[18/07/2010][APP] Sorry I'M Late 1.5.1 - Windows Mobile Software Development

People are always in a hurry to get somewhere. A common issue is to inform someone waiting for us that we are, let’s say, a bit late and maybe reassure him that we will be there in some time. It would be great if we could send a message to that someone telling him our approximate location and an estimate time to reach the destination ( maybe along with some excuses )
Sorry I'M Late was developed to achieve this task. This application allows a user to get his aproximate location and then send it to someone else though an SMS. While the idea itself is not new, my objective was in the first instance to create a User Interface as easy and friendly i could, secondly I wanted to exploit CellID localization instead of GPS. The last thing i wanted to do was to provide a more human readable message to be sent: most of the application i've tested, use GPS positioning to get a precise localization but then they send Latitude and Longitude coordinates or Google Maps links and usually when i want to tell someone where i am, i use street names instead of coordinates
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[17/07/2010] Today I've released the new version of Sorry I'M Late with some new additions and fixes (thanks for all your hints and suggestions). Following is the updated feature list, along with the changelog (for more technical stuff).
[18/07/2010] Released 1.5.1 version. I forgot to add compression to the network calls o) so this is basically just a patch release
Some features:
Doesn't require GPS antenna
Finger friendly UI thanks to SenseSDK from Steady Software
Call history access to guess the most probable recipients
Native SMS application used to send message to allow last minute changes
Currently localized in 12 different languages (English, Italian, Czech, Polish, German, French, Spanish, Portoguese, Russian, Dutch, Swedish and Japanese) *new v 1.5*
Support for custom messages via template *new v 1.5*
Reduced network bandwidth usage *new v 1.5.1*
Requirements:
.NET Compact Framework 3.5 required
data connection is used to retrieve street names so be aware of this before you start the application
Changelog:
1.5.1
- added compression support on network calls to reduce bandwidth usage
1.5
- added internationalization resources (12 languages support)
- improved position approximation, now integrated with landmarks from Wikipedia
- moved localization algorithms to a remote server to reduce network calls and CPU load
- added icons
- new option menu
- added option to append a link pointing to the location on Google Maps
- added option to create a template message to be used instead of default one
- fixed single line help on main screen (at least i hope so )
1.0
- first public release
Notes:
Currently the remote server is located on a free host. Usually it's fast an reliable but network problems can occour
In order to display the new application icon on the Start Menu, a soft reset may be required
As you may have noticed, there is a new "Twitter" option available but it's disabled. I'm thinking whether include it or not in a future release.
Last but not least, thanks to:
- Jack_Surfer (for polish translation)
- claus1953 (for spanish translation)
- dr.cryo (for czech translation)
- mike2nl (for dutch translation)
- Cunione (for french translation)
- Mad Marc (for german translation)
- Celso Marques (for portoguese translation)
- PlackSlayer (for japanese translation)
- scanie (for swedish translation)
- serfer222 (for russian translation)
- the0ne (for video review on YouTube)
- Cunione (for icons)
- billyJ (for icons)
- bernabap (for icons)
- tunnuz (for icons)

Lol, I saw the tittle and thought this was an (AI) app that generates intelligent excuses given some contextual information
Anyway, great app.

Installed, but can't find icon. I also installed to SD card? Thanks
EDIT: ok I'm running it from the sorryimlate.exe file in file browser. Works, don't understand the contact selection just yet. It seems like from call history. Pretty neat so far. Thanks.

noellenchris said:
Installed, but can't find icon. I also installed to SD card? Thanks
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Sorry for the missing shortcut, my mistake . I've updated the cab so now it creates the proper start menu shortcut.
noellenchris said:
EDIT: ok I'm running it from the sorryimlate.exe file in file browser. Works, don't understand the contact selection just yet. It seems like from call history. Pretty neat so far. Thanks.
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You're right! Actually the contact list is populated with numbers fetched from the call history. it is a very simple algorithm that group the caller IDs and count them, then the list is ordered from the most called to the less. the idea is that if you need to send someone a message to say you're late, it is very likely that it is a person you call or receive calls from. you're still able to pick a contact from the address book however, selecting the first option and then searching for it just before sending the actual SMS.
As ai said, for now it is a very simple algorithm, maybe in the next release i'll try to refine it a bit, for example considering also the date of the calls.

