Re: align field scrolls

Y to newPosition > > end scrollbarDrag > > > > > > On 3/6/2017 9:39 AM, Rick Harrison via use-livecode wrote: > > > Hi Nicolas, > > > > > > Does the number of lines increase or decrease between executions? > > > > > &

Re: align field scrolls

Provided both fields have the same number of lines and the text properties > are identical they should stay aligned correctly. > > Or a simpler version would be; > set the vScroll of fld 2 to the vScroll of fld 1 > > Paul > > > > > On Mar 5, 2017, at 6:00 PM, Nicolas C

align field scrolls

Hi. The part I've got working... Two clickable scrolling fields (fld1, fld2), same height and width. Click a fld1 line and fld2 SCROLLs and HILITEDLINEs to visually reveal a matching line. (fld1 is French text, fld2 is an English gloss.) The part I would welcome your help with... If, say, the

Re: filter? replace? wildcard? reg exp? help please!

in’. I am not good with languages, as you can probably tell. > > Graham > > > On 10 May 2017, at 06:33, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > > On 5/9/17 11:16 PM, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode wrote: > >> On 5/9

filter? replace? wildcard? reg exp? help please!

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Re: filter? replace? wildcard? reg exp? help please!

​Thank you everyone. Went with ​Jacqueline's, cause fastest. -- N. Cueto ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences:

incrementing a decimal...

I'm after an easy way to convert span 3.33.007-3.33.012 into this incremental cr-del list: 3.33.007 3.33.008 3.33.009 3.33.010 3.33.011 3.33.012 >From experience, I know if I add 1 to "07" the result is "8" and not "08". Thank you. -- Nicolas ___

Re: incrementing a decimal...

t; put format("%s.%03d", item 1 to 2 of tValue, item 3 of tValue + 1) into > tNextValue > > > On 8 Nov 2017, at 11:22 am, Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > > I'm after an easy way to convert span 3.33.00

button action different on Android

Developing a stack on windows, which has two groups of 30 buttons contiguosly placed, and each button's settings are: ''' style=standard autohilite, sharedhilite, focuswithkeyboard, focusborder,

delete the customproperty (of a card)

Very simple question, I guess. But from the documentation I've only figured out : set the customKeys["myCP"] of this card to empty How do I completely delete the customProp myCP itself? Bettery yet, how could I delete at once all customProps, even if I don't know their names?! Thanks. (And

Re: delete the customproperty (of a card)

The answer for what I was after: On 1 January 2018 at 02:03, Richmond Mathewson via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Fegs! > > delete the customKeys of card id 1002 > > warked :-* > > Richmond. > > > > On 31/12/2017 6:59 pm, Richmond Mathewson wrote: > >> If you know the

Re: delete the customproperty (of a card)

The answer for what I was after: set the customPropertySets of this card to empty Thanks all. Particularly, Glen Bojsza for the offlist sample stack and explanatory video. -- N. Cueto On 1 January 2018 at 10:14, Nicolas Cueto wrote: > The answer for what I was after: > >

Re: screenloc not actually centered after changing scalefactor (was Screen Resolution for Desktop Apps)

> You may have to do some calculations based on the scalefactor, in order to adjust the visual location. Thanks Jacqueline, but still confused. To do "some calculations", I thought of comparing the loc to the scalefactor. So ran the standalone on three devices, but saw no consistent corelation

updating text of a mobile app (newbie)

A goal this year is to get an app (for foreign language learning) on the Android and iOS stores. To this end, I have begun to re-study LC8's app building course; LC itself I've been using for decades. Let's say my original app gets approved. In that app is a datagrid object list consisting of 10

Re: updating text of a mobile app (newbie)

Noob again. This works on the dektop but not on an Android device: on mouseUp put url "http://mysite.com/dir/file.txt; into tTextToDecode put textDecode(tTextToDecode,"UTF-8") into field "the text" end mouseUp I looked in LC dictionary "put" but only thing was "Note: The Android and iOS

deploying to multiple mobile devices

Some of my stacks are for a classroom situation, so would like to deploy to the various smartphones of class sizes of 3 to 20 students (1) preferably cable-free (Wifi?), (2) easily for the end-user, and (3) as simultaneously as possible. On Mac and for iOS, it seems the best (only?) choice is

Re: Android devpt on Mac OS -- your setup?

