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IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:27 pm
by flintGA2c5a
I have been considering getting the Ios livecode, but it says that it is mac only. Does this mean that I can't export the code on a pc or that I only need a mac to ultimately compile and run the code via xcode?
Re: IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2012 10:05 pm
by Jellicle
You have to use a Mac to develop for iOS with LiveCode, or with any other iOS development tool. There are no other options.
Gerry
Re: IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:54 am
by pixelitodesign
LiveCode itselfs runs on Windows aswell - but - for developing iOS Apps, LiveCode relays on X-Code, a Develeoper Engine from Apple. And X-Code only run on Macs.
Re: IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:43 pm
by gpb01
flintGA2c5a wrote:I have been considering getting the Ios livecode, but it says that it is mac only. Does this mean that I can't export the code on a pc or that I only need a mac to ultimately compile and run the code via xcode?
Simpy
you CAN develop on a PC, save the code and open the code on a Mac, but
you CAN'T test or debug your app on PC because XCode and iOS Simulator are needed.
So, if you are away from your Mac, you can continue to write the code and, when you have your Mac available you can debug and prepare for release
Guglielmo
Re: IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:46 pm
by flintGA2c5a
Ok, seems like I will have to get a Mac then, what is the best solution for a low budget? I have been looking at mac mini and older iMacs, what kind of specs would you reccomend for iOS development?
Re: IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:52 pm
by Klaus
Hi Flint,
well, a Mac Mini is a very good chice, I am also using one
i would recommend to look for a used one with these specs:
Chip: at least Intel Core2Duo 2.0 Ghz
RAM: at least 4 GB (as always: the more the better!)
OS X 10.6 or greater
Best
Klaus
Re: IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:55 pm
by gpb01
flintGA2c5a wrote:Ok, seems like I will have to get a Mac then, what is the best solution for a low budget? I have been looking at mac mini and older iMacs, what kind of specs would you reccomend for iOS development?
I have no problems developing on an old iMac 24" early 2008 (model id. 8,1), Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz, 6 GB RAM (
yes ... Apple say max 4 GB, but 6 GB are ok 
), but probably a new Mac Mini is the best solution !
Guglielmo
Re: IOS development with livecode mac only
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:45 pm
by luxlive
While waiting for my new iMac I also tried it on a 32bit early 2006 first generation Intel IMac (Core Duo), it works without any problems on there as well. Indeed it has to be said the whole process of using the IOS simulator on that plus deploying to a device is much better than my daily experience with a much more powerful Windows PC and the Android simulator.
Cheers,
rod