Cool little app ;-)
It would bee even better if it was possible to choose more then one contact from the list.
And there is missing a dot at the end of the message.

Thanks for the suggestion i think that this will definitely come with the next release.

Maybe set an own default message? So I can set in my own language.

first of all.. this is a wonderful idea.. and i'm glad to see the sense interface once again.. but for some reason whenever i run the application it disconnects me from the network and starts looking up a signal. after it finds one and i click "find it", it disconnects me from the network once more...
when i try choosing from the contact list the app crashes..
hmm

jan-willem3 said:
Maybe set an own default message? So I can set in my own language.
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yes, you can expect that on the next release
oh and by the way, for now there are only English and Italian as available languages, but if someone have a little time to translate the strings in other lenguages i will surely appreciate that.
nir36 said:
first of all.. this is a wonderful idea.. and i'm glad to see the sense interface once again.. but for some reason whenever i run the application it disconnects me from the network and starts looking up a signal. after it finds one and i click "find it", it disconnects me from the network once more...
when i try choosing from the contact list the app crashes..
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the fact it disconnect is actually a desired behavior. When the application boots up it forces a network deregistration and then reconnects in the hope to associate with another GSM tower and thus have two distinct point used to approximate the position instead of just one.
speaking about the crash, can you tell me please the exact steps you perform before the problem shows ?

Really great app, works flawlessly on my TouchPro. Thanks !!
I would really like to see this on WP7 as well

how to do translation in txt file?

i've attached to the first post a txt file containing some xml tags. you just need to translate the strings inside <Value></Value> tags.
Thanks a lot

It sounds very interesting, because a all the time stop and go traffic here in our country, this app can help out .. possible.

Polish translation
Hi,
here is my Polish translation of the strings.txt for this interresting app
View attachment strings.txt

Attached spanish translation text.

Thanks to claus1953 and Jack_Surfer for translations, i will include them in the next release (due to next week, so stay tuned )

Czech translation
Hi Stefano.
Very useful app! Thanks for it.
I'm sending Czech translation. Please send me message in case of further releases and new strings for translating.
Regards
Pavel

And here the 1st ducth translation. Possible some changings to do, because i have made the translation before i have used the app.

Ciao Ste !
Nice app and very useful !
Here my french translation.
I had a few bugs :
- In the help, the description box, is only on 1 line. Not multi-lines like you show it in the screenshot.
- Is it possible to add a "." after the location ? (at the end of the sentence)
Ex. : "Hi! I'm around xda forum. I'll be there in 15 minutes.
- Can you add the localisation name (the city name) after the address ?
- Where is located the language file ? Is it possible to make a function that will check a language folder insted of including it in a .cab file ? (should be easier for all translaters)
I tell you back that's a nice app.
Bravo, bel lavoro. Quand'è che fai la version 1.5 ???

thx
hey!thx a lot! it is a great idear!
what wouldbe great: a map link in the sms, so the receiver have only to click on the link zo see my position on Google maps.
possibility to send a email
thx one more time, its great!

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Beta testers wanted for TraQPro !!

