Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-09 Thread Bob Sneidar via use-livecode
Depends on what you mean. On my phone I can put someone on hold, then call someone else and have them join the conversation. Or I can call a telephone number at a scheduled time and so does everyone else in the call, and a server of sorts on the Interwebs connects us all together. My point is

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-09 Thread Stephen Barncard via use-livecode
Teleconferencing is NOT a telephone function. -- Stephen Barncard - Sebastopol Ca. USA - mixstream.org On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 7:54 AM, Bob Sneidar via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Teleconferencing is a phone function, not a web or file server. The > agreement with the

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-09 Thread Bob Sneidar via use-livecode
Teleconferencing is a phone function, not a web or file server. The agreement with the ISP is that you do not try to run a business grade server out of your home without paying for a business grade internet connection. I do not think they necessarily are monitoring your traffic to try to catch

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-07 Thread Jerry Jensen via use-livecode
Yes, my slow download was via the auto updater. .Jerry > On Apr 7, 2018, at 12:15 AM, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode > wrote: > > Thanks for the update Ron. I confirm the auto updater is slower compared to > a direct download from the downloads page. I'll

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-07 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
I'm sorry, I missed the point about using LiveCode's built-in upgrade download capacity when I reported that it took me about 3 minutes to download LC 9.0. The reason I missed the point was that I have used the in-built upgrade system exactly once (on a Mac) and the whole thing was such a

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-07 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Thanks for the update Ron. I confirm the auto updater is slower compared to a direct download from the downloads page. I'll file a bug so as we investigate further. Best, Panos On Sat, Apr 7, 2018, 04:12 Ron Metzker wrote: > Hi Panos, > > I updated my two Macs today with

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-06 Thread Ron Metzker via use-livecode
Hi Panos, I updated my two Macs today with LiveCode 9.0.0. Unfortunately I also had a very slow download on both. I have a very fast internet connection. I dowloaded them from within LiveCode by doing an update. After I had downloaded them, I tried to see what the problem was. I did a test

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-06 Thread Stephen Barncard via use-livecode
Teleconferencing and working from home has changed these dynamics. At what point does a teleconference with 5 people not 'look' like a "server" to the ISP? -- Stephen Barncard - Sebastopol Ca. USA - mixstream.org On Fri, Apr 6, 2018 at 8:28 AM, Bob Sneidar via use-livecode <

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-06 Thread Bob Sneidar via use-livecode
It means that you probably have a 10/10 (up down) internet connection. You are getting the bandwidth reported, which is theoretically what is currently left after everything else currently sending and receiving on that link. If you don't have anything being served up, I'd be concerned about

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-05 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
Over 'here' in "naughty" Bulgaria where I have the cheapest internet package available I found that LC 9.0 for Linux took 3 minutes to download . . . and that was absolutely fine. Ookla says that my download rate is 10.78 Mbps and my upload rate is 6.28 Mbps, which is super because I don't

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-05 Thread Bob Sneidar via use-livecode
An internet speed test is the only reliable way to determine your actual ISP bandwidth at any given moment, and that only after making sure your local area network is not actively downloading or uploading anything, or at least anything significant. Throughput from a source can only tell you how

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-05 Thread Lagi Pittas via use-livecode
Hi Mark, I didn't think I was going to get it coming down in 20 seconds - only that what I have paid for and was getting for at least 3 months has gone down by from 190 to 40 MBits. It does mean though I can download from multiple sites at the same time without slowing down at the higher speed -

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-05 Thread Mark Talluto via use-livecode
It is true that you paid for a 190Mbit connection. Not all servers will be able to saturate that size of a pipe. The amount a service can pump out will be based on many factors like level of network activity at that moment, health of the hops between you and the server, general network traffic

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-05 Thread Lagi Pittas via use-livecode
Hi I downloaded it in about 2 minutes - at 40MBits/s download . Which prompted me to check the speed. When I upgraded and paid extra it was 190MBits/s, so they are cheating me - need to find time to phone the ~@"£$ up and listen to some Chamber Musaq Lagi On 3 April 2018 at 14:01,

