Java Question First mistake when recompiling an old project

[Sergio Castellari]

Hello,

When trying to recompile a previous project with the newly installed version, I get the following error:

B4A Version: 13.40
Parse code. Error
Error parsing the program.
Error description: Unknown type: smtp
Are you missing a library reference?
An error occurred on line: 295 (Functions)
Dim SMTP As SMTP

What could be the problem?

Regards,
Sergio

 

[teddybear]

It's obvious that you are missing the library net reference.
Check the paths configuration, is the additional libraries correct?

 

[Sergio Castellari]

It's obvious that you are missing the library net reference.
Check the paths configuration, is the additional libraries correct?
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Hi @teddybear

I have the route, but I think something is outdated from the last time I compiled. I'm using several additional libraries. Do they update automatically? Or do I need to perform some process for that? Also, I think there were more parameters configured somewhere, but I don't remember...

Thank you very much in advance for your guidance.

As a first step, I need to be able to recompile my last working app exactly as it was (obviously adjusting what's necessary).

 

[Sergio Castellari]

It's obvious that you are missing the library net reference.
Check the paths configuration, is the additional libraries correct?
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This is where I'm getting the error; obviously, I'm missing something or something has changed with the "LIB Net" library.

It's for sending emails from the app. Obviously, the email and password aren't real.

Thanks

Note: I've highlighted the line where the error is. It clearly doesn't recognize "SMTP".

 

[josejad]

Do you have the net library checked in the libraries tab?

 

[Sergio Castellari]

Do you have the net library checked in the libraries tab?

Hi @josejad

It seems that "that" library no longer exists or has been replaced. However, since I don't plan to use email sending now, I simply removed that section of code and recompiled.

Incredibly, it compiled in "debug" mode!!!! And not only that, but I was also able to install it on the test phone and access the MariaDB database in the cloud!!!! First big victory!!!!!

But, there's always a but... during the compilation process, I got this error several times, and I don't know what it is! And I don't know how to fix it or what I should do to resolve it.

 

[DonManfred]

It seems that "that" library no longer exists or has been replaced

100% NO.

It is still here: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/new-net-library-android-ftp-smtp-and-pop3.10892/#content

It is an external library which ou should put into the external library folder. Also you have to correctly set the folder in your paths configuration.

But it appears you have configured it wrong. Look at this tutorial how it must be set

[B4X] Additional libraries folder

The additional libraries folder can be organized in a way that allows sharing cross platform libraries between B4A, B4J and B4i. From now on, the recommended way to organize the additional libraries folder: Additional libraries folder is set under Tools - Configure Paths. As you can...

www.b4x.com

On the other hand it looks like the SDK is not build to run on an outdated windows.
I suggest to update to Windows 10 or 11.

 

[Sergio Castellari]

100% NO.

It is still here: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/new-net-library-android-ftp-smtp-and-pop3.10892/#content

It is an external library which ou should put into the external library folder. Also you have to correctly set the folder in your paths configuration.

But it appears you have configured it wrong. Look at this tutorial how it must be set

[B4X] Additional libraries folder

The additional libraries folder can be organized in a way that allows sharing cross platform libraries between B4A, B4J and B4i. From now on, the recommended way to organize the additional libraries folder: Additional libraries folder is set under Tools - Configure Paths. As you can...

www.b4x.com

On the other hand it looks like the SDK is not build to run on an outdated windows.
I suggest to update to Windows 10 or 11.

@DonManfred !!!
Hey friend, how's it going? You've also been a colleague who ALWAYS helped me out!!!...I hope and wish you all the best!

Indeed, I downloaded the latest version 1.83 from the link you provided, and added it to the Additional Libraries folder...I selected it in the project...and voila, it worked without any compilation errors. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your help. It's invaluable to me, as I'm getting back into it.

I understand your suggestion, but for now, my entire programming environment is on this old laptop with Windows 7 64-bit, where I compile desktop programs that are my livelihood.

B4A is my ideal complement for mobile devices, and I hope to expand it for new clients.

Again, thank you so much for your help!

Regards,
Sergio