Posts by John Clarke

How can I download material that is in binary format (e.g. an Image File, Video or Audio File) from a server and store it in a folder on the device the app is on ?

I am planning to create a web based server that has additional content for my application.  It is likely that this content will be sent in either XML or JSON format.  How can I download content from the server and place it in a file on the device the app is on ?

I want to use XML files to store data that will be used by my application.  They will be stored in a folder on the device that the app is on.  How can I process data in these XML files?

I have a couple of questions regarding Headers and Footers. 1. How can I created a header navigational bar similar to the one on the support site (https://www.decsoftutils.com/support/section/app-builder-topics) ? 2. How can I create a footer bar that will always be on the bottom of the screen ? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for solving that one.  

I have created a view with a label at the top. However, when I debug with a web browser I cannot see my Label. What could be causing this issue ?

Where can I find the Plugin Template that you mentioned ?

Just to clarify the above points:

Views and the App 

1. Can I treat views as Classes (as I would in Java) ?

Basically I want to create Custom Functions inside the view that can only be used by that view and no other view.  I also want to create variables inside the view that are only accessible by that view and no other view.  Is this possible and if so how ?

Using Custom JavaScript 

1. I know I can use custom JavaScript by using the StartJS and EndJS Markers. However, how do I access the properties of UI Components using Javascript?

I had a look at the "External Javascript tutorial of the App Builder's help." but couldn't see how I can use it to change the value of a UI component (for example, the text of a label).

Is it possible to store the code that I create in AppBuilder in a Version Control System such as GIT ?

Hi All,

I am new to using AppBuilder and as such I have a few questions. Please excuse me if they seem simple or trivial.

Implementing MVC in App Builder.

1. I use MVC in my Java Applications. How can I take the approach I use for MVC in Java (as demonstrated by this example http://www.austintek.com/mvc/) and implement it in AppBuilder ?

Using Custom JavaScript

1. I know I can use custom JavaScript by using the StartJS and EndJS Markers. However, how do I access the properties of UI Components using Javascript ?

2. If I create an external Javascript File where should I store the file to ensure ease of deployment when the app is finished ?

Views and the App

1. Can I treat views as Classes (as I would in Java) ?

2. Can I add Variables that are Global to the view ?

3. Can I add Variables that are Global for the whole App ?

4. Can I create Custom Functions for a View?

Is it possible to create custom components for App Builder? It would be great to be able to create components that could be added to the Tools Panel.

If it is possible how can the custom components be made ?

Thanks for that David. I am looking for a header and footer line the one shows in this image

Would it be easy to implement that ?

Best Wishes

John

I am interested in using App Builder to developer apps for Android and other platforms. How do I go about compiling the apps that I build using Cordova\Phonegap ?

Could you explain how to do this using one of the sample apps?

John

When I use the menu component is there any way that I can specify which menu item I want to be selected using code ?

Thanks in advance.

John

I am interested in creating page transitions (e.g. pages sliding in from the right). How can I achieve this?

Best Wishes

John