AppStudio 3.0.8 released!

We have just uploaded 3.0.8 to the servers. It has a number of minor enhancements as well as bug fixes.

The download URL is the same as for 3.0.

3.0.8

  1. Code Window: If language is JavaScript, event functions are created properly.
  2. Deploy: Do not include hidden files in manifest.
  3. IDE: Do not allow dashes in Property IDs.
  4. IDE: Opening an invalid project name no longer throws an error.
  5. jQuery Mobile: Updated to 1.3.1
  6. jQuery: Updated to 1.9.1
  7. Runtime: Allow Print to be customized.
  8. Runtime: NSB.Print can be used from JavaScript
  9. Samples: Add display pdf to HTMLview.
  10. Samples: New Emoji sample.
  11. Samples: New Print sample.
  12. Samples: New WaitCursor sample.
  13. ToolBox: Orientation now allows single quote signs in text.

The complete list of changes is here.

AppStudio 3.0.6 is ready!

We have just uploaded 3.0.6 to the servers. It has a number of minor enhancements as well as bug fixes.

The download URL is the same as for 3.0.

3.0.6

  1. Deploy: Preferences can now be set for individual projects. This is done in the Preferences screen: prefs can be set for the Global Location (all projects) or Project Location (the current project).
  2. IDE: (Mac) Environment error fixed.
  3. IDE: Shortcuts on menus should be fixed in French and other languages.
  4. IDE: Unicode problem with browser start fixed.
  5. Runtime: Fixed problem with form not restoring properly after keyboard shown.
  6. Samples: Add new features to jqWidgets Grid
  7. Toolbox: Always load iScroll if EULA is enabled.
  8. Toolbox: jQuery Mobile TextArea no longer resizes if text does not fit.
  9. Toolbox: New ToolTip control (Thanks, Erkan Kaplan!)
  10. Toolbox: Orientation message is now customizable.
  11. Toolbox: Test version of PopUp control added.

The complete list of changes is here.

AppStudio nows runs on Mac OS – Natively!

Montreal, Feb 11, 2013 - Steve Wozniak, originator of the first BASIC for Apple computers, and George Henne, the originator of the latest. Mr. Henne's daughter is in the middle.
Montreal, Feb 11, 2013 – Steve Wozniak, originator of the first BASIC for Apple computers, and George Henne, the originator of the latest. Mr. Henne’s daughter is in the middle.

One of the big features of AppStudio 3 is that it runs natively on Mac OS. It’s the complete product: every feature, field and screen in our Windows edition is present in Mac OS. It runs great.

Projects developed using AppStudio for Windows are completely compatible with the Mac OS version – nothing needs to be done to move to Mac. An AppStudio 3 license gives you both the Mac OS and Windows editions, so there is no need to buy an additional copy.

AppStudio is a complete, easy to use development environment which creates apps for iPhone and Android devices. Using BASIC or JavaScript as a programming language, users can quickly develop apps using the built in Visual Designer. Apps can be deployed to the web or to app stores using PhoneGap.

This isn’t the company’s first product for Apple devices. In 1993, it got its start with the release of the NS Basic for Newton, as well as NewtCard, a Hypercard like product.

AppStudio is used in teaching, government and enterprise, small business and by independent developers. Close to 20,000 developers in over 80 countries use NS Basic’s mobile development tools.

Requires Mac OS 10.7 (Snow Leopard) or later. (Mac OS 10.6 on 64 bit processors also works)

Retiring some old products

It’s time to retire some old products. NS Basic/Palm was for devices last produced in 2007. Windows Mobile ended in 2010, rendering NS Basic/CE obsolete. NS Basic/Desktop has had similarly low demand in the past few years.

It has also gotten harder for us to provide support. The tools we used to create these products have been discontinued by their developers and will not run on modern equipment. Our own recollection of the details of the products has also been fading, making it difficult to deliver great support.

It has been a good run for these products. NS Basic/Palm lasted 12 years, NS Basic/CE 15. That’s extraordinary for software. Good bye – it’s been great!

AppStudio 3.0 is here!

We’re thrilled to announce that AppStudio 3.0 is ready!

Special thanks go to the beta testers and translators: over 50 of you worked hard as we went through an almost endless number of beta and release candidates.

Major Features

  • Native Mac support
  • Localized IDE in 17 languages
  • Lots of new controls
  • Mixed frameworks in a single app
  • Documentation redone
  • Lots more here: http://wiki.nsbasic.com/Version_3

Download

Mac: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4451197/AppStudio.dmg
Win: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4451197/AppStudio.exe

Upgrade Policy

Anyone who purchased AppStudio after December 1, 2012 will receive the upgrade for free. Otherwise, it costs $49.95.

Existing users of AppStudio may run Version 3 in demo mode for up to 30 days.

Notes
– Update to jQeury Mobile can cause layout problems: http://wiki.nsbasic.com/JQueryMobile1.3
– The first time you run your project, it may take longer to compile. It’s a onetime thing.

Let us know if you have questions!

Announcing our new Wiki!

We’re pleased to announce our new Wiki based documentation:

http://wiki.nsbasic.com

In it, we have consolidated all of our current documentation: the Handbook, the Language Reference, the Technotes, Tutorials and more. A search for a term will bring up references in any of these documents.

This is now the official documentation for App Studio. It is up to date, with new material being added constantly.

We have made it an open Wiki, meaning that anyone can edit it. You’ll need to get a user account (free and easy to do). Once you have one, you are welcome to make additions, corrections and useful links. We will be monitoring the changes and will keep the Wiki open so long as it is not abused.

Have fun and let us know what you think!

PhoneGap Build comes out of beta!

The day we have been wondering about it is finally here. PhoneGap Build is coming out of beta.

It looks like the service will continue to be free if you have a single project and do less than 100 builds a month. For $9.95 a month, you can have up to 25 projects and 1000 builds a month.

You will have to sign up with your own account to do this. It’s not clear how much longer the free PhoneGap Build that is in App Studio will continue to work.

Other than that, it looks like the procedure to use App Studio will be unchanged. Put your PhoneGap Build Email and Password into Deploy Options and it will work as before. (You’ll need the full version to enter these options).

Building apps using the PhoneGap API will continue to be free.

We will keep you updated as this develops.

Here’s the announcement:
http://phonegap.com/blog/2012/09/24/phonegap-build-is-launched