Getting Started

[Kelvin Chua]

Hi RunRev,

Let me reiterate...

I am running Windows 7 64-Bit with 16 Gbytes RAM, 4 x 1 TB SSD.

My question: Which version of JAVA JDK, Android SDK and LiveCode must I download?

Just tell me the versions and I will download them exactly and install accordingly.

I deem that all these are quite basic instructions which should be available somewhere. And... if some versions of LiveCode cannot run with certain versions of the Android SDK, it should be indicated at 'known issues' at the location where users are downloading the installers.

I am a complete beginner. But I have been programming for the past 30 years, so I believe I do know some basics.

I will be grateful if anyone can point me to the correct direction, instead of me checking the elephant blindfolded....

Thanks again!

Desperate Kelvin Chua
SINGAPORE

[MaxV]

From http://livecode.wikia.com/wiki/Android_ ... enviroment

Then you must launch Android SDK manager select and download at least:

• all tools
• Android API 2.2 (and all other API you need)
• all extras

Did you do this?

[Kelvin Chua]

Hi MaxV,

Yes, all selected and installed.

Thanks.

Kelvin Chua
SINGAPORE

[jacque]

There's a discussion here:
http://forums.livecode.com/viewtopic.ph ... ss#p102353

Maybe something there will help. Be sure you are using the latest version of LiveCode (6.6.2 is the newest stable version) and if that doesn't work, try the 6.7 pre-release. Also, as a test, choose "sign for development" in the Android standalone settings. That eliminates issues with code signing.

[Simon]

Hi Kelvin,
I can tell you my setup:
Win 7 64 bit
LiveCode 6.6.1 or 6.6.2 stable
Android SDK Tools 22.6.3
Java JDK 1.6.0-38, I got that from javac -version in cmd so I'm not sure if that is correct if you know of a better way to retrieve the info I'll look it up.
Everything above is 32 bit.

Simon
edit; errrr except the Win 7 version

[Kelvin Chua]

"There was an error while saving the standalone application could not compile application class"

Hi All,

Much appreciation to those who had responded, THANK YOU!

Basically, I managed to get my LiveCode working and is able to generate APK files for Android devices.

Just as a reference to anyone who may encounter the same issue when trying to install on similar hardware and operating system.

===== Running on Windows 7 64Bit SP 1, 16Gbyte RAM. =====
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Install jdk-8u20-windows-i586.EXE
2. Install jdk-8u20-windows-x64.EXE
3. Install installer_r09-windows.exe
4. Android installed (C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk-windows)
4. Unzip android-sdk.rar into C:\android
5. Run SDK Manager.exe in C:\android\android-sdk
6. Uncheck the check box that allow upgrade to Version 23.
7. Select Android 2.2, 2.33 and others which needed, and all the extras.
8. Install LiveCode 6.2.2.
9. At Menu Bar, click 'Edit', 'Preferences', 'Mobile Support'.
10. At location for Android development SDK root, click the button and select c:\android\android-sdk
11. Your Java path should show: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_20

Your system should be ready for Android development now.

Thanks.

Kelvin Chua
SINGAPORE

[Kelvin Chua]

Just to add...

...4. Unzip android-sdk.rar

contains Android SDK rev. 20.

Thanks.

Kelvin Chua
SINGAPORE