Other B4A v5.80 has been released!

[Erel]

I'm happy to release B4A v5.80.

This update includes important new features, including better support for custom views:

Improvements:

• Custom views: [B4X] Custom Views with Enhanced Designer Support
  With this feature it is much easier to add and configure custom views.
  
• #ExcludeClasses: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/new-feature-three-birds-with-one-stone.63127/
  This attribute makes it simple to exclude classes not required from libraries such as google play services.
• CreateResource manifest editor keyword: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/new-feature-three-birds-with-one-stone.63127/#post-398974
  Allows creating XML resource files from the manifest editor.
  For example with this code we can use the native light theme based on the Android version:
  
  SetApplicationAttribute(android:theme, "@style/LightTheme")
  CreateResource(values-v20, theme.xml,
  <resources>
    <style
    name="LightTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Material.Light">
    </style>
  </resources>
  )
  CreateResource(values-v14, theme.xml,
  <resources>
    <style
    name="LightTheme" parent="@android:style/Theme.Holo.Light">
    </style>
  </resources>
  )
  
  
• Debugger improvements and fixes. Mostly related to larger projects.
• Coarse location permission added to BluetoothAdmin. Required for discovery in Android 6.
• The default setting of the holo theme in the manifest editor was removed.
  It is recommended to use a custom theme or the device default theme.
  The compiler will issue a warning about explicit usage of the holo.theme.
  
• The WYSIWYG designer defaults to material theme on Android 5+.
• The READ_LOGS permission was removed from LogCat object. It is not useful since Android 4.1.
• The compiler will issue a warning if the targetSdkVersion is missing or if the value is not between 14 to 22.
• ViewsEx library - Includes two views implemented as custom views (Switch and RatingBar). The source code of this library is available in the custom views tutorial.
• View.Parent - Returns the view's parent.
• OkHttp and OkHttpUtils2 libraries are included.
• Other minor IDE improvements and bug fixes.

Developers who are eligible for a free upgrade will receive an email with upgrade instructions.

 

[lemonisdead]

I'm afraid he hasn't.

Are you sure ? I've installed a PacMan game

 

[Claudio Oliveira]

Are you sure ? I've installed a PacMan game

 

[Alex_197]

Well, @DonManfred ... I'm afraid he hasn't.

I didn't change the url. This email is what I've received today after I paid $69 for this upgrade. I already sent the email to support.

 

[lemonisdead]

I already sent the email to support.

Don't stress, keep it cool. @Erel will fix, for sure
(But it could be really nice if you could remove that link, please)

 

[incendio]

I am still using ver 5.2, with means still use old license. Should I updated to new lisence?

 

[mangojack]

I am still using ver 5.2, with means still use old license. Should I updated to new lisence?

If you are still eligible for free updates and have received an email , then your current license will work with v5.8
If not , then it is your decision whether to update your subscription . ( You will recieve a new licence.)

 

[sanjog shakya]

Downloading Trial version downloads B4A v5.5. Is it available to test trial B4A 5.8 ?

 

[incendio]

If you are still eligible for free updates and have received an email , then your current license will work with v5.8
If not , then it is your decision whether to update your subscription . ( You will recieve a new licence.)

I have received my email, but my current ver is 5.2. I have intention to skip ver 5.5 & goes directly to ver 5.8. Will try with old license & if not working, will try license from ver 5.5.

 

[Erel]

Downloading Trial version downloads B4A v5.5. Is it available to test trial B4A 5.8 ?

It will be soon updated.

 

[Erel]

I am still using ver 5.2, with means still use old license. Should I updated to new lisence?

Do not worry about license issues. Contact support@basic4ppc.com and we will send you a new license.

 

[sanjog shakya]

It will be soon updated.

Thank you. I will be waiting to try.

 

[Erel]

The new trial version is online now.

 

[sasetcolombia]

This version generates these errors.what's the problem?

B4A version: 5.80
Parsing code. (0.06s)
Compiling code. (0.41s)
Compiling layouts code. (0.03s)
Generating R file. (1.24s)
Compiling debugger engine code. (2.15s)
Compiling generated Java code. Error
javac 1.7.0_67
src\com\movillegal\main\conexionhttp.java:130: error: method shouldDelegate in class Debug cannot be applied to given types;
if (Debug.shouldDelegate(processBA, "ajustarclave"))
^
required: String
found: BA,String
reason: actual and formal argument lists differ in length
Note: Some input files use or override a deprecated API.
Note: Recompile with -Xlint:deprecation for details.
1 error
Picked up _JAVA_OPTIONS: -Xmx512M

THIS SAME ERROR IN OTHER METHODS....

if (Debug.shouldDelegate(processBA, "cchar"))
^
required: String
found: BA,String
....

if (Debug.shouldDelegate(processBA, "clientehttp_responseerror"))
^
required: String
found: BA,String

Thanks for your reply!

 

[Erel]

You are probably using an old version of the debug library. Try to reinstall B4A in a new folder.

 

[LucianoB]

Thank you. Great job!

 

[max123]

Many thanks

 

[Brizky]

Hey, how do I find out if my license is expired? Tried running v5.8 and it didn't like my license. Thought I had till August before it was 2 years. So just wondering where you go to find out your subscription status. Thanks.

 

[sorex]

If you got the mail with the download link then you are still having the right for free updates.

Check the older update mails one of them contains a new license file that is to be used with the 5.x versions if I recall right. (is it 1 byte larger than the old license file)

 

[Brizky]

Ah, okay. Any idea which version comes with it? I'll have to check my email for it. But I usual trash the older emails after I download. And I know 5.8 didn't come with a new license. Looking now. Thanks for the response.

 

[Brizky]

Looks like I found it in the email for v5.5! Thanks again.