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Paul Dupuis via use-livecode
Okay, it has been so long since i used the backdrop, I forgot where to turn it off! Backdrop all okay now. And, it is still the case that if I associate LC files to another version (like 6.7.11 or 8.1.9) and then launch LC9 the Splash stays on if I say no to the association request. Thank you

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
@Paul ok this might be useful (the fact that clicking "yes" in the associations dialog causes the splash to hide as expected in subsequent launches) You are getting the gray backdrop as this is the default after clearing the Prefs. You can change that by unchecking "View"-> "Backdrop" in the LC

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Paul Dupuis via use-livecode
On 4/4/2018 1:51 PM, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: > @Peter > One more thing to try before filing a bug report: > > 1. Clear Prefs again > 2. Open LC, you should see the revFileAssociation dialog ("LiveCode files > are not currently associated with this version. Would you like to make

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 04/04/2018 11:32 AM, Jerry Jensen via use-livecode wrote: On Apr 4, 2018, at 10:35 AM, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode wrote: @Peter Bogdanoff bogdanoff: Yesterday it took me 3-4 hours to download LC 9. I’m in California. Good to know I'm not the only

RE: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Ralph DiMola via use-livecode
...@lists.runrev.com] On Behalf Of Peter Bogdanoff via use-livecode Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2018 12:57 PM To: How to use LiveCode Cc: Peter Bogdanoff Subject: Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 Yesterday it took me 3-4 hours to download LC 9. I’m in California. Peter Bogdanoff

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Jerry Jensen via use-livecode
> On Apr 4, 2018, at 10:35 AM, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode > wrote: > > @Peter Bogdanoff bogdanoff: > > Yesterday it took me 3-4 hours to download LC 9. I’m in California. > > Good to know I'm not the only one. Thanks. > Me too in California. I don’t know

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
@Peter One more thing to try before filing a bug report: 1. Clear Prefs again 2. Open LC, you should see the revFileAssociation dialog ("LiveCode files are not currently associated with this version. Would you like to make this association?") 3. Choose "Yes" Does the splash screen close after

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Richard Gaskin via use-livecode
@Peter Bogdanoff bogdanoff: > Yesterday it took me 3-4 hours to download LC 9. I’m in California. Good to know I'm not the only one. Thanks. @Panos: > Do you still experience slow download speed? I had no problem > yesterday from my home internet connection Thanks for asking. Yes, and it's

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Paul Dupuis via use-livecode
So I removed all LC preferences files which included: livecode.rev livecode7.rev revPreferences.rev that were in the C:/Users/your_user_name/AppData/Roaming/RunRev/Preferences/ folder and started LC9 and the splash screen with the LC9 logo still is stuck visible and will not go away until I show

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Peter Bogdanoff via use-livecode
Yesterday it took me 3-4 hours to download LC 9. I’m in California. Peter Bogdanoff > On Apr 4, 2018, at 6:20 AM, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode > wrote: > > @Paul > > The Prefs are in: > > C:/Users/your_user_name/AppData/Roaming/RunRev/Preferences/

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
@Paul The Prefs are in: C:/Users/your_user_name/AppData/Roaming/RunRev/Preferences/ folder You should see one or two files there: livecode.rev --> Prefs for LiveCode versions < 7 livecode7.rev --> Prefs for LiveCode 7, 8 and 9 Delete *both* of these files. and make sure you first quit LC,

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-04 Thread Paul Dupuis via use-livecode
On 4/3/2018 11:35 AM, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: > @Paul > > RE the splash screen not going away, I have occasionally seen it in other > LC versions on Windows only in the past. If I remember correctly, it was > fixed once I deleted the LC Prefs. > Okay, here is a very newbie

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
Lovely! Richmond. On 3/4/2018 11:17 pm, Ali Lloyd via use-livecode wrote: Besides having most people busy on getting 9.0 out, it made sense to delay 8.1.10 a little more so we could get the Xcode/iOS update in there. It's next on the agenda! On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 6:38 PM Richmond Mathewson

