Checking out the "Resources" button in LC9

2017-02-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
This has probably been noticed by others, but I just clicked the “Resources” button in LC9. It looks like a lot of great stuff. But, seems way, way out of date. Refers to Revolution, v2.7, etc. I know the mothership is very busy implementing new features. But, to get new users, this kind of

Re: Creating LiveCode applications that play well with version control software

2017-02-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Trevor: Looks like your video is getting lots of hits. It hangs on me, which shouldn’t happen with youtube. Anyway, I somehow missed getting the new Project Browser you use in your tutorial. Where can I get it? Best, Bill > On Feb 4, 2017, at 8:08 PM, Trevor DeVore via use-livecode >

Re: Browser Widget Appears to be caching data (javascript)?

2017-02-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
John: Try adding “?” to the URL. This should force reload. Bill > On Feb 5, 2017, at 11:31 AM, JOHN PATTEN via use-livecode > wrote: > > Hi All, > > How do you get the browser widget to dump any cached web content? > > I have an html5 panoramic running in a

Re: Browser Widget Appears to be caching data (javascript)?

2017-02-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
to the nasa.gov site. > > > Thank you! > > John Patten > SUSD >> On Feb 5, 2017, at 11:53 AM, William Prothero via use-livecode >> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >> >> John: >> Try adding “?” to the URL. This should force reload. >&

Re: Storing and object reference in a var

2017-01-24 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Agreed. Please enlighten. I had this problem when getting the controls in a group, parsing out the fields, then trying to get the contents. I did this because I had some fields named the same, but they were in different groups, so I wanted only the one in the specified group. Bill > On Jan 24,

Re: iOS SDK Set Up

2017-02-25 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Tim: I’ve often thought of asking the mothership to provide a bit more extebsuve diagnostics (in the IDE) for those of us making iOS apps. I suspect it’s hard, because Apple is regularly changing the requirements, but for me, several months can go by without making an iOS app, and then it takes

Re: Code signing - not out of the wood yet: please help!

2017-01-17 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
I “think” that once you get the certificate into keychain, you no longer need to worry about “keys”. The main thing is to have, for standalones, one named: “Developer ID Application: xx” for the app. I think, if you have an installer and you sign it, it will use one named “Developer ID

Re: WS.Reputation.1 False Positive?

2017-01-19 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Graham, I think he was referring to Nortan Anti Virus. Anyway, I totally feel your pain. I have decided to NOT sign my Windows app and just see what happens. It sounds like signing hasn’t solved your problems. Good luck, Bill > On Jan 19, 2017, at 6:04 PM, Graham Samuel via use-livecode >

Re: [OT] KOUSEK (or replacement) code snippet manager replacement?

2017-01-13 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Thanks, Lagi. I looked at this. Yeah, the pink is a bit hard on my eyes. Easily changed, though. It looks useful. Best, Bill > On Jan 13, 2017, at 7:54 AM, Lagi Pittas via use-livecode > wrote: > > Hi, > > Thanks for a very nicely done stack , and some useful

Re: Nabble fools one of us

2017-01-13 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
All of my messages show, as the header: Use-livecode Use-livecode I use OSX, Apple mail with viewing format set to “classic”. It’s much nicer to see the author in the message line. Not a super big deal, but …. Seems mailman may getting creaky and out of date.

Signing Problems

2017-01-09 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Anybody: I’m trying to sign an App with AppWrapper 3, and it indicates that the app is being signed successfully, but when I load it to my server, then download it, I get the security alert. I’m on OSX 10.11.6 and tried with Livecode versions 8.1.2 and 9.0.0 (dp4). I’m wondering if these

Re: Signing Problems

2017-01-09 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: Never mind…. Signing is such a pain. I think I’ve got it, though. Careful reading of the instructions always seems to win the day, in the end. Bill > On Jan 9, 2017, at 1:53 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Anybody: &g

Re: Setting the Cursor to an image

2017-01-12 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
I submitted a bug report (bug #: 19092) for this. Best, Bill > On Jan 11, 2017, at 3:46 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Folks: > I am setting the cursor to a 32x32 image. It works in the standalone app, but > not i