Can now test on Android device from Mac. Hooray. Thanks, Andrew. But went with what LC recommends. Kind of. -- Nicolas Cueto On 15 January 2018 at 22:50, Andrew Bell via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > ::: Mac OS version ::: >> > 10.11.5 on MBP > 10.12.6 on iMac >

Mac path to Android SDK?

To configure Mobile prefs on Mac, where might the Android SDK be? LC states "The root directory may look something like: ...android-sdk-mac", so I'll try searching for that in the meantime. Thank you. -- Nicolas Cueto ___ use-livecode mailing list

resizing and rescaling an object: Is this math/logic ok?

Given these values... original STACK-width is tOSW original stack-height is tOSH resized stack-width is tRSW resized stack-height of stack is tRSH original OBJECT rect is tOOR (i.e., left,top,right,bottom) ... and assuming I'm right that ... ratio of stack's width change is tRSWC and equals

how to refer to a custom prop that is a multidimensional array

My stack has a custom prop "cKweto" which has various elements. For now, elements (arrays?) are single. But next I want to add multidimensional elements (arrays?). The proble is I do not how to refer to those multidimendional elements, say within a button script. For single elements, no problem.

Re: deploying to multiple mobile devices

> Is this a classroom you work with directly, or a product for others to use in their own classrooms? Directly. On 17 January 2018 at 12:38, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Nicolas Cueto wrote: > > > Some of my stacks are for a classroom situation, so

Android devpt on Mac OS -- your setup?

I want to configure a new Mac mini running 10.13.2 for Android development. But, as I've learnt these last two weeks, LC advise can be out-of-date, and what works on one setup may not on another. At least, that's been the case on Windows. So, if you are on a Mac OS ++and++ have succesfully tested

Android build executable on test device fails

Testing on an Android device, the "Standalone builder progress" window shows first "Building classes" and then for a brief moment "Building executable", after which an error window reads "Unable to build app for testing: could not open module file". Searched the forums but no mention at all of

libUrlDownloadToFile: desktop ok, Android no

Hello. Below is the script used to download a text file. Which works on the Windows desktop. But on my Nexus 5, "error" is returned by the script commands "log" and "logflushbuffer". Why oh why ... Help! please. --- BUTTON SCRIPT on mouseUp put empty into the last

discrepancy between official device metric and LC stack size

I test my mobile stacks on a Nexus 5, and, in portrait orientation, many bottom pixels are offscreen, even though for width and height I follow exactly the numbers given in dp at the website Device Metrics . Why is it cut off? And how can I avoid this? Is there an

how to format text for copy-pasting as a spreadsheet table

To make bingo grids, I'm using LC to randomize and arrange a list of words (tabs between words, cr between lines). What I then have to do to end up with an actual spreadsheet-style grid is: (1st) Copy-paste the LC generated text into a notepad app (Notepad++); (2nd) Copy-paste from the notepad

a how-to for DG2 & swipe scrolling

On the LC forum there's a thread with sample stacks but only for iOS. Could someone explain, or know of some LC reference, or, even better yet, have a sample stack for Android that covers using DG2 for making a swipeable datagrid

Re: how to format text for copy-pasting as a spreadsheet table

> was just because I felt it may be useful to others, and exposing new LC > users to this type of action may help someone else too. > > Paul > > > On 8 Feb 2018, at 15:11, Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > > >