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Ali Lloyd via use-livecode
Besides having most people busy on getting 9.0 out, it made sense to delay 8.1.10 a little more so we could get the Xcode/iOS update in there. It's next on the agenda! On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 6:38 PM Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > And, what about the

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Richard Gaskin via use-livecode
Thanks, Panos. Very exciting news. I've noticed in recent weeks that download speeds from downloads.livecode.com have become very slow. Builds that used to take just a couple minutes now take hours. My ISP isn't the best, but I haven't seen slow downloads like that anywhere else. Is

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
And, what about the much vaunted 8.1.10 which is supposed to have several bug-fixes that I am hanging around for? Richmond. On 3/4/2018 6:20 pm, Paul Dupuis via use-livecode wrote: I assume with the release of LC 9.0.0 that there will not be a release version of LC 8.2.0? Is this the case? It

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
Congratulations! Now let's "Heigh-Ho" over to my Linux box and see if we can . . . Love, Richmond. On 3/4/2018 4:01 pm, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: Dear list members, LiveCode 9.0.0 is out, read all about it here:

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Mike Kerner via use-livecode
I had this problem with RC1. I had to delete my lc prefs file. On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 11:26 AM, Paul Dupuis via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Also, the LC9 splash dialog/pane/whatever does not go away either by > clicking on it or after the menu and tool palette

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
@Paul RE the splash screen not going away, I have occasionally seen it in other LC versions on Windows only in the past. If I remember correctly, it was fixed once I deleted the LC Prefs. RE 8.2.0, there will be no other LC 8.2 releases, since all the features and bug fixes of LC 8.2.x are now

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Paul Dupuis via use-livecode
Also, the LC9 splash dialog/pane/whatever does not go away either by clicking on it or after the menu and tool palette appears. Anyone else seeing this? ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe,

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Paul Dupuis via use-livecode
I assume with the release of LC 9.0.0 that there will not be a release version of LC 8.2.0? Is this the case? It makes sense, but I am just looking to confirm whether this has been confirmed by the Mothership. ___ use-livecode mailing list

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Ah sorry about that! I'll file a bug report so as to make sure this is resolved in the next release :) For reference, this is what it is supposed to say: - # Additional forms of create command Create in now works correctly You can now create in as well as in -

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread Klaus major-k via use-livecode
Hi Panos, > Am 03.04.2018 um 15:01 schrieb panagiotis merakos via use-livecode > : > > Dear list members, > > LiveCode 9.0.0 is out, read all about it here: > https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=8404b344b09103bf489dd8a9a=c574bcb9b3 cool, thanks! But the

[ANN] Release 9.0.0

2018-04-03 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Dear list members, LiveCode 9.0.0 is out, read all about it here: https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=8404b344b09103bf489dd8a9a=c574bcb9b3 Have fun! The LiveCode Team -- ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-26 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
Um: thanks for the "recipe" for running 9.0.0 dp 11, although I do hope that that will be sorted out before the stable release. Richmond. On 26/12/17 10:58 pm, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: Hi Richmond, What you see is a duplicate of bug 16848 (

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-26 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Hi Richmond, What you see is a duplicate of bug 16848 ( http://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=16848), which is not supposed to be fixed in 9.0 DP-11. It affects Linux installations with specific locale settings, and it should be fixed if you applied the workaround described in comment 81 of

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-26 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
Wonkiness on Linux, I'm afraid. Bug 20805 Perhaps it would be a good idea if other Linux users had a look at this as well. My rmain Linux rig: Xubuntu 17.10 64-bit. If I find the time I'll "have a go" on a 32-bit machine I've got running MX Linux tomorrow. Richmond.

