1.0.3 update in progress
03/11/08 21:47 Filed in: Work
In Progress
Well, 1.0.2 is out and available to
all customers now. So; next? I'm working on the 1.0.3 update at
this time. This update will have fewer changes than the previous
update, but a they are important.
I'm updating a few of the scale graphics to correct an error on one scale (incorrect number on one label), and to add some kerning space on the scales with a lot of smaller numbers on them. The numbers tended to run together, and could look better (and be a bit easier to read).
Additionally, I'm changing the movement algorithm on the touch-move-other scales feature that I added in the 1.0.2 update. One of my customers suggested that instead of movement based on the current offset of the scale being touched (a 50/50 split), that perhaps I could use the location of the touch (left or right) and move the opposing scale in that direction. This actually makes so much more sense than what I first implemented that it was really time to just slap myself and go "DOH!" I really shouldn't add features when I'm tired or not quite thinking right. :-) (Thanks for this suggestion Martin!)
Finally, I noticed a slight "sticking" feature in the cursor movement when scrolling the bars and slide to the right with the cursor all the way over to the left. I missed one "cancel" of the movement on having the touch end, so I'm fixing that in 1.0.3.
After I get this update out; the next update won't be out for a while as I work through, and re-tool the application to use flipped views for the "triplex" rule concept I mentioned in an earlier message. This will take some time to put together as I'll also need to completely rework how I do application preferences, and deal with the "Settings" application. That update is now tentatively numbered "1.1.0".
In other news...
I was taking a break last night and found an interesting link on the Macworld website.
Check out:
http://www.macworld.com/article/133827/2008/06/ihnatko_iphone_store.html
It appears that Andy Ihnatko is looking for an iPhone slide rule app. I would hope that he would take a look at mine. Maybe it would suit his requirements. :-) I've read Andy's columns for some time now. Always a good read.
I'm updating a few of the scale graphics to correct an error on one scale (incorrect number on one label), and to add some kerning space on the scales with a lot of smaller numbers on them. The numbers tended to run together, and could look better (and be a bit easier to read).
Additionally, I'm changing the movement algorithm on the touch-move-other scales feature that I added in the 1.0.2 update. One of my customers suggested that instead of movement based on the current offset of the scale being touched (a 50/50 split), that perhaps I could use the location of the touch (left or right) and move the opposing scale in that direction. This actually makes so much more sense than what I first implemented that it was really time to just slap myself and go "DOH!" I really shouldn't add features when I'm tired or not quite thinking right. :-) (Thanks for this suggestion Martin!)
Finally, I noticed a slight "sticking" feature in the cursor movement when scrolling the bars and slide to the right with the cursor all the way over to the left. I missed one "cancel" of the movement on having the touch end, so I'm fixing that in 1.0.3.
After I get this update out; the next update won't be out for a while as I work through, and re-tool the application to use flipped views for the "triplex" rule concept I mentioned in an earlier message. This will take some time to put together as I'll also need to completely rework how I do application preferences, and deal with the "Settings" application. That update is now tentatively numbered "1.1.0".
In other news...
I was taking a break last night and found an interesting link on the Macworld website.
Check out:
http://www.macworld.com/article/133827/2008/06/ihnatko_iphone_store.html
It appears that Andy Ihnatko is looking for an iPhone slide rule app. I would hope that he would take a look at mine. Maybe it would suit his requirements. :-) I've read Andy's columns for some time now. Always a good read.
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