Help - Understanding libraries - would be appreciated

[foursheds]

Please could someone help me understand libraries - I'm new to VB4A

I've just installed the full version of VB4A and have a list of (about 25) libraries on the 'libs' tab. How can I view the contents of each library?, or find a specific function ?. I want to find 'FTP' for example.

Is there an official list of the contents of each library ?

Many thanks, Foursheds

 

[margret]

Hello,

Here is a list and each link under this one should provide some information:

Libraries - Basic4android Wiki

 

[foursheds]

Libraries - help in understanding !

Many thanks for your link - the top line say "Most libraries are included in the IDE installation package. These libraries are not listed here" - I have for instance the library 'Network (Version 1.23) listed in my 'libs' tab - I guess this is one of the standard ones and isn't documented in the link you suggested I look at ?.

I want to use the function 'FTP' - how can I find which library it is in - and also how can I list the functions within the libraries I have after installing the full version ?

Thanks for your patience ...

Regards, Foursheds

 

[margret]

FTP is in the NET lib. Once you check the NET lib add the following in the Sub Globals. When you type the last line FTP., a list will display with all the commands and syntax for each:

Sub Globals
     Dim FTP As FTP
     FTP.
End Sub

 

[foursheds]

Thanks for your reply and patience. I think I'm getting there - first I don't see the library 'NET' in my 'libs' list - is there somewhere I need to go to download it ?. Second I guess - is there a documented list of libraries and contents ? (and somewhere to download them ?),

Thanks for your help - as a beginner to this - I really appreciate it

Regards, Foursheds

 

[moster67]

Have a look at this tool - it is very useful:

http://www.b4x.com/forum/basic4android-getting-started-tutorials/25682-help-documentation-docloader.html

PS: core-libraries are installed together with B4A. You can find additional libraries (and classes) here:
http://www.b4x.com/android/wiki/index.php/Libraries

 

[foursheds]

I think I've found what I need in the documentation. The link below shows all libraries and then all the functions / events within each library.

Basic4android (Basic for Android) - Android programming with Gui designer

Not sure yet where to download the latest version of each library.

 

[foursheds]

I keep coming back to "Most libraries are included in the IDE installation package" - I installed VB4A today and only had about 25 libraries available after the install of the full version - the NET library for instance was missing. Is this to be expected ?. The NET library isn't listed as one of the 'additional libraries' - but then wasn't installed (for me anyway) as part of the installation process ?.

Many thanks for your patience here,

Regards, foursheds

 

[SCIS]

Perhaps this might help you out?
http://www.b4x.com/forum/basic4android-getting-started-tutorials/10407-android-ftp-tutorial.html

Edit: I just realised the Net library actually replaces the FTP library as stated here: http://www.b4x.com/android/help/net.html

Edit 2: Found the thread of the Net library: http://www.b4x.com/forum/additional-libraries-classes-official-updates/10892-new-net-library-android-ftp-smtp-pop3.html