Hello all,
We're looking to branch out and do more Windows Desktop and macOS apps & small games.
How well suited is Gideros for developing for these.
Of course the native languages are the best, but in the short span of a lifetime you can only learn so many languages & ecosystems
Looking for any tips or feedback from the Giderosians!
Cheers,
MadDogDean
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The UI is not 'native' so the controls, buttons, windows, etc will have to be drawn by your app.
This may be what you want though, it means the 'look' of your app is consistent between platforms, you can also have the same app running on HTML5. So when users ask 'Does it work on Chromebook', you can say 'Yes!'.
I have a program called ReportComplete that's on Windows and MacOS. In spare time I'm 'experimenting' making a Gideros version.
You can see screenshots of the Windows/Mac version here:
https://reportcomplete.com/about
You can see my current progress with the Gideros version here:
https://web.reportcomplete.com/
Don't forget, that Web (Gideros) version will just be another export to get it on Windows/MacOS if I eventually make it better than the existing Windows/MacOS version.
https://deluxepixel.com
I've been scouring the forum for hours to see what others are talking about, but my eyes are about to drop out of my head!
I am also looking to know if common actions, like working the Registry (including the WOW6432 Node), drag & drop, working with the file system, SQL capabilities are things that Gideros can do (on both Win/Mac). I don't want to be needing custom plugins for everyday "desktop" actions.
If you don't mind, what did you use to code ReportComplete & what limitations (if any ) are you coming up against in Gideros?
Thanks & cheers
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Fragmenter online..
of course you have to do your own gui but there are gui lua templates for gideros, so no need to reinvent the wheel.
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Fragmenter - animated loop machine and IKONOMIKON - the memory game
That Fragmenter is pretty cool. I could see people losing hours just goofing with it (It's like Etch-A-Sketch on steroids!)
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With ReportComplete, I changed it so it's basically a caching client that renders the data, with the data primarily being stored on the Internet. I don't use SQL directly, instead, I made a Ruby on Rails website (I later changed that to PHP) that is used to indirectly access the database using an API I made.
That is what should make it relatively easy for me to get much of data access working on the Gideros version. It too will access the database through the same web api.
With the desktop version, I don't access the Windows registry. The program runs directly as a standalone executable - there is no 'install', it runs in 'user' mode. The user is free to copy it where they want and doesn't need admin rights at any time. This is important for schools who are sometimes 'locked down' and have to get people in to install programs. So in my case, the Gideros version won't need to access the registry either.
Regarding drag and drop, that's only needed to speed up (make it easier) adding pupil portraits to reports. As far as I know, Gideros doesn't support drag and drop - but I may be mistaken. But it's open-source, so it's possible that it could be added if needed.
https://deluxepixel.com
Concerning the drag & drop, I am looking to be able to drag a file from Explorer or Finder and not actually work with or open the file, but rather get the path information.
I best download Gideros and get my feet wet for a while.
Cheers
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https://deluxepixel.com
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Fragmenter - animated loop machine and IKONOMIKON - the memory game
https://deluxepixel.com
https://deluxepixel.com
Likes: SinisterSoft
Cheers
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Cheers
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Gideros is more suitable for 2D games.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=razorback456
мій блог по гідерос https://simartinfo.blogspot.com
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https://deluxepixel.com
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Fragmenter - animated loop machine and IKONOMIKON - the memory game
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=razorback456
мій блог по гідерос https://simartinfo.blogspot.com
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On the other hand, when I write a specialized program for a PC, I do not need cross-platform, I make a program for the equipment that the customer has.
Even large studios that make applications for mass use rarely make them cross-platform.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=razorback456
мій блог по гідерос https://simartinfo.blogspot.com
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Fragmenter - animated loop machine and IKONOMIKON - the memory game
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