Create datafields without the SDK?

This is a suggestion for an app that provides users with the ability to create and deploy simple calculated data fields from say a browser interface.

This could take the form of an app a bit like FaceIt that deploys a Connect IQ app to devices, or it could be a part of Garmin Connect in the same way that simple data fields can be created on Suunto's Movescount.

I have seen that there is an excellent custom data field here which is related in concept. The DIY data field is focused on the rendering the data in existing data fields.

My proposal focuses on being able to specify a calculation of a value for the data using one or more data values and constants as input and rely on the app e.g. Running to render the data field just like with the built-in data fields or the many CIQ data fields that produce a single data value.

Examples of calculations are
Cadence / 2;
500 /((cadence) x (pace in minutes))

FlowState over 7 years ago

This seemed like a cool idea, so I took a stab at implementing this in a very simple form (until I can gauge whether people are actually interested in this). The app isn't approved yet, but when it is, it will be available here:
AppBuilder:
https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/d...a-9b8485d2fc80

FlowState over 7 years ago

The app is now live. Hope someone finds it useful!

peterdedecker over 7 years ago

You beat me to it FlowState :)
Also thought it would be a fun programming exercise and might make people interested in Monkey C.
Probably started at about the same time as you, but got side-tracked by doing some other stuff.
Considered not posting my app, but figured maybe my version can do things yours can't and vice versa, giving the people the option to calculate their field they want to calculate.

Once the app is approved it'll be available through this url: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/35a1c0dd-eb5c-4435-9ec7-a885802325c3

FlowState over 7 years ago

Hmm...yours looks a bit better already, considering that you don't need a web app to configure it. Simpler is usually better. Now I feel like changing mine :P. OTOH, if there's enough interest I might add more features, like conditional expressions and variables, at which point a web app might make sense.