do I find my robot's pUUID on a Mac? > > > Richmond. > > ___ use-livecode mailing

Re: mergMicrophone - audio format suitable for Windows playback?

Any add-on in the merg suite is likely to only use Apple centric formats. I would let Windows PPT convert the audio, then if playback is suitable on both platforms, distribute the converted file. On Apr 11, 2017 2:53 AM, "Terry Judd via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > I’m

Re: Mysterious customer

Is it possible that "Artie" has his display set to a lower resolution to compensate for vision impairment? ~Roger On Tue, Apr 4, 2017 at 6:49 AM, Richmond via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > I pumped out a 32-bit Mac standalone from my Char Ref stack and > > released it

Re: Single File Deploy on Windows?

Can an empty file placeholder be created within preOpenStack, then extract the real DLL when it is really needed? On Apr 3, 2017 6:34 PM, "Dan Friedman via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > So, I deliver a single file for my LC standalones on Windows. Any > required DLLs

Re: within and scaleFactor

Also the content of option menus remain at 1X scale even though everything else has increased in size. #thatsabug ~Roger On Apr 1, 2017 3:17 PM, "Dan Friedman via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > I call this a bug, would you? > > If the scaleFactor of stack “myStack” is

Re: Overlaying on video

Will there be a similar capability to allow objects (buttons and fields) to overlay a browser widget, which might also be displaying a video? I believe there is a need to make this possible for any situation. ~Roger On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 8:47 AM, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode <

Re: nabble babble

com> wrote: > On 3/24/17 12:19 PM, Roger Eller via use-livecode wrote: > >> I have always used "the mail archive" site as my X-Talk Time Machine. >> > > How do you search? I've never found a good way to do that in the > "official" archiv

Re: nabble babble

I have always used "the mail archive" site as my X-Talk Time Machine. LIVECODE https://www.mail-archive.com/use-livecode@lists.runrev.com/ REVOLUTION https://www.mail-archive.com/use-revolution@lists.runrev.com/ METACARD https://www.mail-archive.com/metacard@lists.runrev.com/ ~Roger On Fri,

Re: [ANN] tinyDictionary

Outstanding! Much better than the built-in webpage-like dictionary. Great job! On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 10:37 AM, BNig via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > I uploaded a compact version of the dictionaries for LC 8.1 and up to > Livecodeshare > >

Re: Producing a list of duplicates

You will find that and SO MUCH MORE in the incredible resource MASTER LIBRARY, by Michael Doub. https://www.dropbox.com/s/3wpwn3hfbmpl7sk/MasterLibrary.livecode?dl=0 ~Roger On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 7:41 AM, Skip Kimpel via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Anybody have a

Re: (off) dropbox down

Or maybe THIS had some complications they were working through. I received an email from Dropbox that said: "This is a reminder that your Public folder links will become inactive on *March 15*. On that date, your Public folder will become a standard Dropbox folder, and your files will remain

Re: Download LC Community: trapped

It's a matter of forced consent, not necessarily about the intended use of your email address. I get it, and I agree that it should not be required. ~Roger On Fri, Mar 10, 2017 at 12:13 PM, Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Indeed; but now this is

Re: Download LC Community: trapped.

On Mar 9, 2017 5:26 PM, "Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Asking for an e-mail address is a small thing to ask for. > > But _forcing_, rather than _asking_, isn't quite the same thing. > > Personal blether starts now --- > > I don't feel

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-5

+1 On Mar 8, 2017 7:42 PM, "Andre Garzia via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 5:12 PM, Mike Kerner via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > Besides, this is not > > debugging, this is remote debugging, and if anything screams

Re: "ouch: the beginning of the end"

So... Why not convert the forms to high-res (300+ dpi) PNG or JPEG as Mark suggests as one of the many options, and overlay LiveCode fields to create an app for filling the form? Once filled in, merge the high-res image with the collected field data into a fresh new PDF generated via the Quartum

Re: Remote debugger

Where can the new version be found? Is this page still maintained? http://mergext.com/plugins/mergdeploy/ On Mon, Mar 6, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Monte Goulding via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > On 7 Mar 2017, at 4:01 am, Mike Kerner via use-livecode < >

Re: Dragging widgets

On Mar 2, 2017 3:08 AM, "Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Is menu driven scripting really programming? (500-900 words, on my desk by Monday). > > Why do I feel that menu driven scripting is like driving an automatic car (last time I drove one > of

