Could not copy icon: so can't save as standalone

[SusanB]

When I save as a standalone I get the message that the icons could not be copied. I'm using LC 6.6.5 and Xcode 6.1 and have all the correct icons in the standalone preferences. This didn't used to be a problem:( If there is anyone out there in forumland who can help with this, I would be eternally grateful!!

[vedus]

When I save as a standalone I get the message that the icons could not be copied. I'm using LC 6.6.5 and Xcode 6.1 and have all the correct icons in the standalone preferences. This didn't used to be a problem:( If there is anyone out there in forumland who can help with this, I would be eternally grateful!!

check if the icons have the correct format "72x72" etc.
If you use template to create the icons check if someone have wrong format in pixels.
Also if you use template Don't use the export like rounded buttons.Export them square.

[SusanB]

Thanks so much for your reply! I have used a template and also used icons I created according to the required standards in Photoshop.These have worked fine in the past.The reason I am concerned, is that my app doesn't work with IOS 8 as the opening screen has a mobile pickwheel which doesn't respond. It works fine with a new build in the IOS 8 simulator, but that does me no good if I can't build a standalone. Meanwhile, anyone upgrading to IOS 8 will not be able to use my app

[Klaus]

Hi Susan,

check this, looks like a great time and nerves saver
http://forums.livecode.com/viewtopic.ph ... 39#p111606


Best

Klaus

[SusanB]

Thanks, Klaus. Yes, I did use that and was blown away. But the mystery remains. It complains about not being able to coy[ each icon and splash image. So I removed all icons and splash images from standalone application settings to see what would happen, and the message is "There was an error while saving the standalone application
could not copy splash '/Applications/LiveCode 6.6.5.app/Contents/Tools/Runtime/IOS/Device-8_/Default4InchSplash.png'

[vedus]

where you save the splash screens?
i save my images,splash screens to folder in the documents or desktop or in the folder i make the app!!
Here is the dimensions i get when i want info http://iosdesign.ivomynttinen.com
And when i make splash screens i do without template and save it with simple names like 640x960.png
That i use from LC6.7 and LC 7 without problems..
and here is the template i use http://365psd.com/day/5-19-ios-8-icon-template/
and i save it always square.

[SusanB]

I moved my icons to the same folder as the app, just in case it mattered. Then gave all the icons those simple names. It still complains it "can't copy the icons" Just for fun, I referenced one of Chip's cute octopus icons, assuming it works fine for him, and because maybe there is some strange glitch in mine which used to work but doesn't now, and the same inability to copy even that icon prevents making the standalone. So I've used some of my own previously acceptable icons from the pre IOS 8 app; the same icons from an "icon maker"; and even someone else's icon that must work for him..... all with the same debilitating results. I did change to LC 6.7 which works for me now that I renamed one of the variables that 6.6.5 had accepted, but 6.7 rejects. Can you still build a standalone without any icons referenced in the standalone applications settings? I can't even do that because when attempting to build, it goes all the way down to the developer folder and finds a default icon that it can't copy. (If I get rid of that one, it will probably jump outside my laptop and search for another uncopiable icon in my desktop, just so it can annoy me.)

[jacque]

It sounds like either a path problem or a permissions problem. Try this: Keep the icons in a folder in the same folder as the stack, the application folder has limited permissions. In standalone settings, clear out all the existing icons and then reset them.

[SusanB]

Jaque,that is so helpful. I did that and at first got the same result, but then changed the folder I save the standalone to, to the folder which houses the stack and the icons. Voila! I don't think I ever had to do that before, but I don't care!! You and the rest of the generous forum contributors are why people like me can create apps. I hope I can some day be of help to someone else