Ticket Created
over 3 years ago

CIQQA-423

Compiler Bug: Background.exit() cannot be Array

When trying to pass an Array of Numbers to Background.exit()

Background.exit([1,2,3] as Array<Number>);

I get the following error:

Invalid 'Array<Number>' passed as parameter 1 of type
'PolyType<Null or Array<Application.PropertyValueType> or Boolean or Char or Dictionary<Boolean or Char or Double or Float or Long or Number or String,Application.PropertyValueType> or Double or Float or Long or Number or String or WatchUi.BitmapResource>'

But, the PolyType allows Array<Application.PropertyValueType> and PropertyValueType can be a Number.

Sample code here:

forums.garmin.com/.../a-very-simple-wf-with-a-background-that-talks-ble-to-the-thingy52

Brainware
  • over 3 years ago

    Is this already fixed in the meantime? It's such a pity to not be able to work with the monkey types for already so long because of this bug.

    If it is fixed, how should I be able to send a dictionary in the Background.exit()?

    I even have this same issue in the SDK 4.1.0 preview. 

  • over 3 years ago in reply to VAW.BE

    Unfortunately, 4.0.4 has no mention of fixing this bug and Garmin's bug tracking system is not public facing so there's no way to check on the status. The work-around is to turn off type-checking by removing the compile option or setting it to 0 (see above). Garmin's new typing system is quite ready for prime time but it has some usefulness.

  • over 3 years ago in reply to Brad.ConnectIQ

    Was this been fixed in 4.0.4? I'm also not able to pass a Dictionary in the background.exit(). Just wondering if it's me doing something odd, or if this is related to this. 

  • over 3 years ago in reply to ejdevries

    Thank you for providing additional detail, I'll be sure to update the ticket to reflect this information.

  • over 3 years ago

    I have the same problem, in one of my apps I pass a Dictionary in Background.exit.
    Using a primitive like boolean or String works, using an Array or Dictionary gives the error:


    Invalid '$.Toybox.Lang.Dictionary' passed as parameter 1 of type 'PolyType<Null or $.Toybox.Lang.Array<$.Toybox.Application.PropertyValueType> or $.Toybox.Lang.Boolean or $.Toybox.Lang.Char or $.Toybox.Lang.Dictionary<$.Toybox.Lang.Boolean or $.Toybox.Lang.Char or $.Toybox.Lang.Double or $.Toybox.Lang.Float or $.Toybox.Lang.Long or $.Toybox.Lang.Number or $.Toybox.Lang.String,$.Toybox.Application.PropertyValueType> or $.Toybox.Lang.Double or $.Toybox.Lang.Float or $.Toybox.Lang.Long or $.Toybox.Lang.Number or $.Toybox.Lang.String or $.Toybox.WatchUi.BitmapResource>'.

    I'm using SDK 4.0.3 and compile option "-l 1"