Re: Anyone doing a LiveCode Community Chat Bot? Wondering

I am very interested in AI bots. It would be really cool to use LiveCode to interface with the Google Home, or Amazon Echo API. Through kickstarter, I have supported the DashBot in hopes that it's core OS can run apps made with LiveCode. I don't have it yet, but I am hoping it has Android

Re: Image Manipulation by javascript/HTML5 using a widget

Sounds very cool! Where is the download link? On Tue, Feb 28, 2017 at 4:53 PM, hh via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > There is a new sample stack by Jonathan Lynch called > "Browser Widget Image Manipulator". > This name could lead to underestimate a bit this

Re: Script Editor fixable? (was: Configuring a Sublime Text project to notify LiveCode IDE about updates to script only stacks)

t I'm hoping > that with a few of these little projects started we're picking it up... > > On Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM, Roger Eller via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > On Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 10:47 AM, Roger Eller < > roger.e.el...@se

Re: Script Editor fixable? (was: Configuring a Sublime Text project to notify LiveCode IDE about updates to script only stacks)

On Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 10:47 AM, Roger Eller wrote: > On Feb 25, 2017 9:21 AM, "Mike Kerner via use-livecode" < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > > All I did was plant the thought, and Bernd went nuts with it. Welcome to > > management. Where's my big

Re: Script Editor fixable? (was: Configuring a Sublime Text project to notify LiveCode IDE about updates to script only stacks)

On Feb 25, 2017 9:21 AM, "Mike Kerner via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > All I did was plant the thought, and Bernd went nuts with it. Welcome to > management. Where's my big paycheck and pin stripes? > Anyway, we have been raly slow as

Re: Remote debugger

But if you wanted to continue developing an alternative way of remote debugging, the open-source LC users would love you. :) On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 2:48 PM, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 2/24/17 2:36 AM, Monte Goulding via use-livecode wrote: >

Re: Script Editor fixable? (was: Configuring a Sublime Text project to notify LiveCode IDE about updates to script only stacks)

And if for #5, if I just want to keep using the LC built-in editor because I am comfortable using it, then I would hope it still exists. I guess like metacard, it would branch into it's own open-source thing, maintained by those who want it. On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 9:07 AM, Mike Kerner via

Re: Reveal in Find on Windows

You get a star for effort. ;-p I tried your handler on Mac and Win, (not currently one of the 50 million Linux users). It opened the folder but did not select (reveal) the file or folder. The start of your command name didn't match the end, but that's okay. Community effort, right? ~Roger

Re: Reveal in Find on Windows

50 Million!!! pffft Well, let's not forget about the Amiga then. I know there are still at least 2, because I still have mine. ;) ~Roger On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode <

Re: Reveal in Find on Windows

m > >> on behalf of use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> > >> OK I studied the doc here: > >> > >> https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/130510/command-line > >> -switches-for-windows-explorer > >> > >>

Re: Script Editor fixable? (was: Configuring a Sublime Text project to notify LiveCode IDE about updates to script only stacks)

I'm fine with a different editor, as long as it is "in the box". I don't want to be forced into adding components from other sites unless I choose to, like plugins, etc. The IDE should install as a complete thing (editor included). 2 cents. ~Roger On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 11:16 AM, Richard

Re: Reveal in Find on Windows

get shell (”explorer.exe /select,c:\windows\system32\selected_file.txt") Source: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/29970897/cmd-file-tasks-open-directory-and-select-file ~Roger On Feb 21, 2017 10:43 PM, "Sannyasin Brahmanathaswami via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: for

Re: Script Editor fixable? (was: Configuring a Sublime Text project to notify LiveCode IDE about updates to script only stacks)

I'm not what you would call a power user, nor do I need an editor that handles multiple languages and syntax coloring variations. I like the truly integrated LC editor just fine. It is great to see users providing options for those who need more than that. ~Roger On Feb 21, 2017 9:28 PM,

[OT] DevDocs.io doesn't have "LiveCode"

This is another place where LiveCode could receive some great exposure, if represented. A great resource for many language API docs in one convenient location. https://devdocs.io/ ~Roger ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com

Re: LC-Magick Collection

*FOUND IT:* TracingBN_0_3.livecode.zip and sample files: images with transparency.zip At the bottom of this thread:

