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05/24/12 02:33 PM (13 years ago)

preview app while in the process of building

is it possible because i know nothing about codes and i am very visual i need to see what im doing while im doing it.
 
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05/24/12 03:03 PM (13 years ago)
That would be a great feature, but I´m sure buzztouch hasn't it available yet. Maybe in a new update.
 
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05/24/12 03:04 PM (13 years ago)
I would suggest you draw you app on paper to get it visualize. Cheers
 
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05/24/12 03:11 PM (13 years ago)
well the point of utilizing this site is so you can have the app completed. but i dont know how the codes fit together with what it will look like. i guess this is not the site for me thanks man.
 
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05/24/12 03:22 PM (13 years ago)
But it is. This is probably the only site that lets you download your code. Other sites have a preview, but no code. All is done through them. What you should, do, and what I do is, I create an app, put one or two menus on it. Download the code, and them with Xcode's simulator, I can see what it looks like. I just add stuff, refresh the simulator, and there it is. Hope this help. Cheers.
 
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05/24/12 03:28 PM (13 years ago)
As MadRod points out, the best way to see as you design is to download the source, compile it, and run it in your simulator or on your device. As you make changes, hit the Refresh button in the upper left corner of the home screen, and you'll see your changes appear before your eyes! Can't get much better than that! Mark
 
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05/24/12 03:29 PM (13 years ago)
trust me i thought you needed to see also, but thats what the emulator is for.
 
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05/24/12 03:31 PM (13 years ago)
ok. havent found an emulator. keep in mind i have windows not a mac so xcode doesnt work for me what is the emulator for windows?
 
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05/24/12 03:33 PM (13 years ago)
From what I've heard its very hard and some say not possible to work on an IOS app on a windows. Even though some talk about emulators. Heard they domt work very well.
 
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05/24/12 03:41 PM (13 years ago)
Correct..you cannot work with Xcode on a Windows machine (aside from using VMware, which bring up legal questions). You need a Mac, but Apple does provide a very nice iPhone/iPad simulator. If you have a device, you can install it to that, using your Developer Certificate, and then refresh as you make changes. Eclipse for Android can be run on Windows, Mac and Linux. They have an emulator as well. Some say NEVER to use an emulator, but if you don't have a device, you have no choice. You should ALWAYS test your app, and if an emulator is all you've got, it'll do the job just fine. Mark
 
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05/24/12 03:43 PM (13 years ago)
so just look up eclipse emulator and use that? im sorry i am just confused.
 
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05/24/12 03:48 PM (13 years ago)
Here's a document that shows you what you need to get started: http://www.buzztouch.com/resources/Things_You_Need_Before_You_Start_Developing_Apps_v1.0.pdf And one that shows you how to set up your Eclipse environment: http://www.buzztouch.com/resources/Setting_Up_Your_Android_Development_Environment_v1.3.pdf And finally one that shows you how to compile an app in Eclipse: http://www.buzztouch.com/resources/Compiling_Your_Android_Application_v1.0.pdf These should get you going. Please don't hesitate to post with any questions you might have! And welcome to buzztouch! Mark
 
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05/24/12 03:54 PM (13 years ago)
thank you
 
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05/24/12 04:02 PM (13 years ago)
your gonna need eclipse too make sure you have eclipse
 

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