Other B4A v5.80 has been released!

Erel

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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:
    B4X: 
    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.
 
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incendio

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

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

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mangojack said:
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.)
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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.
 
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sasetcolombia

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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!
 
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max123

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Many thanks
 
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Brizky

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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.
 
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sorex

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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)
 
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Brizky

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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.
 
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