Manifest syntax errors

[PenguinHero]

Hi All,

Until today the only problem I've had with the example programs that come with libraries is that sometimes they reference other libraries that I don't have.

Today I encountered a different problem for the first time, and I encountered it several times in several different demo library examples. Just a coincidence? Or is something "broken" in my B4A.

I keep getting this error when I try and run the example programs:

Parsing code.                           0.05
Compiling code.                         Error
Error parsing manifest script:
Line = 12, Word = (

When I look at the manifest file I see:

'This code will be applied to the manifest file during compilation.
'You do not need to modify it in most cases.
'See this link for for more information: http://www.b4x.com/forum/showthread.php?p=78136
'<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="4" android:targetSdkVersion="17"/>

AddManifestText(<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="4" android:targetSdkVersion="18"/>
                <supports-screens android:largeScreens="true"
                                  android:normalScreens="true"
                                  android:smallScreens="true"
                                  android:anyDensity="true"/>)

SetManifestAttribute("android:installLocation", "auto")   

SetApplicationAttribute(android:hardwareAccelerated, "true")
SetApplicationAttribute(android:icon, "@drawable/icon")
SetApplicationAttribute(android:label, "$LABEL$")

'End of default text.

I don't ever recall seeing that line before in the middle that ends with the parameter of "auto".
I tried running some of my existing programs and they are fine, and don't have that line in the manifest. Is it new? Old? Something else?

If I remove that line then it compiles and runs fine.
I'm confused as to what and why this is happening, and why I have gotten it for several different library demo programs today when I have never seen it before.
Something that may let be another coincidence is that earlier today I was editing manifests in a demo program for one of the menu classes that didn't like the SDK version numbers that were declared. But I don't see how that could be impacting other programs?

Any thoughts anyone? I'm guessing there is is simple answer, beyond just removing the offending line from the manifest.

Thanks,
PH

 

[Erel]

This line was not added automatically. It will also not affect any other program.

And it should not cause any error. Can you upload your project (File - Export as zip)?

 

[PenguinHero]

Hi Erel,

I don't need to upload anything to provide a sample - One example is from the Animated Sliding Menu class from NJDude.
You can see it in his Demo program in the forums:
http://www.b4x.com/forum/additional...3-class-animated-sliding-menu.html#post137072

All I did was download and extract the projects from the zip file and try and run them. That's when I'd get the manifest syntax error - I didn't change the code (or manifest file) in any way.

Several other demo programs I downloaded today for classes and libraries had the same issue. Very curious.

 

[thedesolatesoul]

Which version of B4A is loaded? Do you have multiple versions installed?

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[PenguinHero]

I have Version 2.52, and overwrote each previous version when a new one came out.

Today is the first time I have seen the issue, but as I mentioned I have seen it in several B4A projects that I downloaded today and tried to run.

For all I know something as simple as a reboot on my PC may fix the issue. But even if it does, where is the extra item in the manifest coming from? Or is it really in the projects I downloaded?

One thing that might be a factor. I commonly have multiple copies of B4A running in parallel, with different projects in them. Sometimes it will be a demo for a library in one, and my program in a another. I copy and paste code (and alt tab) between the two to make use of it.
Since I don't normally edit Manifest files, it is possible that today is the first time I have done so when I have multiple copies of B4A running. It hasn't caused me any problems in the past doing this...

 

[Erel]

You have downloaded projects that their developers have added this line to the script editor.

This line is completely valid.

 

[PenguinHero]

Okay, but I'm still puzzled as to why get the manifest syntax error when I try and run them?

I haven't done anything to the program or manifest file.

 

[Erel]

The example you previously mentioned has an extra Tab character at the end of line 12. Delete this character and it will work.

This bug will be fixed...