Other B4A v8.80 BETA has been released

[Erel]

I'm happy to release B4A v8.80 BETA. This version includes a new type of libraries named b4x libraries. b4x libraries are made of B4X code modules, general files, layout files and a manifest file. b4x libraries can be cross platform and also have other advantages over the standard compiled libraries.

Improvements:

• b4x libraries: [new feature] b4x library - a new type of library
• Auto-backups: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/threads/new-feature-auto-backups.100010
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Go to the code line directly from the logs: https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...o-the-code-line-directly-from-the-logs.100090
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Intent.SetPackage method.
• Fix for wrong 'dip' scale issue that occurred in some edge cases.
• Canvas.RemoveClip works with targetSdkVersion = 28.
• Log correctly shows duplicate messages (relevant to Android 8+ devices).
• Updated internal libraries: FirebaseAuth v1.06, Camera2 v1.11, XUI2D v1.02, XUI v1.85, Core v8.80 and debug libs.
• Debugger improvements:
  - Fix for issue where resumable sub could show the wrong value for a global variable.
  - Fix for issue where the error message points to the wrong module.
• Other bug fixes and minor improvements.

Currently OkHttpUtils2 is included as a b4x library. The jar file is also kept for backward compatibility.
More libraries will be distributed as b4x libraries in the future.

As this is a beta version you should make sure to backup your projects before loading them with the new version.

An email with installation instructions will be sent to all developers who are eligible for a free upgrade.

Thank you for your help!!!

 

[MbedAndroid]

@Cableguy no doubles. Checked it. Besides 8.5 works fine
@klaus: updated the config path off course. Besides 8.5 works fine.

I got more the idea that the librarys with errors are not compatible with b4a 8.8. Like Googlemaps extras, Android Resources, cl_appupdating

 

[DonManfred]

Program files is an restricted folder in Windows. It is AN BAD MISTAKE to put the additional libs folder here. Put it on any non-restricted path.

 

[MbedAndroid]

@DonManfred It is now outside the program files dir. Still having these problems.

the serial lib is updated by b4a 8.8. And also this lib is reporting error.

 

[stevel05]

I can compile apps with Serial, AndroidResource and Phone Libraries using 8.80 beta. I don't use the others so can't test them but I would be very surprised if that was an issue.

As suggested above, make sure that any libraries that should be in the Additional Libraries location are not in the AnywhereSoftware installation (internal libraries) folder.

Compare the two library folders for the installations (8.5 vs 8.80) to check.

 

[Nizze]

I did not get any mail .

 

[Cornelius Smit]

Thanks, Will test Bete
Where Can I get a list of all cross-platform libraries

 

[DonManfred]

I did not get any mail .

whwn did you updated the last time? Did you buy a Enterpriseversion with 2 years updates? When did you buy?

A mail is usually send when a new Version Releases (NOT Beta).

Away from that you can contact [email protected]

 

[DonManfred]

Where Can I get a list of all cross-platform libraries

https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/pages/results/?query=b4x&prefix=1,2,3,17,24,29

 

[Erel]

@MbedAndroid please start a new thread for this discussion.

It would be nice to have a specific folder for the B4X Libraries in the Configure Paths window.
Currently, we need to copy them to the Additional Libraries folder which are product specific.

I plan to allow adding libraries from any folder you like. It is planned for a future version.

 

[LucaMs]

@MbedAndroid please start a new thread for this discussion.


I plan to allow adding libraries from any folder you like. It is planned for a future version.

Where do you save your plans? And what is the password?

 

[Erel]

Where do you save your plans?

In a special drawer in the freezer, curved in the ice.

 

[udg]

@MbedAndroid : I noticed from post#20 that you're using version 1.30 of AppUpdating.
Please switch to AppUpdating 2 for compatibility with newer devices. Source code is available as for previous versions.

Note: if you need additional info on that class, please start a new thread

 

[Cableguy]

In a special drawer in the freezer, curved in the ice.

Beware of global warming!

 

[sorex]

nice update.

I like that you also added the link to the error code.

Sometimes you quickly check something else before returning to the error.
Now it's just one click away.

I only found 1 'issue' so far which is reported here > https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/t...-to-missing-traling-slash.100243/#post-631929

 

[Cornelius Smit]

https://www.b4x.com/android/forum/pages/results/?query=b4x&prefix=1,2,3,17,24,29

Awesome Thank You

 

[klaus]

Hi Erel,
The XUI library is still version 1.85 and not 1.90.

 

[DonManfred]

The XUI library is still version 1.85 and not 1.90.

this is expected:

Will be included in the next beta of B4A v8.80.

 

[LucaMs]

B4X mi piace ogni giorno di più!

E per una volta voglio scriverlo in italiano; usate Google Translate

 

[Erel]

I cannot release the updated XUI library without releasing the next beta as the new fonts methods depend on a small change in the compiler. Will release it tomorrow.

 

[Erel]

B4X mi piace ogni giorno di più!

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