Re: Signing Problems

2017-01-10 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
site. Best, Bill > On Jan 10, 2017, at 7:49 AM, Bob Sneidar via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > And I have heard also expensive, which explains why some vendors do not > bother. > > Bob S > > > On Jan 9, 2017, at 19:17 , Willi

Setting the Cursor to an image

2017-01-11 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: I am setting the cursor to a 32x32 image. It works in the standalone app, but not in the development system. Is there something wrong with the IDE? This happens in version 8 and 9 (latest downloads). I use: on mouseUp set the cursor to #—the ID of the image lock cursor

Kindle fire apps?

2017-01-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks, I'm considering purchasing a Kindle Fire so I can take my books with me on a trip to Spain without fear of losing my iPad Pro, which costs 10 times as much as the Kindle. I'm wondering, tho, if anybody is making apps for Kindle with livecode. I read, in the Kindle reviews, that the

Re: Kindle fire apps?

2017-01-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
install an Android app from a >> webpage? >> >> Richmond. >> >> >>> On 1/5/17 8:08 pm, William Prothero via use-livecode wrote: >>> >>> Folks, >>> I'm considering purchasing a Kindle Fire so I can take my books with me >>> on a trip

Feedback on my LiveCode promo page

2017-01-09 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: I’ve been building a site to distribute my education applications. I have a page that is intended to promote the use of LiveCode for education applications. I’d be happy to get feedback and suggestions on things I may have left off. Link:

Code signing an installer?

2017-01-08 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks, I make a standalone (OSX) app, then build an installer. Do I need to code sign both the app and the installer package separately? Thx, Bill William Prothero http://es.earthednet.org > On Jan 8, 2017, at 8:24 AM, Mark Schonewille via use-livecode > wrote:

Re: Code signing an installer?

2017-01-08 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Thanks, Paul. Bill > On Jan 8, 2017, at 11:05 AM, Paul Dupuis via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > On 1/8/2017 12:28 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode wrote: >> Folks, >> I make a standalone (OSX) app, then build an installer. D

Re: Kindle fire apps?

2017-01-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Thanks, Richard! As always, great info. Bill > On Jan 5, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Richard Gaskin via use-livecode > wrote: > > William Prothero wrote: > > > I'm considering purchasing a Kindle Fire so I can take my books with > > me on a trip to Spain without fear of

Re: Xcode version for iOS 10.2.1 and LC 9.0.0 dp6

2017-03-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Thanks, Dave. Bill > On Mar 28, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Dave Kilroy via use-livecode > wrote: > > Bill the following is from the Release Notes for LiveCode 8.1.3 (located > inside the ‘Guide’ bit of the new dictionary) > > Dave > > > iOS > iOS deployment is

Xcode version for iOS 10.2.1 and LC 9.0.0 dp6

2017-03-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
The list doesn’t specify which XCode version is required for this configuration. I’m on Mac OS 10.11.6 Help? Bill William A. Prothero http://earthlearningsolution.org/ ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url

Re: Hangs on "Configuring Simulator"

2017-03-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Never mind….. I deleted all versions of Xcode, downloaded 8.2, and it worked. Whew! Bill > On Mar 28, 2017, at 4:44 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > LC 8.1.3 INDY, XCode 8.2.1, OSX 10.11.6 > > My app was running the s

Hangs on "Configuring Simulator"

2017-03-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
LC 8.1.3 INDY, XCode 8.2.1, OSX 10.11.6 My app was running the simulator, then I started messing with new versions of Xcode and the latest dp of v8 in livecode. Now when I test it on iOS, it compiles the app but hangs on “Configuring simulator….” I tried deleting the prefs. No joy. At least

Fwd: [DIRECT-L] Director Replacement Suggestions & LiveCode with 3D Plugin

2017-03-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: This, from Paradigma. What do you think? Anybody interested in 3D in LiveCode? Bill > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Lynn Fredricks > Subject: Re: [DIRECT-L] Director Replacement Suggestions & LiveCode with 3D > Plugin > Date: March 27, 2017 at 4:54:34