Hi all mobile lovers,
i have developed an application to share your location information with your friends and employees. I know that there is Google latitude and others, but hopefully this products is different and focusses also on the bussiness side / implementation of these technologies.
Some features:
- Send TraQ Code to your contacts, so they can follow you 'live' for an hour online.
- Map View shows your friends live on the map including speed information,
when GPS is used. I mean really live and animating and all
- When TraQCode Contact is also destination, the route is calculated and drawn on map, including live destination distance and ETA !!
You can watch a demo video on http://www.vimeo.com/paltraq for how TraQPro works and looks like...
I need some beta testers who want to test the functionality of this product.
so where to ask then @ xda developers . Currently it only works with VGA/WVGA devices!
People who want to download and Beta test, please register at:
http://forum.traqpro.com
* Please post all bugs and feature request at forum.traqpro.com *
and i'll send you a private message with your account information.
Thank you and special thanx to those who want to participate to make it a better product.
Cheers,
MrQ.
Was looking for something like this! Allready started to develope my own! But yours is better
SO: Please send me the Beta Version, I allready registered in your forum!
How fast is the update rate for the GPS position? Can you let people decide for themselve how often it is updated? Because some people want to conserve battery, but on the other hand it is not as precise...
(Less battery consumption <-- vs. --> More precise position)
I think I can even help you to develope... or to translate (to Russian or German...)
Hi Koffein Schluck,
good to hear that you like it Check your private messages in the TraQ forum for your BETA account details.
The update rate is 1,5 seconds in the mapview, to get the live tracking experience of your friends or employees. When you are in the main menu the update rate is 15 seconds on MPS location updates and when GPS is on and fix it's 1,5 seconds
I already have the option for the user to determine the update rates on MPS, to spare you the battery power. Further more there is also a second application which runs on scheduled times to report your position to the servers and sleep again, pulling as almost nothing from your battery live !!
Must do some more testing with it to release it, but stay tuned.
Also de website wil be in Silverlight technology to view your Trips and some other info.
Busy as hell, more to be released soon..
Stay tuned
Btw, check out the TraQCode feature, it's really coOl. Select a contact and send him a code with email or sms or both so he can track you live online.
Next,
If you say the person whom you are sending your traQcode is also your destination, you see the complete route on the mapview including destination distance and ETA information!!
Also check out the resource folder after installation if you want to customize the graphics.
The languages folder contains text files with all languages available. If you translate the english
one to german and to russian we have to more languages available in the app!!
Btw, please post your findings on TraQPro forum..

