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Background docs have error about which type check level enables compiler to tell whether BG code references something not in BG

flowstate
- Acknowledged on Apr 20, 2025
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https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/core-topics/backgrounding/ If your type check level is at gradual or above, the compiler will detect if your background service or any objects referenced is attempting to reference something not marked as background...
- Apr 19, 2025 8:23 PM
Barrels doc doesn't explain how to manually include barrel annotations

flowstate
- Acknowledged on Apr 19, 2025
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The barrels doc says: See How to Include Barrels for more information on how to include Barrels and specific annotations. But the "how to include barrels" section says this: In order to use a Barrel, developers will need to add it to the current...
- Apr 18, 2025 6:42 PM
"How to Import Barrels" doc incorrectly (?) claims that a barrel's annotations are automatically added to barrel jungle

flowstate
- Acknowledged on Apr 19, 2025
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https://developer.garmin.com/connect-iq/core-topics/shareable-libraries/#howtoincludebarrels "The Barrels and their specified annotations will be added to the default Barrel Jungle file automatically. The manifest file will also be updated with those...
- Apr 18, 2025 6:35 PM
Error message has typo: "Device doesn't support given format 'png', reverse to default format."

flowstate
- Acknowledged on Apr 18, 2025
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^ This error message can be triggered by trying to include a bitmap resource with a packingFormat of "png" in an app that's built for fr165, for example. SDK: 8.1.1 I assume "reverse" is meant to be "revert" or "reverting", as in: "Device doesn...
- Apr 17, 2025 5:33 PM
Issues with SDK 8.1.x and glance on Fenix 6

the-ninth
- Acknowledged on Apr 18, 2025
- 2 Comments
I have issues with getting my glance to run with Fenix 6 on SDK 8.1.x. On SDK 7.4.3 everything works as it should, code builds and glance is shown. On SDK 8.1.0 , I get the following error when building: * Executing task: monkeyc: Building For...
- Apr 17, 2025 11:49 AM
Documentation Improvement: getVectorFont() and Scalable Fonts

the-ninth
- Acknowledged on Apr 18, 2025
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On CIQ 5.1.0 devices, using a Graphics.FontDefinition (e.g., Graphics.FONT_MEDIUM ) with the :font option only works if the target device provides a scalable version of that font. For example: On FR165 , getVectorFont( :font => Graphics.FONT_MEDIUM...
- Apr 17, 2025 9:43 AM
Simulator onUpdate Delay Issue with SDK 8.1.0 and 8.1.1

the-ninth
- Acknowledged on Apr 16, 2025
- 4 Comments
I'm encountering a timing issue in the simulator when running my app with SDK versions 8.1.0 and 8.1.1. My app uses a combination of two timers and web requests. In the simulator, there is a consistent delay of 5 to 15 seconds after a View.onUpdate...
- Apr 16, 2025 9:31 AM
Method.invoke() does not propagate exceptions

the-ninth
- Acknowledged on Apr 15, 2025
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Exceptions thrown by functions invoked via Method.invoke() are not propagated to the caller. Instead, they result in an "Unhandled Exception" error that crashes the application. This behavior is undocumented and significantly reduces the usefulness...
- Apr 15, 2025 6:48 AM
feature-request: add ruck-weight to session

flocsy🤠
- Acknowledged on Apr 14, 2025
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Please add a way to set the ruck-weight from Monkey C for Rucking activity (sport: 17, subSport: 124) Probably something like :ruckWeight in the options of createSession().
- Apr 14, 2025 2:32 AM
Many 5-button devices support KEY_CLOCK (hold DOWN button) in the simulator but this isn't supported on a real fr955

flowstate
- Acknowledged on Apr 13, 2025
- 1 Comment
Recreation procedure: - build Input sample for fr955 and sideload to device - disable Hold Down hotkey - open Input app and hold down. This will not be detected as KEY_CLOCK on a real device (although KEY_CLOCK is detected in the simulator) I...
- Apr 13, 2025 4:51 AM