Re: Could not open module file

2017-04-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
On 6 Apr 2017 02:35, "William Prothero via use-livecode" < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Building a stand-alone in LC 8.1.4 (RC1) on Mac OS 10.11.6. > > I get “Could not open module file”. > > This is a very un-helpful error message. W

Re: Could not open module file

2017-04-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
My problem was that I had the Calendar widget installed. It is not in the correct format for current LC Versions. Bill > On Apr 6, 2017, at 7:48 AM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > This is a project I haven’t worked on for aw

Re: Could not open module file

2017-04-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
update. We have to make this error more descriptive, to > indicate the specific widget that caused the problem. > > Best, > Panos > -- > > On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 6:25 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > &

Calendar widget fails in Livecode 9

2017-04-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: The calendar widget by Eleanor Buchanan fails in Livecode 9. I like that widget. Is there any replacement? Bill William A. Prothero http://earthlearningsolution.org/ ___ use-livecode mailing list use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Please visit

Could not open module file

2017-04-05 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Building a stand-alone in LC 8.1.4 (RC1) on Mac OS 10.11.6. I get “Could not open module file”. This is a very un-helpful error message. What could it mean? I get it if I let LC find all inclusions. It would seem that the error message would be able to include the name of the module file??

Re: Initializing the segmented control

2017-04-17 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Ok, got it! set the hilitedItemNames of widget "timerNav" to "timer" “timer” is one of the itemNames. I guess it just needed for me to take a dinner break. Best, Bill > On Apr 17, 2017, at 7:45 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.co

Re: Initializing the segmented control

2017-04-17 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
> Also, if you get stuck, some time, all the widgets have their source > available, and since they're written with LCB, it's pretty easy to read > (the documentation for each is at the beginning). On git pick the LC > repo, then drill down to extensions->widgets. > > > On

Initializing the segmented control

2017-04-17 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: I’ve tried the obvious, but:: How do I initialize the segmented control? I’ve tried: there are 3 items named analysis,valveSel,timer set the hilited of control "timerNav" of this cd to “ timer” set the hilitedItems of widget "timerNav" to "timer" set the hilited of widget "timerNav" to

Re: Any results for LMS project?

2017-07-29 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Martin: Thanks. I continue to be interested in this. I’ll be on the road for 9 days, but would like to keep in touch with any progress being made. Best, Bill P > On Jul 29, 2017, at 6:04 AM, Martin Koob via use-livecode > wrote: > > Hi > > Including LMS in my

Re: Web vs Native (was Re: HTML5 limitations?)

2017-07-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: As a long term Director developer, I found the use of listeners and callbacks to be quite easy to implement. I don’t see the problem. on myRequest —send a POST or GET request, whatever, with a callback handler specified. —display a mask that inhibits new mouse clicks and sets a busy

Re: sms,MMS, and Push Notificstions

2017-08-15 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
2017, at 7:42 AM, Mike Kerner via use-livecode < >> use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >>> >>> app push is pretty easy/straightforward in LC, but there are multiple >> QR's >>> out to add features/fix things on them. >>> >>> On Mon, Aug

Re: sms,MMS, and Push Notificstions

2017-08-15 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Thanks for all the info, Mike. I will most likely have more questions. Best, Bill Prothero William A. Prothero http://earthlearningsolution.org/ > On Aug 15, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Mike Kerner via use-livecode > wrote: > > I got a message that one of my other

Re: sms,MMS, and Push Notificstions

2017-08-14 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Thanks. Looks interesting. It also looks like I'd have to learn a lot to get it implemented. I’ve been using cURL to access an API for water meter readings, and it’s painful, but would probably get easier. This looks like a good provider, tho. Best, Bill P > On Aug 14, 2017, at 1:42 PM, Simon

Re: sms,MMS, and Push Notificstions

2017-08-14 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
> I have no idea how the power usage would be handled in that case - the > continuous pinging could drain the battery too quickly depending on how > it's done. But there is the challenge! > > -- > Stephen Barncard - Sebastopol Ca. USA - > mixstream.org > > On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 3:25