[app] iAgenda 0.495 (Update May 26, 2010) Finger-friendly Calendar and Tasks

Project stopped (temporarily?)
Because my phone broke, I decided to get an Android phone, and am not sure if/when I'll continue this project. (see post 130). Sorry
Previously at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=515903 Since the original developer seems to have abandoned this project, I'm starting a new thread and continuing the development.
Main webpage: http://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/applications/iagenda
As per request, I'll upload new versions as they are developed, even if only minor. That also means, there is an increased risk of system crashes.
Download: Below and https://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/applications/iagenda
Version 0.494 May 26, 2010
Part of the edit screen is working.
Version 0.49 April 14, 2010
Added weekday to group headers
New default skin by Livven
Option in Settings to choose start screen
Added enable checkbox to Settings for those who have issues with the checkboxes crashing
Tried another bugfix for the checkbox (please let me know if it works)
Earlier versions
Bugfix (I hope) for allday appointments showing on two days(edit 4/19/10: still not working quite right).
Reintroduced sorting of tasks
Reintroduced timefilter for appointments (be aware though that if you have a lot of recurring appointments, setting the filter to 1 year, could take quite a time to load - Please give me feedback.
Tasks with a start date before today will show in Agenda view
Recurring appointments will show for the next 31 days (yearly recurring will show next 365 days)
Multiday appointments will show on all days in the appointment screen
Categories are shown on the edit screen
Even with large number of repeating appointments, the list should refresh relatively fast.
Tasks completed today will show with a check.
Program is no longer using caches for data, which means that every time it's opened, current data is used.
Recurring appointments: Will show yearly recurring appointments for the following year with the number of recurrences (mainly to see age for birthdays), and other recurring appointment for the next month.
It's now possible to mark items complete on the main lists.
Improved filtering and sorting
Bottom bar for calendar shows current date
Version 0.4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3789949&postcount=1 or http://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/applications/iagenda
Overview of iAgenda:
iAgenda is a finger-friendly appointments and tasks viewer for Windows Mobile PocketPC phones (all resolutions). It's easily skinnable, intuitive, and can be used instead of the standard Windows Mobile Pocket Outlook Calendar.
It is based on iContact (supbro version) source code, available here:
http://supware.net/iContact
iContact is used as a "scrollable framework" for applications that have the same look and feel. Program is written in C++.
iAgenda has the usual 5 buttons interface:
all appointments
all tasks
agenda view (today's appointments and tasks)
settings
search calendar
iAgenda can be localized. The default is "english.lng", which can be used as a base for translations. Other languages:
Czech (it's a little unclear if this works, one person says no, so please let me know)
Dutch
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Italian
Norwegian
Romanian it's a little unclear if any of these two files for Romanian works.
Romanian_diacritics
Russian
Spanish
Language files be found here http://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/applications/iagenda/languages. If you have other language translations, you can submit them in this thread and I'll add them to the web page.
The source code is available through Svn at GoogleCode:
http://code.google.com/p/iagenda/
Skins can be found here: http://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/applications/iagenda/skins. See below for an example.
Current plans:
Option to reverse direction of slide.
Improve the settings integration.
Finger friendly edit screen.
Other todo items can be found here: http://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/todo-s/iagenda.
Keep the suggestions coming.
http://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/applications/iagenda
Wow, great! I'll definitely follow the development of this .
I'm just working on some skins for iContact and iAgenda too! If you need some graphics just tell me, I'm willing to help.
exciting.
I will be following your progress. good luck... ...and may the force be with you- always.
Nice one. Will follow this development. Thanks for the effort.
Does this work on a qvga device? if not can you please release a qvga version?
It works on all resolutions.
Graphics help anyone?
I'm working on the code for being able to complete tasks on the main pages. In order to have it look nice, the icon for favorites (a star in the default theme), needs to be replaced with checkboxes (empty and checked). I did something preliminary, but it looks pretty bad.
So if someone wants to help that would be great. I've attached the default skin file.
If possible, it would be great if they would be transparent.
Also everyone skinning, should be aware of this, so they make the proper icons in the skin file.
Additionally, the settings icon is the same as for iContact. Anyone want to help me there? File attached.
A preview of the default.png is attached, but it's automatically compressed so I attached a ZIP as well. Is the blue okay or do you want it in green?
I did not make new icons, perhaps later.
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A preview of the default.png is attached, but it's automatically compressed so I attached a ZIP as well. Is the blue okay or do you want it in green?
I did not make new icons, perhaps later.
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Thank you, it looks great! I'm not much for green, so blue or red is fine with me.
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It works on all resolutions.
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Thanks for the info.
Here is the greek language for 0.4 version.
P.S
Where is the link for update Jan. 20, 2010 download?
In given links there is only 16 May 2009 version
dancer_69 said:
Here is the greek language for 0.4 version.
P.S
Where is the link for update Jan. 20, 2010 download?
In given links there is only 16 May 2009 version
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Thanks for the translation! I'll put it on the web page.
If you read the first post, it only says I've started working on it, there is no new version yet. I thought I might have a version out before the weekend, but realized a bug had been introduced in a revision I wasn't aware of until now, so it might take a little longer to get rid of it.
Otherwise the code for checking off items on the main page is partially ready.
However, I have a question: The list is filtered so that only incomplete items are shown, so when a task is checked complete, it immediately disappears from the list. Until I change the filtering code, would it be acceptable to have a message box (like currently) when you are asked to confirm completing? Or should I just wait with the release until I rewrite the filtering code, so that completed items will be seen on the list with a checkmark?
Awesome! Anyone know how to make this the default calendar application?
Izrun said:
Awesome!
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Thanks!
Anyone know how to make this the default calendar application?
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See the iAgenda FAQ web page
https://sites.google.com/site/iappsdevteam/Home/faq/iagenda-faqs
I am looking forward to see a HTC Style Agenda app~~
ajige said:
Until I change the filtering code, would it be acceptable to have a message box (like currently) when you are asked to confirm completing? Or should I just wait with the release until I rewrite the filtering code, so that completed items will be seen on the list with a checkmark?
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I was just going to ask you to include exactly that . Anyway, I'd prefer if you release every minor version like nightlys (or weeklys or monthlys ), but only if that doesn't make too much work for you.
Livven said:
I was just going to ask you to include exactly that . Anyway, I'd prefer if you release every minor version like nightlys (or weeklys or monthlys ), but only if that doesn't make too much work for you.
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Ok, I'll do that, but prepared for bugs!
New version uploaded.
I have a problem with the previous an this new version too(I haven't use the program before) that makes quite difficult to use the program.
If I change the date from month screen to any other date exept the current, every single action takes at least a minute to complete, starting from taping on a date.
This behaviur stops only if I switch again to the current date.
Is this issue mentioned before?
dancer_69 said:
I have a problem with the previous an this new version too(I haven't use the program before) that makes quite difficult to use the program.
If I change the date from month screen to any other date exept the current, every single action takes at least a minute to complete, starting from taping on a date.
This behaviur stops only if I switch again to the current date.
Is this issue mentioned before?
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If you have a really big file with lots of recurring appointments and tasks, that can happen.
And that's why I'm working on accessing the pim.vol file directly which should speed things up.
In the meantime you can go to the settings program, under Show Next: 1 week, 2 weeks etc. Try and shorten the time and see if that helps. Please report back.
No, I haven't any task or appointment. Only calendar events for name days. I have Show Next:1 week, but the problem still remains.