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-26 Thread Bob Sneidar via use-livecode
The new beta will optionally use berrilium spheres. Bob S > On Dec 22, 2017, at 17:22 , Mark Wieder via use-livecode > wrote: > > On 12/22/2017 04:51 PM, Dr. Hawkins via use-livecode wrote: > >> !!! >> I dunno about the rest of you, but *I* am not going near

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 12/22/2017 04:51 PM, Dr. Hawkins via use-livecode wrote: !!! I dunno about the rest of you, but *I* am not going near any teleport that isn't even beta yet! If I need to be in another region, I'll go the old fashioned way, not jut try to set my properties . . .. ...all right, but you'll

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Dr. Hawkins via use-livecode
On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 2:12 PM, Jim Lambert via use-livecode wrote: > For anyone playing with the new MAP widget, the dictionary entry for > regionChanged states: !!! I dunno about the rest of you, but *I* am not going near any teleport that isn't even beta

RE: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Ralph DiMola via use-livecode
To: How to use LiveCode Cc: panagiotis merakos Subject: Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11 Indeed, I had this issue on a native windows 7 machine. The issue was fixed once I uninstalled (by running the setup.exe file) and then reinstalling. Best, Panos On Dec 22, 2017 22:43, "Ali Lloyd via use-liv

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Indeed, I had this issue on a native windows 7 machine. The issue was fixed once I uninstalled (by running the setup.exe file) and then reinstalling. Best, Panos On Dec 22, 2017 22:43, "Ali Lloyd via use-livecode" < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Try uninstalling and reinstalling. I

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Ali Lloyd via use-livecode
Try uninstalling and reinstalling. I believe Panos ran into this in testing at some point last week but was unable to replicate On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 10:37 PM Ralph DiMola via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > I was trying to replicate J Gay's Android build error I ran

RE: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Ralph DiMola via use-livecode
I was trying to replicate J Gay's Android build error I ran into a roadblock. I can't launch on Win 10 build 1709 on a VM. The splash hangs at "Loading Libraries". I dumped all mu Plug-Ins and nuked the prefs, disabled AV SW, ran as administrator but still no joy. Any ideas before a get a QCC

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Jim Lambert via use-livecode
Nice release! For anyone playing with the new MAP widget, the dictionary entry for regionChanged states: on regionChanged UpdateCoordinateDisplay the centerCoordinate of the target end regionChanged command UpdateCoordinateDisplay pCenter put item 1 of pCenter into field "latitude"

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Mike Kerner via use-livecode
I know you can. I'm not really worried about the space. On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 3:58 PM, Ali Lloyd via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Another thing you can do in this DP is hide individual widgets from the > tools palette from the extension manager, should you wish. > >

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Ali Lloyd via use-livecode
Another thing you can do in this DP is hide individual widgets from the tools palette from the extension manager, should you wish. On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 8:13 PM Mike Kerner via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > cool! that'll give me more space in my tools palette for all

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Mike Kerner via use-livecode
cool! that'll give me more space in my tools palette for all the widgets I'll be able to download from the widget store On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 2:38 PM, Tom Glod via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > the good news is i ran my stack and i make EXTENSIVE use of the >

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Tom Glod via use-livecode
the good news is i ran my stack and i make EXTENSIVE use of the datagrid...everything looked fine and worked as expected.. maybe its just me but it feels snappier scrolling on the desktop.. but i could be imagining it though. I'm going to do some optimizing and testing on my own use

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread AndyP via use-livecode
Fantastic release .. what a great Christmas prezzy! Looking forward to trying out all the new features. All the elves at the LiveCode Santa cabin must have worked really hard to get this out to us before the holidays so a BIG thank you to all the team for all their efforts over the past year.

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Dave Kilroy via use-livecode
Thank you all LiveCode workers - Merry Christmas to you all Kind regards Dave ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences:

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Ali Lloyd via use-livecode
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Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
ist. > >> > >> Ralph DiMola > >> IT Director > >> Evergreen Information Services > >> rdim...@evergreeninfo.net > >> > >> -Original Message- > >> From: use-livecode [mailto:use-livecode-boun...@lists.runrev.com] On &g

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Mike Kerner via use-livecode
eninfo.net >> >> -Original Message- >> From: use-livecode [mailto:use-livecode-boun...@lists.runrev.com] On >> Behalf Of panagiotis merakos via use-livecode >> Sent: Friday, December 22, 2017 9:31 AM >> To: How to use LiveCode >> Cc: panagiotis mer