Sending text messages from iOS

2017-08-11 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks, I want to send a text message to a list of about 38 recipients. I know about mobileComposeTextMessage, but it requires user interaction with the message app. Has anybody used livecode to send SMS messages directly, to a list of numbers? Bill P William Prothero http://es.earthednet.org

LC 9.0.0 dp8 won't launch iOS simulator

2017-08-11 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: I’m trying to work on a new app that will send an sms message in iOS. But, as it usually happens when I don’t use the simulator and XCode for a month or so, new version come along and chaos seems to ensue. I had all of this working in LC 8.1.4. I’ve been working with LC 8.2.6 and

Re: LC 9.0.0 dp8 won't launch iOS simulator

2017-08-11 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
t regards, > Panos > > > > On Aug 12, 2017 05:20, "William Prothero via use-livecode" < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> Folks: >> I’m trying to work on a new app that will send an sms message in iOS. But, >> as it usually

Background behavior use

2017-08-12 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: I’m working with LC 8.1.6 and trying to set a card element as a background behavior, so it appears on all cards. Is this capability gone? I can’t find how to set it. Tnx, Bill P William A. Prothero http://earthlearningsolution.org/ ___

Re: LC 9.0.0 dp8 won't launch iOS simulator

2017-08-12 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
er and then move to the OldXcodeVersions folder and rename. > > > 6 and 7 is pain but was worth it. > > The App store honks at you for a few days until it figures out you have the > most recent version of Xcode installed. > > Your mileage may vary. > > On Aug 12,

Problem showing card script in IDE in LC9.0.0(dp7)

2017-07-07 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: LC 9.0.0(dp7) doesn’t show the script of the first card on my application, when I open it in the project browser. If I don’t try to edit the script, then save the app, everything is ok. Going further, it appears that the card script of the last card is not displayed. To work around this,

Re: Google Static Maps Demo Available

2017-07-07 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
17, at 10:36 AM, Mark Wieder via use-livecode >> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >> >>> On 07/06/2017 10:33 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode wrote: >>> Mark: >>> Yes, you’ve done it all. >> >> Cool. It's working as expected t

Re: Augmented Earth now on the App Store!

2017-07-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
> My daughter just made the same observation - I will find a way to make it >> obvious. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 6, 2017, at 12:36 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode >>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wr

Re: Biased testing and micro-coaching

2017-07-07 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Jonathon: There are two learning processes going on. One is for the person testing the software, the second is for you, learning what kinds of interface approaches hang up new users. As you learn, by observing users, you will gain approaches that minimize future user problems, and you will find

Re: Augmented Earth now on the App Store!

2017-07-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
debugging and testing user experience. Best, Bill > On Jul 6, 2017, at 11:57 AM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Jonathon: > A common solutionfor this is to have two buttons. One says: “I am a new > first-time User” and the

Any results for LMS project?

2017-07-26 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: About a year ago a forum was started regarding the development of livecode integration with Learning Management Systems. http://forums.livecode.com/viewtopic.php?f=107=28034=156317#p156317 Has there been any further

Google Static Maps Problem

2017-06-29 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: I’ve found a way to display an image of a google static map, in my app. It’s quite easy and well-documented. However, I need to get the lat and lon values of the corners of the map, at the displayed zoom level. There is a simple-looking javascript example for doing this at:

Re: Creating installers when packaging a Levure application

2017-06-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
ore via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 12:41 PM William Prothero via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> Trevore: >> I looked at the helper video and noted the yml file for each help

Re: Google Static Maps Problem

2017-06-30 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
h via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Hi Bill, > > Can you share the LC code and JS you are using? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 29, 2017, at 9:59 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode >> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.co

Re: Google Static Maps Problem

2017-06-30 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
gt; I am sorry I have not had a chance to check out your stack - will do so >> shortly >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jun 30, 2017, at 7:56 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode >>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >>> >>&

Re: Google Static Maps Problem

2017-06-30 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Hermann: I got your stack. It pretty much is where I am at now. However, it doesn’t solve my problem. If you notice the “geocode” call output, nothing changes when the zoom level changes. This isn’t much help when trying to find the lat/lon values of the corners of the image. That’s what I

Re: Google Static Maps Problem

2017-07-01 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Hermann: This is looking really good! I will be doing more testing as I integrate it into my project, but at this stage, it is behaving as expected. Thanks so much. Hoping I can repay you in some way. Let me know. Best, Bill P > On Jun 30, 2017, at 8:58 PM, prothero--- via use-livecode >

Re: Augmented Earth now on the App Store!