[20/09/2010] MiCarrito - Shopping List application v.1.391

Hello,
I just finished developing an application to manage the shopping list (called MiCarrito) and I'd like you to test it and provide me with some feedback.
My intention is to publish it on the marketplace (It will be free, of course), but before that I wanted to test it with hardcore users like you, guys.
With MiCarrito you can:
• Sort the shopping list by product categories to make shopping easier and faster.
• Create recipes defining lists of ingredients. Add all the ingredients in a recipe directly to the shopping list.
• Sort product categories in the list to fit the path you usually follow in the supermarket.
• Develop new products and categories, and re-assign products to a different category.
• For each product you can select the unit of measure and its price.
• For each product you can see the quantity that you bought of that same product during the last week and the last month.
• Synchronize your shopping list with your partner or a friend.
• Once in the supermarket, you can move the products from the shopping list to the shopping cart/trolley. Besides, you can set the current price and see the price it was the last time you bought it.
• As you fill the cart you will see the number of products in it and total amount of your shopping.
Localized in English, Spanish, Russian, Deutsch, Polish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, French, Danish, Chinese, Korean, Czech and Greek
It has been tested in QVGA, VGA and WVGA resolutions.
Greetings and thanks for your help.
Note: Should any of you guys want it in your own language, find the resource file also available for download. Just let me know that you can help me with the translation and we'll keep in touch.
v.1.391
- Fixed Greek localization
v.1.39
- Fixed bug related to textboxes and compact qwerty or phone keypad. (Thanks to iosub for reporting)
v.1.38 - Release candidate for Marketplace (If no bug is found in the next five days...)
- Improved usability for product availability feature
- Added Greek localization (thanks to geogeo.gr)
- Fixed Portuguese localization
- Fixed English localization
v.1.37
- Fixed category choice form
- Fixed Italian localization
- Fixed German localization
Looks great! But Spanish language...
Could you make English the default language?
mr.First said:
Looks great! But Spanish language...
Could you make English the default language?
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Hi mr.First. First of all, thx for testing
Yup, I can make English the default language. I hope to have it done in 2-3 days.
While I do this, you could see it in English if you change your regional settings (I know this is not the most appropiate answer, but it's the only way to make it work for non-English PDAs while I get this fixed). Sorry for that.
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While I do this, you could see it in English if you change your regional settings (I know this is not the most appropiate answer, but it's the only way to make it work for non-English PDAs while I get this fixed). Sorry for that.
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Yes, I did it. Changing regional settings.
Will be waiting next version. Thank you
Hi, one question. If installed in the SD card and afterwards the PPC hardresets, does it need reinstallation? can reinstallation be avoided by restoring a settings backup file?
Hi cruiserrr. It shouldn't require reinstallation as all settings remain in the install dir.
You'll only lose file association (stored in the registry) needed for importing sync files.
Anyway, if you want to backup your data, best option is to select "synchronize with a friend" option in the menu and send export data to yourself.
This way, if you need to hard reset your PPC and reinstall application, you'll have your exported data.
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Hi cruiserrr. It shouldn't require reinstallation as all settings remain in the install dir.
You'll only lose file association (stored in the registry) needed for importing sync files.
Anyway, if you want to backup your data, best option is to select "synchronize with a friend" option in the menu and send export data to yourself.
This way, if you need to hard reset your PPC and reinstall application, you'll have your exported data.
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thanks for the info, was busy doing other things and that's why I asked instead of trying myself. I will test your app and try to give feedback.
mr.First said:
Yes, I did it. Changing regional settings.
Will be waiting next version. Thank you
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Done! You can check new version on first post
Default language now set to English.
Looks awesome bro, will give this a spin...thx for the app...
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Done! You can check new version on first post
Default language now set to English.
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Hi Alfra. Thanks for the new version.