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Mike Kerner via use-livecode
ormation Services > rdim...@evergreeninfo.net > > -Original Message- > From: use-livecode [mailto:use-livecode-boun...@lists.runrev.com] On > Behalf Of panagiotis merakos via use-livecode > Sent: Friday, December 22, 2017 9:31 AM > To: How to use LiveCode > Cc: panagiotis merak

RE: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Ralph DiMola via use-livecode
: panagiotis merakos Subject: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11 Dear list members, We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-11. Developer Preview Release = Warning: this is not a stable release. Please ensure that you back up your stacks before testing them

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread J. Landman Gay via use-livecode
Amazing, fabulous! There's something for everyone in there and this really is a marvelous gift. Thank you so much team, you're the best. An Android toast to you all! -- Jacqueline Landman Gay | jac...@hyperactivesw.com HyperActive Software |

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Tom Glod via use-livecode
congrats...huge milestone...can't wait for a stable release so i can use it with my projecti will test through and give feedback. is there a timeframe for a non dp or rc 9.0 release? great job livecode team. On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 10:23 AM, Martin Koob via use-livecode <

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread Martin Koob via use-livecode
Congratulations and thanks to the whole LiveCode team on getting this release out before the holidays! You deserve a good rest over the holidays. Best to all of you and your families. Martin -- Sent from: http://runtime-revolution.278305.n4.nabble.com/Revolution-User-f278306.html

[ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-11

2017-12-22 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Dear list members, We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-11. Developer Preview Release = Warning: this is not a stable release. Please ensure that you back up your stacks before testing them. Getting the Release === You can get the

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-10

2017-10-24 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
@Jacque If you uncheck "Script Debug Mode", the Remote Debugger will not be included in the standalone when you use the "Test" button Best, Panos -- On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 9:37 PM, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 10/23/17 6:20 AM, panagiotis

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-10

2017-10-24 Thread J. Landman Gay via use-livecode
On 10/23/17 6:20 AM, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-10 comes with 27 bugfixes. Monte, where is the Romote Debugging toggle? Is it tied to Debug Mode? -- Jacqueline Landman Gay | jac...@hyperactivesw.com HyperActive Software |

[ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-10

2017-10-23 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Dear list members, We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-10. Developer Preview Release = Warning: this is not a stable release. Please ensure that you back up your stacks before testing them. Getting the Release === You can get the

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-9

2017-09-26 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Hi Till, We have not received any reports about missing Dictionary in LC 9.0.0 DP-9 on OSX. Not sure why you see that issue. I would suggest you delete and reinstall LC 9.0.0 DP-9. Please let us know if this fixed the issue for you. Best, Panos -- PS: Just to double-check, you do have enough

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-9

2017-09-26 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
I get the dictionary in this version. Bill P > On Sep 26, 2017, at 7:09 AM, Till Bandi wrote: > > Hi Panos > > the dictionary is again missing > > the recipes you proposed in your mail of june 21st do not work (there is no > „/Users//Library/Application

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-9

2017-09-22 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Hi Richard, My bad, this feature should have been phrased more clearly. Essentially, this is about the ability to support libURL syntax in an HTML5 standalone, such as `put ULR .. ` and `get URL ..`. This is the PR: https://github.com/livecode/livecode/pull/5751/files You can see the changes in

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-9

2017-09-22 Thread Richard Gaskin via use-livecode
panagiotis merakos wrote: > We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-9. Thanks, Panos. It's looking good in my early work with it this morning. > - A liburl driver has been added that implements the liburl handlers > for http(s) urls. The driver calls javascript functions

[ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-9

2017-09-22 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Dear list members, We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-9. Developer Preview Release = Warning: this is not a stable release. Please ensure that you back up your stacks before testing them. Getting the Release === You can get the

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-20 Thread Bob Sneidar via use-livecode
Monkey Patching. I like that. Is that a reference to the Scopes Monkey trial? Just as an aside, I heard a brilliant professor once provide the most excellent challenge to the Monkeys on Typewriters illustration I have yet heard. He said that the illustration was not true to nature because the

