Yes, Tore, thank you for that from me too…now play audioClip does ring a bell.
I must have used it at some point. But as I mentioned in an earlier response, now I only use Copy Files… I bet that became my practice when I began developing exclusively for iOS 8-ish years ago. randy > On Jan 6, 2018, at 4:29 PM, Roger Guay via use-livecode > <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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 >> <[email protected]> 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 >>> <[email protected]>: >>> >>> 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 >>>> <[email protected]> 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 >>>>> <[email protected]> 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 >>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> I bring the wav files into the app using the Copy Files tab in the >>>>>> Standalone Applications Settings. >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> use-livecode mailing list >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>>> subscription preferences: >>>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> use-livecode mailing list >>>> [email protected] >>>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>>> subscription preferences: >>>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> use-livecode mailing list >>> [email protected] >>> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your >>> subscription preferences: >>> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> use-livecode mailing list >> [email protected] >> Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription >> preferences: >> http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode > > _______________________________________________ > use-livecode mailing list > [email protected] > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription > preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode _______________________________________________ use-livecode mailing list [email protected] Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-livecode