2017-07-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Jonathon: Impressive app. You’re going to have fun keeping control of the trollers. Anyway, I downloaded it and opened it on my iPad Pro, latest distro of iOS. I got the main screen, then it sent me to the registration screen, where I entered a userName and password. Below the “Password” field,

Re: Google Static Maps Demo Available

2017-07-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
rested to see if you have more troubles. Best, Bill > On Jul 6, 2017, at 7:20 PM, Mark Wieder via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > On 07/06/2017 05:31 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode wrote: >> Folks: >> Thanks to help from Hermann, I a

Google Static Maps Demo Available

2017-07-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: Thanks to help from Hermann, I am sharing a demo stack that accesses the Google Static Maps API to display maps. This API allows me to display a terrain map, and determine the lat/lon values of any point on the map, I will take a snapshot of the map image and draw symbols on it that will

Re: Google Static Maps Demo Available

2017-07-06 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
on including that part in the demo, but could, if requested. Best, Bill P > On Jul 6, 2017, at 9:40 PM, Mark Wieder via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > On 07/06/2017 07:53 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode wrote: >> Mark: >> H…. I

Re: Map Widget"

2017-04-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
ots > in as graphics. > > Bob S > > >> On Apr 26, 2017, at 19:31 , William Prothero via use-livecode >> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: >> >> I found this link on the LC site. >> https://livecode.com/map-widget-coming-to-livecode/ >&g

Re: Map Widget"

2017-04-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: On another aspect of this question, was a Map Widget, advertised on the site I linked to below, ever created? https://livecode.com/map-widget-coming-to-livecode/ Bill William A. Prothero http://earthlearningsolution.org/ > >>> I

Map Widget"

2017-04-26 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
I found this link on the LC site. https://livecode.com/map-widget-coming-to-livecode/ Is there a map widget? Anybody working with google maps, not in a browser? If so, could you point me to a URL for a starter Bill William A. Prothero

Re: Map Widget"

2017-04-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
to do a bit of math, but I think it would work. > > Many of the map apis allow you to put both markers and polygons on a map with > JavaScript, which might give you better performance. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 27, 2017, at 11:26 AM, William Prothero via use-livecode

Re: Make numberFormat even better

2017-04-25 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Sorry Roger. I didn’t mean to open a debate on whether English-like syntax is good or bad. Just to make a point about doing coding gymnastics to follow a viewpoint, that actually makes things more complex. I think that all of us who start with LiveCode get hooked, then learn more by discussing

Re: Map Widget"

2017-04-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
>> Google's TOS and reputation scares me. >> >> I just use the browser widget, no other plugin. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 27, 2017, at 12:26 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode >>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote:

Re: Map Widget"

2017-04-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
he API just returns image data, so it’s pretty > straightforward to display the map in an image object. > > https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/static-maps/?csw=1 > > HTH > > Devin > > > On Apr 27, 2017, at 10:01 AM, William Prothero via use-livecode

Re: Getting a Google MAP

2017-04-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Hermann: Thanks so much. This is very helpful. I thought I was in for a huge tussle getting this to work and now I see that it’s not going to be a huge hassle. I write geophysical data on a map and Google puts out some nice looking terrain maps, and now I don’t need to include maps in my app.

