Rethinking HMGSCRIPT
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 1:18 pm
Hi All,
As I've commented in other posts, I've finalized the first version of my first 'real-world' HmgScript application.
I've used the 035 version (Harbour uHttp server) since it fits better in my environment (LAN / netio server). The development was fast and easy.
It works fine in a lot of different browsers without problems (if you omit the HTML5 specific widgets).
But, I've tested in tablets and phones (they will be used as clients) and the problems arose.
The windowed interface simply is very difficult to use in such devices.
So, HmgScript needs an alternate personality.
Since I'm extremely 'off-schedule' I need a quick solution, so I've created an alternative GUI for the application, based on jQuery Mobile. It was easy, but, extremely difficult compared with HmgScript.
So, I've concluded that an alternative GUI, optimized for phones and tablets is required.
Basically, windows should be replaced with 'pages', screen coordinates for controls should be eliminated, and default sizes for them, must be larger.
Any ideas and opinions are greatly welcome.
http://jquerymobile.com/
TIA.
As I've commented in other posts, I've finalized the first version of my first 'real-world' HmgScript application.
I've used the 035 version (Harbour uHttp server) since it fits better in my environment (LAN / netio server). The development was fast and easy.
It works fine in a lot of different browsers without problems (if you omit the HTML5 specific widgets).
But, I've tested in tablets and phones (they will be used as clients) and the problems arose.
The windowed interface simply is very difficult to use in such devices.
So, HmgScript needs an alternate personality.
Since I'm extremely 'off-schedule' I need a quick solution, so I've created an alternative GUI for the application, based on jQuery Mobile. It was easy, but, extremely difficult compared with HmgScript.
So, I've concluded that an alternative GUI, optimized for phones and tablets is required.
Basically, windows should be replaced with 'pages', screen coordinates for controls should be eliminated, and default sizes for them, must be larger.
Any ideas and opinions are greatly welcome.
http://jquerymobile.com/
TIA.