Nov 2008
1.0.3 Update is available
15/11/08 22:34 Filed in: Updates
Apple is definitely getting much
better and faster at approving updates for distribution.
The 1.0.3 update is now available for everyone.
The next update will contain several new features that I have started working on; including the triplex rules, as well as the ability to select positions on each rule for the various scales, and an optional digital display capability. These updates will take me a bit of time to implement, so please bear with me. :-)
Thanks for your support and feedback! I appreciate all input and suggestions for improving the application!
The 1.0.3 update is now available for everyone.
The next update will contain several new features that I have started working on; including the triplex rules, as well as the ability to select positions on each rule for the various scales, and an optional digital display capability. These updates will take me a bit of time to implement, so please bear with me. :-)
Thanks for your support and feedback! I appreciate all input and suggestions for improving the application!
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1.0.3 update available soon
10/11/08 19:24 Filed in: Updates
I just posted the 1.0.3 update to
Apple, so it should be available within a few days. This update
includes improvements in the scale numeric graphics for the P,
LL/0, LL/1, LL0, LL1, LL2, and LL scales (increased kerning by 1
pixel in the smaller fonts). Also, I've adjusted the acceleration
and deceleration of the slide movement when the cursor is used to
move the slide and top/bottom rules to the left or right.
Additionally, I corrected a problem where the cursor would seemingly "lock" to the left side of the display when scrolling, even after the touch was lifted and the slide action should have stopped.
Another change was done to the way the non-moving touch action performed. Instead of using the current position of the opposite rule to determine which direction to move the piece in, the application now looks at the touch location. If you touch the display on the left side, on, for example, the slide, the top and bottom rule will move to the left until the rightmost index is at the farthest position to the left that it can go. Similarly, touching the display on the right will move the rule or slide (whichever piece is not being touched) to the right until the leftmost index is at the farthest position to the right that it can move.
The next update will take a bit of time to deliver as I'll be adding in several new features, including the triplex rule system, and optional digital display capability. In the mean time, I believe 1.0.3 is very stable and use-able. Please let me know if you find any issues! And thanks!
Additionally, I corrected a problem where the cursor would seemingly "lock" to the left side of the display when scrolling, even after the touch was lifted and the slide action should have stopped.
Another change was done to the way the non-moving touch action performed. Instead of using the current position of the opposite rule to determine which direction to move the piece in, the application now looks at the touch location. If you touch the display on the left side, on, for example, the slide, the top and bottom rule will move to the left until the rightmost index is at the farthest position to the left that it can go. Similarly, touching the display on the right will move the rule or slide (whichever piece is not being touched) to the right until the leftmost index is at the farthest position to the right that it can move.
The next update will take a bit of time to deliver as I'll be adding in several new features, including the triplex rule system, and optional digital display capability. In the mean time, I believe 1.0.3 is very stable and use-able. Please let me know if you find any issues! And thanks!
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.
