Play WAV audio clips in iOS

[Randy Hengst]

Hi Roger,

Sorry, but I have no idea. I’ve only used wav files added via the Copy Files pane for sound. In fact, I can’t even say I remember seeing the audio file under import as control.

randy
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> On Jan 6, 2018, at 1:34 PM, Roger Guay via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
> 
> I really appreciate your patience with me, Randy, but, here is my question: 
> 
> Under the File menu of LiveCode, one is offered the option of "Importing As Control” -> “Audio File…” What’s Up with that and how is that related to your solution?
> 
> Thanks,
> Roger
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 6, 2018, at 11:12 AM, Randy Hengst via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>> 
>> The wav file is imported via the Copy File tab…the wav file is not a control.
>> 
>> The path is then listed in the copy files window… for example:
>> /Users/randyhengst/Desktop/iOS App SOUNDS and ICON folders/FingerGloveCounting ICONS/0.wav
>> 
>> In this case, the name of my wav file is “0.wav”
>> 
>> So in a control you call the play command… for example:
>> play specialFolderPath("engine") &"/"& “0.wav"
>> 
>> I’ve used buttons, graphic objects, and images as the control.
>> 
>> If you change the location of the wav file or the location of the .livecode file you’re working after importing via the Copy Files tab, you’ll need to change the path or the wav file won’t be found when building your standalone.
>> 
>> In case you’re interested, here is a link to one of my free iOS apps that plays wav files via buttons:
>> https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/number-id/id642054717?mt=8
>> 
>> randy
>> 
>>> On Jan 6, 2018, at 12:45 PM, Roger Guay via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks Randy. I missed that! Is this done instead of Importing (them) As Controls, or in addition to Importing As Controls? Or is Importing As Controls useless?
>>> 
>>> Thanks again,
>>> 
>>> Roger
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 6, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Randy Hengst via use-livecode <use-livecode at lists.runrev.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I bring the wav files into the app using the Copy Files tab in the Standalone Applications Settings.
>>> 
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