Livecode instead of Python's GUI framework (Kivy)

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ngous
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Livecode instead of Python's GUI framework (Kivy)

Post by ngous » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:09 am

Hi there! :D I'm completely new to LiveCode but I've managed to make at least one app. I loved LiveCode from the very first moment and I would like to see it growing even more...Congratulations to the Runrev and its team for keeping LC aliveand for the excellent job they provide ....Personally, I'm very grateful to all .
Recently , I came across with this application on youtube (v=PhQU-RyUc4A) - sorry but i'm not allowed to post the full url - ....It's name is ControlAble is a multitouch controller for Ableton Live ....... It's made with Kivy ( a python framework for building GUI apps). I would like to ask if it is possible to build something like that on Livecode( GUI and touch transition effects, etc)....or should I learn Python instead ? Thank you in advance... :D

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Re: Livecode instead of Python's GUI framework (Kivy)

Post by Simon » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:08 am

Hi ngous,
Welcome to the forums :)

On the bright side a UI like that would be easy/intermediate with liveCode. No, nothing drag n drop, you'd have to hand make the elements.

On the not so bright... liveCode currently does not support desktop touchscreen (I have heard that its in the works).
For mobile stuff, no prob.

OK I'm only talking about the UI nothing to do with Ableton something-or-other.

Simon
Edit: What I meant by "not desktop touch screen" was no multiple touches like pinch n zoom.
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ngous
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Re: Livecode instead of Python's GUI framework (Kivy)

Post by ngous » Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:44 pm

Thank you Simon for your clear answer ! Much appreciated !!! :wink:

BTW , I can't wait for desktop touchscreen support~ It would be a great feature...!!!

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Re: Livecode instead of Python's GUI framework (Kivy)

Post by SparkOut » Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:37 pm

On desktop touchscreen, there is a mouse message generated, which you may be able to use in the meantime until touch is supported properly. I made a kiosk game which responds to mouseUp etc. and works fine.

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Re: Livecode instead of Python's GUI framework (Kivy)

Post by ngous » Sun Dec 29, 2013 11:02 pm

Thanks SparkOut for your valuable advice ...! I'll take it into consideration for the next time...!!!

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