Re: Getting a Google MAP

2017-04-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Mike: OMG, I LOVE YOU! Fantastic, this is just what I need. I hope I meet you some day so I can buy you dinner. Let me know if you get by Santa Barbara, or Portland area. Best, Bill > On Apr 28, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Mike Bonner via use-livecode > wrote: > > If

Re: Getting a Google MAP

2017-04-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
fer. :) Think others mentioned the same api though, so > there might be lunches all around. > > > On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 2:41 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> Mike: >> OMG, I LOVE YOU! Fantastic, this is just wh

Re: Getting a Google MAP

2017-04-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
there was a google call I could make that would give me this info, but I can’t find it. Best, Bill > On Apr 28, 2017, at 1:49 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > I’m willing. Hermann has been generous with good ideas t

Re: Getting a Google MAP

2017-04-28 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
28, 2017, at 5:23 PM, Mike Bonner via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > I'll poke around more. Maybe I'll get lucky (boatloads of no in that > phrase) and find a solution. > > On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 5:55 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode < &g

Getting a Google MAP

2017-04-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: Turns out there is a Google Static Map api. I’m trying to use it, but get no response from my code that indicates an error. The Static Maps API URL is: https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/static-maps/?csw=1

Re: Getting a Google MAP

2017-04-27 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Hmm, I must have spoken too soon. This actually works! on mouseUp put mapURL() into tURL put URL tURL into x put x into image "myGMap" end mouseUp function mapURL put

Re: SMS message in LC?

2017-08-09 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Matthias: Thanks for the link. What I’m hoping for is a way to send both voice and sms alerts to a group. I checked out twilio and they have a very capable api, but it seems more oriented toward marketing and ongoing communication and notifications. For my needs, there might be one or two

Re: sms,MMS, and Push Notificstions

2017-08-16 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Mike: Me too on Richard’s request. I think the livecode lesson is a good start, but yes, setting up the server is another issue entirely. Since you’ve been through this process, it would be very useful to hear which learning resources you found most useful. Here are a couple of promising links

Re: xCode ??? version

2017-05-03 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
> On May 3, 2017, at 11:07 AM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > When I load the app into the Simulator, with xCode 8.2.1, then go to the menu > “Hardware/Manage Devices” menu, I get the message that says: > “Could not loc

Re: xCode ??? version

2017-05-03 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
When I load the app into the Simulator, with xCode 8.2.1, then go to the menu “Hardware/Manage Devices” menu, I get the message that says: “Could not locate device support files. The iPhone 6 is running iOS 10.3.1, which may not be supported by this version of Xcode.” So, it looks to me like

Re: Xcode ??? version

2017-05-03 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
> > Anyway, just try it, preferably without overwriting any currently working > app, and it should be fine. > > Paul > > Paul > p...@livecode.org > > Mac OS Sierra 10.12.1 > > > >> On May 3, 2017, at 11:13 AM, William Prothero via use-liveco

Re: xCode ??? version

2017-05-03 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
ich may not be supported by > this version of Xcode.”), I think I have seen that in the past when trying > to install the app into a device. I am not 100% sure (I cannot remember) > but I think the app was installed, regardless of this error. Could you > please double-check? > &g

English Like?

2017-05-17 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: It can be difficult for long term users of an application to appreciate the “exceptions” to the philosophy of a dev app. I think the livecode community is affected by “familiarity” over clarity sometimes. For years (when Director was a viable dev platform), I had a negative feeling about

Re: SVG widget?

2017-05-13 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
I wonder too. Seems with all the demand for SVG, it would be a natural to build into the engine. I’m trying to remember if getting SVG was a kickstarter goal??? Best, Bill P > On May 13, 2017, at 1:15 PM, Jonathan Lynch via use-livecode > wrote: > > I wish they

Re: Levure??

2017-06-21 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Thanks, Roger! :):) Bill P > On Jun 21, 2017, at 1:51 PM, Roger Eller via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > https://www.mail-archive.com/use-livecode@lists.runrev.com/msg82202.html > > ~Roger > > On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 4:48 PM, William Pro

Levure??