Re: how to format text for copy-pasting as a spreadsheet table

Craig wrote: > I should be able to paste directly into any spreadsheet. One would think it should, but long experience copy-pasting from/to LC confirms "directly" just doesn't work. An intermediary step, such as a text editor app, is always needed. Brian wrote: > If you are talking about

updating LC on Windows breaks SDK path

A previously working setup for Android development on Windows has suddenly stopped working. Again! Twice this has happened. First, back in January, when updating from 8.1.0 to 8.1.8, and now this morning, from 8.1.8 to 8.1.9. First sign of a problem is I can't point LC 8.1.9 after installation

Re: discrepancy between official device metric and LC stack size

ode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 1/31/18 5:23 PM, Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode wrote: > >> I test my mobile stacks on a Nexus 5, and, in portrait orientation, many >> bottom pixels are offscreen, even though for width and height I follow >> exactly the numbers given in dp

Re: position of text-curson within field

02/19/2018 05:01 PM, Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode wrote: > > As you can see, the reason I'm interrupting the backspace key is to find >> out the number of lines in a field after a char is deleted. >> > > I would do that differently: > > local sHowManyLine

position of text-curson within field

I'm trying to script a special backspace script. As is the usual backspace behavior, I still want the char to the left of the flashing cursor to be deleted. Wherever that cursor happens to be. But because the backscape key cannot get passed, it seemsI have to manually delete that character to

preloading an mages dimensions

Before setting the filename of an image object, how do I get the original dimensions of an image (jpg)? Thank you. -- Nicolas Cueto ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage

screenloc not actually centered after changing scalefactor (was Screen Resolution for Desktop Apps)

Following upon Jacqueline's advice on the original thread, here is my stack script for modifying scalefactor based on monitor screenrect differences (i.e., between the monitor I developed the stack and other monitors): /// on

Re: screenloc not actually centered after changing scalefactor (was Screen Resolution for Desktop Apps)

Jacqueline yet again saves the day. Thank you! -- N. On 2 January 2018 at 08:34, J. Landman Gay via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 12/31/17 7:31 PM, Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode wrote: > >> To do "some calculations", I

editing & combining sound files?

Hello List, I wish to automate a repetitive (and tedious!) process that's now being done manually using a sound-file editor (Goldwave). The process is: 1. Open an AU sound file. 2. Append 1 second of silence to that file. 3. Open a 2nd AU sound file. 4. Copy and append that 2nd file to the 1st

Re: editing & combining sound files?

put > files. > > 6. Close the access to the original files. > > > > If MP3 isn't comprehensible, then you could bulk convert the resulting > > files from AU to MP3 using any number of tools. > > > > gc > > > > > > On Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 5:14 PM Nico

Re: Android build executable on test device fails

Found the thread ("Error while saving standalone 8 & 9"), and, yes, widget problem. But my stack is simply a field and two buttons. No widgets. So, still stuck. -- Nicolas Cueto On 14 January 2018 at 09:15, Nicolas Cueto wrote: > The problem is on 8.1.8. > > Any idea what

Re: Android build executable on test device fails

The problem is on 8.1.8. Any idea what the subject of that thread was? -- Nicolas Cueto On 13 January 2018 at 20:15, MWCM via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > > Testing on an Android device, the "Standalone builder progress" window > > shows first "Building classes" and

Re: Android build executable on test device fails

And now a new problem. The SDK and JDK paths have disappeared. Just now installed 8.0.2, pointed it to the SDK root path that worked with 8.1.8, but got the error "chosen folder not a valid Android SDK". And, opening 8.1.8 to confirm the SDK rooth path, the SDK field there has become blank and

Re: resizing and rescaling an object: Is this math/logic ok?

Brian Milby wrote: The GM avoids the cumulative error problem by storing positioning as fixed numbers in the GM custom properties. It will either store absolute pixel positions or relative % of card dimension positions. Positions are based on either a card edge or another control edge. So for

The "Property Profile Pane" -- where's it gone to? -- or, should profiles be avoided completely?

