data field configuration dialog

Hi
is it possible to create a data field with a configuration dialog?
for example: i would like to be able to allow the user to configure that after each X laps a vib

flowstate over 8 years ago

See:
https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/programmers-guide/resource-compiler/#settings

The end user will change settings through Garmin Express (PC/Mac) or Garmin Connect Mobile (iOS/Android):
https://forums.garmin.com/forum/developers/connect-iq/connect-iq-showcase/115055-how-to-app-settings

Avner over 8 years ago

thanks!

Avner over 8 years ago

thanks that was very helpful

adding the settings was straight forward
however,
it only works in the simulator
in my Vivoactive HR when clicking on the data field there is no option to open the "SETTINGS" window
what am i missing?

my resources.xml is as follows and I have no other XMLs in my resources folder

<resources>
    <string id="AppName">LapCounterHapticFeedback</string>
    <bitmap id="LauncherIcon" filename="drawables/launcher_icon.png" />

    <properties>
        <property id="sSetLapNumber" type="number">20</property>
        <property id="sLapNumberNotify" type="number">4</property>
        <property id="sNotifyLapEnd" type="boolean">false</property>
    </properties>

    <strings>
       <string id="sSetLapNumber_title">Set lap number</string>
       <string id="sLapNumberNotify_title">Notify lap number</string>
       <string id="sNotifyLapEnd_title">Notify on lap end</string>
    </strings>

    <settings>
        <setting propertyKey="@Properties.sSetLapNumber" title="@Strings.sSetLapNumber_title">
            <settingConfig type="numeric" />
        </setting>

        <setting propertyKey="@Properties.sLapNumberNotify" title="@Strings.sLapNumberNotify_title">
            <settingConfig type="numeric" />
        </setting>

        <setting propertyKey="@Properties.sNotifyLapEnd" title="@Strings.sNotifyLapEnd_title">
            <settingConfig type="boolean" />
        </setting>
    </settings>
</resources>

Avner over 8 years ago

well,
https://forums.garmin.com/forum/developers/connect-iq/128894-datafield-with-configuration-how-to
testing the app's settings is only allowed if you download it from the app store
this is really annoying!

jim_m_58 over 8 years ago

See https://developer.garmin.com/index.php/blog/post/connect-iq-beta-apps about doing a beta app in the store.

Also see the new developer FAQ for some tips.

With sideloads you can user eclipse and generate a .set file and then copy that to the watch for testing specifics.

Avner over 8 years ago

i have no other choice but to test the app via the app store in order to be able to test the settings
now i need to wait for it to be approved

how do i generate this .SET file?
the only place i could find is in the "App Setting Editor"
however,
as you can see in the image I only have an option to "send" it, this will generate a LapCounterHapticFeedback-settings.json in the "bin" folder and not a .set file
community.garmin.com/.../1321116.jpg

jim_m_58 over 8 years ago

When you mark it as beta, it doesn't get approved: https://developer.garmin.com/index.php/blog/post/connect-iq-beta-apps
Even for a app you want public, you can download it before approval, but only you can.

The .set created by the App Settings editor in eclipse is in the Sim's temp directory, and that mirrors how a watch looks, so it's there under garmin\apps\settings

Avner over 8 years ago

got it
thanks

can you please see about:
https://forums.garmin.com/forum/developers/connect-iq/1321052-get-current-lap-info

Avner over 8 years ago

can you please eaplin where is "The .set created by the App Settings editor in eclipse is in the Sim's temp directory"
wher can I find the sim?
there is no temp dir in the SDK

jim_m_58 over 8 years ago

When you run the simulator, it uses a temp directory. On windows (for me) it's in \users\<me>\AppData\local\temp and named garmin. You can see it by checking the "temp" environment variable. It's different on a mac, but I'm not a mac user.