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Ed Goodall
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10/29/14 11:05 AM (9 years ago)

Creating a plugins' EG_plugin.m file

I've created a plugin and in the plugin directory, the .m file has a line #import appname_appDelegate.h . How do I make sure every download changes the 'appname' part automatically? I'm testing the plugin and the import line keeps the other apps name I created the plugin in...
 
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10/29/14 11:16 AM (9 years ago)
Change appname to BT SO BT_appDelegate
 
Ed Goodall
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10/29/14 11:43 AM (9 years ago)
Thanks Kittsy... managed to release now!
 
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10/29/14 11:46 AM (9 years ago)
Congratulations but what does it do and what for
 
Ed Goodall
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10/29/14 11:48 AM (9 years ago)
Well it was something I really needed at the time and so I might as well release it... even if it isn't the best... It enables you to create a screen and show the APNS device token on the screen and with a QR code equal to it. I needed it so I could create some Windows software to send notifications to devices with pre-defined messages to a device scanned when a customer arrived. It is not the best, but it is a start...
 
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10/29/14 11:50 AM (9 years ago)
Clear as mud congratulations lol
 
Ed Goodall
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10/29/14 11:51 AM (9 years ago)
I can explain it in a lot more detail if you want(!), but it would take about 12 hours to explain the full story behind it...! Most people won't have a use for it, but I did.
 
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10/29/14 12:00 PM (9 years ago)
No it's okay, I'm not taking the mickey. Just be mindful of it takes 12 hours of explaining people may buy it without knowing what it actually does. Leading to confused and disgruntled customers, it looks like a qr code reader or creator
 
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10/29/14 12:02 PM (9 years ago)
It's a creator of a specific string. Not a bad idea though, making a creator that you can set yourself. My next plugin...
 
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10/29/14 12:07 PM (9 years ago)
Nice idea - but I agree with Kittsy - releasing this to the market will probably just cause you a bunch of headaches as people don't know what it's for or how to use it. I'd keep it private and let people ask for it if they want it.
 
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10/29/14 12:09 PM (9 years ago)
Ok, I've taken it off. Already working on another plugin anyways!
 
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10/29/14 12:50 PM (9 years ago)
> I'd keep it private and let people ask for it if they want it. And I'd still have a page about it somewhere, on a site or Facebook or forum or wherever, so that people may learn about it through search. And I'd put a VERY thorough explanation of it, so that people who find it, do not bother me with questions if they are not interested in it (whatever it is).
 
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10/30/14 12:08 AM (9 years ago)
Put it online. Write clear documentation and descriptive plugin description. Offer as-is, no money back, in all caps. Headache gone. Trust me, *someone* will understand and find it useful, even if it's just one or two people, you save them time, you earn a coffee or two. Congratulations on your plugin endeavours! Cheers, David Van Beveren http://btmods.com/chat ^ Chat with other BT members live! http://btmods.com/hire ^ Hire MrDavid for one of his services!
 

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