Did not know until a week ago anything about the concept of LC profiles, as in revSetCardProfile, revSetStackProfile, or revSetStackFileProfile. So, looked at the LC doc and found this: "You create a profile for an object, and give it a name, using the PROPERTY PROFILES PANE in the object's

Re: how to refer to a custom prop that is a multidimensional array

Thanks, Brian and Craig. Two lines of code? Then, I'll skip using multidimensional custom props. -- Nicolas Cueto On 23 January 2018 at 23:02, dunbarx via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > Oh. Now I see. You want to retrieve "interior" elements of an array > directly >

how to copy a card?

​Need a new card, and want it to be an exact copy (other than the card title) of an existing card. How yo do this in LC? Thank you. -- Nicolas Cueto ​ ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe,

Re: how to copy a card?

queline Landman Gay | jac...@hyperactivesw.com > HyperActive Software | http://www.hyperactivesw.com > > > > On March 8, 2018 12:24:58 AM Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > ?Need a new card, and want it t

how to know 2 monitors are in use?

During "development" on Windows with 2 monitors, how to use "set the loc of this stack to the screenloc" so that a stack centres in on one or the other monitor? (And, if not in the development environment? say, a standalone?) Thanks. -- Nicolas Cueto

Re: how to know 2 monitors are in use?

of all active monitors with > the default monitor as the 1st line. > > Unfortunately, "the screenLoc" only returns the center of the default > monitor. You would need to get the rect of any other monitor and > calculate the center for centering a dialog on other monitors. >

Re: LC on Chromebook?

18/08/19/install-linux-applications-chrome-os/ > > It may be possible according to this new capability to run Linux apps. > I’ve not seen any reported successes though. > > Thanks, > Brian > On Sep 17, 2018, 9:15 PM -0500, Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists

LC on Chromebook?

Not for running apps. For programming. Is there ANY way to get LC running on a Chromebook? One possibility is a cloud service (MacInClud or Frame). But there´s a fee -- unless someone knows of a limited trial service? -- plus, when not on wifi, my connection is thru hotspotting onto a limited

localization/localisation/ of LC Community version's GUI?

In short, if my aim is to translate LC Community's GUI (for youngish Japanese students learning to program) , where might I start? Now, if something terrifyingly named "GitHub" should be part of the answer, all I know about that is it's a discussion start-off point for LC "gurus", plus a cue for

Re: who has experience with mp4 videos on windows?

Tiemo, My advice is probably of no use but... Could it be the solution is updating the codecs? What you described reminded me very much of "MX Player" updates (a popular video player for Android). Every time after an update, some videos open up with no sound and a "This Audio Format AC3 Is Not

Re: localization/localisation/ of LC Community version's GUI?

The replies so far---for which, many thanks---are also off topic. I want to change the language of LC "itself", i.e., the development environment. Its menus, such as for opening/ saving stacks, or for creating/ copying/ pasting/ deleting objects. Its windows, such as properties, the toolbar,

can't do Find/Search on LC UI stacks (bug?) [was "script for redo/undo text?"]

"Find and Replace" is warning me that "... To search a LiveCode UI stack you must first select 'Show IDE Stacks in Lists' from the View menu." But, I did select "Show IDE Stacks" in "View"! Something I've overlooked or a bug? The reason I want to search LC UI stacks? To understand Mark Wieder's

Re: script for redo/undo text?

Thank you everyone for the various options/suggestions. -- N.C. On Wed, 10 Jul 2019 at 07:24, Mark Wieder via use-livecode < use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > On 7/8/19 8:05 PM, Nicolas Cueto via use-livecode wrote: > > Good day eh. > > > > To quote a post

can't do Find/Search on LC UI stacks (bug?)

Even though "View > "Show IDE Stacks in Lists" is checked, am still getting a " ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences:

script for redo/undo text?

Good day eh. To quote a post from "User Experience Stack Exchange ": " undo/redo is one of the biggest implementation, testing and maintenance headaches in any significantly sized application" And yet I ask... Would