A simple question about LiveCode and iOS

Bob Sneidar bobs at twft.com
Fri Feb 24 11:54:29 EST 2012


Wait didn't Jacque come up with a way to do this? 

Bob


On Feb 24, 2012, at 4:06 AM, Ken Corey wrote:

> If you want to use Livecode, no.
> 
> You may register as an Apple Developer for free, but that only allows you to run code on the simulator.  If you want to put it on the iPad, even if only yours, you must give Apple $100.
> 
> That said, if you're truly just writing scripts for yourself, you could check out an app called "Codea", which lets you write programs in Lua, and run them on your own device, and *only* your own device.  The downside, of course, being that you're not supposed to be able to get them off the device in any way.
> 
> Obviously, jail-breaking your iPad gives you more flexibility...but then you're running a non-sanctioned version of the OS, which means you're waiting on someone else to provide a (non-supported) updated version of the software.
> 
> Gotta love Apple. (It says so in the T's & C's.)
> 
> -Ken
> 
> On 24/02/2012 11:47, Medard wrote:
>> I am about to upgrade to "5" from my old 4.5.3 copy ;-)
>> 
>> As I got an iPad 2, I wondered if I could script for my iPad...
>> 
>> It appears that I have to go by the App Store, even if I want to create
>> only for my iPad, unwilling to sell my production...
>> 
>> I find that the yearly $99 payment to Apple is a high price tag, only to
>> use a couple stacks ;-<
>> 
>> Is there a mean, besides jail-beaking my iPad???
> 
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