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-18 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 07/18/2017 06:46 AM, Bob Hall via use-livecode wrote: I’ve had the completion capability on my local dev environment for a couple of years via a plugin that I wrote. I wrestled with these same problems years ago. I actually find that it is benefitial to have BOTH completion and no

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-18 Thread Bob Hall via use-livecode
I’ve had the completion capability on my local dev environment for a couple of years via a plugin that I wrote. I wrestled with these same problems years ago. I actually find that it is benefitial to have BOTH completion and no completion. Having a setting to change this is combersome. It is an

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-18 Thread Monte Goulding via use-livecode
> On 18 Jul 2017, at 5:59 pm, Mark Waddingham via use-livecode > wrote: > > I think it is worth having a preference for both highlighting and completion > - it serves people's individual tastes, and as long as the preference is > discoverable then it won't add

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-18 Thread Mark Waddingham via use-livecode
On 2017-07-17 23:25, Monte Goulding via use-livecode wrote: Actually it’s quite helpful within strings. Consider a string to be used with the merge function or just the likelihood of wanting a pair of brackets in a string rather than a single one. As for quotes as they are not valid within a

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Monte Goulding via use-livecode
> On 17 Jul 2017, at 11:36 pm, Mark Waddingham via use-livecode > wrote: > > Okay, so having just read the form thread as well... > > There are two things here: > > 1) Bracket highlighting > > 2) Bracket completion > > They should both be preferences. > >

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 07/17/2017 05:33 AM, hh via use-livecode wrote: The following compiles ;-) on shouldn'tYouNotAppear? answer "Just for fun: No." end shouldn'tYouNotAppear? I *do* use "?" trailers in the ruby sense for functions that return boolean values. But double negatives? Eek! -- Mark Wieder

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 07/17/2017 03:41 AM, Mark Waddingham via use-livecode wrote: On Purpose. '{' is not a valid LCS bracket - so it shouldn't be appear outside of strings. I would find "{}" completion *inside* strings very useful in generating json key:value pairs. -- Mark Wieder ahsoftw...@gmail.com

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Mark Waddingham via use-livecode
On 2017-07-17 18:39, Mark Wieder via use-livecode wrote: On 07/17/2017 03:41 AM, Mark Waddingham via use-livecode wrote: Indeed, bracket completion has to ignore content of strings otherwise you can't write stuff like: put ( ")" & "'" ) & ( "'" ) into tVar Without funky things happening.

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 07/17/2017 03:41 AM, Mark Waddingham via use-livecode wrote: Indeed, bracket completion has to ignore content of strings otherwise you can't write stuff like: put ( ")" & "'" ) & ( "'" ) into tVar Without funky things happening. ...and with good reason. I can't think why I would

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Mark Waddingham via use-livecode
On 2017-07-17 14:33, hh via use-livecode wrote: Isn't this more a thing of editing only than of debugging/compiling? The current completions occur also while I am typing inside of a string.. Okay, so having just read the form thread as well... There are two things here: 1) Bracket

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread hh via use-livecode
> Mark Waddingham wrote: > On 2017-07-17 11:05, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: > > @Hermann > > I am not sure if "{}" were left out on purpose or not, I'll ask Monte. > > However, if you want to add them, you have to: > > On Purpose. '{' is not a valid LCS bracket - so it shouldn't be

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Mark Waddingham via use-livecode
On 2017-07-17 11:05, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: @Hermann I am not sure if "{}" were left out on purpose or not, I'll ask Monte. However, if you want to add them, you have to: On Purpose. '{' is not a valid LCS bracket - so it shouldn't be appear outside of strings.