I think I can try to translate your application into Russian
Nice application.
Can it calculate prices in euro?
Thanks
Seems to be a very nice project.
What about other localizations? Is it possible that you exclude the language terms in a seperate text file for easy translation?
Btw: In your 3rd screenshot, there is "Quantity" [InputField] "und."
What does "und." mean? Don't know it
Laurentius26 said:
Nice application.
Can it calculate prices in euro?
Thanks
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The application selects the currency that corresponds to your regional settings, although it’s only informative in that it only multiplies each quantity by the product price (it doesn’t bother about €, $, £ or any other symbol/currency) and sums them all. It only shows the symbol corresponding to your currency (the appropriate one based on your regional settings ) to let you know that that is a price and not any other number.
Lycox said:
Seems to be a very nice project.
What about other localizations? Is it possible that you exclude the language terms in a seperate text file for easy translation?
Btw: In your 3rd screenshot, there is "Quantity" [InputField] "und."
What does "und." mean? Don't know it
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units... sorry ;-)
New version uploaded.
I also uploaded English resources in an excel file.
so if any of you feel like translating it to your own language, just send the translated file over to me Thx all for your help.
My feedback:
Very very nice looking, very finger friendly, great functionality adding recipes. No hangouts. Very good job, congrats.
Maybe performance can be improved a little (is not bad, but I think can be better).
I would put quantity as a column rather than second line.
I would facilitate access to categories & recipes
I would allow to store lists (eg. monthly shopping, fresh goods shopping, etc) and even "shops": one shop can be the actual shopping list, another shop can be the things I bring to the beach or when doing a business travel. etc
I would allow to add indiviual ingredients of recipes (maybe I do not want them all) and also let you see last time/quantity bought when deciding which ones to add.
I seem to have a problem when the program is running, when I minimize, if I press the micarrito icon the app does not come to front. I can only access with the task manager.
cruiserrr said:
My feedback:
Very very nice looking, very finger friendly, great functionality adding recipes. No hangouts. Very good job, congrats.
Maybe performance can be improved a little (is not bad, but I think can be better).
I would put quantity as a column rather than second line.
I would facilitate access to categories & recipes
I would allow to store lists (eg. monthly shopping, fresh goods shopping, etc) and even "shops": one shop can be the actual shopping list, another shop can be the things I bring to the beach or when doing a business travel. etc
I would allow to add indiviual ingredients of recipes (maybe I do not want them all) and also let you see last time/quantity bought when deciding which ones to add.
I seem to have a problem when the program is running, when I minimize, if I press the micarrito icon the app does not come to front. I can only access with the task manager.
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Many thanks for your feedback, cruiserrr.
- I will check if I can do any improvement regarding performance
- With respect to storing different lists (eg. monthly shopping, fresh goods shopping, etc) you can use recipes as a workaround and use them as predefined lists.
- I like the idea of adding only some of the ingredients in a recipe. I will try to have a new version with this functionality during this week.
- The problem you experience when you minimize is a "known" issue with the app. Will be fixed in the next version. Sorry for this one.
Thanks again for your comments and feedback.
New version uploaded.
Thx all for your help.
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Hi Alfra. Thanks for the new version.
I think I can try to translate your application into Russian
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Will test asap. btw, I had problems with a category called no category or blank category. Could not delete it. Do not know if is default category or if I created it.
cruiserrr said:
Will test asap. btw, I had problems with a category called no category or blank category. Could not delete it. Do not know if is default category or if I created it.
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It is automatically created when you delete a category that has products in it to avoid deleting all the products. If you want it to disappear, just assign the products to their corresponding categories or else delete those products
I think this is better so that you don't accidentally delete products inside a category. In case you feel this is not the right behaviour, just let me know your concerns about that.

