open box animation

[appsurd]

Hi Guys!

I am looking to create an animation that features a box opening. In your opinion what would be the best way to create this (which format)?

Thanks.

[Klaus]

Hi appsurd,

hmmm, I would:
1. Create a (QuickTime) movie, maybe in a 3D app
2. Create an animated GIF, which will look lousy eventually
3. Create a series of nice PNG images and show them one after anohter by setting the icon of a button

You get the picture.


Best

Klaus

[appsurd]

Hi Klaus,

Thanks for your reply. I guess quicktime will probably be the best quality option, right?

Also, is it possible for me to import an image and use it as a button?

[Klaus]

Hi appsurd,

Hi Klaus,
Thanks for your reply. I guess quicktime will probably be the best quality option, right?

Yep, but will require QucikTIme to be installed on the traget machine(s), which might be a problem on Windows
since this is not installed by default!

Also, is it possible for me to import an image and use it as a button?

Yes, create the image (imported or referenced) and note its ID (in the ispector).
Then create a button and set its ICON (in the inspector or via script) to the ID of the previously imported image!

Hint:
Although we are used to associate the term ICON with a tiny image, there is actually no size restriction
for using images as icons in buttons!


Best

Klaus

[appsurd]

Yep, but will require QucikTIme to be installed on the traget machine(s), which might be a problem on Windows
since this is not installed by default!

This is not a problem. I am creating an app for the iPhone/iPad which I believe comes with Quicktime installed by default?

Yes, create the image (imported or referenced) and note its ID (in the ispector).
Then create a button and set its ICON (in the inspector or via script) to the ID of the previously imported image!

Sorry for the newbie question, but how would I import an image?

Thanks for your help

[Klaus]

Hi appsurd,

yes, I think any iThingie can play QT compatible formats!

Images:
1. Referenced = image located OUTSIDE of the stack
Create an image (drag from the Tools palette) and set its filename via the Inspector (the folder icon -> "Basic Porperties")

2. Imported = a copy of the image will be INSIDE of the stack, might be better in your case:
Use menu "File" -> "Import as control" -> "Image file..."


Best

Klaus

[appsurd]

Superb, I have managed to import my image as a button. Now, my final question is: once I have made my Quicktime movie, how do I get it to work on mouseUp?

[Klaus]

Hi appsurd,

you said the app is for an iXXX so you should look into the docs for RevMobile,
since it uses different commands for playing sound and video than a "normal" Rev stack for a desktop application!


Best

Klaus

[appsurd]

Hi Klaus,

Ok, you got me a little worried now that I am not using the right application. I am using Livecode 4.5. I believe this is compatible to build iPhone/iPad apps, right?

[Klaus]

Hi appsurd,

you need this version/module/addition to make apps for iDevices:
http://www.runrev.com/products/mobile-d ... -features/

And the syntax is a bit different!
I do not have this module, so I can't help you much I'm afraid.

See the Rev Store for prices. Yep, this requres extra fees!


Best

Klaus

[appsurd]

Where can I download the mobile module from?

[Klaus]

There is no demo version (it is still in alpha state), you have to actually buy it in the Rev store!

Don't shoot the messenger, thanks