Questions tagged [livecode]

The LiveCode programming language (formerly the "Revolution" programming language) is a cross-platform rapid application development language.

LiveCode allows developers to create applications that run in any of the supported environments, using a compile-free workflow. The scripting language is based on the Hypertalk language originally developed by Apple for Hypercard. Since version 6 an open source version (GPL) is available.

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How do I get the path to the currently selected file

Does VBScript have a function to get the path to the currently selected file in File Explorer? If so, what is the function? I'm looking for something like Set fileObj = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject") dim filepath filepath =…
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How to concatenate 1 textbox values into url

local custid put the text of field "txtcustid" into custid put the URL"http://htp2.hitecpoint.in:98/api/live/"+custid into tPreferencesFile Hello Friends i am facing a problem of livecode.I want to combine textbox value into a url. I put…
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Array Processing in Livecode

I'm pretty happy with the idea that Livecode Arrays are actually associative arrays, but I'm wondering if you can access them by index, rather than key? I want to put 5 strings in to an array, so all I know how to do so far is put "fred" into…
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mergExt mergDataGridScroller behavior script and DropTools

Just learnt how to use DropTools to drag-drop a mergDataGridScroller control onto my stack. But, where's the script? Must I still open the mergDataGridScroller stack and copy the script from the behavior button?
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Sqlite on cloud base in Livecode for centralized database

I am working on a livecode application.In which i need to use cloud based sqlite which means it should sharable for all users.As right now i am using sqlite for local,but i think it will work only for one device application,Though this every users…
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Retrieve data from server

I am suppose to retrieve data from a website ( example http://intimes.eu.pn/getsurvey.php ) How should i start ? guideline please
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Scrolling in iphone and android devices in LiveCode

I am working on a livecode application for Android, iPhone, Windows. I would like to add a scroller to a group. So I set vertical scroller of group to true and it worked with a vertical scroll bar on the right nicely for Windows. But when testing it…
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How to create Screen sizes of Live Code application compatible to Iphone,Android All Screens

I have developed an app which i want to run on every platform that LiveCode supports.I have Created app for 480x800 size.Now when i test it in Iphone and android.App is taking a static size.so it looks odd when testing under various sizes.how can i…
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Can LiveCode objects be anchored to one or more sides of a form?

If so, how? ... Just for clarity, if there are 2 pixels between a form and object's edges, and I resize the form, I'd like the distance between the form and object to still be 2 pixels after resizing. Thank you, as always.
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How to use Sqlite with LiveCode

I am New to Sqlite and LiveCode.I need to do some tasks with liveCode and SqlLite.Can anyone let me know what is suitable version of Sqlite for the LiveCode and from where i can download it as i am not finding anything sufficient information on the…
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How do the files need to be reconfigured to allow LiveCode to work with an Android emulator?

I was told in one of my other questions (see: Which folder needs to be specified when selecting the location of the Android development SDK?) that in order to make my emulator work with LiveCode, I would need to reconfigure the files. One thing…
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mergExt - mergAV, trying to know if the video can be saved to camera roll

I'm trying to know if the video can be saved to camera roll of the Device. I use Device -> Settings -> Privacy -> Photos to negate or give permission to save on Camera Roll. First I tried by check before to use the command mergAVSaveVideo: on…
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Error while saving a standalone application

I have reached a problem in the final stages of completing my stack. I have been working on this project for a couple months now and it is finally complete. The aim of the app is for you (as the user) to be able to have a type of calculator which…
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mergExt - What are the best practices to speed up the creation of control with mergAVCamCreate

What are the best practices, if any, to speed up the creation of control with mergAVCamCreate? Thank you PS And would be great also to know when the control is created to abilitate the other buttons. Maybe this could be done by just adding lines…
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getting mergJSON to work in the iOS simulator - Livecode

I'm trying to use mergJSON in a Livecode project, but am having some trouble getting it to work outside of the IDE. The steps I've taken so far are: Download the git project Build the Xcode Project and get the bundle Follow the steps in this…
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