Thank you Tore. That clears up a lot and makes good sense.
Roger
> On Jan 6, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Tore Nilsen via use-livecode
> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>
> When you import an audio file into the stack as a control you need to use:
> play audioClip "the name of your imported sound”, as the imported file
> becomes an audio clip. The dictionary is somewhat confusing when it comes to
> support for audio clips om mobile platforms. If you look at audioClip as
> object, the dictionary states that it is not supported on mobile platforms,
> but the messages deleteAudioClip and newAudioClip seems to be supported, as
> is the keyword templateAudioClip.
>
> In my opinion it is always best to use external files for audio and video,
> and store them in a designated folder where you have write permissions. This
> makes it easier to update these resources without the need to update the
> whole application.
>
> Regards
> Tore Nilsen
>
>> 6. jan. 2018 kl. 20:34 skrev Roger Guay via use-livecode
>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com>:
>>
>> I really appreciate your patience with me, Randy, but, here is my question:
>>
>> Under the File menu of LiveCode, one is offered the option of "Importing As
>> Control” -> “Audio File…” What’s Up with that and how is that related to
>> your solution?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Roger
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jan 6, 2018, at 11:12 AM, Randy Hengst via use-livecode
>>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> The wav file is imported via the Copy File tab…the wav file is not a
>>> control.
>>>
>>> The path is then listed in the copy files window… for example:
>>> /Users/randyhengst/Desktop/iOS App SOUNDS and ICON
>>> folders/FingerGloveCounting ICONS/0.wav
>>>
>>> In this case, the name of my wav file is “0.wav”
>>>
>>> So in a control you call the play command… for example:
>>> play specialFolderPath("engine") &"/"& “0.wav"
>>>
>>> I’ve used buttons, graphic objects, and images as the control.
>>>
>>> If you change the location of the wav file or the location of the .livecode
>>> file you’re working after importing via the Copy Files tab, you’ll need to
>>> change the path or the wav file won’t be found when building your
>>> standalone.
>>>
>>> In case you’re interested, here is a link to one of my free iOS apps that
>>> plays wav files via buttons:
>>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/number-id/id642054717?mt=8
>>>
>>> randy
>>>
>>>> On Jan 6, 2018, at 12:45 PM, Roger Guay via use-livecode
>>>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Randy. I missed that! Is this done instead of Importing (them) As
>>>> Controls, or in addition to Importing As Controls? Or is Importing As
>>>> Controls useless?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again,
>>>>
>>>> Roger
>>>>
>>>>> On Jan 6, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Randy Hengst via use-livecode
>>>>> <use-livecode@lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I bring the wav files into the app using the Copy Files tab in the
>>>>> Standalone Applications Settings.
>>>>
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