2017-06-21 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Could somebody post a link to info about Levure? i must have missed it when it was first discussed. I have no idea what Levure’s purpose is, where to get it, or …. However, it sounds (from the discussions) like it might be useful. Thanks, Bill P William A. Prothero

Re: Creating installers when packaging a Levure application

2017-06-23 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Trevor: This looks like a wonderful resource. However, I got stuck following the “Make Installer” tutorial because I couldn’t read the text on the yml file, where you modified added the installer-related directives. The text was too blurry. Best, Bill > On Jun 23, 2017, at 1:00 PM, Trevor

Re: Creating installers when packaging a Levure application

2017-06-24 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
ore via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 6:09 PM William Prothero via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> Trevor: >> This looks like a wonderful resource. However, I got stuck following

Re: Creating installers when packaging a Levure application

2017-06-26 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
; <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 12:41 PM William Prothero via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> Trevore: >> I looked at the helper video and noted the yml file for each helper. >> However, I didn

Can I copy a card from one stack to another?

2017-05-19 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks, I inadvertently deleted a group from all my cards and then did new work I don’t want to lose on a card. Can I copy this card to another stack with a different name, then copy objects from that stack back to my original stack? This seems very iffy. Possible? Bill William A. Prothero

Re: English Like?

2017-05-18 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Richard: Thanks for the kind words. I think that comments by relative newbies, who don’t have the same experience with LC are very important. I’ve mentioned several times that some of the tutorials and lessons can miss things that the author takes for granted. I’m particularly sensitive to this

Re: Sql problem

2017-05-23 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
open a whole ecosystem of plugins and > interoperation to your product. > > Cheers > andre > > > On Sun, May 21, 2017 at 9:45 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> Never mind. I got it working. I’m not exactly sur

Re: Sql problem

2017-05-24 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
>> >> LC adds linefeeds. After you base64encode, you may need to replace >> linefeed with empty in the variable. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 23, 2017, at 8:10 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode < >> use-livecode@lists.runr

Re: Writing Extensions

2017-05-16 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Herman: Your doAsJavascript suggestion is very cool. I might use it and might learn some javascript in order to use it. Great idea! Bill > On May 16, 2017, at 4:02 PM, hh via use-livecode > wrote: > >>> Alejandro T. wrote: >>> How fast is LCB working with

Re: [ANN] Introducing Remote DB Lib

2017-06-07 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Andre, I’ll check this out. What would be really useful, tho, are libraries to access various web services that are becoming so popular these days. Bill P > On Jun 6, 2017, at 1:16 PM, Andre Garzia via use-livecode > wrote: > > DB Lib

Re: [ANN] Introducing Remote DB Lib

2017-06-07 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
d you like? > > om om > andre > > On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 2:41 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode < > use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > >> Andre, I’ll check this out. >> >> What would be really useful, tho, are libraries to access var

Re: [ANN] Introducing Remote DB Lib

2017-06-07 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Andre: I just uploaded the php script and tested out your remoteDbLib. I love it. It will make db access much more robust and easier for me to manage. Great job! Best, Bill P > On Jun 6, 2017, at 1:16 PM, Andre Garzia via use-livecode > wrote: > > DB Lib

xCode ??? version

2017-05-02 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
I have iOS 10.3.1, and OSX 10.12.4 LC 9.0.0 (dp6) and LC 8.1.4 (RC1). These two latest versions of LiveCode don’t seem to support XCode 8.3 which is required for iOS 10.3.1, I can’t get my app onto my iPhone now. Hopefully a new version that will support the latest iOS will come soon. Or, am

Sql problem

2017-05-21 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Folks: I have an app that stores data to a mysql database on my server. It works fine in the IDE and in the iPhone simulator. However, when I load the app onto the iPhone, the saved data is corrupted. I am saving an array. The array is saved in a big string that has been base64 encoded. When

Re: Sql problem

2017-05-21 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
Whoops, I lied. The data is stored incorrectly in the simulator too. Hmm…. The IDE stores it correctly. There is something in the encoding that I’m missing. Bill > On May 21, 2017, at 5:03 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote: > > Folk

Re: Sql problem

2017-05-21 Thread William Prothero via use-livecode
deleted that array key, because there was no reason I needed to have it in the db anyway, and it worked. I’ll look into why and report back if I find anything interesting. Best, Bill > On May 21, 2017, at 5:23 PM, William Prothero via use-livecode > <use-livecode@lists.runrev.c

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