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v1.1 includes a Hot list, New list and Best list. Apps can be filtered to show only free apps.
The apps list shows developer, price, ratings and rank. The lists show the top 1000 apps in each category making browsing hot, new and best apps simple and fast.
When selecting an app from the list, pressing back from the marketplace page will return you to where you were in the app list.
As usual, the app list is displayed nearly instantly as you type, and in the app list there is no waiting for additional results to load as you scroll through the results.
Images are NOT included - I wanted to keep the display and information access absolutely as quick as possible and have traded off loading images.
Please give it a try and let me know what you think
Very nice. Runs smooth and results are displayed quickly. Nicely done. I've rated and reviewed for you too.
Only extra thing that i'd like to see (don't know if it's possible) would be a "highest rated" list that shows apps sorted by rating highest to lowest.
The "best" apps list attempts to order by highest rated.
The main problem is that a 5 star app with 1 rating probably should not out rank a 4 star app with 20 ratings. Best apps uses an algorithm to order apps based on the star rating and rating count.
Hi ebadger,
After this update I don't get any search box. When I start the app I first see a triangle for a second, then I see the search box flash for a split sec. After that I just see a black screen with 6 blinking white dots, like if it is loading. I see the menu too, but it does not matter what ever I choose.
I'm on a Samsung Omnia 7.
Best regards
kjw
do you see anything? the dots should only show while the local data structure is being populated. This should only take a few seconds. Once this completes, you should be able to press on the flames button and see a list of apps. Is this not working?
If not, try uninstalling and reinstalling - sorry for any inconvenience - I can make this more robust to data errors. I'm wondering if perhaps the download is interrupted or corrupted.
ack!
Ok, so it turns out that the behavior of float.Parse is different with German locale.
I just booted my device with German UI language and I can repro in the debugger - luckily it can be fixed with a data update.
I have now updated the data file. Unfortunately you will have to uninstall and reinstall to make it work.
I was trimming leading 0's on prices (i.e. sending .99 instead of 0.99) float.Parse works in English but not in German. Anyway, leading zeros are back.
I'm really sorry for the inconvenience to the German users!
works better and hasn't crashed on me so I will edit my prev. ranking and give it 5 stars. Works great.
ebadger said:
ack!
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I'm really sorry for the inconvenience to the German users!
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First of all I did a reisntall of appfinder.
Then I tried to switch to english locale and now appfinder started to work!
But when switching back to Swedish (since I live in Sweden) locale appfinder hangs on the loading dots screen.
So there might be issues with other locales too?
Cheers
kjw
kjw said:
First of all I did a reisntall of appfinder.
Then I tried to switch to english locale and now appfinder started to work!
But when switching back to Swedish (since I live in Sweden) locale appfinder hangs on the loading dots screen.
So there might be issues with other locales too?
Cheers
kjw
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I think so. I have also seen reports of this problem with French now as well.
I have updated the data file. Would you try uninstalling and reinstalling again and see if it's working with your locale?
ebadger said:
I think so. I have also seen reports of this problem with French now as well.
I have updated the data file. Would you try uninstalling and reinstalling again and see if it's working with your locale?
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Uninstalled, restarted, installed. But it's a no go, sorry. Same dots...
Have you tried debugging in other locales (swedish for example)?
Cheers
Kjw
crud.
Ok, so there is definitely still an issue.
Any locale that uses the "," as a decimal seperator will cause an exception while loading.
I am converting the data to use scientific notation to work around -- the fix will be a little bit tricky. I think you'll have to switch your locale to english for the first boot - once the updated data file has been downloaded you can switch back to swedish and it should work. ugh!
Well, it looks like I definitely need to do another update to fix this particular problem.
Uninstalled, switch to english locale -> reboot, install. Now appfinder works great.
Switch to swedish locale -> reboot. Now I'm back to the loading dots in Appfinder, not working.
I don't really know what you are doing in the app that is locale dependant, but maybe it could be done in a more generic way? Like convert locale dependent data to english format, do your thing, and then convert back to current locale settings. And try to avoid converting different datatypes to text if it's not relly needed, a decimal variable is not locale dependant until converted to text... Just a thought...
Thanks for your effort, though!
Cheers
kjw,
Ok, I have been debugging in Swedish today. I have updated the data file such that it doesn't use the locale specific delimiter for floating points. I have converted the data over to use scientific notation instead. It's really a simple code fix as I can specify the locale settings to use when parsing - my mistake. I have confirmed that with the new data format (just uploaded), the steps:
1) uninstall
2) switch to English locale
3) run appfinder - wait for the dots
4) wait for the dots again
5) switch locale to Swedish forcing reboot
6) launch AppFinder
this will fix it such that it should just work with Swedish locale.
I'm sorry about the inconvenience - I'm working on an update now to fix this and other issues.
Eric
After following your steps it works in swedish locale!
Great work!
Thanks,
kjw