Re: Mobile library for barcodes?

e the image (on > ios), so I am not sure why you would then have a separate JS library > attempt to read it, since AV also includes a BC interpretation component. > > On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 9:13 PM, Roger Eller via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >

Re: LC-Magick Collection

There is a dedicated tracing stack somewhere on the LC forum. I think it was made about a year ago, maybe longer. ~Roger On Feb 1, 2017 2:37 AM, "hh via use-livecode" wrote: > Tracing all opaque parts of a picture with transparency, not only the > outline, is

Re: LC-Magick Collection

I think your stack that traces the outlines of a multicolor PNG into polygon shapes would be a fabulous addition to this image tool collection. ~Roger On Jan 31, 2017 6:23 PM, "hh via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Added today #6: Bilinear Perspective Image Distortion >

Re: Mobile library for barcodes?

When a question about what's available for "mobile" is raised, I always read it as "android, iOS, and maybe even Windows-mobile". I never purchaced the full merg-suite because it doesn't fully support all of LiveCodes mobile platforms. I do have mergZXing because it works on Android. It

Re: Mobile library for barcodes?

This? http://mergext.com/home/mergzxing/ or http://splash21.com/sQuiRt.php On Tue, Jan 31, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Devin Asay via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a vague memory that someone had created a barcode library or > extension for mobile. Anybody

Re: OT: Flash tablet

I don't see any downloads on their website. You can contact their support here: http://www.allwinnertech.com/index.php?c=message ~Roger On Tue, Jan 24, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Roger Eller wrote: > Oh, I see what you mean now. That particular model is very hard to find

Re: OT: Flash tablet

Oh, I see what you mean now. That particular model is very hard to find now. When I buy a cheap unknown device, I usually try to get the original ROM while it is new, and save it away for the dreaded day. ~Roger On Tue, Jan 24, 2017 at 4:17 PM, Roger Eller wrote:

Re: OT: Flash tablet

If it were mine, I would try to get a rom from the original manufacturers site, if possible. I found this just by googling... http://mytabletguru.com/allwinner-a33-firmware-and-tool/ ~Roger On Jan 24, 2017 4:04 PM, "Mike Bonner via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: I'm

Re: Boring but important - selling a download product for Windows

If there's a ditch on either side of the road, we can easily get in it. :) ~Roger On Mon, Jan 23, 2017 at 3:39 PM, Graham Samuel via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Actually I do know someone who speaks, more or less, Etruscan. He is an > expert in dead and dying

Re: Boring but important - selling a download product for Windows

I tend to disagree with the consensus to use zip files on Windows. Nothing screams UNPROFESSIONAL more than not having an installer that is standard for the platform you are installing to. ~Roger On Jan 22, 2017 8:06 AM, "Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com>

Re: Engine Performance across Versions

Performance times of a standalone created from each version would be interesting as well. And on each platform... On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 11:14 AM, Curry Kenworthy via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Bob: > >> If you get around to it try one for Save As Standalone

Re: Nightly Builds

Here it is: Nightly Builds discussion On Wed, Jan 18, 2017 at 12:41 PM, Roger Eller wrote: > Just a few days ago, nightly builds were being discussed. Some thought it > would take too long

Re: Nightly Builds

Just a few days ago, nightly builds were being discussed. Some thought it would take too long to automate the process enough to provide nightly builds. Monte chimed in with the fact that nightly builds are already automated, but are not published to everyone. I think he said they were available

Re: Help: Odd menu behavior under LC6.7.11 on OSX

6.7.5 is my poison of choice. 8.x gives an error when it opens. Bug was reported several times, but it's still there, even in the latest. Also, my Windows applications are tightly spaced in the UI department, and 8.x text spacing goes crazy. It would take a lot of time to go through everything

Re: I'm a stupid GIT

On Jan 7, 2017 4:01 PM, "Richard Gaskin via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Malte Brill wrote: > > > I also am a stupid GIT. Way over my head. That said - can’t this be > > somehow automated so that one could download nightly builds? > > While nightly builds can be a good

Re: Kindle fire apps?

My wife has a Kindle Fire HD, and if I remember correctly, she can install apps from the Google Play Store, but has to access it from the website rather than an app. https://play.google.com/store/apps ~Roger On Thu, Jan 5, 2017 at 1:08 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode <

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