Android Question B4X Installation and Setup

MikeSW17

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Hi. Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but there isn't a Setup/Installation area (or Newbie Area).

I'm wondering how others do their B4X installations, if there is a "best" way. Specifically the installation folders and project folder structures.

Following the on-line instructions, I'm directed to install Java in "C:\java", but in the B4A App "Configure Paths", 'C:\Program Files\Java..." is indicated as the Usual location.

Similarly, for the 'Android' folder, the on-line instructions suggest unpacking Tools & Resources in "C:\Android", but the App Configure Paths suggests "C:\android-sdk".
The 'android-sdk' folder suggestion also indicates an Android version specific folder e.g. 'Android-30', could one need multiple Android versions simultaneously installed?

Apart from these inconsistencies, I always try to keep the Root folder of my OS partition as clean as possible, with just the Windows installation folders and files. So I keep additions to a minimum, and have a 'Program Files (Other)' folder for pretty much everything that doesn't fit elsewhere.

What do other users find best?

Similarly for the folder structure for my projects. I expect to be creating B4A, B4J and B4R (maybe one day B4I too) projects. To get the best structure, how should I setup my folders e.g. 'Documents\B4XAllProjects' or 'Documents\B4XProjects\B4A' , '\Documents\B4XProjects\B4J' etc. Or some other structure?

Similarly, whatever structure I use for my project development, is there a best place to put 'AdditionalLibraries' within that folder structure?

I expect it doesn't matter much at a beginner lever, but I'm concerned that changing the structure around later might be complex.
 

Erel

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I'm wondering how others do their B4X installations, if there is a "best" way. Specifically the installation folders and project folder structures.
Yes. Follow these instructions: https://www.b4x.com/b4a.html

Similarly, whatever structure I use for my project development, is there a best place to put 'AdditionalLibraries' within that folder structure?
Don't set the additional libraries folder in your project folder. It is a global setting.
 
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MikeSW17

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Thanks Erel. I did indeed follow the linked instructions.
I raised the question as the B4A Configure Paths Screen offers different "Usually in..." hints just below each text box for the locations of Javac.exe & and android.jar.
As B4A 10.2 has recently been released, I was unsure if the App superseded the written instructions you link to. I take it, it does not.

As regards the second part of my question - the best folder structure for my Project storage (allowing for possible future code sharing across B4x targets), I guess I'll just have to learn as I go along.

Thanks.
 
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Erel

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As regards the second part of my question - the best folder structure for my Project storage (allowing for possible future code sharing across B4x targets), I guess I'll just have to learn as I go along.
Create a new project with B4XPages template. Good structure for cross platform projects and recommended for all new projects.
 
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MikeSW17

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Thanks Erel. I'd 'accidentally' tried a B4XPages project a while ago, and spotted (but didn't appreciate) the B4A/B4J/B4I sub-folders to my project. It left me slightly confused to say the least. Now I've gone back to a fresh install and the beginning of the learning curve (exp reading about B4XPages), it's beginning to make sense!
 
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