Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications?
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Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications?
Hi
I'm looking at options for mobile development using Livecode, it looks like MobGui seems to be the prefered way to go.
I've noticed that the current version V0.28 has not been updated since 2011 and also that there were some postings here about people having problems contacting the author John Craig.
I hope you don't mind if I post some questions here for people that already use MobGui
Is MobGui pretty feature complete or is it still a work in progress? I want to develop for both iOS and Android.
I would also like to know if there was an on going development path for MobGui? If Livecode develop support for new mobile platforms will MobGui support these (or at least consider it)?
I've also notice the tmControls package http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/ but am not sure if this provides the same functionality as MobGui, or is a different beast altogether?
From the information I see posted it looks like there was lots of information / Postings / Youtube videos relating to MobGui but its all gone a bit quite recently. I remember RunRev were even offering free licences at one time with upgrades. Seems like this is functionality that should be built into the core product.
Thanks for your input
Cheers
martin
I'm looking at options for mobile development using Livecode, it looks like MobGui seems to be the prefered way to go.
I've noticed that the current version V0.28 has not been updated since 2011 and also that there were some postings here about people having problems contacting the author John Craig.
I hope you don't mind if I post some questions here for people that already use MobGui
Is MobGui pretty feature complete or is it still a work in progress? I want to develop for both iOS and Android.
I would also like to know if there was an on going development path for MobGui? If Livecode develop support for new mobile platforms will MobGui support these (or at least consider it)?
I've also notice the tmControls package http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/ but am not sure if this provides the same functionality as MobGui, or is a different beast altogether?
From the information I see posted it looks like there was lots of information / Postings / Youtube videos relating to MobGui but its all gone a bit quite recently. I remember RunRev were even offering free licences at one time with upgrades. Seems like this is functionality that should be built into the core product.
Thanks for your input
Cheers
martin
Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
Hi Martin,
There is also this. Not as extensive as MobGUI, but it might get you started.
Kind regards,
Mark
There is also this. Not as extensive as MobGUI, but it might get you started.
Kind regards,
Mark
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Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
I'm guessing it will be, and that's why John has gone quiet. He's too busy working for LC (I have NO knowledge about this - none at all. Just guessing.)mhoneywill wrote:Seems like this is functionality that should be built into the core product.
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Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
There's also the iPhone Control Kit. Has a lot of controls, but is a bit more hands-on than MobGUI.
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Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
Note that you can develop for iOS and other mobile platforms just fine... The GUI will jsut look as if it escaped from the prison of "early nineties unix designs"
There's also an iOS theme in Scott Rossi's tmControl: http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/
There's also an iOS theme in Scott Rossi's tmControl: http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/
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Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
I had the following reply when I talked to Scott Rossi about tmControls
You can get more info here:
http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/index.html
See the FAQ:
http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/faq.html
If you're up for watching a few videos (they're a bit out of date, but still have useful info), you can see here:
How To Use:
http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontr ... l_dev1.mov
How To Edit A tmControl Template -- Create Your Own SmartBackground http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1BzyZfsYY
There isn't an official trial version of tmControl only because I've been too busy to provide one, but clearly it's something I should make available.
I'll see if I can get something together for next week.
You can get more info here:
http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/index.html
See the FAQ:
http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontrol/faq.html
If you're up for watching a few videos (they're a bit out of date, but still have useful info), you can see here:
How To Use:
http://tmtools.tactilemedia.com/tmcontr ... l_dev1.mov
How To Edit A tmControl Template -- Create Your Own SmartBackground http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL1BzyZfsYY
There isn't an official trial version of tmControl only because I've been too busy to provide one, but clearly it's something I should make available.
I'll see if I can get something together for next week.
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Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
Hi,
What's wrong with simple black text? Blue text on a blue background is difficult to read.
Kind regards,
Mark
What's wrong with simple black text? Blue text on a blue background is difficult to read.
Kind regards,
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Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
Thank you for bringing that up, Martin.
I've been thinking of buying MobGui but the lack of updates and communicate worries me.
Thank you everyone for the alternatives. =)
Looking forward to developing mobile applications using LiveCode!
Regards,
John
I've been thinking of buying MobGui but the lack of updates and communicate worries me.
Thank you everyone for the alternatives. =)
Looking forward to developing mobile applications using LiveCode!
Regards,
John
Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
Well, THAT would be cool!Jellicle wrote:I'm guessing it will be, and that's why John has gone quiet. He's too busy working for LC (I have NO knowledge about this - none at all. Just guessing.)mhoneywill wrote:Seems like this is functionality that should be built into the core product.
Gerry
Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
Sure wouldKlaus wrote:Well, THAT would be cool!Jellicle wrote:I'm guessing it will be, and that's why John has gone quiet. He's too busy working for LC (I have NO knowledge about this - none at all. Just guessing.)mhoneywill wrote:Seems like this is functionality that should be built into the core product.
Gerry
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Re: Is MobGui the only way of developing Mobile Applications
pretty sure it's false tho
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