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
@Hermann I am not sure if "{}" were left out on purpose or not, I'll ask Monte. However, if you want to add them, you have to: 0. Open the script of an object (needed for loading the SE behaviors 1. Type in the msg box: edit the script of stack "com.livecode.scripteditor.behavior.editorcommon"

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
Not universally popular: http://forums.livecode.com/viewtopic.php?f=8=29505 Mayhap it could be made an option adjustable in the Script Editor section of the Preferences? Richmond. On 7/17/17 10:59 am, hh via use-livecode wrote: Panos M. wrote: Script Editor: Support for auto completion of

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-17 Thread hh via use-livecode
> Panos M. wrote: > Script Editor: Support for auto completion of square bracket `[`, > parenthesis `(` or double quote `"` is now added. After writing a long script I really like this feature and miss it already in LC 8.1.6. I wonder what's the reason to leave out braces "{}" (may be needed for

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-13 Thread Monte Goulding via use-livecode
> On 14 Jul 2017, at 7:53 am, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode > wrote: > > panagiotis wrote: > > > We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-8. > ... > > - A new HTTPd script library has been added. The HTTP Server > > library can be used to

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-13 Thread Richard Gaskin via use-livecode
panagiotis wrote: > We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-8. ... > - A new HTTPd script library has been added. The HTTP Server > library can be used to receive and respond to HTTP requests > in your application. A very valuable addition. I'm curious about what prompted

[ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-8

2017-07-13 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Dear list members, We are pleased to announce the release of LiveCode 9.0.0 DP-8. Developer Preview Release = Warning: this is not a stable release. Please ensure that you back up your stacks before testing them. Getting the Release === You can get the

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-18 Thread Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode
Well, possibly fascinating from an intellectual point of view, but not much cop when it comes to getting things done. Richmond. On 6/18/17 7:57 am, Sannyasin Brahmanathaswami via use-livecode wrote: Fascinating… I tried upgrading LC server on our Ubuntu web server last year, and it would fail

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-17 Thread Sannyasin Brahmanathaswami via use-livecode
Fascinating… I tried upgrading LC server on our Ubuntu web server last year, and it would fail on some scripts and the only information was exactly that exiting on signal 4 BR On 6/15/17, 9:02 AM, "use-livecode on behalf of Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode"

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-17 Thread Mike Kerner via use-livecode
I second the motion, and I repeat my suggestion that we work on getting a little community-operated crowdfunding operation going to tackle little things like this and pay out rewards to people who do cool stuff. On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 8:12 PM, Mark Wieder via use-livecode <

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-17 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 06/16/2017 10:55 PM, panagiotis merakos via use-livecode wrote: Hi all, This is mentioned in the release announcement: Known issues - The Browser widget can cause hang in the IDE in some Linux distros - see http://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=19658 ... It will

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-16 Thread panagiotis merakos via use-livecode
Hi all, This is mentioned in the release announcement: Known issues - The Browser widget can cause hang in the IDE in some Linux distros - see http://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=19658 ... It will be fixed in DP8. Best, Panos On 17 Jun 2017 04:58, "J. Landman

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-16 Thread J. Landman Gay via use-livecode
On 6/16/17 9:51 PM, Mark Wieder via use-livecode wrote: On 06/16/2017 07:33 PM, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode wrote: Seems okay on Mac/OS X. That's with dp7, right? I have no problems with dp6. Yes, 9.0dp7. I just installed it. -- Jacqueline Landman Gay |

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-16 Thread Warren Samples via use-livecode
On 06/16/2017 08:53 PM, Mark Wieder via use-livecode wrote: Is anyone else seeing that the dictionary is broken or is it again a case of just me? warning: save your work first because you have to force-quit after trying this. http://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=19895 These

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-16 Thread Mark Wieder via use-livecode
On 06/16/2017 07:33 PM, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode wrote: Seems okay on Mac/OS X. That's with dp7, right? I have no problems with dp6. -- Mark Wieder ahsoftw...@gmail.com ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please

Re: [ANN] Release 9.0.0 DP-7

2017-06-16 Thread J. Landman Gay via use-livecode
On 6/16/17 8:53 PM, Mark Wieder via use-livecode wrote: Is anyone else seeing that the dictionary is broken or is it again a case of just me? warning: save your work first because you have to force-quit after trying this. http://quality.livecode.com/show_bug.cgi?id=19895 Seems okay on

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