Basic4android v1.60 is released

[Erel]

Basic4android v1.60 is now released.
The main new feature in this version is support for home screen widgets.
A tutorial about widgets is available here: http://www.basic4ppc.com/forum/basic...al-part-i.html





Other new features include:
- IDE now also supports higher versions of Android SDK.
- New String methods: Contains, LastIndexOf and LastIndexOf2.
- Fix for Honeycomb spinner issue and debugging issue.
- "Do not overwrite manifest option" added to project properties. An example manifest is created when this option is selected allowing you to compare the two manifests.
- RndSeed keyword.
- Activity KeyUp event.
- Phone.HideKeyboard method.
- New Spinner properties: TextColor and TextSize
- Designer - Create new variant - list of standard variants now appears.
- Tools - IDE Options - Timeout value.
- A combo box with the list of subs appears in the upper tool bar.
- Service_Start method now gets the starting intent (optionally).
- Activity.GetStartingIntent / SetActivityResult - makes it possible to return results to 3rd party applications.
- Handling of applications started by services improved. Services will not restart automatically if the process was stopped.
- Bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Backwards compatibility issue related to Phone library:
The Phone object in the Phone library was redesigned to avoid adding unnecessary application permissions.
Phone id related methods that require the READ_STATE permission were moved to PhoneId object. The Vibrate method which requires the PHONE_VIBRATE permission was moved to PhoneVibrate object.
A similar change was done in PhoneEvents. The PhoneState event which requires the READ_STATE event is now only handled if you initialize PhoneEvents by calling InitializeWithPhoneState.

I want to thank the beta testers for their invaluable help with this version .
Users who are eligible for free upgrade should receive an email with a link to the full version.

[boten]

I just registered to the forum in order to buy b4a, so does that mean i'll get the new version (1.6) when i buy?

[Erel]

Yes.

[boten]

toda. guess I shd receive a DL link by e-mail? (how long)?

[dghoskins]

Which higher version of the Android SDK is supported?

[Erel]

guess I shd receive a DL link by e-mail? (how long)?

You should have already receive it. If not please contact support@basic4ppc.com
Also check your "spam" folder.

Which higher version of the Android SDK is supported?

All versions higher than Android-8 are supported.

[Erel]

The upgrade mails are still being sent (don't worry it is an automatic system ). If you do not receive it in about two hours, please contact support@basic4ppc.com.

[warwound]

Originally Posted by Erel

The upgrade mails are still being sent (don't worry it is an automatic system ). If you do not receive it in about two hours, please contact support@basic4ppc.com.

Can't wait - great stuff!

Martin.

[pappicio]

Originally Posted by Erel

The upgrade mails are still being sent (don't worry it is an automatic system ). If you do not receive it in about two hours, please contact support@basic4ppc.com.

and what about all of us that for some days expired 2 months of standard period?
there is a free upgrade or a sale price from 1.50 to 1.60?

[Erel]

Tomorrow a discount offer will be sent to all existing customers.