Samsung Apps Discount

This weakend all Gameloft Games ore discounted to 1 €. For the European users, other countries i don't know.
Thanks, but not all all Gameloft Games are discounted, only a few ones.
For who wants to keep up to date with the discounts of the SamsungApps I discovered that ther's an app named "AppList" wich is thought to "Spoof" your game BUT it also has an interesting function of "Search Discount".
Here the link to download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SWTGV528
The pass is "StyleTechBlog"
P.S. : I translated the application into Italian ('cause i'm italian ) but i have also the English version. So i'll upload the English one too if you want.
you do not need an app for that: http://www.krishanadmin.de/samsungapps/
Fahrenheit51 said:
For who wants to keep up to date with the discounts of the SamsungApps I discovered that ther's an app named "AppList" wich is thought to "Spoof" your game BUT it also has an interesting function of "Search Discount".
Here the link to download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SWTGV528
The pass is "StyleTechBlog"
P.S. : I translated the application into Italian ('cause i'm italian ) but i have also the English version. So i'll upload the English one too if you want.
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Can you please upload the english version?
Sure, here you are.
I made same changes:
* United Kingdom was moved as first filter to search.
* Some minor country has been deleted.
Here the link to download:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4Z97NJ2A
Pass: StyleTechBlog
Give me your opinion (I emphasize that I am NOT the creator of this program but only the translator. The real person who made it is someone called "wertyzilla" and to him goes all the rights) Thanks.
P.S. : Soon i'll translate ALL the other countries so I'll be able to upload the "Full" version. (Maybe i'll improve also a little the GUI)
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Sure, here you are.
I made same changes:
* United Kingdom was moved as first filter to search.
* Some minor country has been deleted.
Here the link to download:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4Z97NJ2A
Pass: StyleTechBlog
Give me your opinion (I emphasize that I am NOT the creator of this program but only the translator. The real person who made it is someone called "wertyzilla" and to him goes all the rights) Thanks.
P.S. : Soon i'll translate ALL the other countries so I'll be able to upload the "Full" version. (Maybe i'll improve also a little the GUI)
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Really Great! The translation is awesome! Except for the category list, which still a load of unreadable bull****
Fahrenheit51 said:
Sure, here you are.
I made same changes:
* United Kingdom was moved as first filter to search.
* Some minor country has been deleted.
Here the link to download:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4Z97NJ2A
Pass: StyleTechBlog
Give me your opinion (I emphasize that I am NOT the creator of this program but only the translator. The real person who made it is someone called "wertyzilla" and to him goes all the rights) Thanks.
P.S. : Soon i'll translate ALL the other countries so I'll be able to upload the "Full" version. (Maybe i'll improve also a little the GUI)
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Hey! Just realized. There is no India in the country list! Please add India. I don't think India is a minor country. Also, I think you should add all the countries irrespective of whether they are major or minor.
You're right. Every region is as respectable as the other .. the problem is that the whole list is HUGE! So I had to delete someone for reason of time. I'm adding India but in nearly future I'll add ALL the other country, as they have same rights of us.
Download AppList ENG w/ India: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4UIT3FCX
Same pass as before.
Also:
* I have enlarged the size of windows for a better experience
* Fix "Region" and "Category" box size
* Put India as 2° filter.

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